Spoke to my folks yesterday, and upon hearing my grand schemes for music, they adamantly tried to convince me that I'm wasting my time and that I don't have my talent. I see where they're coming from, as my return on investment in music has not panned out in terms of playing results. Yet one of the reasons that this has happened is that I've often become discouraged and given up on the practice routine that I was on. The conversation with them really ruffled me up.

Fundamentally, this blog is based on the idea that with enough effort and the right methods, anyone, including me can learn to be an exceptional guitar player. I must remember this and not give up.