Should I be trying to impress my mum or be happy with how play guitar and sing?
Posted by: jinnxed
24th Aug 2013 08:07am
Hi, my name's Jess and I'm 16 years old. I've been playing guitar for three years now and without a single lesson I've written many songs. There is one problem though. When mum first heard me sing, she was amazed and doing everything she could to let the world know but now there is nothing I can do to impress her. I'm wondering if I really cant sing or if she is just not impressed :( Please help, I'm ready to give up!
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Anonymous
Just don't give up :) that sums up everything :) keep trying
Anonymous
do what you like best! she will accept you for you
seesaw
Hi Jess,You mustn't give up,maybe now that you are 16,Mum might be worried of losing you,I'm sure you will be able to reassure her this won't happen.If
this is what you want to do in life you must give it a go,the world would be a better place with young people like you wanting to make music and I wish you all the very best in your life,Mum will come around just give her time and like someone else mentioned,she may have other things on her mind just now.
theraven
I myself have only just started plying guitar in the last year or so, I originally started because it was what I wanted to do but a friend of mine had a lot of influence because he was also into guitars and music, over the past few months I started playing more of what I enjoy and less of what I think others will like and I am actually getting better, my motivation levels are higher and I cant wait to try new songs and get to the point where I can play them ok, I guess what I am trying to say is do what makes you happy, your mother should already love you enough to not be a bad influence on your playing, you really shouldn't have to impress anyone, if your playing and singing for you because it makes you happy that should be all that matters to you, if someone else is impressed by your talents then that is a bonus.
Rose
Hi Jess, NEVER give up. Mom might be having a lot on her mind lately, but I doubt that she still wouldn't be impressed with you. Sometimes us mother's just get let down too if you've put a lot into something only to have nothing at the end. Have you spoken with your mom? If you enjoy your singing Jess keep doing it, do it for you, your mom, your friends, everyone. Just don't give up. Be positive, enjoy, and keep going forward. All the other singers in life did. Good luck
Rose
John,first up I have spelt mom as mom since I was a 6 living in Sydney in the 50's and do not intend changing now I'm in my 60's,and who says we have to spell it as mum,has nothing to do with us being Australian. What the hell is contraction? I always assumed it had to do with pain.
Rose
John
Rose, the contraction in Australia is mum, not mom!