Originally Posted by: Silimtao[QUOTE=mpaq]
You've only playing since last November? Cool! That means you have the addiction!. From what I've hear of your playing, I think you've come a long way in less than a year! Really, I think you've shown a lot of dedication, and should be proud of yourself. I especially give you a lot of credit for having the stones to put your music out there. And as far as I'm concerned, when you're expressing yourself through music, you are putting YOU out there, not just random tones. Whether it's good or bad is subjective. Catch ya on the boards, and hopefully I can contribute something, but time has been really tight for me. :)

thanks Silim for your words of encouragement. At the end of the day, i try not to get too hung up on the theory part, i know that i could develop much faster if I focus on it, but i also know it is entirely possible to know very little theory and still play very well. Theres a guy on this board that is living proof of that, his handle is Superhuman...you should check out his stuff...a wickid player and totally by ear. If I could play like him i wouldnt give a rats ass that i couldnt understand a word of theory.

I even went out and bought "Music theory for Dummies" :) that helped, but I still dont think it is that easy to apply......i understand much of what i read, but applying it is another thing all together. I probably know a lot more than I give myself credit for, if i think back to a year ago i didnt even know there was more than one scale. :)

Bottom line, is you need to ensure you are enjoying it...so i keep jumping back and forth with the theory training. As soon as i get frustrated, i just forget about it for a few weeks, then come back to it. I know im probably risking developing bad habits but if it starts to become drudgery, then the whole point is lost. You are right, music should be fun and expressive...good or bad is subjective.