Believing You Can Do It (Denise’s Success)
Denise had struggled with guitar for six years and had taken classical lessons she didn’t particularly enjoy. Then things started to click. She made great progress, built her confidence, learnt five complete songs and joined the “Five Song Club”.
Watch Denise below and take a little inspiration from what she achieved (and she’s kicked on even further after this video was recorded).
Songs Played
- Tom Dooley
- Wayfaring Stranger
- Southern Stompin’ Blues
- Archie’s Song (Dan Thorpe)
- Blowin’ In The Wind (Bob Dylan)
“Finally being able to play five songs and make them sound good felt amazing. I never thought I’d reach this point.” – Denise Gillard
I also sat down with Denise for an interview where she talks about her struggles, progress and what helped things finally come together.
Quick note: In the video, we mention the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy. This has since been replaced by the Six String Life Academy, in case you were curious.
If you’ve struggled with guitar yourself, remember: You can do it too.
If you’d like to work with me and have me personally help you improve your guitar playing, you can apply for a free call below.
Denise! You’re so impressive and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!!
I enjoyed your playing. Can’t wait to learn those songs.
Thanks Leslie!! All the songs I played I learned from the DTAA!! Dan’s a great teacher!
Well done, Denise! I love your persistence in learning guitar! You sound great!
Thank you Michelle!! 😊
Left a comment about how much I was inspired by your playing of five songs. Now I’m also inspired by your interview!
Wow!! Thank you for your comments!! Dan is a great teacher and for the first time, I’m actually making progress with my playing!!
Hi Denise, amazing job and so inspiring! 👏🏻
Thank you!! 😊
Hi Denise, You’re determination and tenacity to reach this achievement is truely inspirational. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks John for your comments!! Dan’s teaching methods are amazing!!!
Good morning Denise, I enjoyed seeing you you play and you are spot on with your improvement. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thanks Allan!!
Sounding good, very courageous of you sharing your expertise.
Thank you
Thanks Sean!!
Hi Denise not just good playing but enjoyable
Thank you-I’m glad you thought so!!
That was super, Denise. All that practice has paid dividends.
Thank you!! Dan’s lessons are so helpful and encouraging!!
That is great, Denise. It’s evident the hours and dedication are truly paying off for you. And more kudos for taping yourself. It takes courage. 🙂
Thank you Don!! Yeah, recording myself was pretty horrifying at first! lol!! I must have tried recording Wayfaring Stranger about 25 times before I felt a bit more comfortable doing it!😆
Well done Denise!! That’s was fantastic 👏
Excellent accomplishment! Way to go Denise!
Thanks Larry!!! The DTAA has been a great learning experience!!
Great work Denise! Not at all an easy thing to accomplish.
Thanks Peter!!
FANTASTIC
Thank you so much!! I’ve been in DTAA for two years now and I have made some good progress!
Wow!!! Great job Denise!! All your hard work is paying off. Congratulations!!!
Thanks!!!
Way to go , Denise!!! The songs sounded great … and I am so impressed with your courage to record yourself playing! You go girl!!!
Thank you!! I gotta’ say, it took me a LONG time to get up the nerve to record myself and to also watch it!! LOL!
Absolutely brilliant Denise. You should be extremely proud of your accomplishment. Loved it.
Danimal
Thanks so much for your kind words!! It means a lot!
Congratulations Denise! You sounded wonderful. You have inspired me.
Wow!! I am so happy that my playing inspired you!