A quick one, this:
Today, I was asked why I'm driven to succeed with music. Mostly, my answer is that, just occasionally, we are given the chance to find the one thing in life that just feels right; almost as though we are genuinely born with a reason for existance. I know I'm quite intelligent, and I can turn my hand to a good range of, well, stuff, but there's only one thing that has captivated me every time I do it; Playing music. It's a form of expression, as much as picking up a pen and writing, or a paintbrush and painting are. My guitar can let the world know how I feel much more eloquently than I could explain with words.
The other answer to the question of being driven to succeed in music is more selfish, less spiritual. Basically, I want to be able to turn to the people who've doubted me or looked down on me, and show them a big, 24carat "Fuck You!"
I've had people tell me I'm not good enough, or that I need to know theory to be any good - Again: Fuck You. If I make something of this, it will be because of my natural ability. People who have jammed with me know that I can play. They are also likely to know that I constantly work to teach myself.
Deal with it, theory nazis. I know it's important, but equally, I know this can be done by people who have an inate feel for music.
