I had to quit my band last year. sad to do, but it was time. cramping and stiffness finally caught up with me. I still play for fun but gigging is long gone. Keep playing as long as you enjoy it brother...
Hang in there Jeremy, I’m sitting here playing my Strat and came across your video. I know how frustrating it can be even without PD. I always loved music and started taking guitar lessons about a year ago after playing when I was younger, I told my teacher about my diagnosis and he’s been very understanding. Sitting at home playing isn’t too bad but playing for him I get nervous and jerky. Oh well I try my best and use it to keep my brain and fingers active. Working on triads now playing Dire Straits So Far Away doesn’t sound like the record lol but I’ll keep plugging away 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience with me, Stew. It just sucks so bad to have spent years practicing to have it all slowly taken away. As a fellow musician, I’m sure you know exactly how I feel.
I can definitely relate. I’d played guitar for over 30 years and losing that was hard. I’ve started relearning, running scales and learning songs. I’m pretty amazed that I’ve actually improved, with my fret hand having greater reach and loosening up. My right still spazzes out on umping strings, but it’s a process. Keep up the good work and don’t give up. You’ll be amazed at what your brain can do.
I do understand how hard it is to not be able to do what you’ve always done. But your guitar playing sounds great to me ❤ Play when you can and if you miss a beat it’s ok 🥰
Your guitar playing is absolutely beautiful!!!! When I play kalimba everything sounds like silent night, I just can’t make my fingers move faster. I did laugh when you ‘ wiped’ off the dust on the guitar. I totally will just blow on the dust to get it off. Hahahah Sending ❤
I know this was hard for you to do. You do love playing that's so obvious. And you were so good, you have probably been grieving this loss all along without fully accepting it. I don't know, but I know it's hard. You are such an inspiration. I appreciate getting to see you every week. Show what you feel comfortable with. I appreciate your sincerety and honesty.
You are so right, Sherry. I have been quietly mourning the loss of my guitar skills for years but never really dealt with it. It means so much that you enjoy my videos and follow my story. People like you make all this worthwhile!
I have been living with PD since 2019. I have played since 5th grade. I didnt even have to think and could embellish chords or change things up. I also sang while playing. Now my hands dont move together and the left sounds to me like a hammer one minute and then no sounds. My right hand isnt affected. I am lost right now and miss the good old days!😢
Awww, dude, I know EXACTLY how you feel, I posted a video early in my journey with Parkinsons, where I wasn't affected too much. Now, 4 years later? I can still play, but its strumming only. Plus the stupid guitar keeps sliding away and I need a better grip. I'm getting DBS surgery the end of February, I'll let you know if it turns me into Eddie Van Halen!!
I fell from pd three times. Lost the feeling in my right 3 fingers. I look at 15 guitars and can’t play at all now. So I switched to harmonica. I also started detailing models. When I paint I stop shaking Figure that. But I learned to adjust. Pick yourself up. Explore your new normals and enjoy life. We win. Not PD
Hard stuff man. I’ve always had a mechanical mind and broke down into tears when I couldn’t understand how to hook up the brake lines on my new bike I got for Christmas this year. My wife specifically got it for me with some assembly required because she knows I love assembling things. I’m a Lego maniac.🙃 Anyway, this disease sucks
My right and left hand don't work together timing wise. I've always had a tight left hand too. I have a beautiful Zager acoustic guitar just sitting in its case. It's too depressing to pick up..carbadopa doesn't do anything for me. Nice to be able to hear from someone who understands.
Hi brother. Your concentrating too hard. Float with the music. Picture your on the beach sun in your face smell the ocean and play. You’re too tight on yourself. Things will change. Accept it and move around it.
I fell from pd three times. Lost the feeling in my right 3 fingers. I look at 15 guitars and can’t play at all now. So I switched to harmonica. I also started detailing models. When I paint I stop shaking Figure that. But I learned to adjust. Pick yourself up. Explore your new normals and enjoy life. We win. Not PD
I had to quit my band last year. sad to do, but it was time. cramping and stiffness finally caught up with me. I still play for fun but gigging is long gone. Keep playing as long as you enjoy it brother...
It’s always nice to hear from a fellow musician! Thank you!
All heroes are imperfect. You are no exception. Understand that to many of us you are still a hero. ✌🏼❤️3️⃣0️⃣5️⃣🥸
You’re the best, Tio Rio!
Hang in there Jeremy, I’m sitting here playing my Strat and came across your video. I know how frustrating it can be even without PD. I always loved music and started taking guitar lessons about a year ago after playing when I was younger, I told my teacher about my diagnosis and he’s been very understanding. Sitting at home playing isn’t too bad but playing for him I get nervous and jerky. Oh well I try my best and use it to keep my brain and fingers active. Working on triads now playing Dire Straits So Far Away doesn’t sound like the record lol but I’ll keep plugging away 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience with me, Stew. It just sucks so bad to have spent years practicing to have it all slowly taken away. As a fellow musician, I’m sure you know exactly how I feel.
I can definitely relate. I’d played guitar for over 30 years and losing that was hard. I’ve started relearning, running scales and learning songs. I’m pretty amazed that I’ve actually improved, with my fret hand having greater reach and loosening up. My right still spazzes out on umping strings, but it’s a process.
Keep up the good work and don’t give up. You’ll be amazed at what your brain can do.
Thank you, Vincent! I plan on attempting to get out my guitar more often, too.
I do understand how hard it is to not be able to do what you’ve always done. But your guitar playing sounds great to me ❤ Play when you can and if you miss a beat it’s ok 🥰
You are awesome. Jenn! Thx for encouraging me ❤️
Bro you are so good with the guitar!! Please play more!!!❤❤❤
I will try to keep rocking, my brother!
Your guitar playing is absolutely beautiful!!!!
When I play kalimba everything sounds like silent night, I just can’t make my fingers move faster.
I did laugh when you ‘ wiped’ off the dust on the guitar. I totally will just blow on the dust to get it off. Hahahah
Sending ❤
This is just what I needed to hear! Thank you, Kristin!
Thanks for the open honesty, Jeremy. I thought your guitar playing sounded damn good.
Why thank you, kind sir!
I feel you! Can't play my ukulele. It used to bring me so much joy!!! Arghhhhhh
I have a ukulele too! This disease blows🤬
I know this was hard for you to do. You do love playing that's so obvious. And you were so good, you have probably been grieving this loss all along without fully accepting it. I don't know, but I know it's hard. You are such an inspiration. I appreciate getting to see you every week. Show what you feel comfortable with. I appreciate your sincerety and honesty.
You are so right, Sherry. I have been quietly mourning the loss of my guitar skills for years but never really dealt with it. It means so much that you enjoy my videos and follow my story. People like you make all this worthwhile!
I have been living with PD since 2019. I have played since 5th grade. I didnt even have to think and could embellish chords or change things up. I also sang while playing. Now my hands dont move together and the left sounds to me like a hammer one minute and then no sounds. My right hand isnt affected. I am lost right now and miss the good old days!😢
Thx, Collette. I never thought that I would lose my ability to play guitar and stay relatively sane. It’s just so frustrating!
Awww, dude, I know EXACTLY how you feel, I posted a video early in my journey with Parkinsons, where I wasn't affected too much. Now, 4 years later? I can still play, but its strumming only. Plus the stupid guitar keeps sliding away and I need a better grip. I'm getting DBS surgery the end of February, I'll let you know if it turns me into Eddie Van Halen!!
I wish you many gnarly riffs, my dude!
Wearing a vibrating metronome watch may help
@@inbcetc3569 I will let you know if I get one!
I fell from pd three times. Lost the feeling in my right 3 fingers. I look at 15 guitars and can’t play at all now. So I switched to harmonica. I also started detailing models. When I paint I stop shaking Figure that. But I learned to adjust. Pick yourself up. Explore your new normals and enjoy life. We win. Not PD
Thank you for those encouraging words, Joe
I still think you sound great.
You are sweet!
Hard stuff man. I’ve always had a mechanical mind and broke down into tears when I couldn’t understand how to hook up the brake lines on my new bike I got for Christmas this year. My wife specifically got it for me with some assembly required because she knows I love assembling things. I’m a Lego maniac.🙃 Anyway, this disease sucks
Absolutely! My mind wants to do things but my brain won’t let me.🤬
My right and left hand don't work together timing wise. I've always had a tight left hand too. I have a beautiful Zager acoustic guitar just sitting in its case. It's too depressing to pick up..carbadopa doesn't do anything for me. Nice to be able to hear from someone who understands.
I had to give up my ukulele playing. I have a left-hand tremor and can't shape my chords. I sucked at it too, and this doesn't help.
Very frustrating indeed, I used to play guitar... diagnosed since 2022
Hi brother. Your concentrating too hard. Float with the music. Picture your on the beach sun in your face smell the ocean and play. You’re too tight on yourself. Things will change. Accept it and move around it.
Easier said than done, bro. Sinemet makes me tense up when I move. Dystonia.
I fell from pd three times. Lost the feeling in my right 3 fingers. I look at 15 guitars and can’t play at all now. So I switched to harmonica. I also started detailing models. When I paint I stop shaking Figure that. But I learned to adjust. Pick yourself up. Explore your new normals and enjoy life. We win. Not PD