I enjoyed reading your reply because I’m also an amateur guitar player (meaning I have no talent). I really admire people, such as yourself, who can learn to play on a professional level. Some people just have a knack for it, like everything else. I’m learning to play “Down To Believing” but it will take a lot more practice!!
I'm so glad Jesse S. asked you that question, and appreciate the [always] thoughtful answer. As a late-starting guitar student, I've come to accept that I don't have talent for that instrument [trumpet, on the other hand....as soon as I picked one up!]. Nonetheless, I do believe that if I work hard and consistently on the guitar, I may achieve something approaching mediocrity. And have fun doing it still. Thanks for all this writing you're doing for us. It is truly a treat, and wonderful learning experience!
I was so excited to see your kind and thoughtful response to my question, Allison. Thank you so much for satisfying my curiosity. I purchased 2 Gibson guitars during COVID, a G-45 Standard Acoustic Electric, and I bit the bullet and got a J-45 Sunburst Acoustic Electric. So, now I have to definitely carve out time to practice with such expensive purchases. My first guitar instruction book was by Frank Jester. I read about another musician who learned chords form the Mel Bay book, so I went ahead and ordered one from Amazon yesterday. Can't wait to receive it, and continue on my basic guitar playing journey.
Thank you again for sharing your talents with us. I will continue to enjoy all of it. ☀️
I enjoyed reading your reply because I’m also an amateur guitar player (meaning I have no talent). I really admire people, such as yourself, who can learn to play on a professional level. Some people just have a knack for it, like everything else. I’m learning to play “Down To Believing” but it will take a lot more practice!!
Love your writing Allison. Looking forward to the day when you and Shelby can sing and play on stage again. I’ll be first in line for tickets.
I'm so glad Jesse S. asked you that question, and appreciate the [always] thoughtful answer. As a late-starting guitar student, I've come to accept that I don't have talent for that instrument [trumpet, on the other hand....as soon as I picked one up!]. Nonetheless, I do believe that if I work hard and consistently on the guitar, I may achieve something approaching mediocrity. And have fun doing it still. Thanks for all this writing you're doing for us. It is truly a treat, and wonderful learning experience!
I was so excited to see your kind and thoughtful response to my question, Allison. Thank you so much for satisfying my curiosity. I purchased 2 Gibson guitars during COVID, a G-45 Standard Acoustic Electric, and I bit the bullet and got a J-45 Sunburst Acoustic Electric. So, now I have to definitely carve out time to practice with such expensive purchases. My first guitar instruction book was by Frank Jester. I read about another musician who learned chords form the Mel Bay book, so I went ahead and ordered one from Amazon yesterday. Can't wait to receive it, and continue on my basic guitar playing journey.
Thank you again for sharing your talents with us. I will continue to enjoy all of it. ☀️
Much love,
Jessie