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    Guitar Odyssey 2: Talkin' Dirty
    Guitar Odyssey
    Ebook series2 titles

    Guitar Odyssey Series

    By Michael Rays

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    About this series

    Too much guitar is not enough! Guitar Odyssey 2 is the follow-up to Michael Rays' Smashwords best seller Guitar Odyssey. GO2 sees author and amateur guitarist Rays tackle a new challenge: learning C.C. DeVille's manic solo from Poison's "Talk Dirty To Me."

    Rays, the world's first and foremost rocksolographer, follows the same format he established in the original GO: a day-to-day practice diary liberally seasoned with side trips into music theory, criticism, trivia, poetry and amateur psychoanalysis. The journey is once again filled with unexpected victories and maddening setbacks, and through it all Rays copes the only way he knows how: by keepin' on keepin' on, with a fervent belief that practice pays off.

    The original GO received strong reviews despite its quirky premise, eliciting such critical phrases as "surprisingly entertaining," "unexpectedly riveting" and "oddly moving." Guitarists of any caliber can expect more of the same in GO2; hopefully some will find the inspiration to pick a favorite solo and begin their own odyssey.

    Ultimately, GO2 is a reminder to guitarists of what they already know so well, yet can never stop discussing: the majesty of the guitar, and the endless challenges and rewards it brings to those who put finger to fret.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Rays
    Release dateApr 14, 2014
    Guitar Odyssey 2: Talkin' Dirty
    Guitar Odyssey

    Titles in the series (2)

    • Guitar Odyssey
      Guitar Odyssey

      Guitar Odyssey

      Michael Rays
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      When amateur guitarist Michael Rays decided to learn one of his favorite guitar solos--from Deep Purple's "Highway Star"--he had no idea how long it would take. Months? Years? The answer ended up being two years. Michael would practice--usually 20-45 minutes on a given day--and then immediately slide over to his computer and write about what had just happened: what he had practiced, how things were going, how he was feeling and anything else that came to mind. The result is Guitar Odyssey--a psychological travelogue of a guitarist as he pursues something his natural talents don't easily allow. It's also a book about rock and roll, the learning process, pursuing goals and the hypnotic power songs can hold over an individual. For anyone familiar with the challenges of learning a difficult piece of music, Guitar Odyssey is a reminder of the thrill of the chase, and that good things come with patience, persistence and a positive attitude.

      When amateur guitarist Michael Rays decided to learn one of his favorite guitar solos--from Deep Purple's "Highway Star"--he had no idea how long it would take. Months? Years? The answer ended up being two years. Michael would practice--usually 20-45 minutes on a given day--and then immediately slide over to his computer and write about what had just happened: what he had practiced, how things were going, how he was feeling and anything else that came to mind. The result is Guitar Odyssey--a psychological travelogue of a guitarist as he pursues something his natural talents don't easily allow. It's also a book about rock and roll, the learning process, pursuing goals and the hypnotic power songs can hold over an individual. For anyone familiar with the challenges of learning a difficult piece of music, Guitar Odyssey is a reminder of the thrill of the chase, and that good things come with patience, persistence and a positive attitude.

    • Guitar Odyssey 2: Talkin' Dirty
      Guitar Odyssey 2: Talkin' Dirty

      Guitar Odyssey 2: Talkin' Dirty

      Michael Rays
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Too much guitar is not enough! Guitar Odyssey 2 is the follow-up to Michael Rays' Smashwords best seller Guitar Odyssey. GO2 sees author and amateur guitarist Rays tackle a new challenge: learning C.C. DeVille's manic solo from Poison's "Talk Dirty To Me." Rays, the world's first and foremost rocksolographer, follows the same format he established in the original GO: a day-to-day practice diary liberally seasoned with side trips into music theory, criticism, trivia, poetry and amateur psychoanalysis. The journey is once again filled with unexpected victories and maddening setbacks, and through it all Rays copes the only way he knows how: by keepin' on keepin' on, with a fervent belief that practice pays off. The original GO received strong reviews despite its quirky premise, eliciting such critical phrases as "surprisingly entertaining," "unexpectedly riveting" and "oddly moving." Guitarists of any caliber can expect more of the same in GO2; hopefully some will find the inspiration to pick a favorite solo and begin their own odyssey. Ultimately, GO2 is a reminder to guitarists of what they already know so well, yet can never stop discussing: the majesty of the guitar, and the endless challenges and rewards it brings to those who put finger to fret.

      Too much guitar is not enough! Guitar Odyssey 2 is the follow-up to Michael Rays' Smashwords best seller Guitar Odyssey. GO2 sees author and amateur guitarist Rays tackle a new challenge: learning C.C. DeVille's manic solo from Poison's "Talk Dirty To Me." Rays, the world's first and foremost rocksolographer, follows the same format he established in the original GO: a day-to-day practice diary liberally seasoned with side trips into music theory, criticism, trivia, poetry and amateur psychoanalysis. The journey is once again filled with unexpected victories and maddening setbacks, and through it all Rays copes the only way he knows how: by keepin' on keepin' on, with a fervent belief that practice pays off. The original GO received strong reviews despite its quirky premise, eliciting such critical phrases as "surprisingly entertaining," "unexpectedly riveting" and "oddly moving." Guitarists of any caliber can expect more of the same in GO2; hopefully some will find the inspiration to pick a favorite solo and begin their own odyssey. Ultimately, GO2 is a reminder to guitarists of what they already know so well, yet can never stop discussing: the majesty of the guitar, and the endless challenges and rewards it brings to those who put finger to fret.

    Author

    Michael Rays

    Michael Rays grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Northwestern University and served nine years in the Navy, flying the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. Michael lives in Billings, Montana with his wife and daughter.

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