I started when I was in the 7th grade way way back then (1960s). One day I go to my friend house and I see him playing this gorgeous Vox guitar that kooked like a Strat. He tells me he had been taking lessons for awhile but never told anyone. That got me interested but my parents would only get me an acoustic so I took them up on the offer and started taking lessons. After about 3 months the instructor wanted to start on notes. I quit and that was really a bad mistake. I started playing everyday after school with my friend and soon more kids were coming around and before you know it I was playing pretty decent but all self taught with the help of friends. We found another friend who played drums and the garage band was formed LOL!! I played rhythm. After about 3 years our bass player left so I took over on bass. The group was now down to 3. One drummer, one lead/rhythm and one bass. After high school I went into the Army and continued to be self taught (hinderance). Now after a long dry spell I decided to start again. I guess I finally grew up and have accepted the facts that you gotta know either notes or tabs to progress further..preferably both. By the way, Im 54 years old and finally grew up....I think LOL!!
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