Members hecticone Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good by whose standards?Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm starting to think after 13 some odd years that maybe im not cut out for playing guitar and making music. All my songs feel dull, my playing sucks and my guitar sounds like {censored}. I'll come up with something and then someone will hand me something that's even better and I start back at square one. haha, that just proves you're a guitar player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 Sure I know the feeling. My take is that it really doesn't matter if I don't make it to virtuoso levels or write unforgettable music, I can serve the music on my own level. The world of music is big enough for the lot of us, regardless of skill or ambition. It's the way, not the goal, that's important. That is a nice way to look at it. The important thing is that you get joy from your music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onerailunder Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'd rather jam with someone with enthusiasm than amazing chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I love playing and will never quit, but yeah, I'm very discouraged by my songwriting and playing talent. I think it is natural for one to want to improve and to have goals. Sometimes one can be discouraged, but you've got to keep enjoying your music for its own sake. Hell, I create my music and post it on my website for one person - me! People in these very forums have told me I have no talent - but I really do not care. It is my hobby and it brings me joy:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boumtje-Boumtje Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 Nobody on this board is cut out for music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkRudeBoy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thanx for the replies guys. I just started to feel burnt out. Writing songs is rediciliously frustrating. Part of it is because im so hard on myself, because i want to write good songs, then a friend of mine will write something incredibly good, and im both inspired and bummed at the same time because i just don't think my song can hang. it's like learning to play all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gsteph22 Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I started taking guitar 'seriously' 6 months ago. I've made amazing progress (I want to start a Power Metal band), but I never feel like I'm committing enough... sigh. But as the Dr. said, "You have the power!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freetime Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I do it because I enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NEWYORK Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 What most people here have been trying to suggest, is that you do what they do: Revel in mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loudog99 Posted October 28, 2008 Members Share Posted October 28, 2008 I don't think anyone is saying "revel in mediocrity". However, this isn't supposed to be "work". If it isn't fun- then whats the point? Sure, we all get frustrated and aspire to be the next Hendrix. However, you should be playing for you and realize that there will always be someone better. Very few people ever become part of the Elite- but nobody is saying not to try if that's what you aspire to. It's up to you. Guitar is like allot of things in Life- you get back what you put into it. I don't have 5-6 hours a day to practice- I'm lucky if I get 20 minutes a day. I'll always be mediocre and I am OK with that. Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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