Comments on: Applying The Power of Humility to Musicianship https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship Free Quality Guitar Lessons Wed, 15 May 2019 15:08:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Ricky https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-85565 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:13:00 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-85565 This is such an important lesson. I especially like the point about focusing on the guitar as if it’s the first time you’ve played it. You could also experience the guitar in a different way by focusing on the guitar as if it’s the last time you will ever play one. As you practice, pay extreme attention to how it feels, how it smells, how it sounds, doing so as if you will never see a guitar again. Because the truth is, it very well might be the last time you ever get to play. This is true not only of the guitar, but of all things in life. We never know when this gift of life will end, so appreciate it!

]]> By: David Patrick https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84584 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:25:52 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84584 Hi Klaus,
I feel privileged to have seen one of your videos on youtube a few weeks back and as a beginner/intermediate player/student I feel I have made more progress (and have heard the comments too) than since I started maybe 5 years back. I also feel like my unbalanced universe is starting to right it self and am happy to have read this blog today.
I have as yet to post comment on one of your gift videos, but will say here also, I know You are human- but You have a special and gifted talent of teaching how to play a complicated instrument that makes ones efforts flow and appeal to any ear- I am both humble and grateful for that, and find my practice time is more valuable now than wasted and my creativity and inspiration is more alive.

Congratulations on Your New addition and Bless You and Your Family Sir.

Thank-You for sharing Your wisdom and inspiration…it does indeed make the World a better Place. T.C. David.

]]> By: Christopher Hudson https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84580 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:11:34 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84580 Good stuff, Klaus … I always find your insights helpful.

]]> By: Prasana https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84568 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:30:34 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84568 Hi Klaus sir,
I like the points you have described in the post.It is a thought provoking post.I am going to work on humility.This is an essential quality for musicians.Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: lj https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84567 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 12:31:24 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84567 hello

congratulations on the new baby.

nice post!

heard someone ( abraham hicks? eckhart tolle ?) say once , we need to go from “just do it ” to just DONT do it. maybe were all trying too hard for that elusive pot of gold/ fame/ success / peace of mind. we are human BEINGS and not human doings after all :D

l j

]]> By: Klaus Crow https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84564 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 16:20:34 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84564 Hi Mick,

There are a lot of translations of the Tao Te Ching. They are all interpretations, the translators tried to come as close as possible to what Lao Tzu really meant. But eventually it had to be converted to western language which is quite difficult, because the Chinese language is made up of characters and works different from western language. Words can mean different things. So “under the radar” is just figuratively speaking and we all know what that means.

Best regards,
Klaus Crow

]]> By: Klaus Crow https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84563 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 15:57:07 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84563 Hi Jimski,

Thanks for your kind comment.

Best regards,
Klaus Crow

]]> By: Mick https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84562 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 15:54:18 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84562 Hi Klaus,

Another great article — but I have one issue. You quote Lao Tzu as writing “Those who are humble and stay under the radar will outlast all who strive to be recognized”. How could he have said “…under the radar?” I’d like to know what the actual quote is. It’s a small thing, but precision in writing is as important as precision in playing — especially for someone like you who regularly inspires so many people.

Thanks for all the great stuff, Klaus.

]]> By: jimski brid https://guitarfirstchord.com/applying-the-power-of-humility-to-musicianship/#comment-84561 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 15:32:15 +0000 https://guitarfirstchord.com/?p=16540#comment-84561 Very eastern flavour to this, Bruce Lee of guitar blogs definitely. It’s one thing I find in life that the true legends appreciate the audience and the learning experience, rather than get caught in a bubble. I have only been switched onto this blog for a few weeks but it is fast becoming a favourite of mine

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