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Hi all,

I bet everyone is buzzed from this session. Thanks for trying your best to give it all, despite busy work schedules and others.


I want to understand better what everyone is thinking with regards to playing for this band. The idea is just to see if we are on the same mindset.


1. Is it just purely for relaxation? (Meaning, even if we play like shit, it doesn't matter because we are just using this activity to destress, and there is no need to be very anal about what we play and how we play it) - Having said, it is perfectly FINE to think this way. There will be no hard feelings what-so-ever. Just wanna see how you guys think?


2. Is it we are looking to become better musicians? To hope to play before a crowd one day, and perhaps write a few songs so we have some identity of our own. This mindset will mean that we need to change some methods to how we approach learning music. And this blog will serve its purpose. This will also mean a minimal amount of discipline and commitment issues to be addressed. But don't worry, if you are prepared to touch your instrument for just 30 minutes a day, I suppose we can still get somewhere. An hour will be ideal.



So is it (1), or (2), or there is (3)? ( 3 = what you think otherwise)



Not having a band for so many years ever since I started music, I relish now that we have a complete lineup. Personally, I just want to be able to play well with you all together as a band, and have a few songs which we can write together. Maybe perhaps play before a crowd. It is still a hobby, a sideline, but I think deep down we probably want to be ZAI in what we do. If you all don't mind, I would like to try my hand in 'coaching' a bit, and ensure you all are practising the right methods, and having a proper training routine. I have not gone through formal musical training, but I have learnt a few tricks through the years.

Likewise, I am more than happy if you have suggestions on how I can improve.

Once I gather some feedback from you guys, and if favourable, I will kick-off the 'coaching'.

Cheers,

Mal