Hi from Chicago

[chigtrst]

Hi. I'm new to this forum...I'm actually new to any forum formats. I was so impressed with this community that I wanted to join. It's encouraging to me to see such positive interaction between members and how well organized the moderators keep things!

About me..I've been a guitarist for 27 years. My first influences were Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen, both of whom I still love.

But I was fortunate to get a teacher when I was just beginning to learn guitar that turned me on to theory and jazz.

I have now made my living as a guitarist (mainly in the jazz world) for the past 15 years or so.

I'm very much looking forward to some great interactions and discourse with the other members here!

[mr. beaumont]

Welcome from a fellow chicagoan!

[chigtrst]

Hi Jeff. Thanks for the welcome. You have a great operation here! I'm sure we must have some friends in common here in Chicago.

[mr. beaumont]

We might, though I'm not as established as you are bro! Great to have you aboard.

I live in a small bubble...someday I'll be getting myself back out there, but right now it's time to teach a bit, focus on my newborn son, and spend as much time in the shed as life allowws...

[Franklin52]

Welcome chigtrs, great to have you here.

[chigtrst]

Thanks, Franklin52!

[chigtrst]

Sounds like you're keeping plenty busy. Congrats on the newborn! I know how hard it is to find time for anything after a baby comes. Gets easier as they get older. I have a near nine year old now.

[brwnhornet59]

Welcome aboard!