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In search of motivation
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Ron.M
Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland
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RE: In search of motivation (in reply to Melchor)
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Hi Melchor, Great to hear from you again amigo! I first heard Flamenco about 35 years ago on the Radio and I was fascinated by the sound of the guitar and for the next few years set about trying to learn something of the technique, including travelling and living in Spain for a while. I must admit though, those days were fraught with anxiety as I was constantly frustrated at my lack of progress. Of course, as I got older, work commitments became such that I practised less and less, finally stopping playing altogether for many years, save for the odd strum. However, as you get older, your perspective on life and values change. A few years ago, after completing the "Flamenco Master" metronome, which had been an ambition for a long time, I started listening to my old Flamenco records again and realized just how much I enjoyed them and was inspired to pick up the guitar again. This time I enjoy playing around with the guitar much more than I ever did when I was young, since I have no ambition to be sucessful or make money or have a flashy technique or impress the girls LOL! So there is no sense of urgency. If I feel like playing, I play and if I don't, I don't. I never force myself to practise. My motivation for playing is probably a desire to get closer to the music, rather than just listen to CD's. When I learn a partcular piece of new technique or finally make sense of a particularly complicated rhythm syncopation, then, when I play the CD again, I can understand what's happening and feel closer to what the performers are feeling. As for the music itself? I reckon music is a pretty universal language and a particular style of music either captures you or it doesn't. Flamenco just hits the spot for me. I'm not a religious person, however, of course I have a spiritual aspect to my life and I find Flamenco gives me a place to go to in my head when I want to get away, or seek refuge from the pressures of everyday life. And being a Scotsman, I also think a guitar is good value for money. What else can you buy for a few hundred quid that gives you so much pleasure for years and years? LOL! cheers Ron
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