henryrobinett
Fractal Fanatic
Psykopsilocybin - I love you two cents! And giving me the opportunity to explain. I have to run in a couple of minutes so I can't respond fully now.
But I'm a fully grown musician who has already matured and developed and played with a lot of great, some famous musicians, record my own albums. I think I passed the test. Many may not like the way I play, but few would say I can't -- I think. Or they haven't to my face!
In short I admired and eventually lived with and studied with the great jazz musician Charles MIngus who always emphasized playing your own stuff. I took that to the next level since BEFORE picking up the guitar 43 years ago. I never memorized a solo, I never copied anyone whatsoever. For me music was/is a deeply personal communication. I don't think it's NECESSARY to HAVE to copy to understands. I proved it for myself, although it flys in the face of common wisdom.
Theres another current well known jazz musician - Chris Potter, who did the same thing. And he sounds great. Its a common misconception simply because almost everyone learns this way. It's not for everyone, but it was for me.
I gotta run! Sorry if there are typos and shit.
But I'm a fully grown musician who has already matured and developed and played with a lot of great, some famous musicians, record my own albums. I think I passed the test. Many may not like the way I play, but few would say I can't -- I think. Or they haven't to my face!
In short I admired and eventually lived with and studied with the great jazz musician Charles MIngus who always emphasized playing your own stuff. I took that to the next level since BEFORE picking up the guitar 43 years ago. I never memorized a solo, I never copied anyone whatsoever. For me music was/is a deeply personal communication. I don't think it's NECESSARY to HAVE to copy to understands. I proved it for myself, although it flys in the face of common wisdom.
Theres another current well known jazz musician - Chris Potter, who did the same thing. And he sounds great. Its a common misconception simply because almost everyone learns this way. It's not for everyone, but it was for me.
I gotta run! Sorry if there are typos and shit.