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  2. You’re really rock’n the town (I asked my guitar instructor if he knows of a guitar people just jamming other than bars, here’s hoping he starts one, said he might)
  3. Tonight: Elkton, again with my pal Dave — now in view!
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  5. Yes, thats true. I probably would go back, as the venue was a more "family friendly" place, and the players were very welcoming too. I hope I get the chance to practise with the other guitarist a bit first on the songs he/I want to play. I wouldn't play that Georgetown venue, and having been there, I understand your reluctance Doug. Anyway, I have a few weeks before the next one... wish it was closer.
  6. nothing like playing live. I learned quite a bit (of what not to do ) in my last years 'rock night' out. Still looking for a good venue for playing (other than going back to church strum'n'sing) Hearing yourself is very important and sometimes the environment doesn't help (drummers, PA , etc) I'd say you're willing to go back to your venue but I'm not so gung ho to go back to the venue I was at
  7. Hello Friends; Well, I finally played my first ' jazz gig / jam session ' in a public venue. Some may recall I've been looking for quite a while for the right players and setting. I recently found a jazz trio (on Facebook ) that plays Sundays regularly at a cafe' , about 45 min drive away. They invite basically anyone to come and play whatever instrument and style they play. After contacting the leader, a jazz guitarist with 50 yrs of playing experience, and sharing some of my recordings and Jazz Studio collaboration videos, he was quite keen for me to attend. I practiced a few tunes ahead that I know well, and showed up early. The group was very friendly, & welcoming. There was a good drummer, bass player as well, who play together regularly. I listened for their 1st set, about 45 minutes, then sat in with them. We played a few tunes I had prepared for , Autumn Leaves, Black Orpheus, Summertime, and a G Blues. I stuck mostly to comping rhythm, except playing melody on Summertime, while the other players took turns soloing. I had a little trouble hearing the 'changes' , ( drums were loud, right behind me) but I was told I did very well. I though I could have played much better but for the first time I guess it was OK. There was also a very good trumpet player playing with us, which I really liked. So... it was overall a good learning experience ( 'diving into the deep end' as the leader put it) and great to meet and play with some good musicians. They invited me back anytime, so I left on a positive note. Next time ( a few weeks) I'll know more of what to expect. Cheers; Neil
  8. Im sure you'll have a great time and learn a lot Doug 🙂 Neil
  9. Child pays for parent's lessons!!!!??? Did I read that accurately? What a concept!! Doug, have a great time and learn a lot. I'm sure you will. And we will be expecting live reports, daily, from the Retreat of @DianeB quality reports! (Again, no pressure 😉 )
  10. @Steve Krenz @DianeB we have any idea how many are registered for this conference yet?
  11. In case anyone wishes to access the contents despite the navigation and layout looking like a hot mess and not being as originally set (due to Google Sites being updated along the way), here's the current link: https://sites.google.com/view/goodolskillshouserebuilt/home Enjoy!
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    Live Lesson with Steve Krenz from Nashville, TN, 7:00 pm CT: How to Choose Your Next Guitar.
  14. So that's 11 Acoustic performances in one night, That's GREAT Diane, say Hi to Dave.
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  16. great you have a guitar buddy to play with, and not just walking in cold to play with someone for the first time
  17. Last night, my (well-obscured) guitar partner Dave and I played an 11-song acoustic set at an open mic in Elkton, MD, to an appreciative room of patrons. We opened with "Old Time Rock and Roll" and closed with "Long May You Run," more or less taking turns with vocals and solos. There were a couple of hiccups, but we had our moments, too.
  18. I used isopropyl alcohol successfully as a first step in this renovation,this is my first work on an acoustiic ,I’ve built a couple Cigarbox guitars and after learning about guitars a bit I saw this one in a consignment shop and felt it should be making music instead of being a mockeryhung on a wall.I hope you all will forgive me and accept this as my introduction.Im barely a musician but love woodwork and music instruments. If anyone can fill me in on the age or any info on Hiet guitars please do so.I do know they are not high dollar and not made any more but that’s about it.
  19. Picked up an old Hiet deluxe( 70’s?) it has a painting of a field and horses ,I’ll assume acrylic flat paint,E Francis 2015 ,despite E ‘s artistic endeavor I prefer the look of a nice clear coat over wood on a guitar and would like to return this guitar to its musical roots and original look without ,if possible , messing with the original ,probably laquer ,finish what is the best ,least offensive acrylic paint removal liquid.this is a solid guitar that will play again it just needs strings and pegs and some cleaning up.
  20. Hello to the guitarists. I am a guitar teacher from Russia. I can consult for free via Skype. I teach on the following issues: 1 Guitar for beginners 2 Melody+Chords (finger play) 3 Blues Jazz and other styles Theory and technique in various issues. I need these consultations to be in English. I speak less than 100 words of English. It will not be easy for you, but it may be useful.) My mail mankov74@yandex.ru Write to me at this email if you need free video consultations and you are ready for my poor English.)))
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    Live Lesson with Steve Krenz from Nashville, TN, 7:00 pm CT: Guitar Progress Q & A.
  22. Thanks Diane, I'll have to watch it when the weather snows us in again. Music speaks when words fail to come. Enjoy the day, GC
  23. Just by chance, last night I came across a stunning documentary on ABC: “The Last Repair Shop”. As the closing credits rolled on screen, tears rolled down my cheeks. The redemptive power of music has rarely been so eloquently documented. It's justifiably nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Available on Hulu, Disney+ and YouTube. 40 minutes.
  24. Here's a way to remember the major scale music theory of WWH WWWH WORLD WILDLIFE HABITAT = W W H then World Wide Web Hosting = W W W H what you get is World Wildlife Habitat's World Wide Web Hosting Major Scale Formula W W H W W W H acronym Would you think this is an easier way to internalize scales?
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