May 15, 2019 by Klaus Crow
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Thought provoking questions can make you realize what you’re missing out on in life, what you are grateful for or what things are still left undone.
I always ask myself stimulating questions from time to time to make sure I’m on the right track and staying true to myself and the people around me.
Are you still being honest with yourself? Are you sure you know where you stand?
Let’s take a look at some guitar-player-life-examining questions to trigger your thought process.
Print the questions and write down your answers in a notebook. Are you content or are you going to make a change?
Let’s find out!
1 – Where do you want your guitar skills to be a year from now?
2 – What music gets you excited and why?
3 – What would you do if you knew there would be no way you could fail?
4 – Why aren’t you playing guitar as much as you would like to?
5 – Are you thinking outside of the box? if so, are you also acting outside of the box?
6 – When was the last time you listened to a new artist, band or guitar player?
7 – Do you aim for the never-ending pursuit of perfection or is it better to strive for completion?
8 – Are you being the musician you want to be or are you busy competing?
9 – What are you practicing and why?
10 – Are you fine being the guitar player in the band or do you secretly also want to be the lead singer?
11 – Who are your top three musical influences and why is that?
12 – How do you define success?
13 – Who or what stands between you and your dream goal?
14 – What do you have to lose?
15 – What three things can you change, reduce and eliminate to do what you really want?
16 – What is your greatest challenge?
17 – If not now, then when?
18 – How would you describe yourself as a musician in one sentence?
19 – Did you try to pursue your dream goal last year?
20 – Why aren’t you playing in a band? Have you tried yet?
21 – Could you possibly know the truth or would you have to challenge it first?
22 – What is it that you do best in music?
23 – How do you spend your free time?
24 – Are you letting go or giving up?
25 – Is it worth the risk? Are you really risking anything?
26 – Who are you trying to impress?
27 – What do you wish you had done differently?
28 – Are you just going through the motions or are you actively participating in your own life?
29 – Do you keep running away from discomfort or do you embrace and love your fear?
30 – Do you still keep your guitar playing to yourself? Isn’t it time to share the fun?
31 – What musician impresses you?
32 – What are you most excited about in your life right now?
33 – Are you playing in the right band and with the right musicians?
34 – What makes life better or easier?
35 – What are you most proud of?
36 – Do you want to improve as a musician now or is it always tomorrow?
37 – Are you happy with your guitar and your sound?
38 – Did you ever perform for an audience? What’s holding you back?
39 – Who inspires you?
40 – Where do you stand as a musician five years from now?
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment. ~ Lao Tzu
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Hi Klaus sir,
Answering these questions takes time and effort. These questions are important for all guitarists and have to be evaluated from time to time. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Prasana,
I suggest you take one question a day, so you can take the time to think about it.
Best regards,
Klaus Crow
hello!
guitar and spirituality! your guitar skills brought me here , but i keep coming back for your spiritual insights ( applied to guitar playing as well as to life) i love your approach to music theory – im on the pentatonic scale bandwagon thanks to you. im still struggling , but im getting it , one (agonizingly slow )satori moment by one. i appreciate the fact that you are willing to give freely of your knowledge and resources. im delighted and pleasantly surprised by ur deep understanding of lao tzu. i am so so very grateful ( cliche alert ) for all the co operative components of the universe that made this rendezvous possible . thankyou . namaste.
Hi Klaus,
Just picked back the guitar again for the last 1 and a half month after a 15 year hiatus. I got myself a Les Paul Epiphone (literally my first electric guitar) and so far have only survived by direct connection to the amp (Peavey 158 Rage). I’m thinking of getting effect pedals to add colours to the presently bland sound. Any suggestions for basic pedals for beginners like me? FYI, I’m into blues & hard rock & my favourite guitarists are Slash and Zakk Wylde. I plan to do a bit of soloing – hopefully I dont sound like I’m punching above my weight.
You can email to me your reply. Thanks!
Very cool post. Some of these questions are really good. They had me thinking a lot as I often wonder about what lies in my future as a musician. The only question I didn’t really like is 25- Who are you trying to impress? I don’t think anyone should live to impress another person or even really strive to. I believe the only proper answer to that question is “myself”. Even then, everyone should expect greatness from themselves as it’s something we are all capable of. Wow, look at me.. Getting all side tracked! Anyway, good post. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Dev-D,
Maybe the right question should’ve been “Are you trying to impress?”
It’s not that I mean that you should impress someone, but rather that you should ask yourself if you are and who it is that you’re trying to impress.
And what does that say?
I agree with you totally… I like that “Impress Yourself”
Best regards,
Klaus Crow
Hi Lj,
Thanks for your comment. Your feedback gives me the energy to keep on writing and posting.
Namasté
Good questions! this will give me something to think about. Thanks a bunch!
-Cecelia
Hi Cecelia,
You’re welcome.
And have fun!
Best regards,
Klaus Crow
i think instead of spending time making and/or completing lists, we you and me should just shut up and play
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