Doug Van Pelt

Things Guitar Hero has taught me

1. video games can be hard
2. being a musician can be hard
3. music is equal parts "feel" as it is counting, and technical
4. playing music takes practice
5. guitar players have to have dexterity (in their hands, fingers)
6. failing at your instrument/piece can ruin a gig for the rest of the band
7. playing an instrument is hard work (especially at first)
8. even grunge music (like the Alice in Chains song "Dem Bones") requires talent
9. someone will get upset and demand a "cleaner version" of the game
10. wireless guitars provide more freedom than a "wired" one
11. a fun video game can be addicting
12. the band thebuttholesurfers knew how to play their instruments