Have you ever wanted the chance to sit back, relax and utterly enjoy the heck out of someone doing something most amusing? You may be thinking I am refering to a stand-up comedian or possibly even your crazy Uncle Joe who has a scoche too much Holiday cheer at Christmas and tries to dance the Macarena. But I'm not. Seriously. As funny as those things might be, especially the latter, I am referring to my guitar lessons. Trust me, these things can provide hours of entertainment for those of you a little short on cash and are in desperate need of side-splitting laughter. I'll be going along through a song and will suddenly have a brain freeze. I know the chord...I've played it a million times. But suddenly, and for no apparent reason, my fingers completely forget what to do. This episode leaves me staring at my fingers with a dumb-founded expression on my face and all I can do is say "Why fingers? Why?!" And as soon as brain freeze sets in, my guitar instructor, laughs for a good long while as I sit and ponder what just happened. In all seriousness, folks, my guitar instructor deserves to have a good laugh at my expense from time to time. He's taken me, someone who has played the violin for about 19 years and has taught me how to play the guitar. I'm having to retrain my arms, fingers, and wrists to do things that are huge NO-NO's when playing the violin. So, next time you see him, give him a pat on the back or a big hug and have pity on him. He has to hear me play every week.
Peace!!
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