Learning to Play Guitar

Photo by me. All photos below via Pinterest.

Yogis, I'm learning to play the guitar! It's exciting, fun, and a great form of meditation. Plus it's been awesome hanging out with my dad, who's showing me the ropes.

Currently I'm just working on scales, basic chords, and the beginnings of a few songs, but I'm already loving it. Just the thought of someday being able to sit outside and jam, singing my favorite songs and getting lost in the music... definitely gives me the inspiration to keep improving my skills.

Most of the time, playing makes me feel like this:

Very calm, meditative, relaxed, reflective.

I'm a huge fan of slow, soulful acoustic songs, so it makes sense that playing them would be a soothing endeavor.

But then there is that little part of me that feels like this:

Like a total badass who can rock out and be crazy and connect with my true inner self, limitless and free. Maybe that Self will be the one that plays electric guitar...

And yes, in case you didn't know, Jimi Hendrix played guitar with his TEETH. I'm definitely not at that skill level yet, but I'm working on it! :)

Do you guys play guitar, or other instruments? Do you know of good resources online for guitar newbies like me? Leave me a comment if you know of any I shouldn't miss! XO