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Eager Guitar Student

25 Sep 01 - 08:43 PM (#558785)
Subject: Eager Guitar Student
From: 53

I am impressed! Bob has a new student whose guitar had to go to the shop before he could get more than one lesson in. Clever 14 yr old - he got a board, drew strings and finger positions for practicing that first week. When he came today, with his guitar - straight from the shop- he was already ready for his 2nd lesson. (And No Calluses from that practice.)

Who woulda thought.....?

Glenda


26 Sep 01 - 03:00 AM (#559019)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: BlueJay

Glenda- How resourceful. It's good to see that kind of dedication from a budding musician. I don't think I would have thought of that solution, (though I have at times practiced mentally, which can also help).

With an attitude like his, this student should go quite far. Nice to see, thanks for the report. BlueJay


26 Sep 01 - 05:33 AM (#559069)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: Bert

Now that's a great invention. All we have to do is sell it to those heavy metal and Rap guys and we've got it made.


26 Sep 01 - 05:43 AM (#559075)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler

Don't tell Herself or she'll make me play a paper drawing of a kazoo! (without the comb)
RtS


26 Sep 01 - 05:51 AM (#559077)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: Bert

Guinness book of records please note that Skiff has told an ORIGINAL joke. Good one too.


26 Sep 01 - 06:03 AM (#559080)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: Allan C.

Truth is that a lot of early difficulties in learning to switch chords is in getting your fingers to form the shapes as you place them onto the strings. When I was learning (at about that same age,) I often practiced the shapes on my textbooks while at school and have recommended doing something similar to others. But I have to hand it to this young enthusiast, he improved on that concept quite a bit.

Please extend to him my congratulations and admiration.


26 Sep 01 - 06:29 AM (#559090)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: 53

Thanks for the comments. Textbooks, huh?

I am thankful to have a guitar to learn on that fits me.

The kid is truly resourceful and anxious to learn. He will be a joy to teach. Bob needed one like him about now!

Wish he'd get about 5 more with that desire to learn. Anyone know anyone in the Myrtle Beach, SC area wants to learn to play too? ;-)

Glenda


26 Sep 01 - 06:31 AM (#559091)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler

Thank you , Bert, I promise it won't happen again!
RtS ("I've got the timeon this peice of paper....")


26 Sep 01 - 08:58 AM (#559156)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: wysiwyg

Great tip to share... but please ask the Help Forum to take the BS out of your title-- it ain't! It's a music thread, and a good one.

~S~


27 Sep 01 - 02:54 PM (#560084)
Subject: RE: BS: Eager Guitar Student
From: 53

refresh.