Peloquin

Tbh I wouldn't expect many people to have heard of some of my favourite bands, let alone individual songs... Eg... One of constant plays right now is "1428" by Shadow Windhawk and the Morticians. Or"suicide Pact" by Nim Vind "Killer in Texas" by Ghoultown etc...etc ..

He seemed pretty sure he wasn't going to know any song I suggested as he said tell me a song, I'll look it up and learn it then we'll do it.

Well I don't know if it had any bearing on it but he said I obviously listen to a lot of music as my timing was pretty good it was obvious i could sort of listen to the structure of the songs I like. Also when I enquired about the lessons he asked me what I wanted out of them. I said I wasn't interested in people hearing me play, I just want to have an educated go at songs I like and have the ability to try it. He seems like a nice bloke anyway so I've booked an hour next Thursday. Edit... I would also imagine that when he asked me some bands I like (blitzkid, Murderland, dollyrots, misfits, dead Vampires etc...) He would guess I'd soon lose interest with learning songs by, for example, The Who.

Had the first lesson. He had me practicing holding all my fingers down instead of how I was doing it and lifting my index finger high of the fretboard and did a few finger stretching scales. I've booked in for an hour next week so hoping things will start to show improvement. Also, as something to sort of aim towards her asked what song I was interested in learning first. I wasn't expecting that so panicked a bit (🙄😂) and said "Holiday in Cambodia". He laughed and said"Brilliant, ok, that's the first one we'll do".

Easy for most of you I imagine but I'm a newbie. I'm trying to learn "Holiday in Cambodia" by Dead Kennedys

The wife and her sister went to see Meatloaf at the NEC and he almost emptied the place. He played 2 songs in the first 45 mins and spent the rest of the time going on about how everyone should thank God for their lives and how good was great. People were leaving in bigger numbers than they entered. Deb lasted an hour before telling her sister she wait in the car.

The Macc Lads were always a fun gig as well.... still are actually.

I went to the Justice tour 3 times just too see Danzig. No interest in Metallicrap at all.

An idea from the other gig thread (sorry if this has been done before), what was your favourite gig and your last favourite? First time I met The Misfits was awesome but my favourite gig was probably "The Spermbirds" (German punk band) in Planet X, Liverpool. I was on stage singing with them . Great night. Worst was Guns and Roses. I never liked them but Wife wanted to go. Dreadful. I went to see Carter USM and they were so boring I fell asleep. They didn't have the band setup then so it was just JimBob and Fruitbat standing with guitars playing to backing tracks. The support were very good though... Senseless Things.

I love a good gig but as had been said before, some are way too short. Doyle (ex Misfits) only do a 50 min set. £30 ISH for a ticket, 2 days holiday from work unless it's a close to home gig, £25 for a short etc... All adds up for a 50 min gig. Wednesday 13 does 50 mins as well on a full gig, if it's an acoustic it can be 2.5 hours. Merch costs are silly at some gigs, some are great. I also hate big gigs. Give me a small, close gig any day.

Yeah, I've sorry of resigned myself to the idea of having to do theory as well but not something that interests me much. I want to eventually be able to hear a song and at least be able to have a good go at it. Tbh I'm very nervous about playing in front of someone... Even the wife has only heard me a few times. One of the lads at work is learning 6 string and suggested we take our gear in and have a mess about after work and play "Iron Man". Dunno if it'll happen and I'm really half hoping it doesn't but it's something to work to. I'd hate to take the bass in and be terrible compared to him.

I've spoke to him on the phone and explained exactly what I can do, what I want to be able to do and where I'm really struggling. I've explained that the theory side is something I'm not really interested in but that I also realise that I will have to say least do my toes into that part. He seems happy enough to take on the challenge and says he has a few students who started exactly the same. I'm hoping it's a good sign that the first lesson he could fit me in for was Thursday at half 4 as he's booked until then.

... and booked in for my first ever bass lesson. It's a free half hour lesson at first to see how I like it. I'm not expecting much from half an hour tbh but it's a start. Wish me luck.

https://youtu.be/_Nbcwd1sGeY

Yeah, he seems really easy to follow...I also have a look at Scott's Bass Lessons.

That's one of the books I bought... It's a bit hard going but I'll stick with it.

Haha, cheers... That's made me feel better. So far I've managed to get Iron Man sorted up to the first fast solo bit and I'm almost there with Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down but I tend to get lost a bit.

Hello, I'm Mark from Stoke on Trent. I'm 51 and just decided to have a go at learning bass. I want to be able to pick up a bass and got random notes that don't sound random, if you know what I mean. A mate has lent me one of his bass, it's a Tanglewood Warrior II. I'm looking forward to learning a few songs, nothing too hard to start with obviously.... Ramones, Misfits etc... Any and all advice and tips gratefully received.