I am Laura. I taught myself how to play the guitar 5/6 years ago. I took piano lessons ever since I was 4 and let go of it at the age of 13. I find nothing interesting in playing the piano. I don't spend most of the time creating something new, instead I'm playing pieces of music. I find it dull. I started picking up the guitar and strumming it. My dad had 2. After picking up the guitar, I find it very easy to play although the fingers hurt. I started playing songs at first and find that I learn new things everytime I do that. Now that I come to think of it, piano's exactly the same.. you play somebody's pieces and after you know better, you make your own. Well, guess piano isn't for me. So, here I am.. typing this crazy biography/introduction.
I started writing last year (2003). I couldn't believe myself when I finish up with a full stop. I created a song. Since then, I've been expressing myself through songs and it's amazing. Music will always be my hobby, my love. I hope to grow in the years to come, in singing, playing and writing.
I went for a few open mic nites in a guitar center near me. Then recently, at school in a show called Holiday Extravaganza. The open mic nites were my first time and second time so I was nervous. As for holiday extravaganza, I wasn't shaking neither was I nervous so it went well. I love performing because it helps me build up my confident and overcoming my stage fright. I feel better everytime I perform.. whether it's good or bad.. at least, I have the guts to go up on stage and do it.
I listened to different varieties of music ranging from dance to contemporary christian.
I have a Taylor 810 (this baby is beautiful and magnificent, I just love the sound of it). I also have an Epiphone EJ200 (I've written a good number of songs with this guitar so I'm definitely keeping it). I also have an electric guitar and an Alvarez. Both are great guitars too.
Dare to Dream is what my mum always told me, so Dare to Dream.
"Talent needs luck and opportunity" - I'm learning to increase my talent and learn patience to wait for my luck and opportunity.