| In a world that isn't going to slow down, do | | | | chameleon, it is an instrument of profound depth and |
| something special for yourself and learn how to play | | | | variety of play. It can be comfortably played as a |
| classical guitar. Here is a perspective on this beautiful | | | | solo instrument, as the lead instrument in an |
| instrument. | | | | ensemble, or as a back up instrument. And it crosses |
| The classical guitar is an instrument that takes years | | | | all of the genres of music; easily expressing itself, and |
| to master. And this mastery never truly ends | | | | yourself, in rock, blues, classical, spanish, flamenco, |
| because it is something that will slowly grow over the | | | | pop, or any other genre you wish to explore. |
| full course of your lifetime. And this long-term | | | | There are also many less philosophical benefits such |
| approach is not a liability to the instrument it is an | | | | as that you will improve your eye to hand |
| overpowering asset. | | | | coordination, your ability to hear and appreciate |
| We live in a world of instant gratification where we | | | | music, and a new language (reading music). But don't |
| get our food, our movies, our news, and practically | | | | think of these things as goals or obstacles. They are |
| everything else almost instantaneously. We are | | | | benefits that will come to you over the course of |
| programmed to believe that faster is better and that | | | | time as you explore the possibilities of the classical |
| the instant reward is the best reward. The classical | | | | guitar. |
| guitar goes against all of this and penetrates straight | | | | I recommend you don't run out and buy a classical |
| to the heart of what being a human being is all about. | | | | guitar right away. This goes counter to the message |
| It is all about the slow development of a person over | | | | that I am trying to convey about this instrument. I |
| the course of decades. | | | | suggest you just think about it for a few days or |
| Much like the slow and gentle music that comes from | | | | even a few weeks. Get a classical guitar CD from |
| the classical guitar so will you also be changed in a | | | | the library and give it a listen. After you have let the |
| slow and gentle way. Over the years the classical | | | | thought of what the guitar can do for you and how |
| guitar will be there as a companion to guide you | | | | it can enrich your life then go out and get one. It will |
| through the changes in your life and the changes in | | | | be something that will bring you enormous joy for |
| your musical taste. This is because, much like a | | | | the full course of your life. |