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Oct 2 2007, 01:48 PM
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I've been told that I would never become a producer (I gave up on becoming a pro guitarist..... I don't have the patience enough to practice everything I need to. I just love to play...not practice. I could still become a pro one day but it is very unlikely....besides that I hate being in front of a lot of people) When I said I want to go into production everyone told me I had a snowballs chance in hell. I set out to prove them wrong and I will be attending production school in the next year or so. I said screw it I have a dream and I have to follow it. I always thought that if I didn't at least try to live my dreams then what would happen when I am 65. Would I look back and say "I wish & wonder" instead of "I tried my best and it wasn't for me." Or better yet "I am a record producer, or guitarist, or bassist or whatever so up yours!!!" You just have to learn to forget what they said. Do what you want. If you want to become a guitarist bad enough it will happen. Shove it down their faces, and show them....hell maybe we can work together one day. And never forget the words of Eric Cartman.... "Follow your dreams. You can achieve your goals. Beefcake....BEEFCAKE!!!!"
-------------------- Andrew Smith
http://www.myspace.com/batbag12 https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=batbag12 My Stuff Electric Guitars: White Brian May Model Red Special, Custom Made RS Guitars Red Special, Dillion Red Special, Special Edition Brian May Gold Red Special (#36 of 50), Fender SRV Stratocaster, Homemade Frankenstrat out of Stagg parts, Washburn Delta King, Custom Painted Ibanez SG type thing, Greg Bennett Les Paul, Squire Stratocaster, Johnson Stratocaster. Acoustics: Black Greg Bennett, Crappy Johnson that I love (First Guitar), Rogue Acoustic for slide guitar Effects: Brian May Digitech, Hendrix Digitech, BBE Freq Boost (Treble Boost), Digitech Bad Monkey (Tube Screamer), Digitech Metal Master, Danelectro Chicken Salad (Univibe), Electroharmoix Double Muff, Digitech Rp50, Weeping Demon Wah Amps: Fender Deluxe 40 Watt Special Edition, Vox AD30VT, Fender Champion 600 5 Watt Tube Amp, Crappy Johnson, and Squire amp. Vox VBM1 (Brian May Deacy), and I am looking into getting an AC30 |
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Jan 29 2008, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE (Pavel @ Sep 2 2007, 06:19 AM)  Michael Romeo started at 14 with acoustic guitar He also played Bassoon 
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Jan 29 2008, 04:14 PM
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You are never to old to start. It just takes determination and a lot of practice. Everyone here has posted such great comments and I am glad that this thread was started. I believe that it should serve as an inspiration for all of us.
I too gave up my dreams of having a music career because my parents told me what a waste of time it would be. I tried to go to school but it just didn't feel right. I joined the military and served for nine years and it didn't feel right. I have held several different jobs in the past few yearsand they all just barely paid the bills but I was semi-happy because my wife and two children were taken care of. Now, at the age of 44, my children are going off on their own and my wife is encouraging me to pursue my goals. She purhased me my first electric guitar, a decent amp for practice, and some of the basic things needed for getting started in the 'business'. We really didn't have the money and now we are living in a cheesy motel but I am pursuing my dream. A part of the dream is to open a little restaurant/roadhose with my wife's mother and sisters with a little band stand so that newbands that are just starting out can have a little place to try out their skills. This will also give me an opportunity to perform once in a while, on a stage, in front of a live audience. Since I have joined GMC, I have relly been motivated on the guitar and everytime I hear a nice lick on the radio I get excited. Use this community to learn and try out and perfect "your style". Join in on some collaborations and hear what people have to say about your music to make you stronger. Stay away from those negative ninnies. You can do it. Believe in yourself and practice. We are all behind you here at GMC because I believe we all share your dream. -------------------- Ibanez AS73-TCR, Esteban American Legacy Starlight Limited Edition, Esteban Granada Classical, Esteban Midnight Steel Limited Edition Line 6 Spider III 15w Listen to my music on MySpace  Buy AS73 at Musiciansfriend.com |
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Jan 29 2008, 08:14 PM
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17.....you have nothing to wory about...it comes down to this:parcitse,love for music,practise....
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