Pros and Cons

[lenora_rose]

So, I have a standing agreement with Abacchus that he'd give me mandolin lessons.

I'm also contemplating, again, taking a course on the Alexander Technique.

I suspect that, what with ostensible driving lessons and definite pottery, both time and money wise, I can afford one of the above. (Abacchus and I have not talked about compensation, since we never even got to the point of talking about days/times because my summer exploded, but I have assumed I would try to pay him something for it.)

The first would be a *completely* new skill; I have never played a stringed instrument. I'm afraid of the sheer number of ways to screw such a thing up (including not following through), and enthused because I've wanted to learn a stringed-instrument-or-other-accompaniment-instrument-(but-not-guitar)* for some years.

The Alexander technique would likely have benefits to several skill-sets already in use, and also to general health. And would be easier to be sure of some follow through, as it's emphasized that it can be practiced during most other skills, rather than adding a specific practice time outside classes.

I'm just debating which, and there won't be a lot of time to apply the few places that do the latter in the city.


* Don't ask why not guitar. I like listening to reasonably decent guitarists, or those who don't just strum chords. This is all talking about strictly around-the-campfire and in person; where even with the pros present, nobody is likely to be Mark Knopfler. But I always felt it overrepresented. I also wasn't kidding when, after hearing a lute performance, I thought, "That would be so perfect." I also still consider flat drums - bodhran or certain types of native American.

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