Mike, i just joined as well, and am about your age.

I have been playing about 5 years, and have diligently practiced, but have not practiced smart.

I have jumped around, and tried to learn everything!! I am going to hitch my wagon to Pebber and try to maintain a sensible and constant path to this.

I have learned a lot of what not to do, let me know if i cam help you in my limited way.

I use a book called guitar aerobics, it has a daily ( for me =Weekly) practice schedule. I like it very much. I also use a program called You Tube downloader ( YTD) to make videos on my computer from you tube.

The main thing I have learned, and would do right the first time if I had another chance, is hand mechaninc's. The bad habits are pretty hard to shake later on!! Thumb position, wild fingers flying up, etc.

We can do this!!!

mark

thanks very much.
I appreciate the welcome.