Picking Time

Everything takes time.

Yesterday I picked up a pick. My guitar guru mate, who is a guitar teacher, and also my recording partner, has been banging on about it for a while. I shouldn’t just be able to pick guitar using my present finger style, but I should also be able to use a plectrum.

I was always a bit, meh, about that. Something else to lose. I’m very good at losing stuff. And the time thing. It all takes so much time to learn.

But I heard someone playing something that I liked, and which could only be done with a plectrum. So I’ve decided to learn it. And also surprise my friend, who doesn’t think I listen to anything he says, even though he definitely knows best about these matters.

I hope it doesn’t take too long. So many other things to fit in to the available time. But at least the decision has been made now. I’m committed.