10 Guitar Practice Routines to Get YOU Out Of That Rut

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks for watching this video my friends! Did you find this lesson helpful? Let me hear your comments and feedback below. e :)

[@onewish6944]

YourGuitarSage I don't have a guitar at the moment, but I plan to use your videos to help me learn. I certainly hope it will help. Thanks so much!

[@gregorysmith2117]

I wasn't aware of many of these techniques, but I will learn them one by one. Thanks Eric! (Tahoe Ski Bum)

[@hritikmallik8959]

YourGuitarSage sir Erich im having problems with my left hand. The Dead skin on the tip of my fingers are peeling off and are very annoying they are really disturbing especially while im changing the chords and playing solos unwanted notes are being played because of those dead skins. How do i come up this problem sir??

[@utubehound69]

Wise words beautiful guitar super nice.The end of the neck looks like the Byrdland Gibsons.

[@glennso47]

YourGuitarSage Thanks for the lesson.😬

[@0eulogra0]

What gets me into ruts is when I am super excited to try a new song and then find out the actual guitar part is either really not fun to play or fragmented. Or worse it's in a weird tuning...

[@sharonmiller4476]

I have been following Sage for couple months. Learned more from him in short time than others I studied for years. YOU ARE THE TEACHER!!!!!

[@Kamsworg]

Hey Erich, I just wanted to say thanks for all of your help. I've been in a rut for some time now. It was to the point of going a week or so without picking up my guitar. I have tried other online lessons/teachers (not going to name them). But I never got that feeling of a "connection" between them and myself. I feel that "connection" with you. It's clear that you really care and enjoy teaching guitar lessons. But since I started with your system, I am starting to climb my why out of this rut and enjoy playing again. The fact that you give away not only access to you Unstoppable Guitar System but also equipment, is proof that you care. You have already gifted me with a lifetime access to your incredible system (I'm a Vet). I already have 2 guitars and don't need another one. But I have a daughter (she lives with her mother), that has asked me to teach her how to play. I don't have what you have, sure I can tell her where to put her fingers. But I don't have that special ability that you demonstrate in every video. I can't teach. In the few years that I've been playing/learning, it has become clear that the teacher makes all the difference. I wish I would have started this journey with you, but I didn't. At least I found you when I needed you, I am grateful for that and you. So if I was lucky enough to be chosen for one of your "30 in 30". I would simply pass it on to my daughter so she could skip some of the pitfalls that I experienced, and learn the correct way with a great teacher. Thanks again for all you do and for caring like you do.

[@yourguitarsage]

That's very very generous James. Glad to have you around!

[@pammcreynolds]

Jamming with others is the magic I'm looking for in getting a guitar or ukulele or whatever in the near future so I can jam with my husband. We are working on new memories together. He plays guitar and in recent days has shown an interest in me getting a stringed instrument so I can play with him. I'm a fast learner on instruments and am anxious to learn so we can play and enjoy making music together the way he loves to play. It's one of those things where we have a limited time left before the music goes out, so I'm excited to hear you talk about jamming as a great way to get out of a rut. I may be a beginner, but I know how ruts are and even not playing an instrument or starting a new one is a rut. Thank you for inspiring me. I'm glad I came across your channel today. Through breaking this rut and jamming with my husband I will learn even faster and build on some wonderful new memories for me, and for him to cherish.

[@ricketystewardsto6338]

I must say That I love the way you teach and explain the guitar I have been trying to learn guitar on and off for probably 20 years but would put it down after getting frustrated and not being able to advance .The way you teach I am able to understand how it all ties together.Keep it up !! This 50 some year old is going to enjoy the guitar finally!!

[@micheldb1986]

Thanks Andreas for your help i been thinking in getting your membership after i saw the 30 free videos, you boosted my guitar learning by centuries, when i felt i was stuck. I am going thru a bad economical situation and i cannot continue to learn the way i wanted or intended with a tutor, but thanks to your videos i managed to get thru that stuck phase and now with all the basics you teach in there i could play in a more smart way.

[@ar.ayushagrawal]

Learning each and every detail of the guitar playing is the best thing about this channel.. none other channel dives so deep in the basics and technique developing. Thank you sir Erich for teaching us playing guitar!

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@tommiller519]

Hey Erich!! You know I stumbled across your videos about four years ago. I’ve played for over thirty years and thought what the heck I’ll give this guy a peak. In the last three years I’ve picked up so much technique in playing and practicing than in the previous thirty years. Not only that but the passion you display at first I thought you were just being sarcastic. But you know what? You’re the real deal. Although you want your life to be the happiest it can you want that for everyone else as well. I feel like we are friends and if I saw you in person it’d be like hey what’s up dude? Thank you for your selflessness and sharing your passion.

[@dimebagfromhell94]

Ever since i started watching your videos, besides song tutorials, this type of videos are helping me to loosen up, and specially feel more confident and less scared to play a guitar, whenever i feel like playing some random things, i used to stay in my room and play something, but then i recently tried to do that in a park, and suddenly better stuff started to come up, and compared it to what i recorded at home, what i did in a park sounded way better, applying what i learned from your videos are helping me to not be afraid of my guitar, your videos are helping me to be hungry for more and more, to feel the experience of being in front of a crowd, your song tutorials are the best, but this type of videos, are the best of them all, because you tell and help people (what I've been saying here), TO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE GUITAR, Erich, you're the best guitar teacher I've seen and heard!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you Lou! Glad to have you here

[@timhester3035]

A lot of wisdom in the statement to lean heavily into something you find hard. You hit the nail solidly on the head. Thank you for the reminder to keep working at it, especially when it's a struggle!

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@waynecurtis7160]

Thanks Erich for teaching me to slow down and practice properly instead of practicing my mistakes in a hurried fashion and getting nowhere fast.

[@jeffstewart7439]

When I first started looking for a guitar instructor online I came across your beginner course, even before I even held a guitar in my hand. I knew I could learn from you. I really dig what you are doing here. Too bad I didn't know you when I was younger, Cuz your advice about not trusting the man woulda been keen to me back then. I trusted the man, and it didn't end well for me, so you were right brother! I leave you with this my friend: When it comes to learning guitar online from an instructor, you are simply the best. Head, shoulders, knees, and toes above all the rest. Your styles are so smooth, and uncanny, that they can't be daunted by time or age. Your licks and noodling are so sleek thus you were crowned THE GUITAR SAGE! #GODBLESS

[@chrisdavis6276]

"Jamming with others" this completely transformed my playing and still does weekly. I always played around with the guitar but never actually played a full song. I was asked to join our church praise band. I reluctantly accepted due to my inexperience and confidence level. After only 3 weeks of band practice I was picking up so much knowledge from others within the band. Playing guitar is a camaraderie, I have never met a guitarist that wasn't willing to share some sort of knowledge. I haven't purchased your course yet, but I know that it would elevate my knowledge and skill level even more. Thanks for what you do. Now I just need to implement these other 9 routines.

[@francoadrianoespinozagoyco4343]

really when I started watching your videos I did not have a guitar but in spite of that I was very interested in the way you explained the chords and notes and tried to understand things even without knowing the language. i always was a music lover and eventually a musician, appreciate this very much.

[@dallyg1510]

Hi Erich! Your tutorials are great and you are by far my favorite guitar teacher on the internet, or on the planet for that matter. I hope you keep rocking and keeping teaching because each person you teach, in turn, teaches someone else. I look forward to many more years of watching and listening and jamming together. Have a great day!

[@RauhitR]

Thanks Erich for such videos! I had stumbled upon your channel while checking out some Elvis tunes last year. The reason I subscribed and love watching your content is because it's much more than just guitar lessons. There are hundreds of channels that have guitar lessons. What makes your videos different is that your lessons are not just limited to music, and can be applied to different aspects of life (also they are very entertaining). Thanks for providing constant encouragement and motivation through your videos like this one. Cheers!

[@52klog]

Your videos are always very helpful, try to watch as many as possible always come away learning something, thanks and keep them coming .

[@Nystagmium]

I keep track of my practice each day in a spreadsheet. Daily minimums, monthly goals, bpm tracking, etc. It keeps me honest with myself. Each time I hear some great tip for practicing, I adjust my practice schedule. Thanks much for videos like this one, it really helps to keep beginers on track. (I'm on day 337.)

[@misterantonis1231]

Never actually had a practice routine and I've been playing for almost 7 years. I think it is time to finally begin, you are amazing..!!

[@atanasmicalevski9765]

Another great thing to get you motivated to practice more is keeping a journal...any time i feel like i am not progressing i just look at what i had practiced last month and see how far I've come.. its a real booster that journal thing 🤘😄🎸

[@yourguitarsage]

That's a great tip! Thanks

[@antonysajij]

One of the best thing I learnt from you is to be humble and hats off to your humility sir :) Your guitar sage as helped a thousands of people for free .. I've only seen people not sharing their knowledge or tricks ..I don't know what makes them that way but your one of the most kind people who not only share your knowledge but doesn't expect anything in return :) It was one of the best days when you replied to one of my messages on the Facebook .. :) I've hardly seen people treating their fans ryt and your one among them 😍 Am so sure #yourguitarsage will help a lot of people to grow as a good musician and more importantly a good human being to others :)

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks for all those kind words!

[@johnowens_fbm65]

Just what the doctor ordered for today! Thank you as always for all these resources.

[@CornCake03]

Thank you for this video, Erich. As a terminally intermediate player who often gets discouraged, it's so nice to be able to watch a video that reminds me of why I enjoying playing guitar so much and keeps me inspired to keep at it. Keep on being the best teacher and God bless you!

[@awabbievet]

Thank you for another great video Erich. One of these days when I'm able to play songs I can put your vast knowledge to use. Being retired gives me time to practice, so hopefully I'll be able to do it in the not to distant future.

[@ramseyroan2060]

Yo, you are the man Erich! You, Justin, and Marty are by far the best teachers on the internet and you might be leading the pack. Thank you so much for what you do! Please keep the videos comin'!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you, Ramsey! I'll keep making vids if you keep watching!

[@ramseyroan2060]

Deal!

[@mattwilliams4534]

Love the idea of noodling on the guitar. My son, though extremely early in his music education (8 yrs old), loves to just pick my dreadnought and, in your words, NOODLE! Such a great way to explore the instrument. An eight-year-old playing a dreadnought is a sight to be seen- its bigger than he is. A smaller acoustic would be nice (hint, hint). I’m presently learning to play the violin with my daughter, but wanted to learn an instrument with my son. No better way to spend time with the family than to learn and grow through music! I’ll try to incorporate these practice routines into our family music time. Love these videos. Keep it up!

[@52klog]

Bar chords were so difficult but after watching your video and I kept going after it , now I can sound them out very clear after lots of practice going up and down the fret board but it never ends now I'm trying to form it quicker which I suppose is just getting that muscle memory going , so back to work and thanks for all the great video's

[@TheOneZenith]

Thanks for the great ideas! Vivian, my six year old daughter, and I had a great practice session today. I spent most of the day practicing, after watching some of your older videos, while she was at school. She came home, hopped on the guitar herself and started practicing for her recital. She had a make-up lesson with her guitar instructor today and he was very impressed with her progress. Commenting on your videos daily has been helpful too, as it has let me get out some of my insecurities regarding playing. Your suggestion on playing with other, more skilled, musicians strikes a chord with me since my little brother plays too. It would be awesome to have a family jam session!

[@bandarijason800]

Gosh saga. This lesson helped me a lot to gain some music knowledge. I hope someday I can play like you. You have been so inspiring. I feel your like my personal mentor. You skills and lessons make me feel like pro. You are amazing. Thanks saga, for uploading videos on KZbin. Thanks alot

[@lukasthompson8299]

This is exactly what I needed in just the right time. I feel like I've just been in a rut when it comes to everything and this has definitely helped me to get out of it. Hopefully it well help me get out of the rest of the places I'm in. You're a great teacher and a great inspiration. If I end up being half as good a person as you then I'll consider myself a lucky man. Best wishes in everything you do.

[@playit00]

Hi Erich!! This is such a cool contest!! I just want to say to everyone that when Erich says to Practice, he means it!! This is the key to improving!! Never give up and keep jamming 👍!! Remember, Rome was not built in a day. Practice, practice, practice and have Fun!!! Together we can do this!!! Take Care Everyone!!!

[@ttownscott]

I have the unstoppable guitar system, but like your youtube channel too. Thanks for the practice motivation.

[@LeytonDsilva]

Your lessons are so precise and load of knowledge. I don't think there's any other channel that has such good content. I noted down every last bit of what you said, thanks a ton. : )

[@Normie_NFTs]

Greatest guitar lesson you can take without playing one single note. Erich shows you the ways, always superb.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks Jackson!

[@Normie_NFTs]

YourGuitarSage awesome! Now give me one of those wonderful guitars! 🤘🏼

[@PABenPhillips]

Busted!! You caught me. Yes, I am stuck in a rut a big fat deep rut. THANKS Erich for this great advice. Love your teaching style!!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks Ben!

[@Jmoorhouse716]

very helpful, between you, marty, and my uncle i am learning so well, I LLOOVE IT!

[@earlmanuel9849]

Not really sure what to say or how to stand out. All I can say is thank you for all of the lessons and motivation to keep practicing and moving forward.

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Random51974]

Im in a rut now. Perfect timing. Needed to see this. Thanks!

[@Lorenzo4IN]

Now that i finally reached my vacation, I'll surely add those to my studies! Thanks to my guitar sage for pulling me out of my ruts! Cheers from Brazil!

[@stevo9712]

Thanks Erich for this one, I do it all but sometimes I stray away n forget to challenge myself while practicing. .

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreymuckey2205]

Your How to Read Music book is wonderful and I am starting to dabble with sight reading. Love the Guitar Master Simplified book. It has become my 2nd bible. Keep Em Coming Erich you are a great author and a kick ass teacher!!!

[@bigdogdaddy62]

Thanks Erich, Always awesome! One of the most important things is to keep the excitement going and these lessons and tips do just that. I recommend this course to all the guitar players new, long-time, or aspiring that I know. Lots of gold in these videos!!

[@charliedurham1954]

Thanks for the great giveaway ! And thanks more for taking all the time and work to put together these learning videos. AND MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family.

[@dellaneedstoplayalot8773]

It's me and I am crying again. Great video as usual Sage. I am still new and these are wonderful tips. Now I understand why our guitar teacher gave us some advance stuff in the beginner's class. I used your 30 free lessons and now I am in big trouble. She skipped me to intermediate class. Goes to show you, practice works. Your fault, Erich. I have to practice 3 times as hard so I can be ready for the new class. Woo!!!! I need those unstoppable lessons and a new guitar! Help me out. I'll be crying until you do. Lol. You are a great instructor! Guitar classes help, because you are learning with other people. Your instructions help refine that. Thank you. Keep rocking. Crying Della!

[@mrpitiful27368]

Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned over the years with us, Erich!

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@GoVikings78]

Great video. I’ve been looking for things just like this to shake up my routine. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@swampyteafromthesouthlouis8458]

Im going thru your 30 lessons and the 22.00 special I purched Im doing what I should have done years ago , your ten ways is exactly what I need tto work on so I can become the song writer and guitar ninja I want to be !!!!

[@tommythompson9649]

Hey Erich. Really liked this video. I think it has finally gotten me to learn how to read music. I've always wanted to be able to but it's gotten me confused in the past. I've used tab (and your videos ha) for all the songs I've learned. Oh yeah and for anyone who might be reading this what he said about jamming with a friend is absolutely true. My bass player friend and I have been playing together for about a month now. Playing with someone else really pushes you to play at the best of your ability.

[@AllenM8]

Best teacher evar! I style my hair after you so hopefully that will help my guitar playing

[@bartvanstrien1150]

Thanx man for all the wise lessons! Beside the great techniques and songs you learn me with your complete guitar system, i love all the video's that make me a better guitar player in mind. Especially the vids that tell me not to worry about taking time and making faults. Like all the great guitar players did when they started. It really helps me getting my sh*t together and focus on the real work to be done. Thanx man and keep doing what you're doing, it makes a lot of us do a lot better!

[@asdfasdf-ok7ku]

This, this this! I need more videos on what and how to practice efficiently! And how to make your own practice schedule. Love your videos! You the man Sage!

[@billdodge1228]

Thanks Sage. I like the twist on practicing. My favorites are Jamming with others (brother) every Sunday , and practicing my song list and adding to it as time permits. I can see that all 10 are very important and do use several of them weekly. Great Video.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks Bill!

[@mohamedatyuyil6866]

Good job u really inspires me with how much positivity your channel contains , and how helpful u seem I don't have a guitar but I somehow trying to learn and getting tips until I get my first guitar

[@xavierbaniel1654]

All listed thanks! finally got a good practice routine. best wishes this christmas ive been up all night watching your videos and your cool guitars and gaining some knowledge also.

[@halfmettal]

Well eric, im from malaysia, it may be far but dont worry. Imagine giving your guitar to someone far away, and i as a daily viewer of your videos, with the knowledge im gaining, i also spread to people around. Imagine your influence permeating through the air all over the world, in countries youve never been to. All because of guitar you gave to someone over the pacific ocean. Heck, maybe ill get famous one day, and your name will be one of those who played a role. Thats the power of charity and knowledge. Theres no limit. Merry Christmas Eric! Its a wonderful thing you're doing

[@stevebrower334]

Thanks for your time Erich,, keep doing what you do....

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@SuperCmagiera]

Thank you so very much for this lesson!!! This has been what I have been looking for as my wife really wants me to focus on my music again, and I have been quite rusty and stalled despite noodling once in a while. You're the best.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks Charlie! Glad to have you

[@TomMura]

There are ideas here that will get anyone out of a guitar rut no matter your experience level. Thanks for sharing such great content Eric.

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@m1googleaccount581]

Eric is a great teacher, even for someone like me who is 66 years old and learning guitar! Thanks Man!

[@windrider65]

As always, great info. I just need to retain it, and practice more. There just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. but winter I play more because I don't work as much OT. Thanks Eric, take care and stay safe.

[@bdreko5979]

I really love this routines because of the efficiency in them to improve one's ability. Erich u are an sent by God to help will beginners improve. Thanks alot

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@EmperorEvan]

This is exactly the video I needed! 😍 I finally got my son interested in playing guitar by finding a common connection and I related the guitar to a favorite song of his. I've been practicing everyday but now I am becoming a teacher by teaching my son the guitar too. We only have one guitar at the moment but he is loving it so far! I've been trying to improve my practice routines to get better and to also have routines for my son. Your videos have been hugely helpful. I can sight read really good with Tablature but I need to work on music notation more. Thanks for the great content Erich! 😃 Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄 🎁

[@whtrumbull]

Thank you so much for all the great guitar lessons and instruction videos. Every time I pick up my guitar, I find myself referencing your great material. If I was one of the lucky winners, it would motivate me to be the best guitar player I could be. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

[@mela7507]

Gonna try this...thank you sir! Sightreading is fun, in my opinion. I did that in high school band.

[@antonysajij]

you can find a thousands of videos on KZbin to learn guitar .. but you will never know what's ryt and what's wrong but here's our guitar sage Erich Andreas #yourguitarsage thank you so much sir for the lessons which just not focuses on a particular level but starting as a beginner to being a decent guitarist you guide us ... throughout with all those free lessons for people and taking of your time to give the people around you .. you always spread joy and that's what makes #yourguitarsage a great place to learn .. the best thing about your lessons are that ..with your lessons there's also this sense of humour which your perfect at 😍 thank you for helping us with those motivation in every video .. the greatest of joy comes when you make some one smile and every time when I click on your video you never forget to make us laugh and smile 😍 thank you for the person your ... wish you all the best and may god bless you for the person your 😍 -yours faithfully #willbealittleguitarsageonedaybecauseofyou

[@upallnightwithyabois3553]

Awesome giveaway, Erich! Love the videos. Keep em coming buddy! You help so many of us become better guitarists. I can't thank you enough. And the fact you're giving away 30 guitars just shows how much you care about your subscribers! You're a heck of a teacher and great guitarist! Thanks for all you do! Can't wait for the next video and keep rocking buddy! One of the guitars would be a great present. Haha

[@johnlordperry567]

I want to say thank you so much for this and i'm really thankful for you and all of the things that you do to us and your contents and videos are very informative and very easy to understand and I hope that you won't stop doing this Erich! And I wish you all the best and more power to Your Guitar Sage❤

[@Chad_J.A]

Thanks for all the great tips and instruction over the years. Really helped me become better

[@tbfbbu]

Ruts are gonna happen....but when you break out of a rut... what a great feeling...thanks for your help

[@MJones-pn3ol]

A couple of years ago I had a personal trainer who gave me the same advice: Mix your routine up to achieve your goals; don’t let your workouts become routine! I didn’t think to apply this advice to guitar practice. It’s time to start mixing it up! The irony is that I’m typing this while I’m on an elliptical trainer at the gym, which means I’m not really working out hard enough, but I do love watching and learning from your videos first thing in the morning.

[@cwin122]

Thank you Erich for all the awesome videos over the years. I taught myself to play at 12 years old and never knew there was a whole world of learning out there until I discovered your videos. You have taken my level of confidence and performance to a whole new level. It’s very rare to find people like you who give so much back to those of us just “trying to make it”. You find ways to motivate that make me feel like I can do anything. Thank you sir for your commitment to your students. Merry Christmas my friend and God bless.

[@frankdeal7260]

Just the right lesson for today! Thanks a lot

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@matijablazevic]

Great video Erich ,and great chanel your videos helped me learn guitar and teory and I still enjoj every new video, great job dude,keep doing what you do !!🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks! Glad to have you here

[@willamdeveau9487]

Erich, Thanks for the advice on getting out of a rut.

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Will!

[@Meriold]

Thank you Eric! I've been looking for this video for a long time ago 😀 thank you Eric for sharing this video . It's helped a lot 😀😀

[@TJCalmando]

Great list Erich, I can say one that was very scary for me was playing with others but it's so worth it. If any listeners have not tried it, they can do a little searching and asking around and find a local jam circle. I prefer acoustic jam circles. They are usually intended for all levels and very friendly for the beginners.

[@mutheuatsiaya6451]

I like how you get into details while explaining but yet still simple.......I particular liked about the tabs,chord charts,repature(I dont know if I spelled that correctly)and playing using the radio. I remember watching your video for playing by the ear and was like how does he do that.....now my problem is I have all this knowledge that I have learned from you but I cant apply it cause I dont have a guitar and I have never owned one.....its like watching a cooking show and having already tasted the food in your head but you dont have the utensils or the ingredients(dont mind my example of food....its a very crucial thing here in Africa)anyway my point is I would be very happy if you would bless me with a guitar so that I may be able to apply what I learn from you and that I may also be able to start your course for beginners. Thanks in advance.....Greetings from Kenya

[@rhumpher9a]

Thanks for the great tips of 10 practice routines to get out of my ruts!!! There all great ideas I will save to use as I proceed through your USG system which I'm learning something every day, thank you Erich.

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@manikandanhari7778]

The tips u provided seems useful. Let me try those things and comeback. Hopefully it will bring me out of rut

[@yourguitarsage]

It will!

[@isaacang3336]

You never disappoint me, Eric. I’ve been watching your channel since I started picking up guitar, and it’s really helped me to improve my playing skills! I try my best to stay up late watching your livestreams with my guitar by my side (Your livestream starts at around 1 am where I am). I’ve seen the lyrics writing livestream and found it really helpful writing my first song! Good luck to everyone in this giveaway! P.s. I saw u in a Thalia capo ad haha P.P.s. Keep up the great work! Love your content!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks Isaac!

[@jennpace9003]

Loved this video! Interesting tips to keep things fresh! I'm trying to get back into playing guitar. Played back in the day, and really enjoyed it, but didn't get far. What guitar do you suggest for a newbie?

[@jcgolferman]

Thanks for the video. Practice is the key!

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@MrMarkaverett]

Thank you Erich, as always very inspiring !!

[@LarryZeiders]

Some really good ideas to keep guitar fresh. I have to admit several items from your practice list I have not done yet. Just dread reading music lol. i see your points though.

[@EsteemedQueen80]

Great tips.. confirmation that I'm on the right track!! VERY helpful as always 🤘

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks!

[@nicknovakk]

THANK YOU! Finally a good video on this, I really appreciate it

[@n.kishorsiva5247]

I like all of the tips that you given above.. I’m learning Acoustic lead guitar now.. need to improvise.. could you start a new lesson for Acoustic lead guitar?

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

I get in a rut where all I want to do is play the same songs over and over. I think I do that because it's easier to play what I know and I don't want to get frustrated trying to learn something new. Then I'll hear a song on Pandora that moves me and all I want to learn is that song. So, for me, getting out of a rut is simply hearing a song that I have to learn. I also really want to try out a looper pedal. I think that would help a lot. Thanks for great tips and videos Erich.

[@Sudzypwns]

i only have a electric guitar that i play on, i would really love acoustic! :D you are the major person i watch to improve on the guitar, i have your book, i want your unstoppable guitar system just no money at the moment! i love your videos! keep up the good work!

[@terryodonnell5739]

You are such an awesome positive person. When I first discovered your videos I thought who is this guy that looks like he just rolled out of bed? After having heard many of your videos I learned what a cool person you are. Be kind to each other and spay and nuder your pets! Plus you are a great teacher and able to express and very articulate. Thanks for all you do.

[@christopherjohnson7215]

This helped out immensely, Thank you.

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Bainesly]

A very helpful lesson indeed Erich...as always. I know I find myself falling into a rut once in a while. Specifically, the "jamming with friends" Tip is a definite "keeper" as a prompt to get more active in the community and overcome my fear of playing with and in front of others who may be better players than myself. I always have difficulty jamming with others because I am worried that I won't keep up or will hold them back from playing to a higher level than I am capable of...but thanks to this lesson I can see how important it is to get over that and, in the words of Nike, "just do it". Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise!And, speaking of sharing... having read that our 30 Day Giveaway winner for Day 5 was announced...(congrats, Spartanowl13!), it is time for me to share today's edition of my daily "Fingers Crossed For Yet Another Day" update. I hope you and our online guitar-playing community enjoy... Spartanowl13 has taken the cake,He may want to pinch himself to prove he's awake...Now we're all looking forward to Day 6 of 30,Especially me, as my fingers are "hurty"From being criss-crossed all night and all dayAs I dream of a new 'axe' from this Giveaway...That Epi is fine, and I'll bet she plays sweetAnd with UGS lessons, this prize can't be beat!5 days are done, but there's 25 left to goSo enjoy Erich's lessons, and comment...you know?I'm off to go jammin' right up there on stageWith the confidence learned from..."YourGuitarSage"! See you for Day 7...stay in tune, my friends... 🎸 😂

[@Bainesly]

Well Ding Dang Doo...the punctuation and spacing of my message above got all discombobulated when I hit "Post". Sorry about that, friends...the sentiments still ring true, despite being more difficult to read than I'd intended. Maybe it's got something to do with posting with these crossed fingers?!? 😉

[@WORRO]

Lots of good info Buddy. I love playing my guitar. Been difficult as of late, due to this"MS" crap I have. But even though my fingers and coordination is getting worse theres always something I can play that, OR just come up with that calms me. Guitar is a special tool in my life. Makes my heart smile:) Good video again bro. Thumb's up!~John

[@gregeggleston9650]

This is just what I needed, thanks

[@yourguitarsage]

You're welcome Greg!

[@jamesduckworth9117]

Thanks for explaining why I’ve had trouble picking up my guitar the last few days. I’m in a rut and didn’t recognize it. I try to play every other day. Sometimes I’m just too busy, or too sore from work from all the lifting I do. ( I work for a foodbank. We have distributed over 30,000,000 pounds of food this year ) Thanks for this video to get my butt back in gear. Time to learn something bluesy.

[@alirezamosadegh2044]

Thanks Erich ❤ your information Are always helpful I'm so glad to have a great teacher like you ... You always inspire me ! If it weren't your videos I would be just watching cats jumping around on KZbin 😹 and not practicing guitar so thank you so much ! And I would absolutely love to have the chance of learning in the guitar system and dive dipper in music and the chance of having this acoustics since I dont own an acousic guitar! You're one of the most generous people I have ever seen in my life and you put a lot of effort in this work ❤❤ I'm so grateful to know a person like you 🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@tomislavkrznaric8270]

Love your playin really help me!

[@pasvorto]

I need to find a friend to jam with, or at least get a looper. Currently, when I want to jam I try to play along with the KZbin video. Although music is my zen at the end of a long day, it never really reaches its purpose unless it is shared. Years ago I bought the piano sheet music for Classical Gas. I could do a little sight reading so I figured I could translate it. I showed it to a woman I knew who was a piano teacher. She instantly played it, having never heard it before. I am in awe of sight readers. Maybe you have given me the inspiration to try and learn again.

[@yourguitarsage]

Michael, check out my jam tracks on Soundcloud

[@oluwabukunmiolabode9874]

Sometimes i think erich andreas is the guy that invented the guitar. The way you explain concepts and techniques is so very inspiring, out of the world, and fun filled. You are really on a mission to make us play the guitar better cos you brought me up from someone who only knew the major scale to someone who now plays chords and writes his own songs. Its thanks all the way and i hope to become a guitar teacher like you.(You inspire me everyday). More grease to your elbow