Hey all, I happened across PB's music theory youtube video that went through the circle of fifths and the circle of fourths. Wow, all I can say is that I learned more from that video about music than all other attempts by me ever! I'm mike, 42, and want to start playing my guitar instead of just fiddling around with it from time to time. I know some basic chords but haven't really ever known how to practice and develop my skills. I was thinking of signing up for online lessons, as my work schedule rarely allows me to get to a scheduled weekly lesson.

My love is the acoustic guitar. But I really suck at using a pick and have started to use PB's 1st practice lesson, going from string to string, to make muscle memory and to get better at it. I suck at strumming I am a dominant left handed person, but have always taught myself playing guitar the way all you right-handed people have learned to play the guitar. It just feels natural to me now, and trying to play left-handed is just plain awkward. I want to learn fingerpicking but want to use a pick with my acoustic playing also.

I guess the biggest hurdle to me has been, what do I practice and how do I get better as a guitarist??? That has certainly been echoed in this forum many, many times. My question to you who are paying students, should I just join now and get started, even though my skill is really, really low? I plan on practicing at least an hour EVERY DAY, no matter what. I have a 3 week rotating schedule at work that I have 10 out of every 21 days off.... I work 10-12 hour days, but want to put in the time to become better. Even on my work days, is 1 hour too little practice time? On my days off, I'd like to practice 3 hours at least.

So what do you guys think? I was thinking of the different subscription offers and wanted your opinion based on my time available to devote to learning the guitar. Should I just do the one lesson a month? Will it take me a month to master that one lesson or should I go for a 2 or 3 lesson plan?? Really like PB's teaching style... Put in the work and you will get better. Just start me at the basics and I'll build from there.

Any suggestions?