Yucky Guitar Day

Went through repertoire, ok. Tried to start lesson 2 in the Conti book and lesson 1 stuff started getting in the way. Patience is key. I need to really be patient. Decided to stop trying to learn a new chord melody song. Want to focus more on improvisation.

Good Guitar Day

• Went over repertoire

•Finished Lesson 1 in the Conti book but of course can benefit from going over it

•Started a new chord melody song to add to repertoire: "Moonglow."

Black Friday

A pretty good guitar today. Went over repertoire, and continue to work on lesson 1 in the Conti boom. Went over Christmas repertoire with a band member.

The Best. (Charlie Christian)

Thanksgiving 2014

Me and my dad:

It was great to see my Pihiladelphia Eagles totally dominate our rival Dallas Cowboys! 

Actually had time during the craziness of Thanksgiving day to go over repertoire and work on p. 13 of the Conti book.

I hope everyone reading this a very blessed Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Eve

Travelled a number of hours away in the bad weather to do some visiting of a relative. At his place, watched The Godfather II. Spending the night here with no guitar, but continued to read the Conti book and take notes to help the first couple of concepts sink in. I think the concepts are indeed sinking in, and I have a guess where he is going to go in the rest of the book: a challenging yet ultimately rewarding place if I stay committed to it. 

Thanksgiving's Eve's Eve with "The Jazz Lines"

Expecting the first snow storm of the season to start late tonight. Played repertoire.

Started Conti's "The Jazz Lines" today, Lesson 1. I think this is going to be some hard work for me, but I'm hanging in there. Up to page 13.

My initial reaction to Conti's book: it's certainly not easy stuff for a guy on my level. It may be over my head, but I don't quite think so. It will definitely be a challenge, but I think if I am patient, expect some frustration, expect some confusion (about the parts over my head), but remain committed to this book, I might actually get somewhere when comes to the world of improvisation. I'll just have to understand that this is not easy stuff (for me, anyway), and I want easy than I should give up trying to learn how to improvise. Will hang in there!!

Robert Conti's "The Jazz Lines"

Received my new Conti material today. I'm up to Lesson 1! If this book is anything like his "The Assembly Line" book, then I am in for some great stuff!

Repertoire Yet Again

Played repertoire today; looking forward to getting Robert Conti's "The Jazz Lines" possibly in the mail tomorrow.

The Repertoire

Went through my repertoire and toying with the idea of adding to it.

Robert Conti Repertoire

Went over repertoire.

Christmas Music Practice

Practiced some Christmas stuff with some colleagues tonight. Had the opportunity to play some really nice background ballad chords to a wonderful singing accompaniment. The singer is just fantastic!

"The Jazz Lines" - Robert Conti

Ordered this Conti book today. Yea!

The Plan

Will go back to 100% Robert Conti. Feels great! Played my repertoire tonight and helped a friend get ready to join our musical get together for Christmas Eve Mass.