Today I became serious about learning to play the guitar. I have had the guitar for about 4 years now. wow.

Well, a couple of years ago I convinced my parents to buy me a Squier Strat (electric) for a Christmas present…and 4 years later it has sat there collecting dust. I had many friends who were willing to teach me…but friends arent exactly the best teachers (“dude, just put your fingers like this”)…

Anyhow, seeing as how one of my resolutions is to learn to play the guitar, I decided to pick it up last night and start playing. I had to tune it obviously, it had been a while. EADGB…and pop. Ooops! Yea, so there goes the plan of learning to play…

but alas, today I woke up and was determined to start. I went to a local guitar shop who said he couldn’t string the guitar for me in 2 hours because he was the only one working…even though the place was empty except 2 other customers. So I head over to Music-Go-Round and the guy strung my guitar in 20 minutes…hmmm, either the first guy was really slow or really lazy.

But anyhow, I got my guitar stringed up and I ACTUALLY LEARNED a little today. (For those into guitars, I just got the Martin & Co. DARCO Electric Guitar strings). So, yea, I’m excited about learning.

If any of you out there play the guitar, post your tips or your comments.

And of course, even the non-guitar playing people are welcome on this blog. :)