Some days there’s just nothing – even if you’re half humming a theme in the shower, by the time the finger chops are done there’s nothing in the ether – so what to do? This is where the blues come in:
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I almost gave up the piano – I was 12 and I hated it – Chopin etudes weren’t exactly resonating with someone who preferred to play air guitar to Deep Purple’s Space Trucking. I was fortunate to have the experience of a truly magical teacher – you know – those life changing ones that – well – they change your life.
Thanks Phil.
When I’m dry – I turn to the blues – it keeps the creative juices flowing, keeps the finger chops up and just occasionally morphs into something fabulous. Today I was just happy to have somewhere to go.
