Saturday, February 28, 2009


Everyone wants to be good at something, from sports to smarts, there are many things in between to choose from. I've tested my skills in art, photography, soccer, basketball, choir, and much much more. I just can't seem to find one that can make people say. 
"Diggy Whiz, oh yeah, he's that guy who is good at ______." 
Well, I have always loved Music! Listening to music is probably my favorite thing to do! I listen to a lot of different genres, but they way I define what I truly like to listen to is easy. "I like anything that someone took time and put their heart into to make it....besides country :)." "Well then Diggy, why not make your own music!" you might say. truth is, I've never been good at any musical medium. I tried piano in elementary school, but my teacher was to mean. I tried band in middle school, but I ended up being last chair saxophone. Then I attempted choir in high school, but I always found myself out of harmony. For two years I was afraid to try any form of music. 
I started hanging out with people who liked the same music as I do, but they all could play instruments. One could play guitar, bass, MPC 2000, and even create his own music. Another played guitar, sang, and could freestyle with a smooth flow. But me, what was I to do.
My love for music has blessed me with the hobby of collecting vinyl records. My collection ranges from original pressing unopened Beatles albums, to Rap singles, and even some sound effect albums. I had the pleasure of buying my first record player 4 years ago for $14 at an antique shop in Buffalo, Wyoming. It was about the size of a shoebox but it was fully functional with all size vinyls. I remember the first time I used it. I put some Magical Mystery Tour on and just listened. Four years later I found myself listening and think again .Thats when it came to me! Scratching! I thought it would be interesting to try, so I brought it up with my friend you may know him as "Polyphone". He  supported and also helped brainstorm the idea. Telling me everything I would need and even hooked me up with a mixer. He brought over a record titled "Journey To The Moon" and when I heard my first attempts on my new instrument, I knew it was going to work out better then my previous attempts.

I'm still working on my technique today and working hard to get better and better.
hopefully you can catch a performance Coming Soon!

Be Breezy,
Diggy Whiz

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