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ProfessorGAC

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17. I Played From 1976 To 2007

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 06:21 PM

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The last 23 years the bands I was in averaged about 84 gigs a year.
It's why I don't do it anymore.
2,100 gigs is enough for me.
Before that (as a tween & teen) I was involved in jazz piano competitions. Got tired of that so I became a rock musician.
I still play every day (piano & acoustic guitar) but with no other ambition than to get more interesting in my playing.
It's still fun & I keep learning things, so no reason to quit.
You really should check out that SC link too. A ton of my guitar work there.

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I'm new to Jazz and need help self teaching [View all] TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 OP

I been exploring the fretboard for 49 years and I'm still learning. Dunc Mar 9 #1

Just the title of your response made me happy, thank you! TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #2

A real musician never stops learning. OldBaldy1701E Mar 9 #7

Same here Monsieur_Grumpe Apr 4 #8

Well Said ProfessorGAC Tuesday #9

At one time, I worked with a guitarist from a small town outside of Raleigh, NC. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #10

Good Story ProfessorGAC Tuesday #11

Sure. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #12

I checked out this forum because I just started watching a documentary Abolishinist Saturday #13

24 x 6 Equals144 ProfessorGAC Saturday #14

Ah, well don't forget about the open E on the 6th string, Abolishinist Saturday #15

145 ProfessorGAC Saturday #16

I Played From 1976 To 2007 ProfessorGAC Saturday #17

Check out some Jamey Aebersold play-along books Ohiya Mar 9 #3

Thank you! TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #4

I'm a big fan of the "For dummies" books for all sorts of things. Ohiya Mar 9 #5

I always thought these were joke books, so: TheEnlightenedBiglet Mar 9 #6