[Tom Justus]

I thought I would take a few moments to acquaint you with myself.

I am 51 years old as of this writing. I live with my wife of 23 years, my aged canine associate Jonah (15 year old Tibetan Terrier), and my wife's black and white cat named Domino. I am a working metal sculptor. My primary subject is replica medieval and renaissance armour.

In addition to my passion for my work I find time to garden and fish and hunt.
I am no stranger to working with wood and am in the process of building a fishing boat (16ft canoe).

I have always had somewhat of a passion for music. Both of my younger sisters became music teachers. I played woodwinds and guitar as a teenager and later took up with the fiddle. In learning the fiddle (mostly celtic music) I found I had to give up other musical pursuits. The muscle memory of the left hand was just too demanding to split time between it and other instruments.
At this point I feel I can split my time between the fiddle and guitar without detrimental effects ( I play both every day).

I always enjoyed and admired the passion of Flamenco. When I was young I played the guitar, but never tried Flamenco, it being alien to most other music genres technique wise. Upon taking up the guitar again last month, I decided that I would make the journey that seemed too daunting in my youth. So, here I am, no stranger to music and instruments, but a babe in the woods when it comes to Flamenco. I am hoping that through participation in this community I can learn from those who have traveled further down the Flamenco road, and perhaps avoid some of the pitfalls along the way.

Cheers, Tom

[Payul]

Hi Tom,

Welcome here on the foro!

You have some interesting occupation and hobby's!

Payul

[falseta]

Hello Tom,

Welcome to the forum, I am glad we can be part of your journey!

Look forward to reading your posts!

[Tom Terry]

Hi Tom (from another Tom),

I'm new here also, been playing "at" flamenco for decades, but only the past year or so have I been devoting at least an hour a day. Congratulations on finding an alternative to bluegrass!

Tom

[David Gonzalez Sr.]

nice to meet you tom!