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Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Nov 29 2011, 08:59 PM
Nov 29 2011, 08:59 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Sometimes it will happen that our job is making us play less guitar. You know, when you have more spare time, then you can actually work on your guitar techniques, while when you are commuting, working and getting home tired, it's hard to sit down and do a 2 hour session. How do you guys handle this? Are you in the situation to fix this? Is it just a mental state or is only the absence of time? Tommy Tedesco was one of the biggest (for sure most recorded) session guitarists of all time, and he had a job to support his family, but spend all of his spare time playing and practicing. Anyone in 5 years is capable of reaching proficiency needed to get started professionally (small motivational story) 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! :)

Sinisa Cekic View Member Profile	Nov 29 2011, 09:41 PM
Nov 29 2011, 09:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.649 Joined: 15-October 08 From: Belgrade,Serbia	Fortunately, my primary job is a guitar! At one time I worked in the company, and it is very difficult to come home after a stressful day at work, and practice the guitar! I would say - a mental state in the first place! 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 lessons My FaceBook My Band FaceBook

Daniel Realpe View Member Profile	Nov 29 2011, 09:53 PM
Nov 29 2011, 09:53 PM	Instructor Posts: 5.655 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Bogota	I agree with Sinisa, although I know it's easy for everyone to just play guitar, so I think it's essential to just put some time to it, and make it like a subject for Uni. something that has to be done. 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! -------------------- Visit my: INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

llibach View Member Profile	Nov 29 2011, 10:15 PM
Nov 29 2011, 10:15 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 245 Joined: 19-November 11 From: Waunfawr, Wales	I know exactly what you mean I work a full time job plus I have two kids under 4 years old which take up most of my time after work ! I have an old beat up electric which I leave in my car at work and during my lunch break I go out sit in the car and get about 30 to 45 mins just running through scales and modes or little practice exersises like finding certain notes with a metronome. Ater the kids go to bed it's my proper practice time but theres never enough hours in a day. 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 12:45 AM
Nov 30 2011, 12:45 AM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	I work as a guitarist as well as a producer so it's a bit easier for me to play guitar some time every day. However there are some moments when I have to many compromises with my band or productions when I can't play the guitar. I don't feel bad about this because I'm still doing music related things and that's what I love... music. 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 lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Nihilist1 View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 01:03 AM
Nov 30 2011, 01:03 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 977 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California	Yes it does. I wish that during the days where I had to work, I could still play for ten hours. 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! -------------------- All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!

AdamB View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 10:46 AM
Nov 30 2011, 10:46 AM	GMC:er Posts: 425 Joined: 2-July 07	I work full time as a programmer in the games industry, which is quite heavy going. I still do 4 to 4 and a half hours a day at the moment of metronome exercises and such. I have to get up stupidly early in order to do it, though. But once you've done it for a while you get used to it. I'd rather be playing during the day, though :/ 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!

PosterBoy View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 02:01 PM
Nov 30 2011, 02:01 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 3.179 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland	It will be easier for me when I move to a bigger place. My music room has turned into my step-sons bedroom so I can't get access some of the times I want to practice. 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 SoundCloud Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 02:19 PM
Nov 30 2011, 02:19 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	I am mainly making music since this summer, I mean I am not employed at a company or such things, so I am a MASTER OF MY OWN TIME. In my opinion, this is the most important thing. PERIOD. Time is the most precious resource we have, so I think that if we have an opportunity to use it as we please, we should do it wisely enough not to fritter it away and loose enough not to go crazy from being over-scheduled with everything. I see myself in Gabe's position, I don't get to practice as often as I would wish but, the times when I am not practicing are still dedicated to music (my bands and other projects I am involved in) Being able to make money out of your passion is a blessing! Hmmmm, I found this interesting article, which you guys might like to take a look at: Making money out of your passion 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

thefireball View Member Profile	Nov 30 2011, 04:47 PM
Nov 30 2011, 04:47 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	NOT AT ALL. I live with my parents. I work as a cashier at Walmart. I come home and play a lot. I have lots of spare time. Brandon 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! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 04:50 AM
Dec 20 2011, 04:50 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	The answer: Sleep less, play guitar more. 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! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

TimMcG View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 04:57 AM
Dec 20 2011, 04:57 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5 Joined: 7-December 11 From: Denver CO	I travel for my job. I just picked up a Traveler Guitar Speedster to take with me. Light and compact it fits in the overhead bins on the planes and still has a full-size neck. Now instead of drinking in the hotel bar, I can practice. 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 08:56 AM
Dec 20 2011, 08:56 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Dec 20 2011, 03:50 AM) The answer: Sleep less, play guitar more. Nah man, sleep is important, for me at least. I managed to set my life up so that I can sleep and practice, even if music is not the only thing which gives me income at this point. 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

JD_ View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 08:59 AM
Dec 20 2011, 08:59 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 887 Joined: 24-June 11 From: AUS	QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Dec 20 2011, 03:50 AM) The answer: Sleep less, play guitar more. That's basically how I do it....sometimes there are other things in life which can't be moved or pushed back....but you can always go to bed later and play more guitar.... It's worth until the next day when the alarm hits 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! -------------------- ESP E2 VIPER CAMO, ENGL INFERNO 100w, TWO NOTES CAPTOR X

JTaylor View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 11:25 AM
Dec 20 2011, 11:25 AM	Apprentice Roadie Posts: 495 Joined: 5-December 11 From: Florida, USA	I told my wife she needs to get a second and, if need be, a third job so I could practice more. Oh yes, I also told her she would have to watch our son in her spare time. It's a good thing for me that I was only joking! Seriously though, I get up very early and I love it! That is my time to do whatever I want, with no interruptions. 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! --------------------

rocko View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 11:36 AM
Dec 20 2011, 11:36 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 34 Joined: 4-February 11	I work full-time as a software engineer at a company. And, yeah, i have to say it's definitely so exhausting that after work it's pretty hard for me to pick up the guitar and do some serious practicing- at first because of the mind-state. But in contrast, to take the guitar and just playing around is some kind of mind relaxing for me. However that doesn't brings me forward on the guitar. Oh, and Cosmin, I'm totally with you when it comes to enough sleep. It's that important for me to get 6 to 7 hours of sleep. Okay, I have to say that sometimes (maybe more often ) I don't get that amount of sleep - maybe cause I do some guitar work till midnight. But I just recognize that on the following day (tiredness, hard to concentrate, headache etc.). I actually think knowing that I basically accept this, just to play some more guitar. But, I haven't yet thought about that this way . And to say something about when the guitar is your job. That's...wow..just the thought gives me the heebie-jeebies. Actually...for me that is something I think I'll never do - sadly. On the one hand because I think I'm not good enough. On the other hand it's something like "the coolest job you can do" and my common sense says: "okay...come on...that would be too cool - you'll never could do that". By the way - very interesting topic Ivan best regards Andreas 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 rocko: Dec 20 2011, 11:37 AM

superize View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 03:01 PM
Dec 20 2011, 03:01 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	Yes it does but i dont see it as a bad thing since i know have to make better use of the time i have when playing so i still can learn as much as i did when i dident work and just played all day. Also ever since i started playing in a band i have refocused my practise time a lot 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! -------------------- 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

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Dec 20 2011, 10:45 PM
Dec 20 2011, 10:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	This is a great question and thread Notice the general trend in responses? In short, people are willing to "SACRIFICE" in order to play. Almost universally, players wish they could play more! But each, is adapting his own situation as much as possible toward the goal of becoming a better player. For some, this means coming home after work and practicing even though you may not feel like it. For others, it means not wasting time during day on petty things like (non guitar related) work! Cheers there For anyone who can piece together a living doing nothing but music, you provide a motivating example. For everyone balancing (non guitar related) work/family and music/practice, you also provide motivating example. In both cases, we see players structuring their lives to provide as much music/practice time as possible. Play On! 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

JD_ View Member Profile	Dec 21 2011, 01:56 AM
Dec 21 2011, 01:56 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 887 Joined: 24-June 11 From: AUS	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 20 2011, 09:45 PM) This is a great question and thread Notice the general trend in responses? In short, people are willing to "SACRIFICE" in order to play. Almost universally, players wish they could play more! But each, is adapting his own situation as much as possible toward the goal of becoming a better player. For some, this means coming home after work and practicing even though you may not feel like it. For others, it means not wasting time during day on petty things like (non guitar related) work! Cheers there For anyone who can piece together a living doing nothing but music, you provide a motivating example. For everyone balancing (non guitar related) work/family and music/practice, you also provide motivating example. In both cases, we see players structuring their lives to provide as much music/practice time as possible. Play On! Well said... +1 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! -------------------- ESP E2 VIPER CAMO, ENGL INFERNO 100w, TWO NOTES CAPTOR X

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Dec 21 2011, 08:38 AM
Dec 21 2011, 08:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (JTaylor @ Dec 20 2011, 10:25 AM) I told my wife she needs to get a second and, if need be, a third job so I could practice more. Oh yes, I also told her she would have to watch our son in her spare time. It's a good thing for me that I was only joking! Seriously though, I get up very early and I love it! That is my time to do whatever I want, with no interruptions. YES YES YES I love the morning, especially in the winter everything is silent and white, the house is warm, I grab a cup of something hot, run upstairs in the studio and get lost in the music no one bothers me with stupid phonecalls or I don't know what else 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

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