No experience, no musical education, limited time, serious motivation.

I’ve had an acoustic guitar hanging on the wall of my childhood bedroom for as long as I can remember. I always dreamed of learning to play, but like a lot of things in life, it stayed just a thought.

Just as my childhood was slowly coming to an end, I discovered Pink Floyd. Their sound, mood, and atmosphere really resonated with me, and over time, I slowly started to wish I could play their music.

At 45, I finally decided it was time. I bought an electric guitar, started taking regular lessons, and made a promise to myself: before I turn 50, I’ll learn to play guitar for real.

However, Pink Floyd’s music isn’t beginner-friendly, and progress has been slow — I’ve had teacher changes, limited practice time, and no musical background to fall back on.

At first, my learning was mostly about repetition: playing the same riffs, struggling through chord changes, and squeezing in practice whenever I could. Then, a couple of months ago, I discovered deliberate practice — a more intentional, focused way to improve. It completely changed how I approach the guitar. Now, every session has a purpose, and every small win matters.

This website is my diary, my progress tracker, and my way of staying accountable.
If you’ve ever had a dream you kept putting off, or if you’re chasing your own musical goal later in life, I’d love for you to follow along.

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