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ykabban
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RE: Would you leave your job...? (in reply to Guest)
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Lionel, I'm not much older than you so I can relate to those "thoughts", but really, you need to smarten up. I live in the states and can tell you that you do not need to be in Spain to learn flamenco(it wouldn't hurt though). I'm half Spanish and visit family in Spain every year, so I got a good start . But I taught myself flamenco and I live in the dirdy dirdy south baby! Just so you won't think I'm talking out of my ass, snoop around and find a clip or two that I've posted, I'm not a complete hack preachin' here. Sounds absurd to say, but you have to find flamenco in youself first. I love Spain, but it is not a magical place, no place is; trust me. I'm a scientist, but it doesn't mean that I can't play and explore flamenco. Keep your job and buy a nice guitar(or ten).
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Date Jul. 17 2006 21:43:34
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John O.
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From: Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany
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RE: Would you leave your job...? (in reply to ykabban)
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Actually your chances are better outside of Spain, I think. Although foreigner guitarists are generally accepted, I don't know if most of us would have a chance there. There's a lot more demand outside of Spain. Keep in mind you have to find contact with the people there, too. It's not like you just go into any cave in Andalucia, say "Qué pasa?" and there's a bunch of flamenco musicians waiting for you. I've heard meeting people there can be difficult, but with your Spanish skills, I'm sure you have a better chance. To the other extreme, I've been to Spain, played at the beach and never met a flamenco there, so it could be I'm writing a bunch of BS here...
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Date Jul. 17 2006 22:29:56
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ToddK
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RE: Would you leave your job...? (in reply to ykabban)
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Depends on what you mean by Pro. Anybody can take lessons for a couple of years, then go play at wedding receptions and restraunt gigs. So yeah, thats entriely feesible. But that gets old fast, and eventually becomes as big of a soul sucker as working for Exxon. You're a prisoner. Trust me, been there. You could teach... eh, not a big fan of that either. I dont think you'd like it. To really make money, you have to take on people who suck the life out of you. (at least in my exp ) If you're talking about going to Spain, trying to find the next Cameron, and going on to world class playing, well, im not sure you're really aware of what that would require. I dont think you can just wake up one day, and decide to be naturally gifted/talented.. You either are, or you're not. You'll have to figure that out. I think you have the desire, and desire is a big ingredient in this recipe. As for myself, i am happy cause i get to play as much as i want. That is all i ever really wanted. I dont have what it takes to go to Spain and do it for real, and that doesnt bother me. Playing guitar makes me happy, and i get to do it alot, the end.... Maybe you simply need a job that gives you more practice hours. How important is money to you?? That's the big question! Best of luck in your quest, TK
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Date Jul. 17 2006 23:17:13
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