Page 11

Ok so I'm learning the second (and final) exercise on page 11, when I realize that I messed up with the first exercise by missing a chord. No problem, but back to the first exercise again! 

Made a little recording of me playing "Scarborough Fair," but I realize that it was mostly probably a method of avoiding piano practice!

Was a little tempted to go back to just sing learning on piano, but I think the path I'm on now is best.

Despite some backtracks, overall, I'm still also taking better care of my health. Went to the eye Doctor today, and found out that the reason why I need a new prescription for my glasses is because my vision has improved! 

Moving On

Time to move on to the second part of p.11 in the Caruso Book. 

Went to a local music store and played some Martin guitars. Then I came home and played my inexpensive Fender acoustic guitar, and, well, in my opinion it sounds just wonderful, even when compared to the more expensive Martins. Recorded an original instrumental song tonight called "More Than This."You see, "there's more to life than what you see around," (A Bruce Springsteen quote). There's also more to life than this physical world. 

I'm finding just about no challenge in guitar playing (though I am by no means an expert).

My mother in law is having issues with cancer (if you are reading this please say a prayer for her). Also, found out yesterday that my dog Zoey (her picture as a puppy is on the front lower right hand side of the first page of this blog) has cancer. Not sure if Zoey has too much time left with us. 

Caruso Book Sunday

Surprised myself at the piano toady. Spent a lot of the day on and off of the piano, and I thought it was going to take a lot more time to learn something than it did. Up to a part on p. 11 of the Caruso Book, and although I got through it, it isn't at he point where I'm ready to move on. I just thought it was going to be more difficult for me to learn than it was in actuality. I think I underestimate my ability to learn. But it takes work; it's not magic.

Piano Learning

Ok so if I want to play the piano, I'm going to have to go through the Caruso Book. I'm up to pages 10/11, and looking ahead in the book, it ain't gonna be easy. But wow, if Ivan only stay patient and continue with it! I'm gonna do it. This book is great, but it will take me a very very long time to get through it. But I'm committed to doing so. 

Saw LaLa Land again today, but this time I went with my wife. Jazz + Dreams + Love.

Looks like our band will be playing a gig for St Patrick's Day. Our band is also working on marketing ourselves. 

It will be nice to sleep in tomorrow morning....

Goodnight...

Caruso Book

Going to put most piano learning material on hold except for the Caruso/Mollison book. For brevity, from now on, I'll refer to it as "the Caruso book." Working still on p. 10. 

The book looks like it will combine my two interests: voicing songs and improvising.