May 2012
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Rut
Earlier this week one of my friends informed me that I’ve been in a rut for a while. I was a little taken a back at first, but I’ve thought about it and she’s absolutely right. It’s true. Things that normally interest me have been taking a back seat for a while.
Just look at my progress here. It’s pretty pathetic. I need to dig myself out of this rut. I’ve...
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gratuatedelf asked: You're so lucky. I wish I could go with you, I'd keep you company. -hug-
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April 2012
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Only Two Weeks Left
And I’ll have the entire summer, as well as, the rest of my life to myself! I’m about to finally graduate college. I realize this semester I haven’t made much progress as I wanted to playing. The hardest part of being a beginner is setting the time aside and sticking to it.
I’ve been working on alternating strings based off of the fifth string. I’m almost ready to...
secondplacesamii asked: Just come to my mind that it wouldnt suprise me if the keeping up with reissue was taken from a poor source. But to be fair i don't have the re-issue i had a bootleg cd for years and the original LP. I never took to much stock in production and it only concerned me when it something was over produced. I always favoured the raw over polished and fine tuned that love by listening to L.A. Guns...
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Alternating Strings
Today I’ve been working on picking the right notes as the strings keep alternating. It’s been a little tricky at first, with some definite fumbling, but after practicing I think I’ve got it down.
On a side note, I went and bought a Guitar Player magazine at the store today because Hendrix was on the cover. As I was checking out, the cashier started singing a Hendrix song to...
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Review
The part I hate the most when I stray too long away from learning is the review of what I had just learned prior to stopping. It’s so annoying.
I just reviewed sharps and flats because I couldn’t remember the notes in the first position. But at least I relearn quickly.
sebulas asked: Hey I am a guitar teacher. I'm interested in keeping up with you. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
March 2012
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Oops I did it again
Time management seems to be my biggest challenge. I get so caught up in my school, job, internship and radio work that I push learning to the side. I need to make it just as important as the rest of what’s going on. Things will be changing. I miss playing tremendously.
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Plug It In!
I normally practice at night so I don’t have the option of using my small amp. I need to rethink this. Plugging in is half the fun. I realize, as I’m sitting here messing with the dials, that I need to brush up on my amp knowledge. For one thing, what does gain 1 and gain 2 do? It says over drive next to it so does that mean its similar to a pedal? Ah so much to learn!
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gratuatedelf asked: I wish we talked more
Anonymous asked: Speaking of muscle memory, has playing guitar helped you with some other "personal" actions? hehehe I'm sure you fingers have gotten more, well, accustomed to fast movements.
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Muscle Memory
I love muscle memory. It still amazes me every time my fingers hit the right notes when I space out from reading. I’m not progressing as much as I wanted to this spring break, but I’m working on it.
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Spring Break
Finally! Spring break has officially started as of now - 10 p.m. I will be putting a lot of time in this week to advance further along in playing. It’s one of my goals for the break.
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I think I'm addicted...
To music. I’m exhausted, but I can’t turn off the player. It’s intriguing me on all kinds of levels. Nothing beats listening to music late at night. Sometimes I wish I had someone to enjoy the experience with.
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What the ?
I had a dream that my guitar snapped at the neck while I was stranded with a taxi guy somewhere up north. What kind of sick dreams am I having? Haha Needless to say, I was devastated and sobbing hysterically. Wow.
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Fast Lane
I’ve been very productive recently in all aspects of my life. Unfortunately it’s been draining the energy out of me. I almost fell asleep with my guitar in hand after two hours of practicing and messing around. There’s so much to do and yet so little time to do it all.
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February 2012
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“Most people can only listen to music but a musician has the unique joy of being...”
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Goodbye Angst
I’m working on the bonus resources today. I like the fact that I can escape my frustrations by playing. I’m very grateful for it. I think I may skip South By Southwest this year to practice and save money for the big move this summer. I need to focus.
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Anxiety Blues
I’m starting to get really bad anxiety from school, work, my radio job and the internship. I need to reevaluate my situation and make the most out of it. Only three months to go! I can do it.
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Minuet in G. Check.
Now that I’ve finally mastered this song, I’m one step closer to lesson 5: basic open chords. I already know some of these but I’m getting very excited that I’m almost past sharps, flats and single notes.
All I need to do now is to get through the extra workbook and I’m there. I’m going to give myself a month to get through it (there’s a lot of...
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Beginner's Mistake
I’ve come to realize that I learned Minuet in G wrong. I forgot to sharp the high F’s and a C. I’m still new to the concept of sharps and flats. Beginner’s mistake. Next time I need to listen to the song at least once before I attempt to learn the notes.
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Back in the Groove
It’s been a couple of weeks, but I’m finally feeling inspired again. It’s strange because every once in a while I’ll get overwhelmed with playing, and it’s almost like I avoid it. I need to stop doing that. It’s not helping me.