So I’ve learned that finger picking is NOT very easy for me. I usually default to strumming everything because that’s my strength, but lately I’ve been wanting to expand my skills.

That being said, all you who can finger pick, enjoy, because I stink at it.

Finger Picking - Right Hand Exercises (click image above to view a larger version)

I found a website that I’ve been pulling from. Simple things really. For those of you playing at home, I’m starting with the basics.

I’ve attached the sheet I’m currently working on. I’ve pretty much mastered the good ole P-M-I-A form. I used it on Jesus Be the Center on You Wait and Again I Come. That is the extent of my finger picking knowledge. I could blame my mother (hee hee) but really I’m just incredibly lazy when it comes to practicing.

So I’m turning over a new leaf.

I’m going to practice.

I promise. (Wish me luck)

-MB

Hey guys,

In honor of Christmas, I wanted to make an old record of Silent Night available to you.

This recording was originally done for a Christmas sampler back in 2002.

I’ve made it available in the past, but I thought I’d bring it around again.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Silent Night

It’s amazing how quickly the time goes. One moment it’s the beginning of the year, and the next it’s August 28, 2009.

I’ve been enjoying my house. I purchased a little abode of my own in May of this year. Actually, I have officially owned it for three months as of today. I’ve already forgotten to pay some bills, so I suppose that I’m settling into home-ownership well.

I have a room mate, Martinah, and I couldn’t have wished for a better one. (more…)