Pretty much just starting out. Tried to play guitar a few times, took some lessons. Never got very far.
Built a slider CBG a few months ago. Subscribed to an online course. Don't know that I'm getting much out of it (my fault, not the instructors).
I was in band in school and I can read a bit of music. I can sing and have been in musicals in community theatre. I just can't get my head around the guitar. I can (slowly) play one note at a time on the guitar. Have to think about where each note is, haven't been able to get the fretboard memorized.
How do you keep motivated when it feels like you aren't getting anywhere?
Thanks for letting me rant.
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Eric, the old creativity and playing well thing, ebbs and flows. Have a great school year.
I know exactly what you mean, Eric. From time to time, I suddenly realize that I'm playing the same stuff over and over. When that happens, I've been trying to find something new and difficult to learn. It usually takes me weeks to work it out, but it keeps me interested.
I just picked up the book "Finding Robert Johnson" and it has a lot of unique tunings. Not quite ready to tackle this, but it is very interesting to see how limitless guitar can be.
Nice idea about pizza and beer. You're right. Who could resist.
Guys, We all hit those highs and lows. I really recommend Pandora radio for enjoyment and learning new songs and artists. Inspiring, fun and humbling.
I stream music off Amazon Prime and I'm happy to see Captain Beefheart is in good supply. I don't know enough of his stuff, and it certainly is all very interesting. Interestingly, "Ice Cream for Crow" was probably the first music video I ever saw.
A newer member here lives just a couple miles away and he plays uke and banjo. We see each other regularly at Caffe Lena and we have an idea to try to play "Chocolate Jesus" together.
Getting out and playing open mics like I have every month since February pays dividends, but you have to keep upping the challenge or that becomes the norm too.
Have a drink for every mistake. . . sounds fun.
Playing with other people sounds like great idea but if you dont have that available is there any online source of playing with other people over the internet?
be an idea to start one if there isnt dont you think? skype jam anyone?
HMMMMM...Very good question
Motivation i think can mean alot of things...start maybe by surrounding yourself with alot of friends who like to help you..a great place is.... well...this site.(.see if you can get inspired by the surrounding people)..and dont be afraid to ask what worked for them..ex.. i learned alot from..Bemusic. Mike Snowden..Shane Speal..Darren Brown..Railroad john..Uncle John..A.D. Eker..downtown Vinnie..lots of exciting players ..aswell dont be afraid to ask questions..tuning..kept that simple always too my vocal range....using oh say can you see tuning..thats pretty much it..oh..one last thing..Have fun..ive been doing this for only three yrs..so far ive sold a few..and aswell written a few..im still learning ...so please.. just be easier on yourself and have a rockin time....Try not to look down at what your playing let it come naturally..maybe u will hear something u like that may do it too!!!
Melodeeman
I've been listening to the "Bluesville" station on SiriusXM during my half hour drive to work and back. Definitely some inspiration there.
I will just have to work on not getting frustrated because I can't play yet.
On the other hand, I'm definitely having fun building! Just finished my first fretted CBG with piezo pickup. Pretty shallow box, not much volume unplugged. Now just have to wait until the components for my amp (Ruby) get here.
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Eric, not sure I follow your posting.............
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