Really Down...need Some Advice |
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Really Down...need Some Advice |
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Sep 2 2007, 07:19 AM |
My lifes dream is to be a pro guitarist, but lately everyone is telling me "you cant do it", "you started too late"(im 17 and just got rid of my bad practicing habits.) and "you cant make any money that way, youll never make it". i feel depressed and overwhelmed, What should i do? Hey m8! Rusty Cooley started at 15. Michael Romeo started at 14 with acoustic guitar and Francesco Farreri (Italian kick ass shredder is now around 27) started around 17. Do i have to tell you anything else?? This post has been edited by Pavel: Sep 2 2007, 07:21 AM -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Sep 2 2007, 08:32 AM |
Glenn Tipton in Judas Priest started playing when he was 21, and recorded his first album with Priest when he was 27, and he's a great guitarist.
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Sep 2 2007, 09:24 AM |
My lifes dream is to be a pro guitarist, but lately everyone is telling me "you cant do it", "you started too late"(im 17 and just got rid of my bad practicing habits.) and "you cant make any money that way, youll never make it". i feel depressed and overwhelmed, What should i do? Practice... I'm 27 years old. I've been performing for about 13+ years off and on in local stuff here and there. All I ever knew was basic rhythm guitar. Everyone told me to just stick with rhythm because I couldn't play lead. I just joined GMC within the last few months and have been working at learning solo guitar. Granted I can play a mean rhythm after having focused on it solely for all those years but now I'm intent to learn solo as well. What you need to focus on is whether you're going to let an old fart like me show you up? Next time someone tells you you're starting too late just punch them in the eye. Works with naysayers and EMO's alike. Hardtail -------------------- Beginner's Amp & Guitar Gear Guide My Keeley Blues Driver BD-2 Review My Line6 Flextone II Review Guitars: Martin D-16RGT with B-Band UST & '99 Fender "Big Apple" Hardtail HH Strat Amps: Fender Blues Junior Special Edition & Fender Studio 85 (Simultaneous... yummy) |
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Sep 2 2007, 11:21 AM
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Play the guitar for the right reasons and you will reach your goals.
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Sep 2 2007, 01:32 PM |
mate watch the movie the secret it will change your views what you think about you create oh and by the way the people that crush your dreams what have they acomplished its easy to have the tallest building in town when you knock over every body elses warm regards symon No offense, but don't watch "The Secret". It is well packaged very nice looking mysticism with a focus on selfishness. "Positive Thinking" is nothing new it just receives new faces every decade or so. I laughed the whole time I watched that movie at how ridiculous it is. (If you want to discuss more my views of the movie please PM me, I'd rather keep it out of GMC since it could eventually pour over into religion). Practice, practice, practice. Make mental note of your capabilities and skill level. Play to your abilities with confidence. Rinse and repeat. Hardtail -------------------- Beginner's Amp & Guitar Gear Guide My Keeley Blues Driver BD-2 Review My Line6 Flextone II Review Guitars: Martin D-16RGT with B-Band UST & '99 Fender "Big Apple" Hardtail HH Strat Amps: Fender Blues Junior Special Edition & Fender Studio 85 (Simultaneous... yummy) |
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