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Have you ever wondered why picking up a new instrument feels like unlocking a superpower? In this episode, I explore how immersing myself in the world of guitar has reinvigorated music’s magic, sparking a sense of exploration and creativity that has been profoundly transformative!
Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/sojksnPUAbo
00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:49 - I suck at guitar (and that's OK)
06:00 - Why do I enjoy something I'm not good at?
06:46 - Rekindling a sense of exploration and discovery
13:51 - The sense of creative play
18:24 - The value of curiosity
20:32 - The reawakening of inspiration
24:04 - Accepting that a steep learning curve is perfectly normal
29:29 - Balancing expectations with reality
31:35 - Outro and How You Can Join The 42 Cues Community
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It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!
Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.
One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!
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By Dave Kropf5
1717 ratings
Have you ever wondered why picking up a new instrument feels like unlocking a superpower? In this episode, I explore how immersing myself in the world of guitar has reinvigorated music’s magic, sparking a sense of exploration and creativity that has been profoundly transformative!
Watch this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/sojksnPUAbo
00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:49 - I suck at guitar (and that's OK)
06:00 - Why do I enjoy something I'm not good at?
06:46 - Rekindling a sense of exploration and discovery
13:51 - The sense of creative play
18:24 - The value of curiosity
20:32 - The reawakening of inspiration
24:04 - Accepting that a steep learning curve is perfectly normal
29:29 - Balancing expectations with reality
31:35 - Outro and How You Can Join The 42 Cues Community
Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.
Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!
Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!
https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues
Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!
Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.
One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!
Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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