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week as a guitarist: by Robinson 

Wednesday – Acoustic Inspiration I took the afternoon to play solo acoustic guitar. No plugs or pedals. Just me, my instrument, and some mellow songs. I recorded a couple of new ideas that surprised me. Song of the day: “Oceans” by Hillsong United. Thursday – Group Rehearsal I got together with my friends to rehearse. We have a band and are preparing two songs to play at a local event. We played a classical kompas and some worship music. Fun fact: We ended up improvising a kompas that lasted over 20 minutes! Friday – Review Day I went back and practiced what I learned during the week. I recorded myself playing to analyze mistakes, something I highly recommend if you're just learning. I realized I need to work more on being clean when changing chords quickly. Weekend – Music and Relaxation On Saturday, I went to San Pedro to see a band play, which gave me a ton of motivation. On Sunday, I rested, but not completely: I listened to records and picked out riffs by ear. Being a student guitarist means always learning. Sometimes there are frustrations, but also many small victories that make you love music even more.

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