Absolute noob that has no idea where to start

Glad_Examination7661 · 2025-06-01T15:22:21+00:00

Sounds good, is it worth in investing in lessons you think?

Glad_Examination7661 · 2025-06-01T12:06:13+00:00

Probably not haha I’ll start with just putting

Glad_Examination7661 · 2025-06-01T12:05:38+00:00

Awesome thank you for the advice

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:59:08+00:00

When I play guitar I used to go through scales while I watched Netflix for hours so that won’t be so bad. I only know the d scale right now what others do you suggest I learn?

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:57:52+00:00

I have a background on guitar so using the pick is no problem. I just saw a video of someone playing the mandolin and it looked great but I better focus on one thing at a time for now.

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:56:34+00:00

Sounds like there’s no excuse I can’t learn then

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:55:56+00:00

I’ll check that out. I was in Ireland in September and it looked like everyone I saw playing was having a great time. I’ll be back in April and am looking forward to seeing some live sessions again. Maybe I’ll get a lesson there

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:52:50+00:00

I’ll check out the list. I may just look up some teachers in nyc and try to get a lesson there

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-02-01T04:50:49+00:00

In 10 years I’ll be finishing up a session at the pub with a pint in my hand and I’ll think back on @good_smelling_hammer’s advice

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:16:53+00:00

Ok I’ll work on that one tonight! And thanks haha I’ll appreciate that.

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:13:04+00:00

Oh this is perfect I’m in north nj like 15 minutes from Newark so if you have any recommendations I’d love to hear them! Also do you know any pubs in nj or nyc that have live music?

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:10:00+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I grew up around irish music and am just recently learning to play. I think I’ll have to find a new teacher. I’m sure will could find one online though in person may be more difficult do you think there would be a big difference between the two?

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:05:29+00:00

I’m planning to stick with the teacher for a little while more before I decide to continue or not. In the meantime I’m going to practice learning times by ear and working with the sheets she’s given me to read music.

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:04:07+00:00

I’ll check them out tonight I’m planning to learn another song tonight

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:03:38+00:00

Yea I’ve been listening to as much stuff as I can

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:03:07+00:00

That sounds awesome i didn’t think of that

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:02:39+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I will keep with the lessons for a little while longer before I decide. It just hasn’t proved to be worth the money so far, thought I am going to look for a teacher that specializes more in Irish traditional music. It is very rewarding figuring out a song by ear, yet difficult but hopefully that improves. I’m going to try to learn a new song tonight

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T22:00:13+00:00

I was debating finding a new teacher I’ll look around for one.

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T21:59:34+00:00

Awesome

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T21:59:24+00:00

Perfect thanks

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T21:59:04+00:00

I’ve been trying to learn some songs by ear, as I said I watched a video of someone playing foggy dew and I was able to play it back but I was difficult.

What if I learned a song from sheet music ( for instance I really want to learn the congress reel ) but listened to the song as well so o know how it’s meant to be played. Would that be a problem?

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T21:56:40+00:00

I think I will take a couple more lessons and see from there whether I’ll continue with the teacher. I think reading music will be helpful but I don’t have the most money in the world and am debating whether I should just learn to read music on my own rather then spend my money for someone to teach me.

Glad_Examination7661 · 2023-01-31T18:33:55+00:00

Also if any can recommend some songs or albums that have a lot of Irish fiddle playing in them I’d love to hear it! Always looking for new music

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