As a teen I wanted to become a rock star or a jazz star. I practiced obsessively. But neither happened. But I have played guitar for 50 years and still love it. Eventually, I began teaching guitar as a “career” and now play in two bands for fun and a little extra money. Once I made peace with not “making it”, I started enjoying playing m…
As a teen I wanted to become a rock star or a jazz star. I practiced obsessively. But neither happened. But I have played guitar for 50 years and still love it. Eventually, I began teaching guitar as a “career” and now play in two bands for fun and a little extra money. Once I made peace with not “making it”, I started enjoying playing more. And I think my life was better for letting go of those those unrealistic dreams.
As a teen I wanted to become a rock star or a jazz star. I practiced obsessively. But neither happened. But I have played guitar for 50 years and still love it. Eventually, I began teaching guitar as a “career” and now play in two bands for fun and a little extra money. Once I made peace with not “making it”, I started enjoying playing more. And I think my life was better for letting go of those those unrealistic dreams.