Monday, October 17, 2011

Blog #7- Independent Component 1 Plan Approval  Independent Component

(1) For my independent study component I plan on playing in my church choir every weekend and during the week in order to complete my 30 hours.
(2)The independent component would be done quite quickly. Every Sunday I will get at church early at 10am then practice until 11:40 with the choir then play a mass from 12:15pm to 1:20pm then play another mass from 1:45pm to 3pm. I will do this every Sunday. In addition to that on Wednesday's I will play at a youth group from 7 to 8.
(3) My independent study component ties into my EQ because in order to become an accomplished guitar player you need constant practice and learn to play along other instruments and with other people as well as on your own. It is good to be versatile when  your goal is to become an accomplished guitar player.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Blog #6- Defining the Essential Question

1.) What is the best way to become an accomplished guitar player?
2.) By accomplished, I don't mean jaw-dropping awesome guitar skills but knowing to play along with other instruments and playing any assigned set of chords on request. In other words, knowing enough to not make a fool of yourself in front of an audience.
3.) My first answer and I think the most important would be learning to play along other, very important if you want to pursue this as a hobby or career. My second answer would be set consistent hours for practice and improvement, practicing would be repeating what you've previously learned and improving would be trying out something knew. My third and final answer would be have a mentor to guide you along because learning on your own is no easy task you need someone more experienced to guide you along.
4.) My most important so far has been a man named Ryan Shore, he will be the second person I will interview because even though I haven't interviewed him yet he's been a great help giving me ideas and places to where I can go. He was recommended to me by Purther and is a old Ipolyian.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Blog#5- Second Interview

1. Ate what ge did you start playing guitar?

2. Was playing guitar something you wanted to pursue and you enjoyed it or were you made to play by your parents?

3. What company or career do you work in and how does it tie in with guitar playing?

4. Is guitar the thing you will continue to pursue as your main Carter or as a hobby?

5. Did you ever take any form of guitar lessons? If not, what paths did you take to learn what you needed to learn?

6. What is required of a person in order to become an accomplished guitar player?