Originally Posted by: WilldridgeI think that's the best way to be about it. Wanting to a great guitarist and thinking you're a great guitarist are very different things. I'm comfortable being competant, but I'm still striving to be the best, (I seriously doubt I ever will be, but that's not the point). It's about having a goal and going for it - if you ever actually become so good you think you've got nothing left to learn, then it's time to put down the guitar in my opinion.
On a side note, one of the most eye opening things for me was watching a video lesson by Joe Satriani (think it was on guitar.com :confused:) where he messed up - out right fluffed. Do you know what he did? He shrug, he laughed and he tried again, (and kicked-ass I might say!) Even the "greatest" guitarists aren't perfect, they just don't do it as often!
I agree with you completely. As for Joe, it's always comforting to see a pro slip up. Reminds me that they're still human. Makes it easier for me to think that my goals aren't a silly pipe dream.
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They Said To Play It Louder Than Hell, We Promised That We Would
Hulk Smash!!
Whatever you do, don't eat limes. A friend of mine ate a lime once and BAM!! Two years later. Herpes.