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    Great idea @rick w ! I do have a suggestion to bring even more enjoyment to the residents- most of the activities at nursing homes are passive.  The residents get to enjoy the entertainment but do not get to participate.  Bring along a selection of cheap rhythm instruments-shaker eggs, maracas etc. Great for the non singers or those who do not know the words.  It connects them to the music more and allows them to physically participate.

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    On 3/18/2019 at 9:22 AM, Lou B said:

    So I thoroughly enjoyed the Friends With Strings jam at Casa Tiano last month...

    But am wanting more.  This every other month thing just isn't doing it...

    So now am considering dropping $250/month to join School of Rock just to gain access to playing with other people on a regular basis (weekly).

    I understand there are open mikes to be had around our area.  But, being a new player, that's not what I'm looking for or needing.  What I'm looking for is a small group of players (around 5 of differing skill sets) who are willing and able to get together on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to play and kind of cross pollinate.  Call it Book Club for Guitar Geeks.  Like I said, small group...  Keep it simple logistically.  In other words, guests bring their own food and drink.  I really appreciate all the effort on Sharon and Doms part.  But if this is going to happen often, it really needs to be made as simple as possible for those hosting.  Fair?

    Anyway...  Looking for some feedback on this thought.

    LouB

    Sometimes the best way to get exactly what you want is to start something that is exactly what you want.  The reality is no one can commit their home for usage one day a week.  Things come up and cancellations would be many.  It is a lot of responsibility. There are many locations however that have meeting rooms available for free.  Such as a local library.  Total Wine by us offers their classroom for free for our video association each month.  The most successful weekly jam I know of is for ukuleles in NJ.  Very organized , weekly and free.   Here is the link to see how they go about it.   

     

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    On 11/26/2018 at 8:54 PM, Sharon Tiano said:

    @Julie C - YAY... I am so happy you got her back.  She looks good.  So, hard case? Check.  Bubble wrap? Check.  LOL    I am sure she is as glad to be home as your are to have her home.  Can't wait to hear you play and SING together ❤️

    Apparently it is a fall forward that is most likely to result in a break.  Doesn't take much of a jolt with all the tension on the head to begin with.

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    My Luna guitar finally had her broken headstock repaired. Apparently breaks are very common. Kind of scary! Typically happens when the guitar falls forward. Even a hard case doesn’t protect it. Mine was in one. I opted for a functional repair. Making it look like new costs way more. I am glad she could be fixed! 

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    4 hours ago, DMart said:

    @Julie C

    Love your comments on voice lessons. Have had about 6 now and am noticing a difference. Breath support, projection and even which vowel is emphasized seems to make a difference.  

    Finding a voice teacher was not so easy but I have finally found one. Funny thing is she mostly deals with actors and broadway type stuff so the current lesson tune is “If ever I would leave you” from Cemelot!! NOT my normal thing but learning different music I think is helping.  Phrasing, timing, melody lines.

    Anyway cheers and keep  Singin!

    DMart

    Same with my voice teacher.  Really into showtunes.  I figure as long as I have heard it before I will give it a shot.  Not my first choice but the goal is to learn to sing.  Anything I learn can be applied to songs I like. 

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    17 hours ago, Emma S said:

    Hi @Julie C🙂, thank you for the sweet comments😍🙂. This is absolutely awesome to read🙂 that you are embracing the guitar🙂🎸🎶. How’s the singing lessons going?🙂

    Singing lessons are kind of like learning guitar.  The more you know the more you learn there is to know.  I am fortunate I have bartered video services for lessons . I finally know that with very few exceptions, anyone can learn to sing.  And how well you end up singing will all depend on the effort you give it.  Real person lessons matter more for this than guitar.  Placing the voice just right needs guidance from someone who can constantly fine tune things.  Even 4 lessons would benefit.  I cannot project my sound through my nasal cavities-yet.  Feel like it is the "F-Chord" in guitar lol. Sometimes if I block my nostrils while singing I can tell air was flowing through.  Other times nothing.  Have not figured out how to control it. Yet. If you sing a sing using the word "Ning", you can feel the flow that is supposed to happen.

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