As part of one of my College requirements I had to take piano and guitar. My voice always was the easiest instrument for me, and although I had the potential to master these 2 instruments, I was very lazy and did not put much effort into it.
Since then, the guitar was forgotten and as my career in music as a vocalist began, the two of us grew distant...
One of the most important things I mentioned in the beginning of this blog, was the realization that I could no longer rely on others to help me fulfill my dreams and aspirations. This includes the writing/composing of my songs, my self-image, and also being able to accompany myself while singing at shows.
So, it called me. I decided to listen to the voice inside my head and I took the guitar out of its case. It was like reuniting with a long lost friend. I had to stop all of the negative thoughts that told me I couldn't do it, and I just started playing it again. It felt good. Well, it hurt a lot...my fingers I mean. You have to build calluses on your fingers so that the pressing of the chords stops hurting after a while.
I had constant pain on my wrist, but I took breaks and didn't let it get in the way.
I was focused and determined to lose the fear and the insecurity of not being a guitarrist. The much dreaded bar chords keep haunting me, but I decided that no matter what I did or no matter how long it took, I would master the damn "F" chord. Ok, now I am friends with the "F" chord. It took a while, but the more I play it, the better I get.
This is the first step. I am working on singing and playing some covers as well as some of my original songs. These are new songs that no one has heard before and I am very excited about putting a show together soon.
I am getting more confident playing and singing. I have a long way to go, but I promise that you will like the results if you stick around.
Now I'm obsessed with my friend, my guitar. Maybe I should name her/him...hmmm
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