Tagged: music

Guitar strings

Changing the strings

Last night, I changed the strings on my guitar. A fresh set of strings does a lot for a guitar… Its tone becomes a little more lively. Its strings move a little easier. Its like a whole new life beneath your fingers. Or there are times you try some new strings that just don’t pair well with a guitar. It’s tone becomes dull or harsh. The strings grab your fingers or buzz...

Koa guitar

Good for the soul

You can learn a lot from books. You can learn a lot from people around you. You can learn a lot from the ever present Internet. But you can only grow your soul — your spirit — on your own. I’ve had a successful run of years. I’m good at what I do for a living. My skill set has grown phenomenally over the years. I’ve also become a competent car mechanic. I’ve...