Game Schooling Mama: Music

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Friday night was date night for me and the hubby. I got the train up to London after work and we got the tube to Victoria station.

We dropped in for a quick Wagamamas before arriving just in time for the show. Our show of choice that evening; Wicked!

We saw Wicked on New Years Eve three years ago and I absolutely loved it, it immediately became one of my all time favourite theatre shows. The music is just brilliant and the singing gives me goose bumps every time.

Now I must admit, although it was still brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and do not regret going again whatsoever, it wasn't quite AS good as the first time we saw it. This is possibly due to the fact that we were sitting up in the gods this time whereas last time we were close to the front in the stalls and could make out every facial expression.

All in all, it is a tremendous show and if you haven't seen it, it honestly should be added to your must see list. It is a really clever twist on the traditional Wizard of Oz story and one which I personally prefer.

Have you seen Wicked? If so, what did you think?

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Hey guys

Last week I ventured somewhere new, a local music shop.

I am a huge fan of the television programme Nashville and do have a musical background. I used to play flute and saxophone when I was at school and my siblings and parents also played instrument, "music is in my blood" haha.

Anywho, as I said I love the programme Nashville and there has been an urge festering inside me to learn to play acoustic guitar.

I knew of this local shop so thought what the hell, lets go down and check it out. I just wanted to go down there and check out what was available, ask some advice on what I might need, thinking I would put it on my Christmas list.

When I walked into the room with all the acoustic guitars I was in heaven, they are so so beautiful and I love all the different stains on the wood. A really helpful acoustic guitar specialist / sales guy had a chat with me. He showed me a few different guitars in different price brackets and also showed me a couple of 3/4 size guitars which were a better size and weight for me considering I am only 5ft2" tall!

Anywho, he was blooming good as I left my window shopping session having put down a deposit on a Baby Taylor in mahogany. I told my husband who, as expected, wasn't best pleased I had done this, especially right before Christmas. He felt I should start with a beginners guitar as opposed to going all out on "the guitar" and possibly finding that I do not like it and do not wish to carry on with it.

As it stands, the deposit is still on the guitar and I haven't made a decision. What should I do?! Do any of my readers play Taylor guitars? Opinions on different acoustic guitars out there? I would love to hear from anyone with advice in the comments below.