>money in '68 (still have it).  Never learned how to swim in the
>deep end 
>until recently.  I would've loved lessons, but I think I'm at a
>point 
>where I can get myself thru the fundamentals with the books I
>have + just 
>applying myself.  Maybe after that some lessons would help.
Sounds similar to my story.  Started playing in '66 or so after going to the 
first h.s. dance with a live band.  Wow!  Played off and on but never got 
serious until about 4 years ago.  Took 18 months worth of lessons, improved 
greatly but still am only treading water in the deep end.  I think the best 
thing you can do (besides practice all the time) is play with people better 
than you.
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