practice, practice, practice...

I’ve begun my lessons with Sean. We meet three evenings each week for three hours each time. I have to say that after two weeks, I’m being overwhelmed with information, strategies, and theory on playing guitar, writing songs, and recording. Music is such an incredible skill, to learn the method to produce the sound, and then to make it your own. And whether one performs music for others (which amazes me), plays for themselves (which is likely the journey my music will take), or just enjoys listening, music is such a constant comfort of life. As my Fort Wayne instructor Tim Beeler said, “Things change in life, but the guitar and music are always here.”

I was speaking with someone who asked me how my lessons/practice were going. I said, “Well, I’m not great yet.” Then I wondered, did I actually think the greatness would happen so soon? Of course I didn’t. But I do realize that I’m on a path to becoming a musician. I’m so thankful for my ‘crash course’ this summer to jumpstart the learning process. And while Sean is throwing out every possible bit of information, whether or not I can fully grasp it at this time, I know everything has a purpose and will all make sense… eventually.

I’ve got lots on the agenda for the next few weeks: more lessons, going to more shows, seeing a band in the recording studio. And, of course, practice, practice, practice…