My first guitar | Musical Emotions Series #2 (Patreon)

Do you remember your first guitar? My first axe was a Yamaha. My parents got me a Walmart starter kit one year for Christmas. You can can see me fingering the g string for the first time in this pic from 1997

The Secret To Improving
Recently we’ve been talking about how to channel your emotions using music. The secret to continual improvement is staying inspired. I still revisit the first songs I heard to tap into the feeling of being electrified with passion 

Composition Exercise

In the first installment of my musical emotions series, I talked about using the major and minor scale to communicate happiness or sadness.  To practice your ability to channel emotions, grab your guitar and don’t play anything. Sit quietly and ask yourself one simple question: “how do I feel right now?” Be honest and connect with your internal state. Once you’ve identified an emotional direction to pursue, choose notes, scales and chords that accent your mood 

Musical Journal

Work out a short idea you can record with your phone 📱and put into a file for later review. Could be a melody, riff, or rhythm. Overtime your ideas will become more refined and powerful as you practice the art of composition. Research music theory, listen to songs, learn techniques and methods of note articulation to capture what you’re feeling. I’d love to hear what you come up with! Drop a link to your YouTube video in the comments below or post your creation on discord!