You are so very welcome! I'm learning this song, too! So appreciative of your encouragement and kind words. This is exactly how I practice. Happy fingerpicking!

Okay! I'll put it on my list! Thank you for your request.

You are most certainly Welcome! Keep on it!

To which "guy" are you referring? The teacher (me) or the beginner student who kindly asked for this set of videos? While I identify as a "guy", I am not certain as to the gender identity of the person who requested these "Dust in the Wind" fingerstyle videos. Let me know, and I'll give you the best answer I can!

Ha! Thanks! You folks always give me a hearty belly laugh! The comments constantly bring a smile to my face. It's funny that you commented about my beard because it takes me forever to manifest any sort of facial hair. For years the bass player in our band called me "Patches" because I could never match his full-manly beard. I'm going to take a screenshot of your comment and send it to my bass-playing friend. I have a feeling he's going to reply with a photo of him sporting a full-on Billy Gibbons/ZZ Top beard by the New Year. All the best to you, Chris

@@chriscolby_thejoyofjamming Haha. Manly enough. Thanks for the lessons, Chris

@@olben58 You are most certainly welcome! There are more videos on the way! I will post them as I complete them. Be well, Chris

@@olben58 The next steps have been uploaded. Keep on your journey!

@@chriscolby_thejoyofjamming Thanks, Chris. Ironically about five minutes ago I checked and saw the new videos were available. I will definitely watch and learn. I enjoy your easy going teaching style

Thank you so much for letting me know that this was helpful! I remember a childhood friend/guitar player asking me about this. He specifically asked, "Why is it that when I play the pentatonic scale, it works over some songs (minor in his case) and not other songs?" I answered, "The pinky finger is major, the first finger is minor. Then run your pentatonic wizardry." This guy is really a wonderful guitar player and he taught me lots of Aerosmith riffs when I was young. We jammed right there in the music store and he said, "Oh, wow! Thanks, man!" I should do a video on this - and modes, too. There seems to be some confusion with modal playing among guitar players. All I have is a perspective, but I think it might be helpful. Again, thanks so much for chiming in!!!! After showing this pinky/first-finger realization to many students, they tell me things like, "Pinky is sweet, and the first finger is for the blues thing." I'm so glad you picked up on this! All the best, Chris

The major/minor finding is something that Really Helped me as an improviser. I can do more videos on this concept if you'd like. Let me know.... Cheers, Chris

Yeah....ha! The Garcia Connection is a positive one for lots of folks. It's true - I look like him..... What would happen if I wore my eyeglasses, too? I had the good fortune and sense to see Mr. Garcia perform with both the Grateful Dead and The Jerry Garcia Band on several occasions. His playing and approach to music continue to inform my creativity. I have to say that your profile picture is a total trip. I really dig it! Be well, Chris

You even got the right year!!!! You certainly know your history/timeline. Thanks for the comment. You folks always make me smile. Take care, Chris

Thank you! Please let me know if there are any concepts you would like me to cover in future videos. Cheers!@Chris

Will do mate, I'll catch up on the rest of the videos once I get back to my guitar 👍👍

You are totally correct! You don't need a guitar to take the first few lessons at www.joyofjamming.com You can learn about whole, half, and quarter notes by going through the motions with your picking hand. You have a great attitude and approach! We can learn a lot by watching the videos and getting a grasp on the ideas. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I hope everybody takes note of your comment. You raise very important points. I am going to outline my thoughts and make a video regarding your observations. Three words come to mind: repetition, repetition, repetition. Okay - I know.... It's only one word. There's more to it than just doing something over and over because intention and mindfulness count; but, it's true. I am always so thankful whenever I have the opportunity to pick up a guitar and play. Plucking the strings and moving the air around me always puts me in a good space. I have a lot to say on this subject. So, I will put this on my "Videos to Make" List. Thank you!

I am grateful for your appreciation and encouragement. Your comments shape future videos. Keep on keeping on! Many Thanks and All the Best, Chris

@@chriscolby_thejoyofjamming do you think you could teach dust in the wind for FingerStyle like you did Tom Perry song for strumming in later lessons in future when you think it is right to introduce song in FingerStyle? Thanks I like the pace of your teachings

@@DnGnUSA Absolutely! Yes. That's a great suggestion. I am glad you asked. I will get the song in my head and fingers and plot a course for the musical destination. Thank you!

@@DnGnUSA I did the "Dust in the Wind" videos you requested. I hope to have bridged the song you requested with an introductory-level set of lessons for beginner finger pickers. It took me a week or two to come up with a solution to your request. I had a lot of fun with these videos. There are fifteen (15) videos in this set and it gets us through the Intro. I will upload them as time permits. Also note: with fingerstyle guitar, the technique you are learning with the picking hand can be applied to so many other songs! These videos aren't for "this song only." We can adapt this technique to many other songs. This is a really deep set of lessons! I think you'll learn a lot! I know I did! Thank you for your request. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my approach or reasoning. All the best!!!!

@@DnGnUSA Here's the link to your "Dust in the Wind" FingerStyle videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpyQgKttr6hnr8k Thanks so much!

Yes...it's true! People tell me that I remind them of Jerry Garcia. ...and the cool thing is that the people who are telling me this are always smiling! He brought joy to a lot of people's lives. I am very glad that I saw the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band a good number of times. He certainly influenced my playing, songwriting, and outlook. Thank you for leaving your comment! I am delighted to know that you find my guitar lessons useful. Happy strumming and all the best, Chris

FingerStyle. Yes! Let's start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6XOXptvmMd9jrM Lesson 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJW9aKlui7xno8k Thank you for asking. I have eight Beginner FingerStyle videos. I will put them here on KZbin and on my website. I allow my fingernails to grow out a little bit on my picking hand. Sometimes I use fingerpicks. If you prefer to keep your fingernails short, there are so many different types of fingerpicks you can try. You may need to try several different brands of fingerpicks before you find the best fit. Again, thank you. Your compliments are greatly appreciated. Happy strumming (and fingerpicking)! 😄 All the best, Chris

@@chriscolby_thejoyofjamming thanks so much appreciate how you break down everything and make it a good practice session to follow and take the time and make it easier - glad that you do these and one can tell you enjoy teaching thanks to us beginners who kind need the help and encouragement that we will learn to play 👍

@@DnGnUSA My apologies for taking so long to reply to your kind comment. I have to break down everything to learn for myself.... Thankfully, one of my guitar teachers (Jay Umble) and two of my philosophy teachers (James Burke and Jay Garfield) taught me how to LEARN. I have been so fortunate to learn directly from so many amazing guitar players/teachers! Each and every one of these teachers would want me to pass along everything I have learned - and I am privileged to do so. My students give back so much that it's hard to express my gratitude in mere words. Hopefully, more videos will express my thanks. People are capable of making such beautiful sounds. Music is a direct reflection of what we all can be. By the way - I have been playing for forty years - and I continue to consider myself a beginner! Take care, be well, and KEEP ON STRUMMING!!!! Yeah! Chris

😄 It's true. People tell me that I remind them of Jerry Garcia. The cool thing is that the people who are telling me this are always smiling! He brought joy to a lot of people's lives. Oftentimes (after learning that I like his music), folks will tell me a quick story about going to a show or pause for a pleasant, musical reminiscence. I am very glad that I saw the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band a good number of times. He certainly influenced my playing, songwriting, and outlook. Thanks for sharing your comment. You brought me a chuckle and brightened my day. All the best, Chris

Thank you! Remember - you can take this entire Beginner Guitar Course for FREE at www.joyofjamming.com

Thanks again!!! Your playing is fantastic. You sound great! Keep up the great work! Your support is greatly appreciated. We'll meet online again next week!

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive endorsement! Please keep me posted on your progress.

You are most certainly welcome! You can take the entire course for free at www.joyofjamming.com Start with the first lesson, go step by step, and by the end of the course, you will have all the basic skills to make the best use of all the other wonderful lessons provided by other excellent teachers. All the best!

Thanks! I wish you continued success on your musical journey.

Fantastic! Yeah!. All of these videos are set up as a course. If you start at the beginning and go through the entire course, you'll have a solid grasp of the fundamentals AND be able to do a lot of useful things on guitar. Lots of the videos are super easy. We start out slowly and build from there. Thanks for the comment. Happy strumming!