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Post by jack1982 on Dec 31, 2014 7:56:57 GMT -6
Hey Phil weren't you going to start a topic like this?  Anyhow what are everybody's resolutions for 2015? Mine's just to keep playing for the entire year. For the last 25 years I've been practicing for a few months, taking a five year break, etc. If I could actually keep at it this time, that would be awesome. I think my practice routine is okay; sometimes I get sidetracked a bit but that's okay, working on a variety of other stuff keeps it fun. And I eventually realize I'm spreading myself too thin and go back to working on a few main things. And then the process of adding a little of this and a little of that begins all over again  I also resolve to buy a nice acoustic guitar, and my Strat is in bad need of re-fretting, maybe I'll get some stainless steel ones (they're supposed to last 4-5 times longer than the regular nickel steel ones). So let's hear your resolutions! |
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Post by hogleg on Dec 31, 2014 8:45:42 GMT -6
Just got the Blues You Can Use book and CD. My resolution is to practice at least 15 minutes a day. But right now I'm laid off work for awhile so I can practice more each day.
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Post by cunningr on Dec 31, 2014 11:27:56 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum hogleg.
Well my resolution was to never make another resolution. But I can always make a New Years pact I guess, and same as Jack continue to play and practice regular for another complete year, because I beleve I am nearing my first year of actually seriously learning to play.
If all goes well would like to buy a gibson es335 or a les Paul.
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Post by joachim on Dec 31, 2014 13:31:37 GMT -6
I plan to resist the G.A.S., finish BRYCU/BYCU and get started on Rhythm & Blues You Can Use.
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Post by jack1982 on Dec 31, 2014 13:44:50 GMT -6
I plan to resist the G.A.S., Try to keep your resolutions realistic Joachim  And welcome to the boards Hogleg, great to have a new member! |
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Post by bluesbruce on Dec 31, 2014 14:02:46 GMT -6
OK, I'm going to resolve to get back to my Jazzin' The Blues lessons and videos...no, really, I am...I've gotta get out of this non-guitar-playing funk I've been in
Bruce
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Post by bluesbruce on Dec 31, 2014 14:07:23 GMT -6
Hey, I've been deified! I think that last post did it - 500 posts! Woo hoo! Bruce  |
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Post by Phil on Dec 31, 2014 16:32:28 GMT -6
Hey, I've been deified! I think that last post did it - 500 posts! Woo hoo! Bruce Welcome to Mount Olympia, Bruce.  My resolutions are: 1). write a practice schedule that is realistic and then stick to it. 2). don't buy anymore books/courses for the entire year. 3). finish MBYCU by July 1st. 4). learn at least some of the stuff from the books/courses I already have. (I have enough to keep me busy for the rest of my life.) 5). do more ear training (i.e. learn stuff on my own from CD's). 6). start getting into some Jazz after completing MBYCU. I'm feeling drawn more and more towards playing some Jazz. Well, that's my plan. I wonder how many of those resolutions I can keep.  |
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Post by blackcountrymick on Dec 31, 2014 17:33:38 GMT -6
First of all welcome to Hogleg, hope you join in the fun here.
The biggest killer of available practice time for me is watching too many youtube vids of guitar gear and people playing such gear.
I will try not to spread myself too thin by working from every music tutorial book I own at the same time.
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Post by Marc on Jan 1, 2015 0:17:21 GMT -6
I plan to resist the G.A.S., finish BRYCU/BYCU and get started on Rhythm & Blues You Can Use. I've done a great job of that for the last couple years. Then got G.A.S for a tube am and now looking for a Strat. Baby Jesus help me. My new years resolutions drop about 30 LB's. Get back to the BYCU and do some recordings. Get a promotion at work. win the lottery and retire. Wish me Luck |
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Post by joachim on Jan 1, 2015 4:03:39 GMT -6
I plan to resist the G.A.S., finish BRYCU/BYCU and get started on Rhythm & Blues You Can Use. I've done a great job of that for the last couple years. Then got G.A.S for a tube am and now looking for a Strat. Baby Jesus help me. My new years resolutions drop about 30 LB's. Get back to the BYCU and do some recordings. Get a promotion at work. win the lottery and retire. Wish me Luck Marc, let's hear some recordings! We need new blood around here... |
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Post by Phil on Jan 1, 2015 8:49:47 GMT -6
Marc, let's hear some recordings! We need new blood around here... Actually, Marc has been around for quite a while. He's just been keeping a low profile. Anyway, it's good to have you back posting, Marc. I agree with Joachim - post some recordings. We're getting tired of hearing each other. |
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Post by jack1982 on Jan 1, 2015 9:46:47 GMT -6
2). don't buy anymore books/courses for the entire year. I broke that one already |
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Post by Marc on Jan 1, 2015 10:22:42 GMT -6
Marc, let's hear some recordings! We need new blood around here... Actually, Marc has been around for quite a while. He's just been keeping a low profile. Anyway, it's good to have you back posting, Marc. I agree with Joachim - post some recordings. We're getting tired of hearing each other. Yeah I've been around a while coming and going a lot. I have been recently inspired by some of the progress logs some of the members are doing. I hope to have some time this weekend. I've recovering form a long guitar Hiatus but have been playing until my finger tips ache. Y'all's support if freaking awesome. I wish the family would wake up so I can jam. |
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Post by wannaplayblues on Jan 1, 2015 15:36:51 GMT -6
Seems mine are similar to Phil's... 1). write a practice schedule that is realistic and then stick to it. 2). don't buy anymore books/courses for the entire year. 4). learn at least some of the stuff from the books/courses I already have. (I have enough to keep me busy for the rest of my life.) 5). do more ear training (i.e. learn stuff on my own from CD's). Will be great next year to see how well I kept them |
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