3 Tips to SAVE You Months of Practicing the Guitar

In this video we go over "Direct Your Thinking" technique and give you 3 tips to save you months of practicing the guitar. Use these tips to help you save lots of time practicing, starting today.
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[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks for watching! Love to hear your feedback below. Can you add anymore tips to this list? More videos coming next week so be sure to Subscribe and Turn On notifications so you don't miss any new videos. e :)

[@jasonbowman8698]

Hey Eric great video as always. What do I need to learn for blues apart from the a major and a minor scales and 12 bar? Cheers 🍻 keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Can you do a lesson on how to improve timing when playing rhythm guitar? For me, this is the hardest part to play well with other folks. How to lock in with drummer, bass player and singer is the most challenging thing once you move from a complete beginner to next level.

[@christopherplatt1726]

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[@robschaller9061]

A good deal of research has gone into just how the brain goes about moving information from short term memory into long term memory and one of the big takeaways is that it is FAR more productive to have multiple short term sessions of practice than it is one very long session. Let's say you set aside 3 hours every day to practice. Instead of just 1 3 hours long session, it is better to have 4, 45 min sessions. The way our brain learns is that with just 1 session the brain sees it as just 1 session whereas with 4 sessions the brain sees it as 4 sessions so even though its the same 3 hours our brains see it like 4 days worth of practice in terms of transferring the learning from short term memory into long term memory. Having great practice habits yield huge results. The biggest single mistake I made when learning was to ignore the "boring stuff" NOT KNOWING YOUR FRETBOARD will BITE YOU IN THE ARSE. You (and I) should know where every not can be found on the fretboard. Knowing this will make a much, much, much better soloist. Knowing cord construction and some basic theory is CRITICAL to being an exceptionally great expressive player. If the chords to the song are Am, C, D, and Em and knowing what specific notes create those chords then having the correct key to set the foundation of the solo are all things that transform your playing from having to memorize licks and instead you know where the E's are on your neck in the context of the key you are playing at can transform your playing away from memorizing licks and into expressively playing within the melodic context of the major or minor scale you are playing. And its what all the really great players are doing. Obviously, if you are playing a cover tune you need to know how to play it as it was recorded but that does not mean you can not interject your own voice on the instrument. Bands that are really great cover bands tend to take the attitude of it has to be very recognizable but we want your voice

[@MicaelAzevedo]

@@robschaller9061 well done! Thanks for the tips!

[@shotono3286]

1- Learn the stuff you need to and wait on the stuff you're not going to use as often 2- Learn the right stuff in the right order 3- Focus immersive practice

[@luizlascasas2233]

Thank you so much!

[@kylen9797]

Couldn’t stand watching this any longer, thanks

[@dejvikadiu9646]

God bless you !!!

[@khloelac]

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[@queniya5677]

Thank you

[@vladimirserpov6773]

Recording yourself playing an instrument on the video also helps a lot if you are developing without a mentor-person. Because sometimes we are not conscious of certain habits - they are hidden from our sight and looking at ourselves from 3rd person point of view helps to see and hear certain mistakes or good tendencies.

[@khloelac]

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[@gusdogbrownlab435]

One complaint. Why did you not tell me this 25 Years ago?

[@Josh-jx5zf]

37 years old and recently started playing guitar in June. Have learned several songs and am hooked. I played piano growing up, but could never get past the basic barriers of the guitar until now. Thank you for these videos

[@halalan2706]

Thank you Sage, this is a metaphor for life really.

[@raymondferguson3781]

Great reminder. Part of what I like about learning guitar is the constant humbling reminders of how self directed improvement is attained. Honing the skill of honing any skill is invaluable.

[@terry2855]

Erich, great information. I’m 55 and just started my guitar journey and am so glad I found you in the beginning. I love your online program. Keep up the great work.

[@BPConsulting]

What I enjoyed most about this lesson was that you provided specifics that I can put into practice right now. These three points made a huge amount of common sense. Thank you.

[@mathphony]

"Immense yourself in it!..." Got that. Thanks Sage!

[@tylerwillison4962]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite guitar teachers to watch!

[@kylergarcia7359]

Great advice here. I've always loved the fact that you encourage so many people to direct their thinking when playing guitar. It seems like so many people (myself included) get caught up in trying to learn so many different techniques that we neglect the master the most important elements of guitar playing. We can all improve our playing by going back to basics and remembering where we started.

[@danieljoynt6507]

Thanks Sage...As always right on que....Practicing what I’m not going to use is kind of a waste...still learning more than one gendre of guitar makes me better understanding the instrument... Love your 30 day free course and still practice portions daily along with 365...Just started in Nov. Learning so so much!!! Thanks again!!!

[@michaelj.anderson1116]

This is a great video. It most certainly applies to me. I've literally been practicing the same stuff for 25 years and I'm still stuck as a beginner. I need to adopt this approach in learning guitar and I'm certain I will finally progress. Thank you for another great video.

[@patrickestwick5675]

Beautiful and thanks for confirming my approach to learning. Thumbs up on the Pareto Principle. The real icing on this cake is that with the unstoppable guitar system at my finger tips I have a plethora of subjects to choose from and tackle. For the next few days/weeks it will be Bar Chords and how to strengthen my muscles to play them all with ease. You are the man Erich , God Bless you !

[@jonathanmendoza4424]

It helps to be reminded to focus on one thing. I was so caught up wanting to learn reading music for guitar rather than just playing to the point where I was discouraged. Thanks for this.

[@tahoo2121]

Practice with a buddy to do an "open mike" of 3 songs has really helped focus my practices. I now have 33 songs I can reliably (enjoyably) do. ...age 70 s/v ...Waves

[@pmurray8065]

I am 71, Rodger. I have fooled around with a guitar since I was a kid. I've learned a lot of stuff about music, guitars, etc, but I still suck as a player! Never took lessons and never took any online courses. Just did the KZbin thing. Is this course worthwhile? Is it worth the money and the time? I've wasted a lot of both and got nowhere. I'd like to hear what you think.

[@GoToMan]

@@pmurray8065 Hey man, I'll give ya my account with this course bought, do you want it?

[@rickfiocco2616]

Immersing myself in the CAGED system spent this week on "C" next week "A" and a combination of the two.

[@keithtpa]

Focus, finish and celebrate! Enjoying the videos, restarting my guitar journey after a 3 year pause, which boredom with scales and no break thru results forced my gear into storage. Appreciate your fresh outlook for certain.

[@orlyaccount]

been Part of the UGS crew for 2 weeks and needed this. found myself jumping around and ahead. was getting overwhelmed. Thank you.

[@ashwin.unlead]

thanks for the video, my guitar learning had come to a standstill, I was all over the place, taking on too many things at one time, rather than focusing on the important things. This helped a lot.

[@bigdogdaddy62]

Words of Wisdom, Its a journey. Thanks E!

[@discgolfprofessor7074]

Eric , you seem like such a great person in addition to being a great communicator. Thank you for all your help over the years. It's appreciated !

[@kathleenbauer924]

This course is my guiding light. Thanks Eric!

[@jennysmee2682]

An older beginner (retired widow) who always wanted to play the guitar, and this is the first step of my journey. I absolutely love your videos and clear and concise explanations.

[@danielmartin9851]

Thank you for this. I'm guilty for jumping around KZbin for tips on what I'm working on at one specific time but after this video you'll be my only instructor. Loved the video.

[@rlb1645d]

Thank you for the great advise!! I enjoy the video!

[@geralynpalacol9295]

EXCELLENT ERICH!!! Appreciate this lesson so much!🎼🎼🎼🎸

[@mpdjr77]

As per usual, thank you, so much, Erich!! Happy New Year and abundant Blessings!

[@dwaynedawson7216]

Great advice to focus my efforts. Many thanks!

[@406life]

This is something I'm just learning. Tried to get into way to much at first, back to basics now and I'm actually making great progress

[@jennifer6833]

Thank~You, Sage... This is my first time watching your videos, and I’ve only started playing guitar this week. The rabbit hole theory is fantastic.

[@charlesg8320]

And I have 2 grandsons that wants to get into guitar as well so one will be practicing along with me again keep them videos coming brother it's good stuff...

[@mitchellshaffer1309]

Veryv helpful in being able to organize my practice time.

[@robertcashatt2408]

I'm workin' it. Love the videos. Major help! Thanks.....

[@billspicer6008]

This is great advice. I am a beginner guitarist, but I have been teaching Billiards for about 20 years and these are the Principles I have been teaching and I know how effective they are. Thanks much.

[@249ign__]

Awesome video, thank you very much!

[@mjbowhunter]

I'm 55 and started playing 2 years ago, good information, very easy to get caught up in different youtube "lessons" and end up without any real direction.

[@jonshaw9472]

I'm 53 and have not really improved in 10 years from jumping from lesson to lesson and tutor to tutor on youtube. Couldn't agree with you more. However am now just sticking with James Shipway.. Check him out.

[@robschaller9061]

LEARN your fretboard. If there was just one piece of advice I could give to someone just starting out it would be that. I've been playing 40+ years I have a very good ear and relied on that instead of being able to find everywhere on that neck the A note C, E, D, etc is played that and just even a bit of basic theory will transform your playing

[@rythmm9516]

I actually get stuck a lot in just practing stuff, I love it .I'll try this too👍

[@AssassinJayRN]

Great advice and easily explained as always.

[@loisvarga1838]

I'm in my first year of guitar playing and this advice to get focused on basics is really helpful. I've jumped ahead to harder things and I'm not making as much progress. Going back to the basics again!

[@shervinjosesebastian2145]

Me too!!

[@robertallen3031]

Great positive message my friend. Much respect.

[@jamesgilkison6488]

I like your approach to teaching. Its helping me so much. Im half way through the 30 free lessons. You keep encouraging me to practise and practise. Thank you

[@the___dude]

Thank you so much for this!! I really needed this!!

[@Johnny.Picklez]

Bruh Herobrine get outta here

[@xnick5770]

Sometimes watching your videos makes me think about what path I'm supposed to take on the guitar journey and reassures me that I'm going down the right one. There's always something to learn from you. 👍

[@edmundrosario8379]

Thank you for keeping me focused.

[@fenderstringbender7066]

Thank you Guitar sage.Great advice from a pro.God Bless

[@k9kaosbarb385]

Great tips and insights!! Thanks!

[@swarnikdebbarman3112]

Awesome video and this video had inspired me a lot

[@peterbulfin4030]

Thanks Erich, this was really helpful in keeping me focused.

[@gretacuilty3513]

Love the term “immersive practice”.

[@ogawasan5581]

I love how that all of your videos content always matches the titles , thank you teacher

[@patrickcalvin1977]

Great advice and approach! Thanks.

[@benice3059]

Fundamental approach is priceless.

[@edlanfelixmarcaida4126]

Thank you sir! I've learned a lot from you!

[@dougarnold7955]

Really good points. Thanks.

[@billthechord]

Makes sense , many many thanks. Bill

[@johnnybx3254]

Always enjoy your tips to us! You set the bar for us to learn and have goals to attain! Plus it’s fun learning what you love! Practice is such a great discipline!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you !

[@elizabethjenner3279]

Thanks for your tips.

[@jeffyoung2890]

This video was very helpful indeed. Easy to follow, no non-sense about it. I'm subscribing!!!

[@Gakk13]

Thanks Erich, I just started at the beginning of March, this will help me with my direction.

[@stevecox8066]

I haven't found any videos produced by YGS to be a waste of time. Had my guitars for over 20 years. They look pretty, but just sit there taunting me because I can't play them. Finally found someone who can break this down for me in a way that makes sense, no rush, no pressure, no learning 50 songs in 10 days garbage. I still can't play songs, but I just started and I'm getting decent at clean sounding major chords, some minor chords, and moving between them without feeling three beats behind. Walk before you run. All this will fall into place soon enough, but most importantly, I'm not scared to pick up my guitars FINALLY!! Callouses on fingers let me know I'm practicing. Thanks E!!

[@CPharmax]

Have been working through videos on UGS today. Love your teaching style and the depth of instruction ......Thank you Erich !

[@yourguitarsage]

Russ Tupeck Thank you Russ 🙏

[@florencemaupo6405]

Awesome information loud and clear 😍

[@mickwells9431]

Thanks Erich ! Truly some wise words to keep in the forefront of my mind. You da man !

[@climber7565]

Such a great motivational and reminder video! Loved the material, loved the video

[@christophercirocco8611]

Thank you brother. Many of us who lack direction need people like yourself to help us identify what we need to be doing. Peace

[@khloelac]

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[@shambhaviyamgar6811]

Needed it. Keep it up, sir.

[@royfarrow4765]

I have been practicing dexterity exercises, the greatest scale in the world LOL, and Amazing Grace a couple of times a day for the last couple of weeks and I see progress in speed and or clarity almost every day. I have even added a G7 chord into Amazing Grace and learned to pick a simple intro to the song from a Guitar Tab. I am so stoked to be learning again at 56 years old!!

[@yourguitarsage]

🤘👊

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Nice I began learning a little over 1.5 years ago and love it. I use chromatic scale as part of my warmup routine.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

That’s awesome sir...ROCK ON

[@disabledartistsofnorthamer7001]

Glad to see someone else in my general age group learning guitar, or, in your case it sounds like you might be learning again to play? Not sure, but learning in the 50s and beyond is great to keep the cobwebs from forming up there.I just hear a couple of marbles flying around the growing number of large empty space within the confines of my skull,

[@terry2855]

Roy Farrow I’m going to be 56 this month and just picked up the guitar a month ago. I really like Erich’s knowledge and instruction. I’m really having a great time with the journey. I’m starting to amaze myself by some of the things I am able to do with just 1 month under my belt.

[@troyjohnson9570]

Very informative. Learned new things I did'nt know

[@frankyspats]

love this learning principle thank you

[@haydesbourque8424]

Sharing thanks for the lesson and tips man! So very true. :) M.

[@adamrafferty]

Awesome lesson!

[@kelvin12345]

Thanks for the tips. Subscribed!

[@richardj1847]

Very Wise . Thanks Erich

[@TheNatesway]

Right on brother great advice

[@markhunermund4887]

Thank you Eric for the reminder. I tend to jump around. Trying to learn too much too quickly and really not retaining it or being able to use it. A great reminder of the correct order to learning.

[@tracypietruszka5279]

Great stuff - all helpful.

[@ces7515]

Spot on. Thank you

[@byronlowder]

Good advice Erich thanks much.

[@siddiquenaim]

Was just watching your other videos and there comes the notification!

[@meanhomerb5530]

That is an absolutely gorgeous instrument!!! Even with those few little nicks on it ! Just shows it has been played and enjoyed.

[@marinemomma62]

Great advice 👍🎸

[@anthonyvaldez-martinez2208]

Definitely helps!! & I’m my case it reassures me that I’ve been going at it a good way (overall), I’ve only been playing for 6 months consistently now, but this reminds me how it’s a constant practice that will eventually make me better now 🙌🏽

[@charlesg8320]

Been watching a lot of your videos brother and their great, I have been messing around with guitar since I was a little kid and now I'm 57 and been disabled for 16 years so since I've been watching your videos I have went out and bought a new fender stratocaster and amp and a Gibson and a bigger amp I have more time to play around with the guitar now and I'm seeing things ive never seen so each day I spend a good amount of time practicing thanks for all the great info and by the way I heard on one of your videos of the town your in and I'm not far at all from you keep the videos coming their great....

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Erich, this is good advice. My current teacher has me focus on one key topic until I get it right. He does not rush or jump around until I have it solid. It has really accelerated my playing with this laser focus. Lesson is only 30 minutes per week but it has me work harder to develop to next level.

[@davidsargeant9312]

Thank you for this video Erich. Absolutely excellent advice of trying not to run before you can walk 🎸👍🎸👍

[@believetruth5830]

I am just starting on my journey and this has pointed me in a good direction...look forward to whats to come!!

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you 🙏

[@ericlewis9055]

I love this video. I have watching your content and it is awesome. My one comment is that I would have loved to see a list to topics for us starting off to immerse ourselves in.

[@kevin8041]

Super helpful advice man! Capitalize on your practice time everyone!

[@daveyon1915]

great stuff thank you

[@tito.tarantula]

Great tips, Erich! 2 & 3 I picked up on early in your full course but following the Pareto principle makes a lot of sense.

[@growfarbeyond]

Your the best guitar sage... Let the videos come in more.. I hope to learn more... Love you

[@khloelac]

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[@johnhoward2687]

I’ve just picked up the guitar again after a 30 year respite. This is a very helpful video. I just subscribed to your channel. Can’t wait to get to practicing and watching more of your lessons. Thanks Eric.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you John!

[@michaelmiller3579]

Awesome Advice for all things you learning

[@calicool4399]

Great Tips for any Beginning Guitar Student

[@MrSDFD18]

This information is extremely vital.

[@growfarbeyond]

My best guitar mentor..

[@simonc5407]

Ok.IM 66 and bought my first electric guitar last week.Really enjoying it but Theres so much info out there and its easy to be discoraged watching experts do the seemingly impossible.Your video inspires confidence and perseverance so thanks very much 🤓👍

[@growfarbeyond]

Your the best guitar sage!!!