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First 20 Hours
Well, good enough is good enough for me, so I’m going to give it a try. I have a list of more than 25 skills I want to acquire, and that’s just off the top of my head. I’m sure I could triple that list without even trying. That’s a lot of things to learn, even at only 20 hours each, so what to do?
I decided to start with one a month, every two months, so I narrowed down the list to six things I want to learn in the first twelve months. This is my list…
- Piano – learn to play all major and minor chords and be able to sight read the treble clef so that I can play any song out of a Fake book.
- Drawing – I want to be able to draw from photos and do some cartooning. (I may need to refine this one a bit. Maybe it’s not possible to learn both at once.)
- German – learn at least 200 vocabulary words and be able to ask and answer simple questions like “How are you?” “Where are you going?” “Where are you from?” etc.
- Guitar – learn to play the most popular chords and strum on the beat.
- Painting – learn multiple wash techniques, brush strokes and fine detail.
- Writing – focus on plotting techniques, outlining and description.
I am starting with piano because I’m already halfway there, and I want to be able to play Christmas carols for the family this year. Also, I thought it would be an easy win to propel me forward. Drawing, on the other hand, is something I’m really not good at, so it’ll be a much bigger challenge. The same is true for guitar, since I’ve never even tried to play one, even though I’ve owned mine for at least 18 months. I just find it really intimidating.
I will try to keep you informed about my progress. It may mean a little less time for my crafting, but it will be worth it as I learn a wider branch of skills.
Wish me luck, and think about giving it a try. It can’t hurt, right?