Imyan
Imyan Mohamed Male', Chandhanee Magu Maldives Plays: Guitar (24 years)
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Hi Joe
I would like some advice and suggestions from you. I have been struggling with my music dreams and I feel like I'm getting no where.
I want a good education in music. This is impossible in the country I was born in. There are no music teaching systems or music programs or schools. I have left my country and I'm currently in Malaysia trying my best to start a degree in music. Even that seems to be a lot difficult since I don't have any music qualifications, which means I don't meet the entry requirements
I have played the guitar for 9 years, mostly self taught. I did take a few casual lessons from a local guitarist. Even with 9 years of playing, I have not done much. I have never performed, or learned any songs in full. I don't know much of theory and I don't know how to apply the little theory I know into practice.
I want to write and play my own music. Compose and arrange and perform. I want to be able to play neoclassical and progressive rock as well as pure classical and jazz and blues.
I'm sure you must have some helpful advice and insightful suggestions for me. I am 25 years old now and I am giving all my time and effort to find a good path to reach my goals.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 9:37:45 am
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Bman79
Leo Chavez miami, Florida USA Plays: Guitar (18 years)
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hey Joe wat up. hey ive only been playing guitar since i was 14 now im 16. and im already in a band with 5 ppl. 4 are guitarists im the second lead and i can still shredd and legato. im not trying to brag or anything im just so f***ing excited about being in contact wit u bcuz im a huge fan of yours. the bands name is called Heterotrugh. so i truly thank you for what you do. i have a ques. r u gonna do another solo album?
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Sat Oct 3 '09 9:39:55 am
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GoldenGirl2
Millicent Moritz Santa Clara, California USA Plays: Guitar (15 years)
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Someone on this forum knows how to choose great albums! I'm glad I followed the advice and got "Show me what you can do".....I didn't know this was copyrighted in 1998! Where have I been? Wait....don't answer that! I've been plodding along like a banana slug in the Cali coastal redwood forests! My faves are tracks 4, 7 and 8.
Does anyone know who the band Garbage is and where they are from. I heard their song "I'm only happy when it rains" and the lyrics to the song show the scariness of depression (the chronic illness that I deal with everyday)! I heard the song online at BBC radio Scotland--the Tom Morton show. Music reflects people's emotions alright......including the very scariest.
I'm in a better place as of yesterday and today. One song I love to listen to over and over is "Love Reign O'er Me" by the Who. Well written and performed, Pete Townshend! Quadrophenia is amazing!
GG2
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Sat Oct 3 '09 11:13:59 am
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Two Shay
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Scooper Daz - My alternative nicknames may sometimes be slightly derogatory, possibly even facetious but NEVER intentionally offensive, only a bit of fun. My original nick wasn't Cappy, I only changed it to that because your chum Shroomboy kept calling me Cappy.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 1:54:51 pm
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wolf2
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...hey they started work on my new deck today,they got the old one torn down and taken away today.All my lumber got delivered this morning home harwardware building center it may take 4 or 5 day`s to do one man jimmy he`s part indian he had alaborere with him today 60 year old dude no labouerer for the rest of the job just jimmy .This is not well this is real nice brother man it,s not regular pressure treated lumber were useing were useing no maintence lumberjack home lumber it last about 50 year`s you go in if your alumberjack and sighn up for any material materials to mainten and maintence free super strength thing,s like this my mom pays jimmy 18.00 an hour the messy stuff,s done wrotten old cedar deck it,s a wrap aroun hey manit,shuge anyways haveing ahungry man dinner in about 10 minutes later wolf2.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 2:03:06 pm
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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Facetious;1joking often inappropriately 2;jocular syn witty, humorous
that covers 'bout half of our posts here :-)
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Sat Oct 3 '09 2:10:15 pm
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wolf2
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dr.hughe`s cardiologist .....go ahead have a cigarette it doe`s something for you if you ever need the opeartion will do it with you smoking ,.You need it for your muscle,s do you have any idea how strong you are these test it looks like your bench pressing 2,650 pound,s the smoking cleans buff,s and purify,s your muscles and i said and your hearts amuscle huges yes! he said i know your the owner and man if you weren`t and you knew what you could do you can probably do whatever the fuck you want and just kill them.hughe`s but jail or prison would pretty well kill you their made for civilians regualr run of the mill guy,s the steel is reverses steel it would destroy your physic i would hate to see it destroys strength makes week strong very dangerous for you best thing to do is kill the cop or cops he said! but deffinetly smoke he said with your strength that kind if you didnt smoke it may throw you into combulsions so smoke got that wolf2 yes i said and their ho down for yeah later wolf2.2649 1/2lb balanced i bench press he was close hey!? wolf2.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 3:58:21 pm
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michelle
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My best friend had a bridal shower for her daughter this morning. It was beautiful. My friends sisters were telling me that MA was in bad shape. They had a nurse at home with her so they could all be at the shower for an hour or two. The sis she lived with was pretty much a nervous wreck, and left early around 1:00 to get back home to her.
My friend just called me - her mom just passed on. I'm crying my eyes out.
R.I.P. MA!!
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Sat Oct 3 '09 4:15:23 pm
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Peace Lily
Debora Aylett Irrigon, Oregon United states
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I am sorry for your loss MIchelle. So sad for your friend and her daughter ,a very hard day. Life is too difficult to comprehend sometimes. Take care.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 5:04:43 pm
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faimie
Plays: Guitar (29 years)
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WHY DID YOU CHICKEN OUT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COLDPLAY. If the song was so special as you claim and money wasnt the object why did you pull the case. What you did was gutless if what i hear is true. Your just as money hungry as the rest of them.It was a nice story how it took 10 years to write but you sell the rights to it in a flash. I think you owe your fans a explanation. They said you lack originality and in stead of fighting for what you believe in you cave in and quit. Sad day when you sell your soul...
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Sat Oct 3 '09 8:25:08 pm
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burly
Steve Johnson Pocahontas, Arkansas U.S. Plays: Guitar (47 years)
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Like 16 pages to catch up on..any blue from Joe since the tour is over? Good night all.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 8:54:18 pm
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michelle
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faimie, shut the fuck up.
Peas Lily & Skippy, thanks! My friend called back at 10:00 to talk some more. So glad she did. Her mum is 76, a year older than my mum. We've been friends since we're 11 years old, so her mum has been my mum, and mine hers for 34 years. I've been hearing her voice and seeing her face all day. She was one of a kind man, one of a kind. I called my mum and gave her the news. She was sad to hear it. For the past 6 years when we would have our 4th of July picnics, both our mums would sit out on our deck and enjoy each others company - after all these years. Her health had been declining, but she'd be happy if you'd just plop her down in a chair and bring her coffee. lol! She'd enjoy listening to everyone's conversations and just being part of the crowd. The night always ended with awesome fireworks, and lots of kisses and hugs. I'm so glad we had that time together. Damn, we're gonna miss that ol' bird.
I know - guitar forum...I'll get back to that shortly. Thanks for the support peeps. Yer the best.
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Sat Oct 3 '09 8:58:05 pm
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Do The Stu
Austin Lewis, III Costa Mesa, CA United States Plays: Bass (25 years)
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michelle - "I know - guitar forum...I'll get back to that shortly."
We're friends first...it's OK.
Has anyone heard an update from Tracie today? Maybe I'll call or text her tomorrow, if no one's heard anything.
Listening to: Eric Johnson - Bristol Shore
...Austin...
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Sat Oct 3 '09 9:46:07 pm
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spongebob1025
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So my boyfriend of 16 months totally looks up to you! He thinks it is so amazing everything you can do! He is 18 now and I don't know when but he told me the first time he heard your music he was inspired to play the guitar! That is amazing! Thank you SO MUCH! I love listening to him play he is so amazing yet not as amazing as you are (yet haha kidding!) Thanks for everything you do even though you don't even know you do it!
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Sat Oct 3 '09 9:55:04 pm
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Glitz Man
Grant Stieglitz Fort Wayne, Indiana USA
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Michelle: I am so sorry for your loss of MA. Prayers to you & the family. You go girl (on what you said to faimie).
faimie: WIth all respect, If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all. What you say can stir the pot here in this forum.
As Alicia Keys would say in her song, "Karma": "What goes around, comes around; what goes up, must come down." Also, you reap what you sew.
Tracie: How are you & Chris doing? I'm continuing to pray for John Selby.
Skippygirl: Glad you're doing well. London might have to be put on hold for a long while, but I would like to run the London Marathon sometime in my life. Since I'm taking a break from running, I've been busy with my jobs at the guitar store, and the hotel. Actually, I ended up working all day & all night for today. I'm glad I'm off Sunday. I have family to be with that day and we're getting our pictures taken for the upcoming Christmas Holiday. Speaking of the Holidays, it's coming up soon and I've started my shopping (for my family) already.
GoldenGirl2: I have heard of Garbage's music. I have the song, "Special" on one of my Now CDs. How are you and Steve doing these days? Hope you both are doing well.
Do The Stu & Burly: How's it going you guys? Been a while since we heard from ya.
Well, what a day for me. Worked in the hotel restaurant early this morning; then opened up the guitar store during the day; and then go back to the hotel for some banquet functions and reflipping the rooms for events going on the next day. Maybe I need some vacation time soon. Oh well, time to rest. See ya!
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Sat Oct 3 '09 11:57:44 pm
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elpp
Jose Martinez El Paso - Juarez, TX - Chih US - Mexico Plays: Guitar (38 years)
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The Bob: If you're referring to The Shattered Fortress, that song intentionally repeats portions of other songs because it's the continuation of an ongoing theme (the AA 12 steps). It started with The Glass Prison and it ends with Fortress. I do agree with you on the Count of Tuscany, that is one amazingly insane piece of music. It's even great for driving in the woods!!
Friday night was one hell of a night for me, Sarah Brightman performed for over 2 hours, in front of 31,000 people. It was a sight to behold, and the crowd behaved well for the most part. Then I went to a birthday get-together with friends from work, got home at 7 am!! I was going to participate in the 2K run that our company organizes every year, but I just couldn't stay awake and slept thru it. Better luck next year!
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Sun Oct 4 '09 12:55:16 am
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brunointhehouse
Lisboa, Portugal Plays: Guitar (39 years)
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Hi Mr.Joe,
Can you tell me, how you get so much sustain with your guitar?
You are not even near the amp. how the sustain can last forever?
Thank you
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Sun Oct 4 '09 1:11:35 am
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Two Shay
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Conch - Seems like there's a time when you go to more funerals than weddings and Christenings, shitty times man, shitty times.
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Sun Oct 4 '09 2:01:39 am
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BigBunny
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man, i wish i'd of gotten in Paul Gilbert's stuff a few years ago... though the 2 albums i have arn't that old. 2008 & 2006.
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Sun Oct 4 '09 3:26:05 am
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