Before I continue posting on how to play, I wanted to say thanks to some of the people who've helped me out along the way. There's Senpai, who gave me Carmine (my guitar), and actually made all of this possible in the first place. He's taught me a bunch about chords and even a little about electrics, so I'd probably be pretty lost right now if not for him. He was also the first one to change my strings, and will probably have to do that again this summer (something I'm still incompetent at).
Will has been here every step of the way, giving me suggestions for music and pushing me to keep trying something new, keep raising the bar for myself. Maybe one day he'll actually let me teach him how to play!
Since I've gotten to college, I've met Béa and Rose. Béa designed the avatar for my site, and has been really encouraging since she found out I play. Actually, she was in a way the one who sparked me to write this post: I was sitting here in front of my computer (unable to record myself, since my roommate's here), when I saw a note from her tacked on my cork board. A note that had been slipped under the study room door when I was practicing: "Your singing/ guitar sounds beautiful! Didn't want to interrupt, just wanted to let you know that you sounded great."
And of course I have to thank Rose for being an awesome vocalist, and for convincing me to perform in the first place. I'm pretty sure she was the first one to hear me practicing, and convinced me to come play in the lounge. If I recall correctly, the first time I had every played and sung with people was crammed into the study room with Béa and Rose, late at night, just chilling and listening to some of our favorite songs. That was a huge confidence booster. Thanks guys!
With love, appreciation, and perseverance,
-Kal
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