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watching Sugar Ray leonard was something I could do over and over.
More of a Duran fan, myself.
Well ultimately, Ike Williams.
watching Sugar Ray leonard was something I could do over and over.
I cannot disagree with this comment. Many days were spent with up to 16 hours practice. Much that was gained was lost when I became ill as well. At least I am alive.
EDIT: And now I have nerve damage in my spine and my right hand is virtually numb. I can only use it to play because it comes so naturally now. But I cannot feel the stick in my hand.
You would have wasted your life if you had spent those 90,000+ hours in front of a TV. Many people do.
Giving your life in pursuit of what you enjoy in an effort to become better at that endeavor is something to be honored.
Most of us see rudimental practice or anykind of physical activity as practice. But how many of you count the hours we have listened to music? I mean I hardly ever these days practice a spesific beat or lick or fill. My practice consists of very abstract rudiments and coordination excercises which to most nondrummers would sound like a waste of time. So what do I play when I start to impro with my band? Well all the stuff I have ever listened to, all that stuff that I wake up to at night and hear in my head. Would those sounds be there if I hadn't ever really listened to music? (part of my answer is in the "would you drop a student"-thread =) ) It's funny how I didn't understand the importance of really listening before. Now that I really got into jazz my playing has also improved without changing anything in my practice routines. So my theory is that playing is as much about your life in general, the stuff you have listened to with a good focus and analysis as it is about the physical activity. Ignore either of these and it lacks something.
This wasn't about Wy particularly, I have never heard you play. But it seems there's a bit too big an emphasis on physical acts these days.
wy yung.
Ever thought you're spending far too much time talking about yourself on a computer?
wy yung.
Ever thought you're spending far too much time talking about yourself on a computer?
IMHO, Although technically this thread was "highjacked", I think that Wy has earned every word he has posted. Also, while I understand your valid point, it comes across in a "shut the f**k up" kind of way, maybe not intentionally, but still...don't pick on him, please. I mean this in a most respectable way. He also took the direction of this thread into the off topic lounge, so as to "un-highjack" this thread. You see how humbly he responded to your post, which tells you a lot about the kind of person he is.
Peace.
" I, is the least important word."
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