How many of you have an old acoustic guitar stowed in a case somewhere that doesn’t see the light of day? Such a tragedy that so many great guitars are dormant out there, waiting for new fingers to pluck their strings out of hibernation. It’s an awful situation for any guitar to find itself in, and it is completely avoidable!
If you know of a guitar in a circumstance like this, you can exonerate yourself from this predicament in a jiffy. If you don’t own one yourself? Please go to your nearest guitar shelter or Facebook marketplace and find a poor old guitar out there that needs a new home. Guitar culture is alive and well, and we are looking for new members to join our ranks.
Tongue and cheek aside, I strongly believe in the benefits of learning an instrument. Getting in the habit of connecting the left and right brain to foster creativity is good for our soul (in my non-scientific opinion). It’s the perfect escape for your mind to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Far healthier and superior to other ways to unwind like staring at our phones or watching TV. Even if it is just learning about tablature and hacking your way through “Smoke on The Water” for the first couple of weeks, you have already taken a couple of huge steps towards learning how to read basic music and learn some of your favourite songs. The best way to go about this new goal of yours? Find a cheap guitar to start learning on and just get started!
Do something for me right now. Either write down or think about what your top 5 songs would be to learn on the guitar. Then picture yourself around a campfire with your friends…the sun is setting. The good times are rolling. And you are absolutely dominating that song on the guitar. You can get there. Start lessons today and save a guitar!
ICYMI: Nicole Alosinac is a talented luthier who uses her cabinetmaker skills to repair even the most damaged guitar. She’s restored instruments for rock icons and will showcase her work at the Vancouver International Guitar Festival Sept. 24-25. #ThisIsBChttps://t.co/GIfQQLaviV
— Global BC (@GlobalBC) September 7, 2022