Time To Narrow My Focus.....gmc Overload!, (You've done it too!!) |
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Time To Narrow My Focus.....gmc Overload!, (You've done it too!!) |
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Feb 15 2012, 09:20 PM |
Here's what I mean....
I'm still relatively "new" to GMC (joined in Nov). I absolutely LOVE it here!! But, I find myself becoming interested in so many lessons/workshops/riffs/exercises all at once!! No more!! I've stared into the infinite abyss of awesome-ness that GMC and it's talented, hard-working instructors have to offer. Now, it's time to step back, and NARROW my focus to a few lessons at a time. I'm certain I'm not the only one that has suffered from this "GMC overload" syndrome. And I don't mean I've been putting in too much time at GMC....that isn't possible (as long as you meet your other obligations in life, to keep the internet/electricity on!). It's more about "over-loading" myself with so many lessons and concepts at once. For now, I will narrow my focus to the following.... -Finishing my Castlevania student lesson series, and getting the collab going!! (Dinaga, I just ordered my line 6 kb37 interface today, so I'll REALLY be able to take part in this collab!! No more crappy cam vids with "live" sound!!) -Cosmin's "Antonia Vivaldi Winter" lesson -My ever continuing quest to improve on Muris' "Country picking advanced" vid, as part of "Dinaga's INSANE lesson hunt" thread. Then I'll move onto.... -Collabs!! I had to step back from them for a minute, in order to "narrow my focus", but I hope I can submit to Sinisa's Lydian Collab by the deadline, and also jump onboard Gabriel's Zeppelin Collab (2 Gabriels are better than 1!!) as well! - improving sweep picking, with Alex Feather's tips from last week's video chat (I hope there end up being some notes, otherwise I may need a quick "refresher" on that pentatonic sweep practice riff you discussed) -Perhaps Cosmin's "Guthrie Govan Arpeggios" -Incorporate the "modal madness" lesson into my practice/warmup routine -Work on my country chops! -Work on some "shreddy" lessons. I'm not much of a metal player, so I'd like to "up my game" in that respect. And to help "narrow my focus", I'll spend slightly less time in the forum. Just a little less. Now....Go practice!! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Feb 15 2012, 11:35 PM |
Wow ! Huge tasks , don't get lost in all this. Make priorities, and stick to them .That requires hard work but you'll succeed, I am sure
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Feb 16 2012, 10:28 AM |
Whoaa dude...you are one heavy practicing machine if you make them happen! Rock n roooll
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Feb 16 2012, 02:03 PM |
Modal Madness will definately improve your shreddy chops - recommended.
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Feb 16 2012, 04:16 PM
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Is that really all you're going to do ?
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Feb 16 2012, 11:09 PM |
Here's what I mean.... I'm still relatively "new" to GMC (joined in Nov). I absolutely LOVE it here!! But, I find myself becoming interested in so many lessons/workshops/riffs/exercises all at once!! No more!! I've stared into the infinite abyss of awesome-ness that GMC and it's talented, hard-working instructors have to offer. Now, it's time to step back, and NARROW my focus to a few lessons at a time. I'm certain I'm not the only one that has suffered from this "GMC overload" syndrome. And I don't mean I've been putting in too much time at GMC....that isn't possible (as long as you meet your other obligations in life, to keep the internet/electricity on!). It's more about "over-loading" myself with so many lessons and concepts at once. For now, I will narrow my focus to the following.... -Finishing my Castlevania student lesson series, and getting the collab going!! (Dinaga, I just ordered my line 6 kb37 interface today, so I'll REALLY be able to take part in this collab!! No more crappy cam vids with "live" sound!!) -Cosmin's "Antonia Vivaldi Winter" lesson -My ever continuing quest to improve on Muris' "Country picking advanced" vid, as part of "Dinaga's INSANE lesson hunt" thread. Then I'll move onto.... -Collabs!! I had to step back from them for a minute, in order to "narrow my focus", but I hope I can submit to Sinisa's Lydian Collab by the deadline, and also jump onboard Gabriel's Zeppelin Collab (2 Gabriels are better than 1!!) as well! - improving sweep picking, with Alex Feather's tips from last week's video chat (I hope there end up being some notes, otherwise I may need a quick "refresher" on that pentatonic sweep practice riff you discussed) -Perhaps Cosmin's "Guthrie Govan Arpeggios" -Incorporate the "modal madness" lesson into my practice/warmup routine -Work on my country chops! -Work on some "shreddy" lessons. I'm not much of a metal player, so I'd like to "up my game" in that respect. And to help "narrow my focus", I'll spend slightly less time in the forum. Just a little less. Now....Go practice!! Hello mate! I like how you organized your practicing schedule! Consistence makes perfect! I have posted notes about improving sweeping technique https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=42580 If you have any questions or need help just PM me and I will be more than happy to help you out! -------------------- |
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Feb 16 2012, 11:51 PM |
Ha!! Yeah....unfortunately I've had to "work" at work a few times this week. Next week, 2 gigs and 2 days of work at a "home and garden show" (aka: day with the boss, and NO GUITAR!! ) which is bringing me off of a few things I wanted to work on.
And I'm actually better at slacking, than anything!! Is that really all you're going to do ? Slacker Thanks Alex!! This is certainly something I'll be working on in March, fairly heavily. After all....it's not a "weak point", it's just a technique I haven't spent focused time and energy yet, in order to improve. I can, and will, improve on my sweep picking very soon thanks to your notes!! I'm sure there are PLENTY of lessons here also, but like chicken pickin' I think it helps to start basic and with a more familiar shape. Hello mate! I like how you organized your practicing schedule! Consistence makes perfect! I have posted notes about improving sweeping technique https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=42580 If you have any questions or need help just PM me and I will be more than happy to help you out! -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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