I’m the kind of person that doesn’t like getting out of their comfort zone, so I have been having second thoughts about going into Guitar class during 4th hour, but needless to say I coughed up the courage and went to class today for the first time. My only concern about going to Guitar class almost every day is that I will probably end up deaf by the end of WISE. I am really looking forward to my next lesson, in spite of the noise that 25 students playing different instruments can make; that will take some time to get used to. Another down side to learning how to play is that my fingers are numb and sore at the same time from holding down the strings, but Mr. Bautista’s aid, who is helping me, told me that the more I play the faster my fingers are going to get used to it.
On a more positive side, I’m really excited and thrilled to have this opportunity and I’m going into this experience with a “keep moving forward even when things feel impossible” mentality. Attempting to learn the easiest chords today, reassured me that I have to have a persevering attitude. It took me an hour to get the right sound half the time I played each chord. I only focused on 2 of the chords he taught me because there wasn’t enough time for the 3rd. Hopefully tomorrow it only takes me 15 minutes to get the right sound. He said eventually he was going to teach some parts of the theory that he was taught while he was learning which sounds extremely interesting because it will give me a better understanding while I continue to learn. I have been looking into buying my own guitar so that I can continue to practice what he teaches me in class at home. Today I ordered one online and my mom is going to pick it up tomorrow so hopefully after basketball is over I will be able to have enough knowledge so that I can sit down and practice for hours and be able to advance quicker. This week should be progressive.
I'm in Mr. B's second hour and some stuff might seem hard at first but if you practice it and then sleep...some how it seems like you learn it in your sleep because I always play better the next day haha. Good luck :P the class is fun if you really want to play.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to ya! When I first started playing, and I was one of those crazy people that would literally just play all day (record was 18 hours with a 10 minute break for lunch), my fingers would actually bleed. Finally, the calluses came. You might enjoy my blog too, it's all about music and I'm posting a lot of guitar stuff on there too since that's my primary instrument. Keep on playin! :D
ReplyDeletethat sounds like a cool idea! It is defenitely a challenge, but I think you will have success,as long as you practice consistently.
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that your learning to play the guitar, I've always wanted to learn how to play. But since your getting your own guitar, I'm sure with the extra practice time you'll have, you'll be a great player!
ReplyDeleteHaha. That sounds really fun, well for then most part. I've always wanted to learnnhow to play guitar.
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