The 1st Time I picked up a Guitar {6-String} with intent to learn to play was December 15, 2021.

As of April 19, 2025, I have 1,670 hours into this. Mostly Lead & Rhythm but 16% is Bass. I bought my Bass & added that in July of 2023. Since the day I began this, the total days I've missed are less than one week.

I'm proof that music can indeed calm some savage beasts. I won't tell anybody I'm GOOD at this but I also can't say I'm BAD anymore either. I'm improving very fast but I'm still FNG of Guitars.

I keep these to study the music & monitor my progress. I started posting them as the easiest way to send to friends. Additionally, maybe it'll inspire another to learn? Maybe a more skilled guitarist sees it and gives me advice? Realistically, Why Not?

My Go-To is Power & Symphonic Metal but here, this is practice. I play anything I can stand to listen to, if I'm capable.

I am Erik & Northman is a call-sign.

Norðrljós is my Blue & Purple ESP & the Ibanez Bass is my Blood Axe.