I had the guitar dream again last night. In my dreams I always play fantastically, to an enamored audience.
This dream was a bit different. I was playing my Gibson Les Paul, a guitar I sold many moons ago but owned for over 20 years. Strangely enough I was picking/ strumming the strings with my fingers instead of a pick. This is strange because I collect picks and own thousands. I can and do play fingerstyle, but not on an electric
The music was really organic sounding, and really soulful. Beautiful in fact. I was playing to my girlfriend, and I think it was at my house. The odd thing is that my dream playing is original and fun. I do not know why I'm only able to make this happen within the confines of a slumbering mind.
I am a very creative person in a lot of ways, but I am not when it comes to guitar playing. I am technically proficient, but have not ever really been able to create music. Many years ago I realized I wasn't going to be the greatest player in the world, I suppose that changed my attitude towards music. I do really enjoy playing and will continue to do so in my lifetime.
I guess this dream is telling me to start practicing more.
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Maybe your mind is trying to tell to "let go" and you can be a good player. Not a great, not a pro, but a good player having expressing yourself. You said you are "technical". And may be a perfectionist or have high standards, especially for yourself?
Maybe your girlfriend is your musical muse? And your muse to relax and let the creativity flow?
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