_o--xXx--o_I have never had the pleasure of meeting Del Rey but everyone that I know that has taken one of her classes has raved about her. I am finding myself getting attracted to the blues, for their simplicity and for their complexity. She's has a wikipedia page devoted to her as a Jazz and Blues musician, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Rey_(musician)
You can find her DVD several places, including Elderly Music...
http://elderly.com/videos/items/300-DVD331.htm
Way too early in my uke life (still less than one year-old) I had a run at Blue Uke. Of course, I didn't get anywhere in it, wasn't nearly ready for it. Exact same experience with Lyle Lite, by Lyle Ritz.
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But that's how it goes when you spread yourself too thin, & not just when you start playing. I find putting more time into fewer areas much more effective for me, than dabbling a bit in every new technique or style that happens to catch my fancy.
Every genre & playing style/technique deserves respect & the application of the necessary time & effort, & bouncing around from one to another aimlessly will get you nowhere at all.
The ukulele world of knowledge and players seems to be growing exponentially. I have found that growth comes very slowly to me. I just did a repeat of the Bob Brozman workshop. He gives a lot of good practical information - now I need 10 years for it to seep in an develop.
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