http://www.guitarlifestyle.com/archives/2008/01/29/standing-on-their-shoulders/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:19:22 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 http://www.guitarlifestyle.com/archives/2008/01/29/standing-on-their-shoulders/comment-page-1/#comment-878 Derek Cajiao Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:03:11 +0000 http://www.guitarlifestyle.com/archives/2008/01/29/standing-on-their-shoulders/#comment-878 My parents bought me my first guitar (a Japanese electric with no truss rod and a warped neck - ooh nasty - you live, you learn), I think I was 15. Inspired by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young and the hope of impressing girls. Encouraged by school mates who I formed my first band with, even though none of us could really play (I only ever had two guitar lessons) but performed at the YMCA anyway - and survived the experience. Went on to play in local gigging bands from time to time. Playing with others pushes you beyond your comfort zone and is a fun way to learn. I would encourage anyone to learn to play the guitar, whatever the mood there is always something in there to help get those feelings out. Playing guitar has almost kept me sane! I agree - P(l)ay it forward. Keep up the good work Josh. My parents bought me my first guitar (a Japanese electric with no truss rod and a warped neck – ooh nasty – you live, you learn), I think I was 15. Inspired by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young and the hope of impressing girls. Encouraged by school mates who I formed my first band with, even though none of us could really play (I only ever had two guitar lessons) but performed at the YMCA anyway – and survived the experience. Went on to play in local gigging bands from time to time. Playing with others pushes you beyond your comfort zone and is a fun way to learn. I would encourage anyone to learn to play the guitar, whatever the mood there is always something in there to help get those feelings out. Playing guitar has almost kept me sane! I agree – P(l)ay it forward. Keep up the good work Josh.

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