Back to lessons after 13 years?

SRXThunder · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:21 pm Post subject: Back to lessons after 13 years?

I have my first lesson in 13 years tomorrow night. It's probably going to be given to me by a kid who was in diapers when I was playing my first gig, but I figured it might be a good thing. Lord knows my technique has slipped a little over the years. That's probably part of the reason behind my injury last summer. I also want to expand my knowledge of theory and practicle application, so it should be interesting. I'll keep you posted.
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vwall · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 9:49 pm Post subject:

ouch!

But I commend you on the leap to taking some lessons..

I could use some Wink

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RudoCurtir · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:43 am Post subject:

I've never attended guitar lessons, all is auto-teaching for me Surprised

Even, I'm giving lessons, but I feel kind of strange, because I just improvise; one day right hand pick technique, other lef hand digitation...
They are improving, so I think i'm not doing so bad Cool

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GuitarJeff1112 · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:27 pm Post subject:

Good luck, SRX.
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SRXThunder · Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 7:04 pm Post subject:

OK, that didn't work out so well. Oh, and I was right, some poor, young schmuck that hasn't reached puberty yet. For starters, he was strictly a guitar player. I don't think he has ever picked a bass up. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just that they are 2 separate instruments. Just because it has strings does not mean it's played with the same philosophy as a 6 string. I knew it was going to go south right from the get go when he "didn't know" if he could teach me anything because I play with my fingers and not a pick. When I was talking about playing "in the pocket" the poor guy was completely lost, and he went into a full panic when I told him I wanted to pursue a little jazz exploration and maybe some swing. I would of loved to seen the reaction I would have gotten had I told him I wanted to work on my slap/pop technique, or go to a full 4 finger gallop technique. Maybe I should have told him just to teach me a few Nirvana covers Rolling Eyes

. Not that I'm giving up on this lesson thing. It may take a few weeks to find a decent instructor, but I'm going to keep on it.
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Fitch · Ferret Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 114 Location: Singapore

Bro, somehow i find your experience funny Laughing

, i've experienced a couple of such shmucks myself. I never took up proper class before, self-taught since day one. The chemistry between the tutor and you is also important, it should be an enjoyable one. Keep us posted yeah Cool

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RudoCurtir · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 3:12 am Post subject:

SRXThunder · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject:

Not yet, Rudo. I'm still struggeling with 3 #Mad

, but I'm working on it.
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