Non-Member Only Content & Channel Updates

Welcome to our first-ever Non-Members Only video... which, of course, means it's exactly like every other video on this channel. In this episode, I share some channel updates, celebrate reaching 2,500 subscribers, and talk about a discovery that genuinely surprised me: the difference in YouTube membership pricing depending on whether you're using a desktop or an Apple device. More importantly, this video is an opportunity to say thank you. When I started this channel, I never imagined it would lead to the friendships, conversations, encouragement, and fellowship that have grown around it. Whether you've been here from the beginning or just found the channel, I'm grateful you've decided to spend some time talking guitars and life with me. Want to support the channel? Buy Me a Coffee (or a diet coke and a soft pretzel - smile) https://buymeacoffee.com/tedtalksguitars Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join In this video: • Celebrating 2,500 subscribers • Why I lowered the Jackpack membership price • The unexpected "Apple Tax" on YouTube memberships • Why I don't do members-only content • Different ways to support the channel • A look ahead at what's next For those who have asked how to support the channel, I've added a Buy Me a Coffee link and reduced the Jackpack membership to $1.99 per month. But please understand, this isn't a pitch. Whether you ever become a member, buy merch, buy a coffee, leave a comment, or simply watch a video now and then, I'm grateful you're here. Thanks for being part of this journey. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the First Non-Members Only Video 00:14 Channel Updates 00:32 We Passed 2,500 Subscribers 01:23 A Conversation with My Wife 02:45 This Is a Learning Channel (Just Not the Way You Think) 03:29 The Membership Price Surprise 05:50 Discovering the Apple Tax 06:56 Why I Don't Do Members-Only Content 08:59 Ways to Support the Channel 09:22 Lowering the Membership Price 10:42 Important Information for Apple Users 12:24 Other Ways to Support the Channel 12:48 Buy Me a Coffee 13:38 Thank You Wherever you are on your guitar journey, I pray it's a long, smooth, safe, and joy-filled ride. Rock on with your bad selves, everybody. ____ Shoutouts: @SearchingForTone (Brian) @Jayde-guitar (Jayde) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to "The Jacks" our channel members Want to support the channel? Buy Me a Coffee (or a diet coke and a soft pretzel - smile) https://buymeacoffee.com/tedtalksguitars Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #TedTalksGuitarsAndLife #GuitarsAndLife #GuitarCommunity #GuitarJourney #GuitarTalk #GuitarLife #ChannelUpdate #GuitarPlayers #GuitarFriends #Jackpack #YouTubeMemberships #BuyMeACoffee #GuitarChannel #LifeAndGuitars #GuitarEnthusiast