A comprehensive instruction guide to blues slide guitar styles. Contains over 25 accurate transcriptions of authentic bottleneck blues tunes by such masters as Son House; Robert Johnson; Charlie Patton and many more.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful. Trust and FailureBy taneyaeSo far; I am loving "Trust the Process." I find it intriguing. The author said; "the ultimate goal of the creative process is an "enlargement" of imagination for all people. Yet; instead of expanding; most of us tend to confine ourselves to the limitations of habit. . . . I find that the most consistence obstacle to creative discovery is the average persons reluctance to become involved in free experimentation." What limitations am I putting on myself? Why do I feel reluctant to involve myself in "free experimentation"? Basically; I dont know how to do something so I am afraid to start. I dont want to start because I might fail and the possibility of me failing makes me procrastinate it until I dont have enough time to properly create. It is a frustrating path. As time goes on; I become a little more accepting of the possibility of failure. I am realizing that you cannot create art without that possibility. Its frustrating; but like the subtitle of the book says; its a "guide to letting go." Now that I know a few of my limiting habits I just need to figure out how to adjust them to work in my benefitOne of the chapters was on training people to work within the creative process. The author mentions that personal immersion is vital. He then shares an example from some of the teachers he worked with. He explained that the teachers were able to "describe how there is a pattern to the way they face every new art experience with resistance and fear. They feel an equally consistent thrill and satisfaction after completing each new phase of work. Whether it is dance; storytelling; musical improvisation; painting; mime; or poetry; the same forces of creation move through the experience; affirming that there is something essential that cannot be taught when we focus only on specialized technical instruction."Shaun McNiff talks about how teachers are more resistant to free imagination. I thought this was interesting because growing up I had many teachers who would talk about imagination and try to bring it into the classroom. However; looking back at this I realize that most of the time they didnt succeed. McNiff goes on to say that the reason teachers resist is because schools are focused on training the literal mind and the way teachers meet this is to "demand clear directions and immediate applications." Then he goes on to talk about the school system: "Most of the educational system is established on the assumption that learning follows a logical and predictable pattern of acquiring knowledge." This is an excellent way of teaching things like math or science; but I believe that what our students need today is the skill of creative thinking. They need to know how to do things themselves; problem solve with new answers; and become a thinking individual instead of a mindless robot who just memorizes answers for a test. McNiff talks about adding in an education of the imagination; which is based on sustained encounters of uncertainty. When you are faced with uncertainty enough times you will find a way to handle it. With uncertainty it is difficult to use a formula and fit it into a neat box. It requires exposure; frustration and even failure.Overall; I have found this book very interesting. Shaun McNiff has a lot of excellent points and tips when trying to teach and figure out creativity. More often than not; it is yourself that gets in the way of your creativity. We just need to learn how to get past ourselves and "Trust the Process."4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Trust the process/ McniffBy CustomerIndepth book well written referencing the factors that contribute to the creative process and what an artistic journey involves. I purchased this based on the recommendation of the artist Deborah Stewart who also has a book on related to abstract painting using acrylic and pastel. Author also talks about the psychological aspects of an artists journey. As an emerging artist; I would have been more prepared on what to expect and how creativity emerges if I would have read this book. Advanced artists can relate to the experiences described or reminded about the pathway to creativity. New artists or those who wish to tap into the creative process can develop new insights. Sophistocated reading.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A life-changing book!By BaltchikWhat a thought-provoking and inspired book that just drew me in and helped ease some of the "lonely weird" ways Ive been feeling lately. Mr. McNiffs perspective has helped me open up to my identity as an artist and the daily challenges I face to express feelings; thoughts and prayer in my art.Thank you for caring enough to write this wonderful and challenging book!Blessings; baltchik.
