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Déjà vu View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 10:57 PM
Aug 10 2008, 10:57 PM	GMC:er Posts: 188 Joined: 10-July 08 From: Napa, CA... U.S.	A great way to grow on guitar... Is by not playing at all!!! I feel that I've spent every day this past summer noodling all day, every day... Well, I babysat my cousins last night and I decided NOT to bring my guitar !!! I didn't feel I was wasting time (even though we were just playing video games the whole time ). Anyways, I feel I've had time to "de-stress" and get motivation in a new way I would've never gone about. I felt I could never be without my guitar not getting sloppy or slow... But, I don't even care if I get a little rusty, because with the motivation I have now I will soon work back to my normal level and have a better chance of exceeding from where I've left off! A little comparison... I always use to play Mario games, and the more I played them it just became pure hand-to-eye coordination (without even thinking of what I was doing). I haven't played Mario for years, but I just did (at my cousin's house). When I played I was actually thinking and a making short/smart decisions. In a result, I was a lot better than I ever was! Because, I still new the necessary techniques like jumping, swinging, etc. But, I wasn't so much of a vegetable. I did have to get use to movements (controls), but that didn't take very long at all. The point is, I find that this relates to guitar (and a most other things as well). So, when I took my break from guitar I didn't feel like a zombie playing the same boring licks, riffs, scale&chords, and songs over and over... and over... again... So, I decided to make a post for all people who are skeptical about NOT playing guitar. But, they seem to feel a lack in motivation. So, If my advice is helpful to at least one person... I will be more than happy . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

seagull View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:13 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 360 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Denmark	I read you. Either put the instrument aside for at day or two, or play another instrument for a couple of days. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Déjà vu View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:20 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 188 Joined: 10-July 08 From: Napa, CA... U.S.	I just got a free keyboard... So, thanks for your input! But, I kinda needed a break from music in general (which can be veeery nice as well). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

DeepRoots View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:22 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:22 PM	Get to da Chopper! Posts: 2.700 Joined: 18-March 07 From: South Wales, UK	QUOTE (Déjà vu @ Aug 10 2008, 11:20 PM) But, I kinda needed a break from music in general (which can be veeery nice as well). From guitar- maybe a few days break won't hurt... But from music all together?"? I think i'd explode You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Déjà vu View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:26 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 188 Joined: 10-July 08 From: Napa, CA... U.S.	It's easy for me when that's all I've been doing the past 2 years (about as long as I've even been a fan of music). Pretty irregular... I never liked music as a little kid. But, recently I've tried to compensate for all of those "lost years"... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:38 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:38 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Well taking a break from guitar from time to time (few days) is beneficial...You let your brain process the information in peace You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

superize View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:46 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:46 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	QUOTE (Déjà vu @ Aug 11 2008, 12:26 AM) It's easy for me when that's all I've been doing the past 2 years (about as long as I've even been a fan of music). Pretty irregular... I never liked music as a little kid. But, recently I've tried to compensate for all of those "lost years"... Then i am just like you... I wasent really into music when i was younger. My music interest was born when i was 16 and started listening to metal You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Kristofer Dahl View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:53 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:53 PM	GMC Founder Posts: 18.753 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden	QUOTE (seagull @ Aug 11 2008, 12:13 AM) or play another instrument for a couple of days. That's a cool (and effective!) approach! @ Deja Vu - I agree, it sure is good having a break once in a while in your regualr practicing! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lesssons

Déjà vu View Member Profile	Aug 10 2008, 11:59 PM
Aug 10 2008, 11:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 188 Joined: 10-July 08 From: Napa, CA... U.S.	QUOTE (seagull @ Aug 10 2008, 03:13 PM) or play another instrument for a couple of days. Shawn lane said... (yes, I'm a Shawn-Lane-aholic ) that whenever he got a little bit better on keyboard, he got a little bit better on guitar as well. I don't have a solid idea of how this works. Probably, because I haven't really played my new keyboard that much... But, now that I've given myself more time. Maybe, just maybe... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

audiopaal View Member Profile	Aug 11 2008, 08:20 AM
Aug 11 2008, 08:20 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	QUOTE (DeepRoots @ Aug 11 2008, 12:22 AM) From guitar- maybe a few days break won't hurt... But from music all together?"? I think i'd explode Mee too You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

seagull View Member Profile	Aug 12 2008, 11:41 AM
Aug 12 2008, 11:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 360 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Denmark	QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Aug 11 2008, 12:53 AM) That's a cool (and effective!) approach! Works for me at least. Whenever I have one of those "off-days" with the guitar where I just can play anything as I could the day before, I put it back in the hardcase so that the temptation of playing it again won't even arise. Then I play some piano or bass and focus on them for a day or two, or maybe even more! When you've played only one particular instrument for years it's always good to get some perspective on it by applying some of the musical ideas from that instrument onto another instrument. Keyboard/piano playing also improves your understanding of music-theory and then it may seem much more tangible when you play something on your guitar again. And bass playing will help you memorize the freboard on at least the 4 last strings, so get to it! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by seagull: Aug 12 2008, 11:43 AM

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Aug 12 2008, 11:58 AM
Aug 12 2008, 11:58 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I agree mate, playing keyboard occasionally and taking a brake after a long and hard practice on guitar can only do good for players. This way they learn new stuff and brain automatically puts previously learned (guitar) knowledge in subconscious. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

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