With a sudden surge of defiance, Tino rallies for a final onslaught.
He painstakingly crawls to a spare guitar in the corner of your room…
…He picks it up and plays louder than ever.
You and Thorpe counter every move.
The clash of strings becomes more intense, creating a symphony of chaos and triumph.
“Get your damn greasy paws off my guitar!” you say to Tino with defiance
…And at that moment, Tino’s resistance crumbles under the weight of your combined musical prowess.
Joy emantes through the walls.
Tino covers his eyes as he cannot stand the joy of your playing.
He crashes out the door as fast as a Hendrix solo, never to be seen or heard from again.
“That was the final test”
…declares Thorpe, unveiling Tino as the last loyal follower of the Gatekeeper.
With shared smiles, you both high five each other with one more victorious toast, proclaiming,
“To the love of the six-string and all the joy it can bring”
Thorpe gets his beef sandwich and crisps and you get a lifetime of guitar playing passiom.
In an instant Thorpe has gone and the legend of “Tino the Terrible” fades into just another eccentric chapter in your ongoing saga with the Acoustic Asylum.
It marks a testament to the uncharted territories you explore in the pursuit of musical mastery…
But as the day draws to a close…
The chaos of the Acoustic Asylum is truly behind you.
You know this because when you play music on your guitar,
The music resonates beautifully through the air.
And in your heart, the music feels warmer…
More vibrant.
More melodic.
More lifelike.
You know the curse has been truly lifted.
“Was I dreaming this whole time?” you think to yourself.
And as you’re tuning up to play “Amazing Grace” and other beautiful pieces of music you have learnt recently…
You see the “Capo of Confidence” glowing and radiating light…
You stand tall under the moonlight… You play beautiful music with elegance, proud of what you’ve achieved during this crazy week… with a wide grin as you think about the future of your guitar playing and life ahead…
…But faintly in the distance over the hills and far away, you wonder if you hear a distant cackle of a familiar rasping voice.
THE END
OF
The Gatekeeper’s Odyssey
(To be continued in real-time in your inbox)
I want to thank you for being part of this story – The Gatekeeper’s Odyssey. It’s been a huge amount of fun to write. I hope it entertained you and helped you on your journey.
…And I hope the story, the adventure, and all the little nuggets of advice, songs, and other stuff helped you with your playing.During the Gatekeeper’s Odyssey, I shared with you quite a few exciting little things to apply to help you become a better guitarist.
Did you manage to find these items hidden throughout the stories?
If not, you can find them all here…
Want More?
If you enjoyed this journey, be sure to check out the Acoustic Asylum podcast.
…And if you’ve enjoyed the wacky ride… and want to learn more from me, then I recommend…
- The Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy – the place where you will make a huge transformation in your playing and get $1,598 worth of bonuses just for saying “maybe”.
- Fingerstyle 101 – My best-selling book that is perfect for fingerpickers, beginner acoustic guitarists, and those looking to have more fun… today!