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Eddie Van Halen on the music teacher who slapped his face and his all-time worst song

I thought it was about the lamest song I ever wrote in my life” ...

For those in Kasumigaseki wanting to start guitar in their 50s or 60s: You don't need to practice the same way you did when you were young

When you were young, you once admired the guitar.But you gave up because you couldn't press the F chord.And now, in your 50s ...

When your fingertips hurt and practice is difficult, don't endure the pain; try playing in short intervals instead.

"My fingertips hurt so much that I can't even play for 10 minutes a day. Maybe I'm not cut out for this?"This is one of the ...