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William MG
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06/21/2020 1:37 pm

I don't normally write long post but this one may be different. And I think there may be some inspiration to all beginners, especially if like me, you are a parent.

Today is Father's Day, so happy FD to all the dads out there. What I am doing this year is writing my son a song. This week my son and his girlfriend of 3 years broke up. What is a good father to do? Well, write him a song of course!

In January of last year I didn't know anything about music. I didn't know chords, the notes, any theory... nothing.

Today, I am working on his song. It's pretty simple: C-F-G-Am chords, but that's ok. I didn't say I was a good guitar player, just good enough that I can offer my son something heartfelt at a painful time. What a gift music is to all of us.

If, like me, the journey has had its ups and downs, and frustration looms, it really doesn't take much to put something together that is genuine and meaningful to those we care about.

So, some basic skills, a little bit of theory, and we start making music.

Best of luck to you on your journey.


This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!

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mjgodin
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06/21/2020 3:38 pm

awww and here I was ready to hear a William MG classic. Oh well, someday when your accepting your grammy for song of the year you can play it for us. lol

Anyway that's quite a journey you've carved for yourself Bill. Congrats on how far you've come and hope you continue and be an inspiration to us beginners.

Moe


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William MG
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06/21/2020 4:09 pm

Ohh, I have no problem sharing it Moe, I'm not shy. Of course you will have to listen to me sing and I take no responsibility for any illnesses caused. I'm just finishing up for now and will put a link in.


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06/21/2020 4:27 pm

William that's a genuinely lovely thing to do for your son, I'm really glad your guitar learning and playing has come along so much since you started!


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William MG
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06/21/2020 4:54 pm

Thanks Fuzz and Moe.

I am genuinely having a ball. And I think that is what is most important. I think we can all do this as long as we keep having fun.

Here is the rough draft

https://youtu.be/2wDRcsEckAw


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mjgodin
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06/21/2020 5:08 pm

Very nice Bill, You have a hidden gift there, keep working at it. I'm sure your son appreciated it.

Moe


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Carl King
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06/21/2020 6:53 pm

Hey William, that's awesome. Your jingle is now stuck in my head! Good work, and congrats on putting this together. And a nice thing to do for your son.

-Carl.


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06/21/2020 7:36 pm

I agree with Carl and Moe and Fuzz, you've got something there, Bill. You've only dropped a couple of works in progress for us to listen to so far, but you've got a good thing going. It's certainly an inspiration for the rest of us.

Happy Father's day to you, Bill, and to the rest of the dads out there.


It takes as long as it takes unless you quit - then it takes forever and you will never get there.

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William MG
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06/21/2020 7:59 pm

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.


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