Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Kurt we have all become kind of one big family here. And I don't think anyone would mind if you shared a pic of Corker here. I also saw that you called him Corkscrew, how did he come by that unusual name? I can only imagine!

Thanks Kurtis for sharing!

I use social media for my business but I don't really go to see social media myself.
I do more posting (entertain people) from social media. I don't rarely watch YouTube unless I discover old live video etc. Instagram is a great place to communicate people!

Thank you.

Tomo

Thank you Linda!

This place is my home and your home!
Please be comfortable! Glad you liked the Ibanez AZES31!
Just in case, I did set up that guitar with new strings! I spend about two hours setting up that guitar so you can enjoy without any issues.

Thank you.

Tomo

Tomo, I could tell that the strings were new, and the neck feels sleek and fast. Thank you for taking the time with that. It is a joy to play. I have a short clip to show off the Ibanez AZES31, would you prefer I post it here, or start a new thread? Or I can send you the link so you can make sure it's okay to post?

Linda! So happy to hear that.

It's a new guitar but I wanted to change the strings and put lemon oil on the fretboard. I wiped each frets.... tighten the tuners... so everything what I would to do on new guitar. My pleasure!
Great! No pressure but I would love to see that video! You can start your new thread! Why not?

Please post your video at our forum!
Looking forward to it!

Thank you.

Tomo

What a handsome boy! I can hear the silence. He looks like a guy who is completely comfortable being your cat.

Corker have a pair of beautiful eyes, Rough! His front paws are stretching comfortably , so pleasant !

Woohoo! Standing ovation! Job well done, Tomo!

Standing O!

Wow! I almost forget this video!
Thanks for reminding me Kurt!

PS, I think I have over 700 unlisted videos on my YouTube Channel.

Thank you.

Tomo

Thank you Ken!

Say Kurt, I’ve been wanting to ask you if you know of Joe Vinikow at archtop.com? He’s in Seattle. I’d love to visit his shop there someday. So many archtops, etc. I’ve bought/sold a few items thru him. Always helpful and fair.

Thanks so much Jeffrey!

I love this guitar by Orangewood. The Ava Mahogany Live!
Super easy to play!

A lot of open strings are using!
Thank you.

Tomo

Thanks Tomo, I’ve added this to my list, really like the open string sound!

Thank you Ken!

Spring with sweet news coming together , Congratulation , Schubidoo Castle have two adorable little ones have arrived !
Agree , Corker will happiness to see this !
What a beautiful name !

Congrats on the cool cats Kurt! They like their new home and so great that they’re buds! Enter Spring!

Cole and Cassie are settling in nicely :) so sweet!!! Happy for you all at Schubidoo Castle!

So cute!!

Now you’ve gone and done it! You’ve set yourself up for years of fun and laughter enjoying their antics and watching their personalities develop. And everybody knows Coltrane was a cool cat!

Thank You very much 李jiayang for encouraging all of us.

Isn't it amazing to have a teacher and friend that writes timeless melodies like Room 418?
I think it is funny when he said, "Oh, I was just talking to a student about a progression, and I wrote this."
Like -"it was no big deal. just cranking out another Mona Lisa while waiting for the water to boil." :-)

I have been deep listening to the Etude book CD tracks. Really helps me want to practice.
I'm really looking forward to more ear training. What a gift if someday we can really hear and be able to play what we hear.

I'm still doing the chromatic scale with a plugged in acoustic every morning, then triads, method book and R37 groove.

Time is flying. Changes everywhere. The sweet kittens are a true blessing. Corker is a hard act to follow.
So happy we are all on our journey, moving and growing together as Spring unfolds.

Kurt

Thanks so much Kurt!

One of my students ... trying to learn one difficult song by Pepapepe (Japanese Acoustic Duo)
So I just wrote my own (inspired by that song) For me so easy to imitate music.

Thank you.

Tomo

Kurt, thank you for your thoughts of spring time!

James Taylor sings "The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time".

I love how James purposely titled that great song, "Secret O' Life".
If I ever fill out Tomo's questionnaire, I will have a hard time leaving JT off of it.
Kurt

You guys make this world a better place! Guitar, music, connection; it's all a gift!

Oh no 李jiayang. I am deeply, truly sorry for your loss.
We are here for you.
I know she is an angel now and watching over you and your parents and everyone. I bet she was totally amazing. Did she teach your Dad about classical music?
You really helped me when I was hurting. You told me how our loved ones are always with us, beating in our hearts. It made me feel better.
It's true. I can feel it. I never knew either of my grandmothers but wish I did.

We keep going and do our best to honor the memories of our loved ones. We never forget.

I noticed the other day that when I think of Corkscrew I can smile a little, instead of just starting to cry.

Thank you for sharing with us 李jiayang.

Kurt

So sorry to hear your loss. All grandmothers are so sweet to their grandchildren.

I bet she is enjoy watching you over shoulder....

Thanks for sharing this.

Tomo

Thank you Kurt , you're right , she is amazing , and she is a teacher and headmaster of a primary school , she teach math , Chinese and music for children , and she can write song and sing the to children with piano accompaniment ,like some
nursery rhyme.
She didn't teach my dad classical music , but she teach me some Chinese opera.
I admire my grandmother , she is a very great person .
I don't know my grandfather , wish I could , but I here he is really gentle .
Thank you Kurt told me , some love is beating in my heart , I can recalling her beautiful and sweet smile.
Thanks my family form Guitar Wisdom .

Thank you Sir , your encouragement is so warm and important for me .
Yes , I believe she wants to see me live a good live ,I think I can do this , so I back here to learning and growing with my folks .
Love our grandmother.

Oh Jiayang I am so sorry. I know that she must have been an amazing woman, and that she lived a life rich with experiences. I’m sure she was pleased with what a fine granddaughter you turned out to be. You feel sadness now because she was so meaningful, and I feel sadness for your loss. Please know that you have people all over the world that are thinking about you. We are holding you and your beautiful grandmother in our prayers.