I've owned a few guitars over the years, the first one being when I was 7 years old. I haven't ever really had a good guitar, but I guess they've all been playable. Trouble is, that's just an assumption, since I've never actually learned how to play anything beyond a few chords when my uncle and I would get together and play and sing together in his living room. That was 35+ years ago.
I've taken lessons, or at least tried, but it all came to naught when it came time to practice. It just never felt like I was accomplishing anything, so I grew bored and the guitar went back in the closet for a few more years.
A few months ago I found out I needed to have total knee replacement surgery, and figured that this could be an excellent time to give it one last try, to see if I could teach my fingers anything after all. (I know they're good for some things; I'm a highly accomplished woodworker and furniture maker.)
I had surgery last Tuesday and started GT on Wednesday. I'm partway through Anders' Blues Style Part 1, and Lisa's Fundamentals were great to get me pointed in the right direction. It turns out I had learned more than I was giving myself credit for; many of the things Lisa taught came back to me in a flash.
I love the way the site is laid out, the way you can hear the progress you're making as you go. Having learned a few blues chords and riffs, I know it's just a matter of practice, going back to fundamentals when necessary, and working on those calluses!
I'm having a blast so far!