Overcoming Lack of Musical Talent

[@billkinsella8453]

And I see you did this 9 years ago and it only popped into my feed today I’m sending to all my frustrated musician friends

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Actually, just released it today. If I would've of released it back then, I'd probably better now, if I'd stuck to my own advice!

[@pattiburke6766]

Good stuff Eddie. I know I’ll watch this again & again. Thanks

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Cool. I have trouble following my own advice. If I did, I'd be much better!

[@BlueRidgeMountainMan]

Just had bypass surgery. My wife can hand me my banjo and I got plenty of time. What a great pick me up you just gave me.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Larry, best wishes for a speedy recovery--all without rushing the beat--lol

[@candyspitzer4392]

This is great Eddie! Just what I needed today to inspire and help me focus. Thank you!!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

The only thing missing was talking about having pets that enjoy your music!

[@chuckgordon8179]

My talent meter is on the negative side. I tell my wife all the time I have no musical talent. This video has encouraged me to continue on. Thanks.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Great to know you got some inspiration out of this. A lot of it is practicing the right things.

[@Venom-dw4hv]

Thanks Eddie! Great advice and exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been playing banjo for about 8 months. Sometimes I just think I’ll never get beyond 120bpm cleanly. I also remind myself I didn’t think I would get past 80bpm :-) Thanks!!!!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

I remind myself of these various tips from time to time and always have more efficient practice sessions afterwards. Glad it all resonated with you as well.

[@MrSDFD18]

I sent you a donation. Thank you for your time and effort to help us be better players.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thank you Paul. Good to know these videos are helping folks in their musical journey!

[@markusbartell9611]

Great video! Love that shirt!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Don't tell anyone, they'd probably get you one the next chance they get!

[@markusbartell9611]

@@EddieCollinsMusic lol....I'd wear it, though my wife might not let me

[@keithbanther3385]

Love your vids Eddie....you've been a great help!!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

So gret to hear, continued good luck with your picking!

[@susanmiller9596]

Good material and presented clearly

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@nickk48]

Good topic & good discussion.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thanks Nick

[@josefdetzer8717]

🥰Helpful it is, I will thank you Eddie!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mariontor8139]

Great information!!!! Thank you

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thanks Marion

[@barrysmith8193]

Another instructor qualification that should be included in your decision to work with them is that if you are left handed they have some actual experience with working with left handers. We think and visualize differently than right handers. When asking if an instructor can teach left handers the typical answer is “oh yeah. No problem.” That usually means “no, I have not and I have no clue”. To be successful I have had to search out instructors that are willing to put in the time and energy to communicate left handedly. In essence teach them while they are teaching me. Most can’t make this mental transition so if you are left handed plan on putting in the time self teaching. Eddie Collins is the only instructor I have found that has a unilateral narrative that provides a platform for both left and right handers equally.

[@roberthughes7268]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. It’s appreciated.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thanks for taking time to let me know the effort is appreciated!

[@tomwalters3137]

Very inspirational!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Cool Tom, I thought you might appreciate the insights as to how all that relates to my playing.

[@reckonimokie123]

Eddie, you’re so laid back & cool with you lessons. I bought 400 mandolin licks. Thx

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Glad the approach works for you. Have fun with those licks!

[@silverlagomorpha3177]

Really good video, thanks. Y husband decided to learn guitar so he bought one on line and learned from KZbin, then got a local teacher in person. He decided it would be fun if we played together. I said ha ha no. He pestered me until I joked that I should play banjo, because that was the most annoying string instrument I could think of. I thought it was right up there with accordion and bagpipes. He bought me a banjo. And here we are. The only thing I know about bluegrass was “it grows in Kentucky.” Husband’s guitar teacher is happy because he also teaches banjo but has zero banjo students because-- it’s not popular here in Silicon Valley. Sadly for him, I’m probably not going to get very good because I’m also an artist and equestrian and have a connective tissue disease that makes me prone to trigger finger, but I’m having a good time messing around. That might not be enough for many people, but it’s enough for me.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thanks for sharing your story. You'd be surprised how many banjo players are in the tech industry. If you haven't already seen them, check my videos for the "Easy" version of Dueling Banjos. There's one for banjo and one for guitar. It wouldn't be long before the two of you could play it together and really annoy your neighbors!!!

[@gary_allan_music]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Glad it was helpful, Gary!

[@michaellandreth1392]

Very good lesson.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Thanks! 😃

[@larrysmith2463]

thanks, Eddie! thank you, thank you, thank you. I picked up on a lot of this from your instruction manual for blue grass guitar--it's great to have it in a different format too.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Appreciate that comment, Larry...yes, this cuts across whatever instrument you choose to apply it to.

[@billkinsella8453]

Thank you Eddie, this is excellent

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Glad that hit the spot, Bill!

[@ibew1951]

Great info, as I sometimes get discouraged, many things u described are so important & are my key to success. Thank you

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Always great to get a little refocus from time to time. Also good to know that others experience the same thing and know that you'll find a way through it and can keep moving forward. Good luck!

[@smilingvulture]

my practice is all over the place , thx for the focus tip im going to write down each area , spend 20/30 mins , then switch

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

It will make a difference. Good luck with it.

[@mitchzeitz]

Eddie, I needed this today! Your timing seems spot on to me 😉. As always thanks for your instruction.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

A banjo player with good timing? Who wudda thought? Glad it's striking a chord with you.

[@louiswiley6121]

All sounds good Eddie I shall try to practice those things.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Glad you found that helpful, Louis.

[@louiswiley6121]

@@EddieCollinsMusic Yes sir, thanks

[@Genetherapy3232]

This channel rocks. Thank you:)

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Gotta love an acoustic channel that rocks, Thanks!

[@jamespeschka8762]

Excellent video Eddie very good instructions you helped me find out what my problems

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Tricky not to get frustrated when things don't come easy, but if we focus on the joy it brings us and doing the right things, we can overcome a lot of stuff!

[@banjomark9900]

Great encouragement Eddie! I’ve found that what I lack in natural talent I make up in “fretboard luck”….hoping I land in the right place at the right time. And wouldn’t you know it, The more I practice the luckier I get 😂

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

I like that, "The more I practice the luckier I get." Make sure the "focus" part gets in there and you'll be able to rely less on luck and just know you've got it!

[@richardwhite2736]

Really wise advice thank you, I will take a lot from this tutorial. 👍

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Great to hear!

[@johntait491]

Wise words Eddie. Timing was always my downfall. Focused daily practice and Apps like StrumMachine really help overcome my errant ways.

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

We are lucky to live in an age with tools like Strum Machine. Once you gain a feel for playing with a beat, you want to "capture" that feeling and apply it to other songs.

[@rowdycol]

Haven't read through all the comments, but another aspect is a positive environment.. Like keep it down... then they wanna show for their mates..

[@chuckgordon8179]

Next video, how to overcome stage fright. I’m a closet banjo player. Seems every time I try to play for someone my fingers become mush! Really frustrating!

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Good suggestion Chuck. The trick is to feel as though you aren't playing for anyone even though you are. Granted, easier said than done. I'll see about putting together a video on it at some point.

[@keithbanther3385]

Man...that's me too! Sonny Osborne said practice practice then practice some more. I've gotten a lot better with it & Sonny was right ofcourse. The muscle memory in your fingers will help you. When you've played a song enough & you play in front of someone you start to get nervous & worry about messing up your fingers will just take over.every time that happens you'll become more & more confident.atleast that's how it has been for me....keep at it,you'll get there!.

[@susanmiller9596]

Good material even on the second or third viewing 😅

[@banjoallstars]

Carl Jackson was 14 when Jim & Jesse recruited him

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

Right, phenomenal. JD Crowe did a summer tour with Jimmy Martin at age thirteen, the same age that Marty Stuart joined Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass.

[@smilingvulture]

if you do it wrong 1000 x correcting it 2000 x

[@EddieCollinsMusic]

So true, I guess stressing Doing it Right 1,000 times goes along with that!