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Jun 16 2012, 04:48 AM |
First off, thank you so much for taking me in. I don't know why, but I really had to think about these questions & some were easy & some were challenging.
Goals: This was sadly challenging for me. I'd have to say I just love learning new stuff. But probably first & foremost, I have been at GMC for nearly a year & a half & I feel I am really missing out by not doing the REC program. That is where my "timing issue" problem came up. After recording my lesson, I realized that the first half of my lesson, my timing was off, but the latter half seemed fine. Anyway, about 6 to 9 months ago, I made a goal to do at least 4 REC's in 2012. I felt that was a realistic goal. I know this isn't exactly what you had in mind for my goals, but that is important to me right now. To answer your question though, that was where I was challenged. I would have to say that I would like to learn more jazz style playing. I also enjoy fingerpicking style as well & would love to improve more in that style. I am 49 & have no aspirations of being in a rock band, but then again, who knows. What does seem appealing to me as a possibility in the future is playing smooth jazz or fusion style jazz in a bar/restaurant but more as a background music as opposed to a feature act. I also play in our church youth band (49? ... I know, more to fill in til they get another guitarist) but being a lead guitarist in a worship band would be great too. I mainly don't want to limit myself. I tend, in life, to have tunnel vision & not see the bigger vision of possibilities (if that makes any sense). Weakness: THEORY! Also I suffer from a condition I call poor "Brain-to-Finger" syndrome! I do understand repetition is the key to this problem. Also, Todd uses "Double, Triple & Quad" picking which I had not done til I started his lessons & find this challenging. And of course, SPEED! Strongest Point: I would have to say Alternate Picking. When I took private lessons (for a short time as a teen), my instructor taught me the importance of AP by making sure that when I practiced, that I start on a downstroke & end on a downstroke (Major Scale). Fave Guitar Players: I have a wide range of styles of music & really enjoy & appreciate it all. My favorite bands are Toto & the Beatles & as shocking as it may seem, yes in that order. But honestly not a huge fan of opera or rap. That said, my favorite guitarists: Steve Lukather, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, B B King & (may sound weird & I'm not really into country music) I'm amazed by Jerry Reed & Chet Atkins. I also think Glen Campbell was underrated as a guitarist. Of course I am awed by the usual suspects here at GMC such as Vai, Satch, Gilbert etc. But my biggest inspiration (also made known to me because of GMC) is Jason Becker! I feel like I haven't answered the questions very well & it seems like I have made this as clear as mud! But hopefully there is something in there that can help give me some direction. Yes, I do know that I may be a little eccentric but in the end, isn't that what makes a great Artist? These are the lessons I have been working on: Beatles Style Lesson Slow Blues in A Minor Combining Arpeggios & Scales Santana Style Bossa Nova Chord Progression Analysis Tasty Etude Blues-Get that Shuffle Beginner Spring Tune Electric Fingerstyle (just added but haven't started working on yet) O Holy Night (I would LOVE to learn this one!) Although not a video lesson, I am also working on Todd Simpson's Video Chat Lesson 102 which I doing ok but the speed is challenging for me at my current level. One of my problems is that I find a new lesson before I master the previous one. There are just too many amazing lessons here that I want to learn. This post has been edited by Blister: Jun 16 2012, 05:14 AM -------------------- |
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Jun 17 2012, 04:50 AM |
Perfect! You have a great taste in music and guitar players and definitely can start playing jazz gigs at local clubs and restaurants!
To start I have a perfect exercise for you! It is avery good one and will help you to sync your hands in no time! Here is the tab E ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------| Hands_workout.gp5 ( 4.5K ) Number of downloads: 153 When you will be practicing it make sure to use a metronome and play it at a very slow tempo! The trick is: Slower you do it better results you will get! Let me know if you have any questions or need help! -------------------- |
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Jul 5 2012, 09:29 PM |
Just to let you know, Alex, took a little family vacation & then got sick right after that. I'm now getting back in the practice groove again!
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Jul 18 2012, 12:51 AM |
Thanks Alex. I think trying another exercise would be best for me at this time.
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Jul 18 2012, 04:35 AM |
Thanks Alex. I think trying another exercise would be best for me at this time. Sounds good I will post in a few hours! -------------------- |
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Jul 21 2012, 06:26 AM |
Thanks Alex. I think trying another exercise would be best for me at this time. I have a perfect exercise for you! It is not an easy one but it will change the way your play! You will develop alternative picking technique and will master modes!!!! Here is the tab! E ||----------------------------------------------3----| Guitar Pro Scales_workout.gp5 ( 8.99K ) Number of downloads: 140 I would like you to start by getting use to those shapes and when you will be learning them try to call out notes it will help you to master the neck better! And here is a cool part of this exercise! I played a track and would like you to play along with me every day and you will se results very fast! http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/modes-workout Let me know if you have any questions or need help! -------------------- |
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