DianeB

@Anon Hi there, and welcome to the forum. You probably noticed that your post required approval. It's a new requirement that Steve had to implement because we were recently inundated with spam from new "members" who signed up for that sole purpose. We regret the inconvenience. Such is the online world these days. As you settle in and look around, you will find from reading that many of us have shared your experiences. You're not alone in having to start over from scratch. The same work that rewards us, humbles us. Carry on, keep us posted of your progress, and join us for Steve's Live Lessons about every other Tuesday night (7:00 pm Central).

@dan0725 Well done, Dan! Good guitar work, in time, and a smooth vocal.

A heads up about two documentary films out this month in limited engagements. First, "Coastal", a new black-and-white iPhone film, shot by Daryl Hannah, of Neil Young's recent California tour. Second, a re-release of "Pink Floyd at Pompeii 1972" in 4K. Check online and your local theater for dates and times.

Last night I had the thrill of seeing Kaki King perform in town. She's on tour, a double bill on most dates with the California Guitar Trio. As expected, she used her projector for visual effects with her custom Ovations, and demonstrated her Passerelle bridge, which essentially turns the guitar into a 12-note lyre. The California Guitar Trio has been around for decades, now comprised of Paul Richards, Bert Lams, and recent addition Tom Griesgraber, who plays a Chapman stick. There were terrific originals as well as goosebumping covers of "Jessica" and Ennio Morricone's theme to "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Kaki joined the Trio for the finale: Kaki & CGT.mov

Wikipedia has a good discussion of the format and the compromises that compression requires.

Wow, Mike, that's just lovely. Worthy of a a soundtrack!

@hespeler Welcome to the forum! I'm inclined to agree with @Fretless, who I know is an accomplished guitarist. Your feelings of frustration might arise from a natural tendency to compare your guitar skill to your proficiency in, shall we say, your neighboring skills. They give you a great head start. An experienced music educator could help you make the most of them without having to start from the very beginning, like many of us here. Stay in touch.

From the Guardian: 'A Part of You is Gone' ... In a city known for its creative output, the fires ravaged two neighborhoods musicians called home on opposite ends of Los Angeles. The fires affected high-profile performers as well as dozens of working musicians, destroying the instruments and home studios essential to their craft ....