# Introduction, My name is Ren
**URL:** https://forum.troygrady.com/t/introduction-my-name-is-ren/64582
**Category:** Introduce Yourself
**Created:** [April 18, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/introduction-my-name-is-ren/64582 "2023-04-18T18:06:57Z")
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### Author:  [@Rennick](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Rennick)
#### Post date: [April 18, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/introduction-my-name-is-ren/64582/1 "2023-04-18T18:06:57Z")
Hello,
I have been playing since High School, never very focused. Could not figure out CSNY at the time( did not know about alternate tunings). If only Youtube existed then, I am 62. In my thirties I finally got a good teacher named Matt Smith. He really opened my eye to the possibilities on guitar. I got into acoustic blues and fingerstyle, studied with Martin Simpson for a bit and really got into that style of finger style, alternate tuning. In my early fourties I walked into an Irish Bar in Newport Beach and there was a big Irish trad session going on. Was hooked on trad from then on.
Currently I play trad Irish, Scot, Qebecois, etc and some Contra. Mostly rhythm , as I could never pick fast enough. I play in local bands and for Contra.
I need work in developing faster, fresher strumming technique. Would love to get some picking up to tempo. I play guitar in dropped D, and bouzouki. I tend to get tired due to bad technique, and had some tendonitis issues while trying to force my speed.Really excited to discover Cracking the Code. I think I was stuck by string hopping. Lots of Reels and Jigs Tempos of 140 to north of 200 when fiddlers are really cooking. I am not there yet but have hope.
[Eileen Ivers & John Doyle | Tír na n-Óg, Midtown Manhattan, NY | Geantraí 2003 | TG4 - YouTube](https://youtu.be/k_ERHz4ppZE) this is a link to my guitar inspiration, John Doyle.
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### Author:  [@Interestedoz](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Interestedoz)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/introduction-my-name-is-ren/64582/2 "2023-04-28T13:03:27Z")
You’ll find plenty of inspiration here! CTC a great place to rediscover your love of guitar.