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2023

Recent Obsession: Guitar

A step into the world of music, a journey of tuning and finger-picking

My Journey

This is where I share my journey and experiences with recent obsession: guitar. It's been an incredible part of my life that has taught me discipline, creativity, and the importance of pursuing passions outside of work.

Key Moments

First Melody: A Bollywood Tune

My fingertips were more confident on the strings, my eyes less reliant on guides. The finger-picking of 'Phir Mohobbat Karne Chala' marked my first complete song. With a list of songs in mind, my next song is 'Pani Da Rang', with an end goal to play 'Playing God' by Polyphia.

Dec 2023

Strumming a New Chapter

I had always dreamt of playing instruments with ease, but never dared to pick one. When I moved to SF, I spontaneously headed to Guitar Center in San Francisco, where I picked up my first guitar. It wasn't a straightforward choice - for a newbie, the place is a nightmare with overwhelming number of guitars to choose from. Starting out was challenging; as a beginner, the guitar felt like a complex mix of strings and frets. One day in and I was already crying with pain in my fingers. Ignoring the pain, I dedicated several hours each week to practice, slowly getting the hang of the basics. It's not easy to learn a guitar - because the learning curve is really high. You'd need to spend months to play a simple song. But the journey is worth it.

Sept 2023

Why I Love It

  • Provides balance to technical work
  • Continuous learning opportunity
  • Connects me with amazing people
  • Teaches patience and discipline