MoveToGroove,
I still encourage you to see custom bar. You can add 12 direct access items there. Without even the need to go to sub menus. And yes, some shortcut options (that you described above) are missing! But perhaps we would see a much faster progress, if we request particular shortcuts/icons that PG can make with mind to assist beginners.

Think about this in these terms: If you have 12 main - beginner oriented menu options / functions visible upfront... Once you master them, you already more or less intermediate user smile

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