I have this CRAZY high stress life, high pressure job, long commute to work, kids, employees, bad economy. In the midst of all of that, I am ordered to have a series of medical tests to make sure I am going to actually be around to continue my high stress life. It is no easy thing to take time away from all of this to come to class on Wednesday or to make sure I can go to my Friday Lessons.
I come to Wednesday class, and at times I am so far from my comfort zone I don't know which way is up or down let alone when to change a chord. I am not there to for any reason other than to pursue a passion, and to "unplug" from my usual routine. I want to learn, and to make friends. To socialize, to network with people who share the same passion, to have fun.
We have the opportunity to be taught by someone with a passion for music, and a true gift. When I go to my lessons I realize that I am being taught by someone who is truly gifted as a musician. Fretmentor does not always tell me what I want to hear. I can't remember a teacher in my lifetime that did. At least not one that I learned anything from.
I have had the pleasure of meeting people who love the same music that I do. Without Fretmentor's class I would have had no way to find any of you. Yet I found you via the internet and in my own neighborhood. Wow!
The reason for my longwinded post........Thank You Fretmentor. I know that your class, and lessons have had an impact on my life. I appreciate all of your hard work, and though at times your "constructive criticism" is a touch sarcastic I am a big girl. I know it is meant to teach me to be a better musician.