Ron Jarvis

Story

I tried to learn guitar as a child. No one around to teach and no money to pay for lessons. So, I never learned what I wish I had. Still Trying. I'm 68 be 69 in November.

Profile

• I Am Trying To Learn To Play Guitar
• Maybe I Can Find Someone Here To Help
• Someone To Jam With And Teach Me Things
• I'm 64 Married 37 Yrs 2 Son's

Instruments

• Guitar
• Voice

Genres

• Rock
• Country
• Blues
• Pop
• Metal

Influences

• Clapton
• Stevie Ray Vaughan
• Jimi Hendrix
• Led Zeppelin
• And Jimmy Page
• Pink Floyd

Equipment

• A '79 Gretsch
• Fender Mustang Ii Practice Amp
• Fender Gibson

Languages

• English

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music saved my life. Grew up in an abusive home. Music was my sanity. I love music, and the way it makes me feel something.

What is your music dream?

At my age, just to be able to make good music that people like to hear. And to learn to play lead guitar.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Less government and taxes. Do you know how much less our taxes would be if we were NOT trying to take care of the World and take care of the people of this great country. The USofA

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Unforgettable, Nat King Cole Somewhere over the Rainbow. In my teenage years it was, Cream, Led Zeppelin, and then Pink Floyd

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Cream, The Yardbirds (because of the 3 guitarists that came from that one band.

What inspires you to make music?

I have never tried to create my own music, I wish now as an old man that I had tried to write as a young person. I play to relax, and to keep trying to learn.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Just happy, warm, caring thoughts, and music that makes people think, or feel something.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Extremely nervous, Rarely ever did that because of my personal fears. But I did enjoy the comments by people when they heard me.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More Live Bands, making real music, not songs or music from a box.

What do you think of Drooble?

I"m new to it. so, not sure, just yet.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

That most will not share the knowledge of how to's, or teach without always wanting money.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

No, sorry. Don't get out much at almost 70, and can't get around very well.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Sorry, no answer

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

You guys know more about the artists of today far more than I do.

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