Well first post but hopefully not the last.  

I just started taking lessons this past month.  I purchased a used inexpensive banjo and had tried to plow though it on my own but wasn't getting anywhere so I found a teacher and I'm off and running.  Lucky for me he's cool with me sending an email asking specifics about what we covered during the lesson time since I usually forget something important.  

I'm practicing every day and it does show but still not as fast I'd like.  I know just be patient and keep picking away at it. 

I'll be lurking on the hangout for now and contribute at some point or ask a silly question or two.  Like why are my ring and little finger lifting off the head while I'm practice a roll ?  It's kinda comical to look down and see my ring finger dancing around in circles.

Back to practice a bit then make dinner for the girlfriend and her daughter.

TTFN.