Introducing laurensmith to Totally Guitars

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Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:48 pm

Introduce yourself. What is your name and location?

Lauren Smith, Livermore, California

Tell us a little about your story, you can tell us your age if your game but not necessary (or age bracket, we have a truly diverse group). When did you take up guitar? How long have you been playing? What led you to look for lessons or help, how is it you ended up here?

I taught myself to play the guitar in middle school and have been playing for 45 years. I came here because because my daughter, who's a singer, asked me to lay down track for a Jason Mraz song she'd like to record. I noticed there's a video available.

What Kind of Guitar do you play? Do you have any others in your stable? Do you lust after anything else specifically? (all of us here have the 'disease' it seems)

Taylor acoustic, Mossman acoustic, Martin D18, Strat, Telecaster, Ibanez hollow body electric and Ibanez bass.

What is your favorite music to play? How about to listen to? What kind of playing styles would you like to learn or already know?

I'm a songwriter writing mainly Country music so I play in that genre a lot. I also like Rock and Blues. I'd love to learn more about Jazz guitar.

If there was one goal you could accomplish in your learning journey what would that be? or maybe you have many?

Just to become a more versatile player. I'd also like to learn other instruments like mandolin and steel guitar.

If you are comfortable share with us your work a little, job, business, whatever you want to say.

I'm a graphic designer by profession. I've been running my own business since 1981.

Anything else you would like to share ? Anything about your family, hobbies outside of Guitar? On the site you will meet everyone from golfers to Gourmet Chef's to car nuts, and sports folk..and everyone in between. Whatever else you may want to add?

I'm married with two grown children. I'm interested in art, music, writing and pretty much anything creative.