http://guitarnewbsherri.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Sherri G. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:03:31 GMT 2010-01-04T09:03:31Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302615 This article is for: Vickie F., Lune, Sierra D., Rene, and all of my friends that believe in the whispering chants of the 60's--as Bob Dylan once sang, "a hard rain is going to fall," that . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:05:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302615 Sherri G. 2008-04-05T22:05:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302226 Dedicated to all of my Gather friends that have children or have worked as a teacher with young kids. A couple of years ago, I was working as a kindergarten teacher.  The school decided to take . . . Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:49:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977302226 Sherri G. 2008-04-05T09:49:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296289 What's the cd that is buried in your closet and safely hidden? It's the guilty little pleasure that you won't allow your friends to see when they peruse your cd collection. Perhaps an endless . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:40:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296289 Sherri G. 2008-03-29T09:40:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295876 So you want to be a critic?  I teach organizational psych and how students should prepare employee reviews, etc.  Yes it is my day job and most of the students won't remember what I say.   . . . Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:30:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295876 Sherri G. 2008-03-28T20:30:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295172 Dedicated to all the contestents on First Tracks that I have connected with and all other entries.... I decided to write this article because as First Tracks moves toward the close of the contest, . . . Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:49:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977295172 Sherri G. 2008-03-27T23:49:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292852 Many people look at guitar players and don't think about what it takes to play the instrument.  It is practice and dedication to playing that leads to great music.  When beginners play the . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:32:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292852 Sherri G. 2008-03-25T06:32:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292689 Congatulations to all the semi-finalists.  Let's get the word out and vote for our favorite artist.  It's really hard to narrow it down because everyone is so good.  If you are a . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:12:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292689 Sherri G. 2008-03-25T01:12:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291729 Most people don't realize until they have had a pet for years that they are truly a cherished family member.  I still think of my first cat, Frisky that died about four years ago.  He was . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:03:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291729 Sherri G. 2008-03-23T20:03:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291678 Ok, first of all, let me say that I am terrified of that damn "red light" that doesn't exist in our studio for obvious reasons.  I know when things are recording since I am the one that . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:43:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291678 Sherri G. 2008-03-23T18:43:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291671 For those of us inspired by the Beatles, Love seems like a natural must see.  I am listening to Breakfast with the Beatles, hosted by Chris Carter, out here in Los Angeles.  They just played . . . Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:14:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291671 Sherri G. 2008-03-23T18:14:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291112 I was thinking what would be a great inspiration to new guitar players.  Most people who start give it up because the fingers hurt or they just want the music to come to them instead of learning the . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:16:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291112 Sherri G. 2008-03-22T21:16:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291084 I thought this would be fun to do for a bit and if you have time.  Just copy and paste in your response. 1) Fave trip:      Moving to California from Ohio during the fall. . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:45:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977291084 Sherri G. 2008-03-22T20:45:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290625 Ok, so I've decided to retell this story.  It's a bit weird and enough time has past---so here goes. Around January 5th, my grandfather passed away from Alzeheimers.  The phone rang . . . Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290625 Sherri G. 2008-03-22T01:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290400 For Anna G....(how days can go from great to bad in 5 minutes) It all started on a typical New Orleans day three years ago.  I was living in New Orleans and working as a bartender just to see . . . Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:16:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290400 Sherri G. 2008-03-21T20:16:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289730 Hi all.  Now I can chat a bit about our favorite guitars.  Let's talk shop. 1) Fave Guitar that I want to own: Gibson Hummingbird 2) Fave Electric Guitar: Les Paul Epiphone (knock-off . . . Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:32:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289730 Sherri G. 2008-03-20T23:32:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289538 Hi all and good day sunshine. I need to get comments going on Bobby's music that I posted on gather. Mainly so that I can see what works and what doesn't. I'm still working on that website . . . Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:17:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289538 Sherri G. 2008-03-20T19:17:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289531 Hi all!  I'm back out of the daze of computer screens and want to remind everyone that First Tracks will have the second round of voting.  Musicians, remember to post and remind us often---sometimes . . . Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:55:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977289531 Sherri G. 2008-03-20T18:55:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287651 2nd and Final Update: It's done....I'm done and only will have to do updates on the site!  Yipee.  I'm sitting here and ready to pick up the guitar and just play.  Has anyone . . . Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:43:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977287651 Sherri G. 2008-03-18T20:43:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277380 It's been nearly three days since I have picked up the guitar because I am busy.  Somewhere in the back of my mind, I can hear my guitar calling out to me to strum her and don't neglect her.  . . . Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:17:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277380 Sherri G. 2008-03-06T20:17:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275839 Don't forget to vote for our members in First Tracks.  Those of you in the running post another link daily to remind people to vote daily....Good luck. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:23:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275839 Sherri G. 2008-03-05T01:23:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274712 Ok, this closes on Friday, March 3, 2008.  Let's write a song lyric together.... 1) Pick a topic 2) Submit ideas and we will publish this as a group....nothing fancy, just a test run. . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:54:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274712 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T23:54:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274662 Hi there! Don't forget to vote for our First Tracks representative here in the group. Ok, not a representative, but definately submitted a video. First Tracks . Matthew Lawrence My friends . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:13:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274662 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T23:13:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274643 1) I'm 35, engaged, in a band, and recording using Cubase SX 2) I'm sagitarius 3) Fave Bands or Musicians (Top 5 all time): Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977274643 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T22:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273917 Dedicated to my Grandfather Melvin  September 12, 1921 - January 05, 2008 He Said, "Baby, I'll be back. You're my forever and tomorrow." She said, "Hurry home, I'll . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:58:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273917 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T03:58:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273800 Yes, we've got the dollar bill blues Everyday we sit and spend more Yes, we've got the dollar bill blues Everyday we work harder each day to come home with less to make our way You've . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:13:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273800 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T01:13:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273789 The meek will inherit the earth...but what will they inherit? The sheep hear what is said but not between the lines without merit Beware the wolf that holds you and whispers in your ear... Beware . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:58:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273789 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T00:58:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273771 The sale of the season replace your things oh honey it's time for a new ring it's time for a tv what about a boat that goes to sea? Did we mention, "the it's a sale" . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:25:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273771 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T00:25:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273762 I read the news today....the circus is in town Somewhere in America their is a paitent in a cold damp room Somewhere in America their is a doctor with tied hands In that patient's room someone . . . Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:08:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273762 Sherri G. 2008-03-03T00:08:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273671 This war is your too. News flash, whatever we are fighting for we do not want it. she turned the tv off and kissed him one last time. He slipped out the door and she watched him get in the Toyota . . . Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:25:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273671 Sherri G. 2008-03-02T22:25:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272925 I've been thinking and trying to write this song about how we are permanently destroying our planet.  Maybe we should all contribute to a song and send it to the White House?  I keep thinking . . . Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:39:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272925 Sherri G. 2008-03-01T22:39:02Z