Bonsai Guy,

Well said!

As for lessions, I guess you use what resources you have the best you can. If the instructor is willing to listen (and the student too), a kind of synergy happens. But you can't replace learning on your own; everybody is self taught to a degree. My best lessons were learned jamming with older, more experienced musicians, and I didn't have to pay them, just keep up with them. That's when I started getting stoned too, come to think of it.

My favorite, Comfortably Numb, has already been mentioned. Just remember the rests are as important as the notes.

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