Posted by GreasyCreek on Friday, April 10, 2009
7 comments on “Beginner Mind, or the Joy of Being a Novice”
ElGringorio Says:
Friday, April 10, 2009 @9:45:00 AM
Glad you are enjoying your life with banjos. Just remember that old-time music is better than it sounds. (Bumper sticker.)
u k sandra Says:
Friday, April 10, 2009 @1:52:58 PM
Richard, you are so lucky. All of those fantastic banjo players around. You can`t fail and if Mary is as nice as she looks you`re in for a great time.
GreasyCreek Says:
Saturday, April 11, 2009 @6:17:23 PM
Sandra and Dean,
thanks for those comments...it's true I'm lucky being here amongst so many good oldtime players. But I think I never would have recognized just how lucky if it weren't for all the folks on BHO from all over the world who appreciate the music. Of course Dean hails from Alabama so he's probably been indoctrinated since birth--but Sandra, and all those people in the UK and on the continent playing oldtime! that really inspires me to look around and soak up what's left and what's new in oldtime culture here in its heartland....
RWJonesy Says:
Saturday, April 18, 2009 @5:00:15 PM
*** I always consider myself a beginner cause there is an endless amount of material to learn and wonderful people to meet along the way. I take each moment one second at a time enjoying the good moments and my mistakes. If I think I know it all well then, there is nothing more to learn. The whole journey makes all the difference....not just the good times. Most of the things that happen in life you can't control BUT you can control the way you look and approach life's challenges. Sounds like you know this so your off to a great start ! Peace be with you and please.....get some soundfiles and pictures posted of your awesome Chanterelle banjo.
Alan Hill Says:
Saturday, June 20, 2009 @11:04:24 PM
Hi Richard you have made me rather jeolous meeting Bob Carlin i have a few of his videos ,banjo players are a bit few and far between over here so reading your blog was a treat and i look forward to your next one
Sultans of Claw Says:
Friday, July 17, 2009 @5:15:18 AM
See the banjo. Be the banjo. ;-)
Dock Jekel Says:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @9:29:06 AM
A) Your area is crawling with awesome instructors
B) The hills there are alive with the sound of banjo
C) "The journey never ends, so enjoy the ride" Chip Arnold
D) All of the above
The correct answer is .... Hey, refreshing words to just enjoy without expectation. Sincerely, Dock
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