Any Musicians?

Aw, the violin. We all have regrets, one of my many is that I never picked up a violin when I was younger.

 

Half of my students are women in their 60's. Its never too late to have some fun.

 

So true. At 56, I just bought a mandolin this past summer. I've always loved the sound and decided it was time to give it a go.

 

Set up an account and tested my connection and gear tonight. Even using the WiFi connection it passed the latency test so I'm in. Made a quick 2 minute test recording that came back as acceptable as well. There are a couple mistakes but here it is.

http://www.jamkazam.com/recordings/ea31bf8f-3a74-4b50-bb8c-d400fad56c4c

 

That's great! Let me know how it goes for you! A mandolin is going to be my next purchase.

 

The performance at the nursing home went well yesterday! Everyone seemed to enjoy it. I made a couple of people fall asleep and other people cry. Normally that would be a bad sign, but everyone was really appreciative.
Like any performance, I had a few bobbles because of nerves, but it didn't take long to settle in. The song that I really wanted to sound good went well.
I would normally at this point show a video, but the camera crapped out on me and I didn't get any footage.

 

Ummmm... so, how did the older gent like his re-furbished violin?

 

I think that happens to anyone that gets on a stage to entertain others.

There's always next time.

 

I think he was pretty pleased. He seemed to enjoy the playing.

 

Yep, it was totally expected. Its just a matter of how one deals with it. Ive played many recitals and concerts, so I have a system, but there is still a few blips that squeak through. It happens.

 

I played guitar for almost 50 years… not very well but good enough for the drunks in the audience. Now I don't have any feeling in my index and middle fingers so I can't play anymore.

I bought a vintage Jap drum kit last year that I use to irritate my wife….

 

"I bought a vintage Jap drum kit last year that I use to irritate my wife…."

 

I play guitar mostly songs that are good for campfires.
I got a Martin DX1AE. You can get them new for around $400. Sound is great!!
Try one out if you get a chance.

 

duck Proenneke's story is amazing isn't it HD1?

 

went back to my mothers over the weekend played music with my sister, nephew,his son , a cousin and some friends played for about 4 hours it was a good time don't do it very often anymore

 

I need an outside opinion. What brand of acoustic guitar is a good starter? I'm looking for cheap but good.

 

epiphone is good

 

Martin DX1AE

I was in a music store and played this guitar and it sounded just like one of the $1500 martin acoustics.

So I bought one.

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MRTDX1AE
or
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MRTDX1RAE

 

Who is going to be the learner an Adult or Child?

 

That was my first new guitar. $160.00, which in 1982 was an entire weeks take home pay for me. Made a couple changes to it a year later. I had someone install a bone bridge and nut which completely changed the sound; for the better. It has a much nicer ring and better sustain. That cost me $40.00 and was worth every penny. It's still my go-to acoustic guitar 32 years later.



Playing it this past summer on the patio.