flyingv8
Well-known member
Hey all. I felt compelled to share a little story with you all and how this little instrument is playing a role in my life. As a multi instrumentalist I have struggled to find my place in bands over the years and finally in 2003 I quit the band scene and I also quit playing cover songs. I spent the next 3 years writing songs and finally released a CD in 2006. I played all the instruments and did all the engineering. It turned out good but was rather angry. I think all the years of frustration were finally released through that major effort. Shortly after I released the CD I got sick. I was in the hospital for a week and spent 6 months recuperating. When the economy tanked in 2009 I was forced to sell all my musical equipment in order to keep my house. I did this and decided that it was a good thing to simplify my life, write simpler tunes and concentrate on acoustic guitar and singing. Then last year I got sick again and was back in the hospital for another week and another long recuperation period. I lost 40 lbs! Then late last year I found the ukulele! Since then I have been obsessed with it! The tone of the nylon strings really speaks to me and the ease with which I can sing with it gave me a joy that I haven't had in years! My new goal is to get my debts paid off so I can buy a quality uke and spend as much time as possible playing and singing. Someday I will live in Hawaii and play my ukulele all the time. That's my dream! The ukulele has given me a new determination and a new enthusiasm for music! I absolutely love it! Mahalo!