Here's some inspiration for everyone
By Jesse Ross
@jessenr88 (35)
September 23, 2020 11:16am CST
Hi all!
I have a little story to share with everyone.
I have a disability that limits the use of my left arm.
One of the things I have always wanted to do is learn to play guitar. With my disability, a lot of people tried to discourage me and tell me I wouldn't succeed.
I read a story that some of you classic rock fans may remember about how the drummer for Def Leppard lost his arm in a car crash but learned to drum with one arm. So I got to thinking, if he can play with one arm maybe I can too. You might say they "poured some inspiration on me" LOL.
I bought a left handed guitar. I use a finger pick on my left hand and I can move my left arm just enough to strum, and low and behold, I learned how to play a few chords and a few simple melodies.
I began recording some of my practice time and posting it on Youtube. I want to hopefully inspire others with my message: don't let anything keep you from your dreams.
Check out my progress:
I welcome any feedback or comments,
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
23 Sep 20
proud 'f ya! too oft folks focus'n what they can't do (e'en healthy bodies) versus what they can. learnin' guitar with no obstacles 'ti snot easy either 'nless one's jest a 'natural'. practice 'tis good, keep't 'p!
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@jessenr88 (35)
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23 Sep 20
I don't intend to make money off my videos at this time. I might consider that when I get a bit better. Mostly for right now I'm just playing and having fun.
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@rhuenz (10643)
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23 Sep 20
@jessenr88 oh that's great.
Just asking because monetized one is not allowed to put here.
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@jessenr88 (35)
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23 Sep 20
@rhuenz Thanks for letting me know. I'll remember that for future reference.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Sep 20
@jessenr88 So your strings are tuned to E A D G B E?
@jessenr88 (35)
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23 Sep 20
I filmed this with my phone so it was hard to get the full picture. I'll work on getting a better shot next time. I tune my guitar using the Fender Tune app on my phone. It's fairly standard.
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