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History is invaluable - check this out
I really liked how he was covering several different things, simultaneously, but you must watch it over and over again. (w patience to really understand). Each time I watch something for the 2nd, 3rd, 8th time I pick up something I missed the previous time. Does that happen to anyone else? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUjGRehkZ8V/?igsh=MWFvN2dleHhscnJmdg== Cool video!
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Did anyone check out this video? It seemed like a stretch initially for me. But after I listened and followed along I could totally understand “Wanting to come home” way more!!!! It’s only 7 mins but you will gain a better sense of resolving or pulling the tone back home. I guess I’m posting bc for sure I had no idea what it meant. I thought I did😬🤷‍♂️😉 https://youtu.be/sqta40448Ik?is=Vu_BqpXacanEUId0
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@Stephen Harkins Me too. I’m finally grasping the concept of “coming home”. Before, I understood what was being explained; however - I didn’t listen for it rather I was solely focused on the progression (chord changes). Excellent point 👍👍👍
Super corny - But if it works!…
Sorry if you’ve seen this before https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZk8_nPPr9B/?igsh=MWg3MDVmcG9wdjlzbQ==
Great Instructors = Great Players
I was reviewing some previous ( way back) posts and this one really made me think! Here is an excerpt from Guitar Zoom owner/creator: “There is actually no substitute for a great instructor. I had a guy in college who was about 100 years old. (At least I thought he was when I was 18). His name was Dr. Williams. He was a strange dude. Rode his bike to work, wore shorts, and sneakers... in the winter. In Rochester, NY. After I flunked out of theory, I went to him for help. He spent countless hours with me. One-on-one in his tiny office. Helping me get my head around diatonic scales, key signatures, harmonization, modes, chord progressions, and all the fundamentals of music theory. It took me ONE YEAR to finally "get it." And once I did, I was able to help other music majors who were struggling with theory. I would have NEVER been able to do that by myself.” -Dan Denley VERY MOTIVATING 🤘 I’m so grateful to be part of this community. Especially when everyone here shares their Wins, Struggles, Questions, with the same passion for the love of learning music Dan made some really great points that resonates; NEVER without help & ONE YEAR Case in point; ONE YEAR ago I would never have been able to have a real conversation with a musician. NEVER would have established relationships between Notes and Chords, Scales and Intervals, pitch and resonance. Please don’t misread this and think all these things came together in ONE YEAR😂😂😂 That’s the beginner brain thinking - until you learn how much you don’t know this probably won’t mean much. But for those here obviously have a love for playing music. That ONE YEAR will happen if you stick with it and have a guitar mentor. If a professional musician is telling you they didn’t “GET IT” on their own why would we try without help? I don’t have a million dollars! But if I did; I’d bet almost anyone here, if you follow the self-specific outline created together with your instructor, you’ll “GET IT” too ❤️ Have a great day🙏
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Hope to meet you in Rockford 👍
Major Ah-Hap Moment —Seeing Diatonic Scale in ONE Position
i had a major breakthrough last night & today so wanted to share in case anyone else is working on something along these lines. I”ve been stuck on this for quite a while so this is huge for me. So long as I digest it throughly before I eat again 😎. Playing all 7 chords in the same position I think what really helped understand triads and the fretboard more is the note/scale/chord relationship! I drew it out on paper one chord at a time but stating within 0-5 pentatonic boundary. Sorry if it’s super confusing but the point is in there. John let me know…..
Major Ah-Hap Moment —Seeing Diatonic Scale in ONE Position
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@Jim Sturm I think that is the secret! For me anyway…🤷‍♂️ You’ll never be satisfied by looking for perfection, all the answers, or spending 24hrs a day practicing. So when I pick up my guitar now it’s actually exciting again. And simply to see what comes out of it! That’s where I want to live. But we must learn songs too! So the only secret I’ve seen is “Hard work”, Focused practice, and(Big one I’m making time for) just sitting with my guitar and see what happens? thanks Jim 🙏
Ear Training - Down the Rabbit hole
Getting more comfortable with Interval recognition/Relative pitch studies tonight! https://guitarzoom.com/path-player?courseid=all-about-intervals
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Michael Millspaugh
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Retired from desk job in order to fuel my passions for music, meditation, and mentorship. Develop an unshakable relationship with music.

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