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Posted by: albino Jan 26 2008, 09:38 AM

Hello from South Australia,
I've been playing guitar for years but I have a confession to make; I am a hack!! I blame the 70's when I abandoned music of technical artistry for punk, the Ramones, the Stooges, Joy Division, then new wave and goth then electronic synth music then shoegazer and other alternative music. I have been guitarist in two bands in the late 90's and I still can't play the thing!!
What this taste did for me was to tap into the energy and attitude but it left me disinterested in actually viewing the guitar as a serious musician [which I found boring at the time].
Well, now I am past being in bands but I have come to the conclusion that I must really start to learn how to play this absurd amalgamation of wood and wires with electricity surging through it. And its been great to go through some of the lessons here at GMC in the short time I've been signed on; At last I feel that I am ready to actually play things in a pure rock style. The hard part is unlearning years of bad playing habits.
I still love my old music collections and enjoy alternative music that doesn't showcase brilliant fret-work. Music is a collection of noises that affects you and that is that. But when I see someone with mastery over the guitar, I have to take my hat off to them and learn from them [I'm talking to you, instructors!!]. At the moment I sound and feel like I am playing with boxing gloves on but with practice I hope this will pass.
G'day to other members.

Posted by: mattacuk Jan 26 2008, 10:42 AM

Awsome Into there ! I enjoyed reading it very much so thanks I wish you the best of luck with your learning here at GMC and just ask if you have any questions.

regards

matt

Posted by: Moon Boots Jan 26 2008, 10:55 AM

Hey! You've dfefinatly come to the right place then.

Have fun dude

Posted by: Pavel Jan 26 2008, 11:42 AM

Welcome! Have fun here

Posted by: Twibeard Jan 26 2008, 12:09 PM

Welcome mate

Posted by: kyldeee Jan 26 2008, 12:18 PM

Hi and welcome to GMC

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jan 26 2008, 03:08 PM

Welcome! We'll get those boxing gloves removed in short order!

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jan 26 2008, 03:17 PM

welcome to the comunity m8! For questions, the forum is open and you are welcome to PM with questions!

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Jan 26 2008, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the GMC family man. Keep rockin!

Posted by: MickeM Jan 26 2008, 04:42 PM

G'day mate! <- to make you feel like home. Welcome!

Posted by: Muris Jan 26 2008, 05:34 PM

Nice introduction,welcome to GMC!

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 26 2008, 05:39 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Maximus Jan 26 2008, 05:41 PM

Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Dejan Jan 26 2008, 06:59 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Bogdan Jan 26 2008, 07:12 PM

I'm glad you found your way here ! Welcome

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jan 26 2008, 07:37 PM

Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Smells Jan 26 2008, 07:55 PM

Hi & welcome to GMC

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jan 26 2008, 10:54 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: skennington Jan 27 2008, 02:57 AM

QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jan 26 2008, 04:42 AM)

Awsome Into there ! I enjoyed reading it very much so thanks I wish you the best of luck with your learning here at GMC and just ask if you have any questions.

regards

matt

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 27 2008, 07:30 PM

Welcome to GMC, great story!

Posted by: botoxfox Jan 27 2008, 11:07 PM

Welcome

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Feb 11 2008, 03:59 PM

Hello friend !! welcome to GMC

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 11 2008, 04:09 PM

Welcome mate