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Best musical advice you ever got

#386
I live by a few of what was already said, in particular:

1) Play through your mistake, don't stop
2) Play as though it was your biggest performance ever, even in front of a few people
3) Less is more

All of the ones mentioned in this thread are just as important, but those three are what I pay attention to the most.
 
#389
"Shut off that f@%king metronome......drink a couple beers....and just forget your recording......" -My lead guitarist to me when I was recording my first bass line ever. I went in solo and was so nervous and up-tight I was taking the soul out of the song.

I did the song, no metronome, 5 beers deep, and after jamming for a bit. Found out I record better without a metronome though =)

-Troy
 
#390
tpmiller08 said:
"Shut off that f@%king metronome......drink a couple beers....and just forget your recording......" -My lead guitarist to me when I was recording my first bass line ever. I went in solo and was so nervous and up-tight I was taking the soul out of the song.

I did the song, no metronome, 5 beers deep, and after jamming for a bit. Found out I record better without a metronome though =)

-Troy
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I also find it's better to play with people- even on tape.
 
#391
peterpalmieri said:
"If it sounds good it is good"

That was Duke Ellington. It's my Myspace motto! And some of the best advice I ever heard.

Also:
Rule #1. Don't make mistakes.
Rule #2. Cover your mistakes.

And: Groove is just good meter. That's from the best teacher I ever had, Keith Lowe, who played for Fiona Apple, among others.

And Flea said: You have to play each note as if you will die, as if it's the last note you'll ever play.
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#392
Knifedge said:
I live by a few of what was already said, in particular:

1) Play through your mistake, don't stop
2) Play as though it was your biggest performance ever, even in front of a few people
3) Less is more

All of the ones mentioned in this thread are just as important, but those three are what I pay attention to the most.
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Very close to my personal beliefs... :)

1 and 2 are my top ones, but my 3rd is enjoy yourself. I personally feel that you play better, listen better and feel better when you have fun with what you are doing.

Best advice I ever got? Well, I remember when I first started playing someone telling me to use my pinky whenever possible, and get it strong, that helped alot, but i think the best advice was from a friend of mine.

"A single note played with heart is worth more than playing a million notes and trying to be better than someone else". Highlights to me that music isn't about being better than the next person.

A little insight into my musical beliefs ;)
 
#393
Wow, This Baby is still going.

Ok a new gem.....


(in regards to Live performance) (paraphrased)


"Most, if not all of your audience, is there to enjoy themselves, not to be music critics. Most of them don't know what they're listening to anyway, They just hear GOOD MUSIC or BAD MUSIC"

my drummer and close friend Darrell
 
#400
Say, is that a Smith Burner in your avatar?
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That my friend is #231 1985 Ken Smith BT Custom. According to Ken one of 6-12 PJ setups ever made. Its a killer. If you in the market I know where 2 more are....:D

Believe it or not though It just about splits time with my Skyline Deluxe nowdays....
 

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