Guitar Parable, A short metaphor for our own guitar journey |
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Guitar Parable, A short metaphor for our own guitar journey |
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Feb 11 2013, 10:22 AM |
I'm so glad you posted this here Dian I think you have a very clear vision on The Path for every musician striving to discover his own personality. Great parable!
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Feb 11 2013, 02:45 PM |
Hi quantum! This is a very cool philosophy! I understand the feeling of having a lot of lessons and stuff there to choose, it become very difficult to decide! That's why GMC mentoring programs are so useful! But this thinking is really effective and inspiring.
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Feb 12 2013, 12:00 PM |
I think that's a very good metaphor, Dian and very close to my own way of looking at things. I think you described it perfectly and there's no need to alter it One thing I would like to draw attention to is when you say about only picking up the stones you need instead of everything you see. I've often tried to explain the idea of only devoting your energy to that which interests you, rather than spreading yourself thinly and trying to acquire skills or knowledge just because you think that's what you should be doing. We should always remember that the greats became great by following their own desires, not by trying to be a jack of all trades. Your sound lies within you. Can you be focused enough to ignore all temptations and distractions and keep digging and digging until you find your own greatness ? Nice addition mate! I'm getting more and more interested in Zen culture and Taoism. I already read Zen Guitar, do you have any other good books to recommend? -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 13 2013, 08:33 AM |
By the same author of Zen Guitar is Zen 24/7, which is a shorter, more digestable book. More of a lighter read but really cool . Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is a very famous book that is worth reading Thanks for the recommendations Ben I finished Zen Guitar a while ago and I found it a great book to be I found this, if anybody else is interested in having a look over Lao Tzu's book: http://www.sacred-texts.com/tao/taote.htm This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Feb 13 2013, 08:33 AM |
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Feb 13 2013, 09:08 AM |
Zen in the Art of Archery (this and the Lao Tzu are what most of the popular Zen and ... books are based on)
The Artists Way - Julia Cameron (originally for writers but applies to musicians perfectly) Effortless Mastery - Kenny Werner (essentially a guide on how to practice and perform confidently, purposefully and relaxed - great friggin' book - highly recommended!) I too studied classical guitar in college and then 'left it behind' only to realize that I use it's underly techniques ALL THE TIME. My addition to the parable - and this is a personal one - is that many times I was coerced/encouraged to turn over stones I never would have on my own. Most times those stones have altered my personal path for the best. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 13 2013, 02:50 PM |
By the same author of Zen Guitar is Zen 24/7, which is a shorter, more digestable book. More of a lighter read but really cool . Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is a very famous book that is worth reading Great! Thanks mate. Thanks for the recommendations Ben I finished Zen Guitar a while ago and I found it a great book to be I found this, if anybody else is interested in having a look over Lao Tzu's book: http://www.sacred-texts.com/tao/taote.htm Thanks Cosmin, I will read this one later today. Zen in the Art of Archery (this and the Lao Tzu are what most of the popular Zen and ... books are based on) The Artists Way - Julia Cameron (originally for writers but applies to musicians perfectly) Effortless Mastery - Kenny Werner (essentially a guide on how to practice and perform confidently, purposefully and relaxed - great friggin' book - highly recommended!) I too studied classical guitar in college and then 'left it behind' only to realize that I use it's underly techniques ALL THE TIME. My addition to the parable - and this is a personal one - is that many times I was coerced/encouraged to turn over stones I never would have on my own. Most times those stones have altered my personal path for the best. Thanks for the recommendations mate. I have read "The Artist Way" at the University and It's a great book. -------------------- My lessons
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