I missed the exact date, but a little over a year ago I started posting my slide playing. The idea was to actively challenge the part of me that was so perfectionistic...that it was crippling. So the idea is, “I’ll just post stuff I’m working on- warts and all”. Since then I’ve actually made “pen pals” with different people around the world who dig this kind of thing. I’m still critical of social media, and in my opinion-if one isn’t careful-it’s use can lead to increased anxiety and mental health problems. It is a FACT that these platforms are designed to be psychologically addictive. But- if one is very clear with oneself about personal motivation, I think you can connect with folks who have similar interests, and transcend geographical distance or social boundaries. I think that’s awesome. I have “pen pals” who don’t live near me- in different states or countries. It’s great! I learn about new music, and I also get to find out what’s going on in their corner of the world. This is the bridge section of a tune I started writing when I first got my @muleresonatorguitars resonator. It’s basically an “etude” for slide guitar, which I composed to push myself into playing new techniques; work on intonation, play behind the slide, etc. Someday I’d like to be able to play it correctly, record it, and create some tutorials- so other people can learn from it and push their own playing. It’s called “Tune For A Bell”. Enjoy...warts and all! #muleresonator #thenewsoundofsteel #resophonicguitar #resonatorguitar #slideguitar #anniversary #thoughts #penpals #rootsmusic #rootsmusician #tutorial #goals #musictradition #blues #slidelesson #slidelessons #baltimore #baltimoremusic #aroundtheworld #international #oneworld (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ejRLoH_Sw/?igshid=12svmv33gn3gm
