Recently I find myself in a 'rut' of sorts. I don't seem to have fun playing or practicing. I keep learning new songs, and continue to improve my technique but I find that I still can't do what I want to be able to do. Nor can I play things that I hear in my head.
I am not playing with a permanent band, just sometimes jamming with guys(and gals, not to be prejudice). I think that playing with people more would help this problem that I have found myself in. I don't seem to know if what I am learning is what I will use/need.
Any suggestions/comments?
-Trying to get the groove back.
I am not playing with a permanent band, just sometimes jamming with guys(and gals, not to be prejudice). I think that playing with people more would help this problem that I have found myself in. I don't seem to know if what I am learning is what I will use/need.
Any suggestions/comments?
-Trying to get the groove back.
I have been learning lots and lots of theory! Jazz, Blues, Classical, Rock, scales, modes,chords. Also techniques; slap, funk; both finger and slap, tapping, , using more than 2 fingers to pluck, reading better, ear training, metre training, pick use... Yes on the side i have been learning songs. I will hear a song on the radio or on MTV and think "i wonder" and learn it. I don't necessarily remember it the next day but I do it just to ear train and listen.
