My electric guitar. Not that it has any sentimental value, but I have put in a lot of time practicing and I have some results to show. I wish I would have learned the discipline of frequent schedule practice earlier in life
Agreed. The moment I saw my first electric guitar under the Christmas tree is a moment I'll never forget. To me, it's so much more than just an instrument.
Playing the guitar (or any instrument, I suppose) brings a level of calmness and serenity I know of know other way to capture. The only thing that comes close is the sense of peace I feel after a serious workout.
Guitars are great, partly because for the most part they are still built to last forever so investing in a good one isn't such a transient thing. I feel the same about kitchen knives, and surprisingly, headphones.
It took two things. One, playing every single day. Two, having a continuous stream of new music to learn. I did this by joining a local church's band who needed someone to conquer some solo passages. It's a great way to learn music and give back.
