Dear Learners,

When I learn something new on the guitar, it sounds terrible. And sometimes I start thinking I’ll never master it. But if I keep at it, eventually it starts sounding like music–though many mistakes remain.

You have to be wrong a lot before you’re ever right. And then you’re going to keep being wrong for a while before you prove that being right wasn’t just a fluke. Anything worth doing is probably something you’re going to mess up the first few times you try it. So it’s wise to stay humble about whatever you’re trying.

But mistakes are our only teacher. Look for opportunities to make them and learn from them.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck