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PURPOSE
The "Learn Access" series takes an idea from concept to application. Since contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses & websites) is the heart of most applications, this is where we start ...

We will build tables, forms, queries, reports, and do some coding along the way...

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GUEST VIDEOS
You will also see great videos about Access created by others, such as Microsoft MVP Albert Kallal.

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SUBSCRIBE (yellow button at the top) to be personally notified when I post new videos. I will send you a message, which will come to your user account on YouTube. If you (also) want an email notification, send me a message with your email address.


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TRANSLATIONS!
thanks to John Viescas (French: 1, 2A, 2C) and Luiz Cláudio (Portugese: 1, 2A), a few of the LearnAccess videos now have caption translations! Read (more info) for instructions.

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QUESTIONS and COMMENTS
I welcome your questions and comments! No question is silly. If you have it, then others do too. As hard as I try to cover all the bases, everything does not occur to me. I appreciate knowing what needs to be better explained. You can post a message to a video -- it will show up once I have read it, so don't worry when you don't see it right away.

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NEED YOUR HELP
I am looking for an ORIGINAL SONG to use in the next LearnAccess tutorial. Oh there are still lots of great songs I have gotten permission to use -- am particularly looking for a song about "information" or "data" or "organizing" ... or maybe fish (sorry, but you will have to wait to find out why). If you are a musician and have something original recorded, or know someone, please email me.

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WHAT's NEXT in LearnAccess?
How will you communicate with Access (interface)? What are the main objects you will work with? The next video will answer these questions for versions of Access from 2010 down to 97.

As we go along, I will show you how to do things in both new and old versions. By learning different versions of Access at the same time, you will be more comfortable when it comes time to upgrade.

If you are new to Access, you will learn, from the ground up, how to build an application that can satisfy your current needs with flexibility for growth in the future. We must always look down the road...

These videos focus on concepts you must know to become a master with Access. Most important is understanding how to set things up and what Access can do for you! Once you have this fundamental knowledge, it is simply a matter of becoming comfortable with where the options are for the version you are using.

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SO FAR, what I have shown you, is just the tip of the iceberg! Now comes the critical part -- getting the structure and relationships right ... and I have made a few more changes. As you will soon find out, structuring is an iterative process.

I have a tendancy to break things down more than most -- this gives greater flexibility, but it does take more time. Oh no, I didn't pick something easy to use as examples to teach you! Once you get through my lessons (including the ones I haven't posted), world watch out!

I say one thing, and others say something different. Try to understand all the points of view -- especially those that oppose each other. No 2 experts even agree on everything! Use an approach that makes the best sense for your way of thinking -- you are the one who needs to be comfortable with the applications that you build.

I hope to give you understanding of tools ... hammer, saw, screw driver... what you do with them is up to you.

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MORE INFO
Click (more info) for each video for detail and clickable links.

I especially encourage you to visit the sites of each musician that is featured ... it is usually difficult to make a living as an artist -- and we need their creativity in our world!

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MUSIC
Learn Access videos spotlight original music. If you want to be featured, contact me.

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SPONSOR
Want to be a sponsor? lets talk -- email me.

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Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)

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FREE HELP
Read 'Access Basics', a 100 page book with lots of screen shots :) For your free copy, go to my website.

If you want volunteer help for questions that don't relate to these tutorials, please post questions in a public forum -- check chapter 8 of 'Access Basics' or read Channel Comments for links. Thank you

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CONSULTING
I do remote training and programming with great success. For information on what I can do to help you, send me email. Tell me who you are, your budget if you have one, and your goals.

Crystal@MsAccessGurus.com

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Deep passion for creativity: art, music, singing, whistling, metal sculpture, carpentry, architecture, growing a garden, ... and the list goes on ... am a creative spirit who is also a bit (a lot?) geeky. Imagination, ingenuity, and appreciation inspire me.

Above all, I wish each and every one of you peace and happiness.

Warm Regards,
Crystal

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