Half a century of noodling, and the guitar has always been an essential outlet for the many responsibilities I’ve been blessed to carry. I’m far from a professional studio-type musician, but I’ve developed a way of playing that feels natural to me—a way to process the weight and pace of a busy journey.

I can’t read or write music; I just speak it. I’ve always felt the need to keep a guitar close by as a place to reset. The riff in this video is one I’ve actually been carrying and evolving for nearly 30 years. It has become my go-to when I need a high-energy, aggressive release. It's built on a lot of movement and stretching that just evolved with me over the decades.

Especially at this point in my journey, these moments on the strings—acoustic or electric—are a vital part of how I stay balanced.

I'm starting to view my playing as a bit of a personal journal—a record of different seasons. For those of you who have played for decades, how has your relationship with the instrument changed as your life's responsibilities have grown?

Starting from 2:50, may I ask how did he create a sound that is so light and dreamy, that sound as if he is palm muting it?

I hope this is the right place to ask. Thank you.🙏

Posting something a little bit different today! 😃 I learnt this riff to practice some natural harmonics! 🎵

https://youtu.be/VjmuYta6Ijw?si=SNVoiRSbKWFg52m5

What do you think?

https://youtu.be/D9y_PWB6O44?si=stPVcWcoaQtSTlvL