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i know exactly how you feel Koella, it really sucks i feel your pain brother i had it real bad for MONTHS. for me it was that horrible feeling that my playing had plataeued (thats really badly spelt) and finding inspiration was proving difficult. i guess everyone is different so its hard to offer any help as far as getting past the hurdle. its such a mentle battle at times. what i did do though was to keep doing technique studies (BORING) just so i didnt lose what i had already learnt. its easy to feel you are not progressing but in all likely hood you actually are, it just feels gradual. dont worry too much mate it happens to everyone you will get through it. i think your idea of learning a new palo is a good idea (try rondena, its way different to other palos and the key is very beautiful and inspiring)
Yes Dominic. I have the idea I reached the ceiling. Speed wise. I have the feeling that with all the practising from now on it will only improve with little pieces and bits. Really frustrating thought.
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Yes, playing together would be fine I think. Finding people will not be so difficult for me. But I don't feel comfortable with my level right now. I mean, I don't feel like noodling around with some other people. It has to be decent from the start.
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socrates: to be is to do sartre: to do is to be sinatra: do-be-do-be-do
Koella, I recognize your problem. I think Val's idea is certainly one to consider, but because you don't feel like noodling around with some people, maybe it's an idea to take a masterclass or group lesson? I once had a masterclass and it gave me so much inspiration! Not only the lesson itself, but also the playing and talking with the others in the class (not only beginners). And then you don't have to feel like you should be able to play great already, because you are all there to learn. It worked great for me at the time, it gave me inspiration for a long time and it still does, because I had it recorded on tape, so I can still listen to it.
Now that you mention it: it was called workshop, not a masterclass. I don't know if there is any real difference? The workshop I was in, was by Eric Vaarzon Morel, but I don't think he will give one soon, because otherwise it would be on his website. But if you're interested in something like that, maybe you could check this website:
I recently emailed them for lessons and they are very helpfull. It's not on the website yet, but there will also be workshops by Yorgos Valiris and Jacco Muller. You can also let them send you their newsletter by mail, so you will get the latest information about new lessons and workshops.
Well, whatever you do, I hope you get your inspiration back, so good luck!
Workshop is more like a group lesson, where everyone can have a guitar and try to play what is being taught, even if individuals get called on. A masterclass is when only one guy plays at a time, usually a complete piece that the teacher also knows and can critique in front of the audience of other students. Usually, only a few individuals will actually play the guitar in a masterclass. Flamenco guitar is better suited to worshops and classical guitar better suited to masterclasses. At least that is how I think of it anyway.
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i feel your pain brother 
i had it real bad for MONTHS. for me it was that horrible feeling that my playing had plataeued (thats really badly spelt) and finding inspiration was proving difficult. i guess everyone is different so its hard to offer any help as far as getting past the hurdle. its such a mentle battle at times. what i did do though was to keep doing technique studies (BORING) just so i didnt lose what i had already learnt. its easy to feel you are not progressing but in all likely hood you actually are, it just feels gradual. dont worry too much mate it happens to everyone you will get through it. i think your idea of learning a new palo is a good idea (try rondena, its way different to other palos and the key is very beautiful and inspiring)
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