Ever since I began to trot around town with guitar in hand, I have been astounded by the magical allure of the acoustic instrument!
For starters, the instrument is a great conversation piece.
Wherever I turn, folks tend to be fascinated with me and my travelling companion.
"Heh, guitarman," one dude called after me, as I strode down the strip one night this past week.
"You play guitar, man? You're an artist," a tall sexy gal uttered up, as I strode by on a bustling City street downtown last night.
Although the curious haven't heard me belt out a tune - or even play one scintillating note - I'm already being quizzed about my next "gig".
"Are you playing somewhere right now," an obvious music-lover with-the-hots for me pestered, as I dashed off to nab a cab on the Boulevard.
"Well, I'm writing songs and arranging material," I replied politely.
One day when I stepped onto the Metro Line in Beverly Hills, a music enthusiast starting to chat me up about the intricacies of guitar-playing.
"What kind of guitar do you have in that case," he wondered aloud, just before offering up a guess.
Turns out the dude collects guitars - and, if you can believe it - allegedly owns 17 of 'em!
The conversation was intriguing, too.
When he asked what kind of material I played, I piped up right away.
"Folk, Pop, Classical."
And, my own songs, I humbly responded without an ounce of ego in my musical bones.
"I can't read music," the young chap fessed up sheepishly.
"Heh, just jam - if you can - dude," I urged.
"One of the wisest pieces of advice I was ever given by a music teacher turned out to be right on-the-money," I added quick-as-a-wink.
"If it (the music) sounds good, it is good."
At this juncture, I noted that the "tunes" are inside my head.
When I pick up the guitar, the music just flows out.
"The more you play," I winked, "The better you get!"
That's sure true.
And, after I've been inspired - and written a few pieces of music - I feel totally uplifted.
Music has healing power, after all.
Gosh, I can hardly wait to get back to the guitar, I'm that captivated by the creative end of it all.
When I'm ready (I have a set just-about-ready to perform on stage) I expect I'll sell a few concert tickets.
If I'm gauging the response from all the enthused people I've met accurately that is.
The idea of launching a spanking-new career at my age is tantalizing, thrilling, and a God send.
Stay posted for updates.
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