Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 06:52 PM
... someone has decided to come over 2 or 3 times a week and play guitar. He's no further along than I am but is at least as enthusistic as I am. Likes surf music too; every CD I played. We worked on Phantom Mustang by The Intoxicators and The Ventures cover of Back in the U.S.S.R.
It's a start. He has an iPad and were gonna load up the stuff to Garage Band we'll work on. We'll also learn the early Beach Boys hot rod and surf songs. I already know almost all the words, can easily cover Mike Love and almost can play Al Jardine's parts on guitar. Why not? It's how I would have started 50 years ago if I'd started 50 years ago.
I'm stoked! Ought to be fun. Between my family and his family, we've doubled the size of the crowd we'll play to. 
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 07:06 PM
congratulations! sounds fun...hang 20!
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Richard
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1683
Georgia
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 07:43 PM
Hey, that's awesome news. It's also the best way to get better. You're gonna enjoy it.
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El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19270
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 08:08 PM
I hope you guys have a lot of fun! Sounds great.
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Stokemon
Joined: Feb 09, 2010
Posts: 413
Goleta, CA
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 08:38 PM
Congratulations Noel! Especially since both of you are at about the same level. You will learn and improve together and inspire and encourage each other. That's the ideal setup for a long term relationship. Enjoy!
— You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing.
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morphball
Joined: Dec 23, 2008
Posts: 3324
Pittsboro, NC
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 09:43 PM
You're on a fun road, Noel! I'm betting other musicians will come along when you least expect it.
— Mike
http://www.youtube.com/morphballio
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 09:50 PM
That's great!
I always feel that no matter how much I practice alone I always learn and grow more as a musician when playing with another player. Same goes for recording.
Can we expect to hear some of this Garageband material in the future, maybe a submission for the 2013 SG101 Compilation?
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imafunkyman
Joined: Sep 16, 2007
Posts: 548
Utah
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 11:08 PM
Good on ya Noel! I'm in the midst of joining a band and it's great to be playing again.
— Either you surf, or you fight.
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Staredge
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 1149
Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 11:26 PM
Man....nothing like locking in and jamming with other people. I'm hoping I can get my band back up and running at some point in the near future. Playing bass or guitar???
— Will
"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater
The Luau Cinders
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Jan 10 2013 11:36 PM
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killbabykill34
Joined: Apr 03, 2010
Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 08:37 AM
Noel, this is how it begins. Enjoy. There is much you can learn on your own. But when you start jamming with people your playing will take on a new life.
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 09:01 AM
So glad to hear it! I hope you have great fun!
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11050
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 09:12 AM
Great news Noel!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 09:19 AM
Thanks everyone for all your encouraging words, going all the way back to my first post here. http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/14768/?page=1#p196815 That seems like a long time ago, and only yesterday too. I have no illusions. I am now where you were way back when you were young kids with guitars and a couple dozen chords under your fingers. I don't have youth on my side but at least I don't have to play along to vinyl. On the other hand, age and treachery won't help me play guitar like they help me play poker. 
I think this is the beginning of the beginning. And, it's gonna be fun!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5299
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 09:51 AM
i just started playing with a group a few months ago, it's great fun, enjoy.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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caddady
Joined: Feb 14, 2010
Posts: 802
N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 12:54 PM
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OzReverb
Joined: Apr 28, 2009
Posts: 460
Victoria
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Posted on Jan 11 2013 04:33 PM
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jan 14 2013 07:32 PM
So ... the kid whose dad owns the Ricky bass has decided to combine his lessons with mine and join up. He sat outside the practice room my whole lesson tonight (playing along) and just up and asked. So, one guitar teacher who can nail all the difficult leads, two rhythm guitars, and a bass. The only person missing is a drummer.
Plus I've been asked to participate in an Internet project. Somebody pinch me.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Jan 14 2013 09:54 PM
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ErnestHernandez
Joined: Jun 16, 2008
Posts: 592
The Alamo City, TX
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Posted on Jan 15 2013 12:15 AM
Noel...that's exciting news. I love playing in my band and playing with my buddies. You're in it and doing it for all the right reasons. Enjoy every moment and have a blast!
— https://kingpelican.bandcamp.com/
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