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<<Well, I had a revelation some time back. I have a friend who is a fantastic classical guitarist, really one of the best in the country, though he's not really motivated to commercial ends. Anyway, he imparted this concept to me, which he had only recently learned from another old master, who was somehwat effusive about even divulging this concept. Whatever...I think it should be known to every musician. Ok, so here's the secret advice: When playing a given piece of music, the player must be thinking about the meaning of the song, not just the notes being played or the techniques applied. In fact, FOREMOST in one's mind should be the intent, the message, the emotion of the piece. (And we're talking about music without vocals here!). "Concierto de Aranjuez" is a perfect example of a classical piece that just weeps with emotion. Take it into the seventies and Led Zeppelin's "Since I've Been Loving You" has the same intensity and weeping emotion. Look at Stevie Ray Vaughn play and he's got his eyes closed half the time he's so into the emotion. Anyways, I thought it was a really neat piece of advice that has really changed the way I approach playing>>

I know this is true for me.
I really wish this will become true for you all.
There is more than playing guitar when we play. There is a lot more. Some of you know already. Some others will find out while growing up. It's you getting in touch with yourself.

I wish you the best of the positive things.
Keep on fighting. I mean, on rocking.

Fil