Finding the Perfect Guitar
Fret Chronicles
Beauty is Subjective Have you ever looked at a guitar and thought, *That’s the one*? Just like in life, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The more visually appealing the guitar is to *you*, the more motivated you'll be to pick it up and play. But here’s the tricky part—some of the guitars that catch your eye may not play or sound well. That’s why it’s crucial to start with what you want to play. Different styles work better with different guitars, but the good news is—you can play almost any type of blues on nearly any type of guitar. Feel...
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Setting the Stage | How I began my journey as a performing guitarist in the DMV
Fret Chronicles
I am playing the guitar and now singing because it brings me joy. I am 62, I’ve raised two kids, at the age of retirement, become a caregiver for a wife that had a brain tumor removed right after she retired after 34 years in the government. During COVID when the world shut down, I rediscovered the guitar. I have always had one. Always wanted to play it to a high level. But it seemed unimportant, just another wone of the things I didn’t. And I did a lot. I am a former federal police officer and firearms trainer. I took my love of teaching, to become an...
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Quick introductions
Fret Chronicles
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.- Lao Tse Giving you a little of my struggle and what this show is going to be. Looking forward to retirement with my wife, I was thrown under the bus when she became ill at the same time as the global pandemic reset the world. To cope with both, I picked up the guitar to play in between hospitals, nursing homes, and becoming a caregiver in 2021. I am hoping you will stick around and follow this journey. This is a DMV guitarist’s journey through genres, and gigs for those who love music, and a good story....
info_outlineThe journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.- Lao Tse
Giving you a little of my struggle and what this show is going to be.
Looking forward to retirement with my wife, I was thrown under the bus when she became ill at the same time as the global pandemic reset the world. To cope with both, I picked up the guitar to play in between hospitals, nursing homes, and becoming a caregiver in 2021.
I am hoping you will stick around and follow this journey. This is a DMV guitarist’s journey through genres, and gigs for those who love music, and a good story.
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