Do You have what it Takes to Play the Guitar?

What  does it take to learn to play guitar?

Playing the guitar is a great way to express yourself through music.  If you feel a strong urge to learn to play the guitar, here's a quick self-test to determine if you're ready to take this giant step.

Test Mind and Body

Before signing on for guitar lessons, test your mind and body. Your mind should be clear to learn.  Learning to play the guitar is like learning any other skill.  You must have some free time to dedicate solely to learning - even if it's only 15 minutes per day.  This should be a time of total concentration when you can block out the cares of work and life to work on your lessons and practice.

Physical Health and Playing the Guitar

Your body's physical health is also important.  Playing the guitar requires holding a guitar in an upright position, either resting on your legs or held upright by a shoulder strap.  Consider the strength of your back, shoulders, arms and legs.  A person who suffers from severe lower back pain may find it difficult to hold a guitar for any length of time.  If you know someone who owns a guitar, you can practice holding theirs to test your strengths and weaknesses. 

Also, consider the physical condition of your hands, fingers and wrists.  Some conditions that could hinder your playing ability include arthritis, carpal tunnel or frequent swelling of the wrists or fingers.

It's Still Possible

Even if you have a condition that makes it difficult to play a guitar, this doesn't mean you will never play.  You can research online or talk with a professional instructor to find out if there are ways to work around your disability or physical weakness.  For example, if you have back pain, you might find a lightweight guitar that's easy to hold.  Or, if you have swelling or pain in the hands, there may be exercises to help relieve the tension.  Don't give up until you've done the research.

The Relevance of Musical Talent

If you have natural musical talent, that's great.  However, if you don't feel that you are naturally talented, don't worry.  You only need the desire to learn and the ability to listen, read and practice.  You learn to play the guitar by taking one step at a time - or one note at a time.  Without musical talent, you might have to concentrate just a little harder at the beginning, but soon you'll find it to be similar to learning any skill.

Questions to Ask

After considering the above, answer these questions to determine your readiness to learn playing the guitar.

1)  Do you have a strong desire to play the guitar?
2)  Why do you want to learn to play the guitar?
3)  Do you want to learn to read music or play the guitar by ear?
4)  Is a guitar instructor available where you live?
5)  If an instructor is not available, are you willing to learn using an online guitar course?
6)  Once your guitar lessons begin, are you willing to practice at least fifteen to thirty minutes per day, five to six days a week?
7)  Do you have the money to invest in a guitar?

Your answers to these questions should help you determine if you're ready to learn how to play the guitar. 

You're only lessons away from playing great guitar music!

7 Attributes of a Successful Fashion Model

Have you ever looked at a successful model and said, "I am just as beautiful as this girl so I think I'll become a supermodel."

I would like to clarify one thing and please listen carefully ...

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A NATURAL-BORN MODEL!!!

Yes, some people have a natural beauty and some learn more quickly than others. I'll agree that these attributes are important. But, I'll say it again - There is no such thing as a natural-born model.

If you believe this, let me ask you a question. Do you believe there is such a thing as a natural-born surgeon? Do you think that the most famous surgeon in the medical profession was born to be a doctor? I guess when he was delivered the doctor who brought him into this world said, "Look!!! It's a surgeon!!" I don't think so.

For this man to become this famous surgeon, it took many years of education, internship, and watching other doctors before he was even considered to do actual surgery. I'm really glad he did, aren't you?

And, even after all these grueling years this doctor still was not guaranteed to become well-known in the medical industry.

The point I'm trying to make is that, modeling can be a rewarding profession but it does require some effort on your part.

The following are some of the attributes of successful models ..

Learning ability and intelligence
Self confidence
Willingness to travel and leave friends and family behind
Good organization skills
A healthy body and lots of get-up-and-go!
A model who is comfortable in setting goals and not afraid to go after them with a dogged determination
Resistance to peer pressure - Stay drug and alcohol free
Don't just read these attributes. Study them, learn them, and make them a part of your own personality traits. If you don't have them at first, pretend that you do.

Remember, you will become what you think and the way that you act. You're not lying when you say, "I am in the process of writing down my goals for modeling and on my way to becoming successful." You're just telling the truth in advance!!