Don’t Forget…
We all start playing music for different reasons. I started on clarinet in fifth grade band because it was the only instrument I could make a sound on. I started guitar because I wanted to play Black Sabbath and Metallica. But I kept playing because it was fun. Sometimes music isn’t as serious as we like to think it is; sometimes it’s just about letting loose.
Don’t ever forget that music is fun.
Why did you start playing?
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Christopher Davis founded The Classical Guitar Blog in 2008. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in guitar performance. In addition to his studies, Chris is an active teacher and performer based in Middle Tennessee. Connect with Chris on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and the Classical Guitar Network.
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Wow. With me, I guess, there are so many reasons I’d better dedicate the time to practice instead of listing them all. But mostly, I guess, it has to do with making up for lost opportunities. “Closing circuits”, I think, is how it’s called. I used to play violin in school for about 3 years, from age 7 to about 9. I dropped out because I switched a teacher and the new one sucked. Ever since I’ve been wondering what was I missing upon. And finally (I’m 35 now) I decided to stop wondering and do something about it. I’ve been playing for only 2 months now, and it’s pure joy.