What's the low down, Zengineers?
We've got a music-eee episode for you this week, which is great, because everyone loves music. Right? Yeah, we thought so. Na Na Naaa Naaa Naaaaaaaa
What we're specifically talking about is learning to play musical instruments. The desire, the drive, the practice, the challenge, the perspective and everything else that comes along with it. Adam and Brian are both hobby musicians with years of experience kinda sorta playing lots of different stuff ... mostly alone in their rooms, occasionally with friends, and every so often out in public with strangers around. Whoa ... I got nervous just writing that.
There's a lot involved in learning to play a musical instrument and it's not just the instrument. Music itself is a science that can take lifetime to truly understand. Your goal can be quick and dirty to play pop songs along with friends or it can be a lifelong pursuit to play for the world and create your own musical magic. However you do it, there are some amazing affects on your mind, your body, and your soul. We dive into some of them here.
How do you choose what instrument to play? How do you learn? What keeps you motivated in those times mental challenge and physical pain. Yeah, that's right. Sometimes it hurts to play music well. Someitmes you even bleed! Who knew? It can be easy to make pretty sounds, but it's hard to sound great. There are all kinds of challenges in the pursuit of musical glory, but there are just as many life changing realizations and experiences. With all the joy music brings the world, it's no wonder most hold musicians with such high regard.
Join us for this fun filled conversation discussing our own experience learning about music, about ourselves, and about love, loss, and joy. Music literally rocks!! As always, let us know what you like, or dislike on our website - https://zengineeringpodcast.com, rate and review Zengineering on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zengineering-podcast/id1063587710?mt=2, and support Zengineering on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zengineeringpod.
Cheers,
Adam & Brian
Bonus "Embarassing" Links
Adam's Jam on Harmonica Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/user/thekerp/playlist/2maEkNj0X8LkeQagieImYV
Brian's Crush the Drums Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/user/1233964007/playlist/16hCjmABSBuHaXeyW7LbDU?si=po_rzhrPTtOIX7L5Ay66GA
Brian's Sing-Along Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/user/1233964007/playlist/0luAbawyCEeGU6cMnDOSNL?si=9O-j005qSdudQGVlZtIF1g
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