## Anyone learning/playing an instrument?

Post by Nexus » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:41 pm

I've been playing guitar for over 15 years, starting when I was 12-13 years old. Those first 2-3 years I took lessons, and I feel it really helps having someone show you some theory (where the notes/scales/chords are) and helping you develop a technique. I then went off lessons for awhile and kind of made my own way. Then went back to lessons for another year or so to do some fine tuning on my now "decent" level of playing. I haven't been to lessons since.
I definitely recommend lessons while starting out for the reasons stated above. I met guys who went self taught from the start and while they developed into very solid players, there was some lack of knowledge that hindered them in some ways. Once you are comfortable and have started your own sound, it's up to you how often you may or may not want to get lessons to help perfect your craft. I will say that no matter how good one gets at guitar they can always benefit from lessons.

### Re: Anyone learning/playing an instrument?

Post by AlexUSA » Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:03 pm

I am a concert level pianist. Classically trained.
Yes, I am dull.
I rite on a tabblit, so speling errurs will hap pin free quintly.

### Re: Anyone learning/playing an instrument?

Post by Lake Lover » Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:12 am

Nothing dull about a concert pianist. No music sounds more beautiful than a well played piano!
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### Re: Anyone learning/playing an instrument?

Post by Lake Lover » Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:33 pm

Here is a 14 year old boy who really knows how to tickle the ivories. I hope he is proud of himself. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ojt7e88g2I

### Re: Anyone learning/playing an instrument?

Post by ducttape1234 » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:06 am

I've always found the Bass to be my forte, something about it makes me feel more open to stuff than guitar did for me. I do love throwing in those intricate fills though really get down when I play lol