Hi Ralph,

I'm glad to see you are back to your music because you said you were happy back when you played. The problem is it requires self-discipline. I just signed up for keyboard lessons. Mostly for the accountability. Also, I am looking for tips on how to make learning and ultimately jamming - easier. My end goal - produce an album. Or even just a bunch of finished pieces on youtube. It seems I can't do anything without a goal (well, unless it's an addiction - then it's super easy).

Once I get started, I enjoy playing but it just takes SOOOO much effort to get started. I'm working on 'piano man' right now.

What song are you working on?

Soul to squeeze by red hot chili peppers. I've got all the parts down now, I just need to memorize which fill goes where

Do you have some guys to play it with?

No, but I played it in my previous band before I moved. I don't have people to play with at all here.

Maybe the local music store or music lesson studio can put you in touch with people, or google 'jamming yourcity' It took me a while but I finally got plugged into the local music scene here. Lots of people cross pollinating with different bands. Not that I'm anywhere near ready for that, although there are all different levels. But now I see what I need to work toward. And now I know that there is a venue for people who are ready to get up on stage for the first time without too tough a crowd.

I looked for people to jam with, not much out there right now but at least there is something.

I got all the way through the song tonight. I am on track to finish it in two days if I put in a lot of practice.

kudos to you! But I'm confused about your answer - you DO have somebody to play with? or not?

If not, why not record it and throw it up there on youtube? Just put it to some pics up there if you don't want to/can't do video. Then send us the link !

No, I don't have somebody to play with. That's okay though because I have to fix my gear first. I'll have to think about recording it for Youtube.