Adult 1 Year Beginner Guitar Progress (Through Online Lessons)

[@andrewhalpin1872]

Fair dues brother. People don't realize how hard it is for a forty something year old to not just find the time but to also guard that time when your spouse, kids, boss, clients, colleagues, job, business, committees, college, home repairs, gardening, family, pets, neighbors, and friends are all vying for that time too. Been playing for four years since I was 45 and I play an hour every day. That hour is my hour and I don't care if there's a comet flying towards earth, I'm gonna take that hour and play guitar.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

You echo exactly how I feel about it. You have to make that time for yourself otherwise someone else will find a way to use it for you.

[@maidenstrat1]

I just turned 60, always busy doing something I need to allow time for the guitar too

[@Silverfirefly1]

The death of creativity isn't ever a lack of talent, it's interruption.

[@TeKn1qe]

You hit the nail on the head with this Andrew

[@barrytimothy]

Man, you just spoke to me. I'm 44 and just started playing again since I was a teenager.

[@ramjam6934]

Why are people disliking a person trying to learn?

[@baronvonwinkle1470]

Jealously

[@neparizzy]

@Wizzykin I’m not a trump supporter but politics is a horrible example to use for this..

[@thatez]

What do you mean? The video was viewed 44k times and there are only 20 dislikes.

[@ramjam6934]

@@thatez still, what point are you making? The video still has dislikes and I was posing the question. Probably means nothing but why dislike at all.

[@thatez]

@@ramjam6934 People get mad at literally everything these days, someone got the video title auto-translated to his language and clicked on it, just to find out it's in English, a language he doesn't speak. Someone got mad at the ads. Someone found something the guy said throughout the video - offensive(now you gonna say: but what? -idk there are videos of people getting offended by someone saying "hi" to them, so literally anything). So only 20 people to dislike something that have been viewed so many times is considered even impossible. This is basically one of the least disliked videos I have ever encountered in my entire life and then I saw your comment. That's why I replied.

[@megaminx96]

Finally a 1 year progress video that is not fake. In other other videos people learn 5 years of guitar in 1 year

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@bikashth8539]

They happen to have the brains, skills and quality practice which you don't obviously

[@bikashth8539]

@prod. auroralearning through practice+theory and recording yourself is a good way to progress.

[@vtmusic5173]

5 years says nothing, it's about how much, and more importantly, how efficient you practise. Do you grab your guitar to play songs you already know, or are you trying to learn new things every day you grab your guitar.

[@megaminx96]

@@vtmusic5173 I know. In 1 year I learnt more than this guy thanks to my teacher, but still I'm pretty sure that there are fake videos out there

[@danielp7219]

As an 18 year old that has been playing on and off for 8 years, I can tell you that your progress in a year is quite impressive :)

[@drood78]

No shit he already knew how to play this is just advertisement

[@danielp7219]

@@drood78 Okay so even if he played before, did you not see the beginning clip. Ain't no way he's played a decent amount before.

[@anthonyfredrickson]

can you hold a guitar upside down @@danielp7219

[@ourclarioncall]

get a good teacher and you can make great progress in a few months. IF the student will trust the teacher and do what they are told! eat your vegetables(do the boring finger exercises EVERY DAY ) Even in a week a complete beginner could learn almost everything they want to in a crash course, better if they are an adult and have a hunger to learn

[@sarishgupta6540]

It's hard to believe..may be he is far more committed. Finger picking is not easy to pick though..

[@mydragon2356]

I started learning guitar at age 50. I'm visually impaired and am learning mostly by ear . KZbin and others like you are a huge boost to my spirit on rough days. I'm coming up on 9 months. Not quitting.

[@ok_ok_ver2]

Still going?

[@TijarsView]

keep going brother, don't stop !!

[@Jeff-S]

@mydragon2356 Don't be so hard on yourself and never be afraid to say that you are a guitarist or a musician. Almost all of us are way to critical of ourselves. Look at it this way, you are 100% better than someone who never picked up a guitar. That includes all of your favorite guitarists before they started playing.

[@noahbrown4259]

The 49 dislikes are people that couldn't get the G chord down

[@maidenstrat1]

Lol it's the F I have trouble with

[@maidenstrat1]

G Chord has to be the easiest, the F on the other hand......

[@t3july]

Definitely a F chord. Been a year and a half and I still try to avoid songs that use an F chord (unless I can do a F bar on my electric. Can’t on my acoustic yet). Am, A, Em, E probably the easiest chords in my opinion. And G is the easiest to transition from

[@fve1352]

Nah, they are the people who googled the price of Paul David’s course...

[@usfaaartillerist]

That’s why I use DADGAD exclusively. Damaged left hand won’t allow those awkward shapes.

[@thomfisher4926]

I've been playing for 23 years, started when I was 7 years old. Went to a music college got a Diploma and then onto University and did my degree in music. Seeing others start that same journey no matter what their age brings me more joy these days than playing my own guitar. You came along really well in them first 12 months mate, keep at it. It only gets easier and more fun!

[@RobTi]

@@harjotgill6162 speaking from experience, a music degree first and foremost develops your skill to become a better musician (usually at some form of professional level). Like in any thing related to art, what you do with the obtained skill is pretty much up to you. In music: -Become an artist (write and/or perform on your or other artists’ records), -producer / mixer / engineer (be involved in the production of music as a musician or more focused on designing sounds), -mixing / mastering (which is another stage in music production once the songs have been recorded -writer (compose and write lyrics for artists) -arranger (be involved in the music creation process but as in arranging songs for various instruments anywhere from single instruments / vocals to large orchestras). -become a music performer in orchestra, band, or freelance performer (e.g at local venues) Also possibility to work as a teacher in schools or privately. I probably forgot something but that should cover some of it. Noteworthy to say is that the music degree itself doesn’t guarantee you getting any further than anyone else who is self-taught to the same level (unless you are applying for a job as a teacher, that degree can usually be seen as an important credential). A lot of people aren’t willing to put down the time and effort to teach themselves to a certain point, whereas students pursuing a music degree usually have regular practice schedules and assignments, they get help from experienced professionals and usually can participate in concerts and bands, which in a way prepares you for “real world” scenarios more. I wrote this on my phone so sorry if it became a wall of text. Anyway hope that helps.

[@oldbot64]

Can you tell me how he recorded and played over the rhythm part in the end? What gear do I need to buy to achieve that?

[@vicfleming1814]

@@oldbot64a looper pedal is what you’re after, if you want to record your own rhythm and play over it. Otherwise you could just play over a backing track of a song you want to play

[@MrMaelvis]

I did the same thing as you 5 years ago when I was 25 and Im now 30. Learned everything from justin. This video is what the last 5 years of my life have been mostly. Just sounding like shit but always practicing more and more. Now friends who dont play instruments say im pretty good but I think im pretty awful still. You picked a lot of the same songs I did when I did the beginners course so it was interesting video to watch. Brought back a lot of memories of frustration and feelings of accomplishment. I wouldnt have recorded myself back then or even now I would feel embarrased so youre a brave man OR FEEL NO SHAME. But seriously, had I seen this video 5 years ago I wouldnt have been so hard on myself. This is what learning guitar looks and sounds like. It isnt like those commercials you see where people are smiling and learning to play songs on a tablet. PLAY ALONG AND IN 6 MONTHS YOURE JIMI HENDRIX! No, learning guitar is pain and frustration and its boring repetition. But when you finally succeed it feels like walking on sunshine. This is an inspiring video, great job.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks for taking the time to write this, the way you think about your playing and learning sounds exactly the same way I do. To know that you have been through it and are now getting some recognition from friends is awesome. I started the channel not being able to play so I thought that way everyone could see why I was no good. That has helped me with the shame thing about my ability, as they say in New Zealand 'It is what it is'.

[@Croftbr]

This is also a inspiring commentary.

[@GBlues1]

Guys, don’t be so hard on yourselves. I’ve been playing off and on since I was 16 and I’m 42 now, I still think I suck! Bright side about learning now is that there are so many resources at your disposal, and great learning programs that you can learn in clear step by step manner. When I started we didn’t have any of the things we’ve got now, there were some video lesson courses on vhs, but they were hard to really get in to, and you didn’t have as many genre’s to choose from. I had Metal Method Guitar, because that’s all there was, and all I wanted to do was play Texas Blues like Stevie Ray Vaughn. So you are learning at a really, really great time, and in fact, know more than I did in just a few short months than I did after 2-3 years. One thing I have noticed is a lot of players seem to forget how hard it was when they first started. Never forget, because it took you a lot of hard work to get where you’re at, and don’t ever let anyone cheapen the work you’ve put in. Also, there is no such thing as a ‘natural’ when it comes to the guitar. There’s just three types. Those that threw it away because it was ‘too hard’ those that ‘worked at it’ and those that ‘worked a little bit harder at it’. Keep playing man! Don’t ever let anyone take it away from you! Good job, and trust me, you don’t suck, and your not horrible. Your doing great! Hell, look at how far you’ve come in just a year! You’re guitar journey has just gotten started! Skies the limit! You can get as good or great as you want to be. You’ve got all the tools out there for you. Keep on rocking!

[@Psychopath777]

I played for a couple months many years back. Didn't really get any where. I picked it back up 6 months ago and have been playing 2-3 hours every day. I don't really focus on trying to be good. Just trying to be better than before. It has been a lot of fun. I'm 31.

[@sacredsounds4234]

@@Psychopath777 -Ego will always say it's not good enough,or better than before.

[@CN-qj3cp]

This inspired me, it’s never too late to learn something

[@kidwithacontroller4193]

@@ikealamp53 honestly, 39 is really young!

[@clementsantoni4399]

@@kidwithacontroller4193 Yes it is and even at 60+ yo you could start learning guitar

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

Unless you have Dementia

[@kevincamphausen3622]

I’m 49 going on 50 and I just started with Justin this week. I have a neurological disorder that sometimes gives me issues with my hands. But after watching your video I am determined I can do this! Thanks for posting! I won’t give up until I can post my own success story! Thanks again!

[@primecreator5257]

Keep it up brother!

[@barokara3254]

We are waiting your videos too!

[@charlielol7132]

How have you gotten on because I also have issues with my hands

[@zuan1377]

hey!! btw there are some helpful stuff for people with any physical diabetes, ive seen some helpers that are similar to buttons you can install in the fingerboard. maybe this info can help someone :) good luck!!

[@arjun23470]

Wish you the best of Luck and Health brother

[@severatear989]

HE PLAYED THE FORBIDDEN RIFF, but seriously man that acutally so tight that you learnt that quickly, be proud of yourself

[@Rawan-kd9vq]

Don’t take this “Forbidden riff” shit seriously, It’s honestly embarrassing when people do that.

[@severatear989]

@@Rawan-kd9vq its a joke you incel

[@taylorberthusen]

What is the forbidden riff?

[@severatear989]

@@taylorberthusen stairway to heaven

[@matthewbishop9342]

@@severatear989 sorry to appear ignorant, but why is it a forbidden rift ?

[@XxTh30nexX]

nice job man, if I had one tip it wwould be to slow down the songs you are learning and really nail the timing

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks for commenting and thanks for the tip. I really need to knuckle down with a few songs and master them as much as I can I think and maybe a make a cover. Food for thought.

[@ELITECODDER]

I second this man's comment. You'll probably find like a lot of people (myself included) I used to rush like a maniac playing, things just sound and feel so much better when you relax .

[@lustmolch5867]

@@MidlifeGuitar Nice progress dude. Another tip: If u pick the strings with your Guitar Pick try to rest you Palm on the bridge and pick more by moving your thump and and indexfinger. I think its easier than doning the picking movement with your whole hand while its in the air.

[@tonypalomino4253]

Congrats 👍

[@sanderclaes4560]

@@lustmolch5867 I don't want to be annoying but the picking motion should come from the wrist. If you use your thumb and index finger you will have problems once you start playing faster. If you really want to know how to pick precise and efficient I recommend watching one of Tom Hess's masterclasses about picking techique on KZbin. PS: you made some great progress!

[@theechelonofmars]

As a new learner myself this gives me a lot of inspiration. Great stuff!

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Great to hear!

[@manningbartlett522]

Lifetime professional guitarist here (now 53). This is a truly fantastic video, and your progress is superb. (I was actually going to make a suggestion about a problem with your right hand technique, but then you had fixed it yourself in the very next clip.) I hope anyone else can see that it is never too late.

[@romthummeunnoi8496]

I'm 23 years old and i have just started. I'm so discouraged by comparing myself to others but this video somehow encourages me.

[@taino1952]

When I started learning I quickly learned why it was called the dreaded barred "F" chord - because it kept "F"ucking up my 65 year-old finger joints. LOL!

[@levinaryan760]

There is easier way to play the F chord, you do not have to play the bar chords.

[@Inocenciojamil]

@@levinaryan760 it is still important to leqrn barre

[@custerranch]

When I play the F shape, I use my thumb to get the big 6th string note instead of using my index finger for a barre. It's much easier on my wrist, and doesn't require as much grip strength for me.

[@tonypalomino4253]

I'm 58 and I just bought a ibanez guitar and I don't know how to play. After watching you I got so excited that I will spend sometime today with my new baby.

[@TheGod0fCookies]

Good for you mate, you're never too old to learn. Ibanez make great guitars for the money, I've got a few myself and my favourite one I've had for about five years now. I wish you luck man, it may be frustrating initially but if you stick with it you'll thank yourself. I probably only made it through 2020 because I had my guitars. Music is definitely good for you. ;D

[@stevensmith5160]

Practice every at least 15 minutes don’t skip a day and you will succeed

[@footballbharat]

Hop on to Justin Guitar free course on youtube.

[@JavierLopezElMagnate]

Decided to start playing yesterday. Something I've wanted to do since I was a kid... 47 now, if I don't start, i'll die and have never learned.... Your videos are great Thanks for the encouragement.

[@AJ_AJ.]

As someone who just started Justin’s beginner course 2 weeks ago, this is so encouraging for me to see! I’m so glad this popped up on my feed.

[@kevinford6372]

How's it going with the guitar?

[@AJ_AJ.]

@@kevinford6372 not comparing my journey to others, I think I’ve come a long way! Its probably slower than most but I’ve got a beautiful family and 3 kids, and they come first. Don’t get daily practice, but at least 3 days a week. Really stuck on the F barre chord and have been for months.. I get it about 40-50% of the time. I can play it decently on other frets, just struggling with the first fret. Compared to where I started (I knew nothing!) I think I’ve made SO much progress and I thoroughly enjoy guitar.

[@kevinford6372]

@@AJ_AJ. that's what it's about, ENJOYING learning how to play the guitar. Yeah that F barre chord can be tough, but like everything else the more you do it the easier it becomes. I was fortunate one of my favorite songs is faster pussycat, house of pain. Well if I was going to learn it I had to conquer the F barre chord. So it gave me motivation to practice that F chord countless of hours. Keep jamming

[@AJ_AJ.]

@@kevinford6372 I can’t imagine learning f barre chord right off the bat, that’s ambitious! Lol. Some of my favorite songs have lots of barre chords (not just the f) and I am no where near the level of being ready to learn those. But someday I will and I’m hopeful for the future!

[@Андрей-с5з5й]

@@AJ_AJ. how is it bro?

[@mrpotato4441]

Even in your first month you were strumming so clean and look like you started with good technique. I hit a wall and had to go back to basics, hard to break bad habits after years. You rock. Just noticed this video is 3 years old.

[@itsme-jb9eb]

wow, you’re 1 month progress was honestly better than my 2 year progress... i was having group lessons for the first 1 1/2 years so that’s probably why i was off to a slow start. i’ve now been playing for about 4 years. well done!

[@prehistorictv1995]

I think he is cheating with the times. It’s honestly impossible to be that great at month 1 when you start from 0. In no ways you can strum like that 30 days after you began. And he is changing chords like a 6 month skill guy at 30 days.. I don’t believe it

[@MidlifeGuitar]

I have recorded every week of my progress on KZbin, this is just a compilation. You are welcome to go back and view them if you want to. There is no cheating involved.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. We all progress at different speeds and practice different amounts. I certainly felt I plateaued after completing the Justin Guitar Beginner course at month 5. Since then it has felt like small gains only.

[@prehistorictv1995]

Midlife Guitar yea but I still make a statement cuz I play as many hours as you online. I have 15 years less than you and still can’t be able to be that great after a month. I just compare it to myself that’s it. But what’s interesting for me is that your peak skill is at 2 month but you didn’t seem to progress much after. It’s why I was thinking that you put your end progress at the beginning to look like a god skilled guy. No hate, it’s just my opinion

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Ah ok 👍, well I felt my plateau was at 5 months but obviously the first few months were where I I went from not being able to play to playing some songs so I would agree this was my biggest improvement without a doubt.

[@scottatlixqueno5272]

You started off playing the G with your pinky on the high e, that’s ballsy. Respect

[@gregb.5056]

I started 8 months ago at 62, even play the same Seagul guitar. Your progress is much like mine. You get out of it what you put in. Good work.

[@denistvein7761]

This is amazing. Keep up the good work! I also started learning guitar 2 and a half months ago from JustinGuitar beginner's course and learned 7 songs so far (but not all the way through) and lately I've been practicing the heck out of the F barre chord. I would say that the first month was the hardest, but after that I was really enjoyable. I'm 26 and I've always wanted to learn guitar but I didn't have the right guidance and I felt so lost. I can say that Justin's course was amazing and anyone that wants to start learning guitar should try it. Enjoy the process, be patience and forgiveful of yourself. The progress is gonna come. You just have to be persistent and never quit!

[@ChiBearFan65]

Sir, I am jealous. After 1 month and your playing a song. I'm 54 and I started about 2 1/2 months ago and all I know is twinkle twinkle little star. Lol. You have renewed my inspiration. Great job! Keep it up. In the mean time I'm gonna press the reset button pursue my dream with a passion. Thanks for the vid.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Keep it up and you will get there. If you can enjoy the journey and not place expectations on yourself it will fly by and your progress will be be really noticeable when you look back. Try and record yourself and look back every few months, it really helps!

[@shadowreaper5413]

Never give up!!! Keep up the great work !!

[@bambamtherapist]

I started playing on my 40th. It's hard. I'm almost a full year in and I respect this guy. Keep going man. We'll get there!

[@DylanBadour]

I love these videos because it makes me reflect back on how many hours I've spent playing guitar. And I'm by no means good at it, but it's weird to think that years ago I was at this level and just super stoked to learn something new like this. It's an art that takes years and years and years to semi perfect and even then you watch some young kid just blow you out of the water.

[@MrNiceGuy2323]

Thanks so much man. I have played guitar for 31 years and seeing your progress really takes me back. I suddenly remembered all those nights of trying to play the simplest things...good work!

[@Silverfirefly1]

I just started, it reminds me of learning a new language in that it's going to be important to make all of the mistakes and embrace them for learning, rather than running away and giving up the first time it doesn't go so well.

[@RobTi]

Music theory (which makes up the structure of music) is a language. So you are absolutely correct :) Repetition repetition repetition. And start slow. Once you can perform the piece without mistakes start gradually working your way up to the normal tempo. Oh, and Playing with a metronome can help a lot. Give it a try!

[@user-jw8oj2mi6i]

The most important thing about learning and perfecting a thing is to keep going at it. No matter if in sports, education or, as is here the case, learning an instrument. Very inspirational. Good job mate.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Well said! and thanks.

[@AntoniOrszykowski]

There is no fate but what we make for our self 😎. But I only learned that now being 42. As you said keeping on going. But always enjoying.

[@matthewstrang5759]

Hey mate your doing so well!! I just started 4 months ago at the same age, loving the journey even though it can be extremely frustrating at times 😁

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thank you. and keep it up! It can be very frustrating but stick with it, the reward is in overcoming those frustrating moments 👍

[@lsramonr]

I'm 38 and starting as soon as I can decide wich guitar to buy. Wish me luck guys!

[@MidlifeGuitar]

@@lsramonr Good luck!

[@matthewstrang5759]

@@lsramonr electric or acoustic?

[@lsramonr]

@@matthewstrang5759 I'm going for an electric one. A friend on mine is helping me, he's searching for a good deal for a beginner (guitar, amp, tuner, etc)

[@dennisyounkin644]

Wow Luke, your barre chords sound a lot better than mine did at this stage in my playing. It took me three years! Great job! Great song choices too!

[@YanaBana79]

I'm hitting 1 year of playing Ukulele this month, starting at age 40! Great job :).

[@diana-cy4kj]

👍

[@gunjaneighteen]

Where are you learning from?

[@heroshot6547]

I'm loving this. But what I love most of all in seeing your progress in one shot is how it shines on your natural talents in certain areas. Your finger picking is phenomenal for only playing one year--way above average. Keep it up!

[@ChrisHavok]

I love how you played "Please Forgive Me" right after Wonderwall lmao

[@Itsbruhhhh]

Nice job man. 29 years old here. Got a guitar for Christmas (tbh I wanted drums) but anyway I’m a few days in. Wish me luck

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Best of luck!

[@ukasznikov]

Hi im 29 too. I started. Let's have some fun buddy! We are still young ! :D

[@aliin8763]

I wanted drums too. But it is a little more complex and at least in my opinion not the best for a total beginner so i decided to go for an electric guitar. Haven't one yet but i'll get it soon. Maybe i'll also learn drums in the future

[@peterklein5861]

I'm 29 too! Just starting out with guitar after playing the drums since I was 12. Drumming definitely felt easier to learn - I could learn a few basic beats and immediately jam with loads of songs, and I benefited from just playing along on my knees while listening to my favourite music. As a beginner guitarist I've found there aren't really any comparable "fun" ways to practice at first, so it requires more discipline and dedication early on.

[@marcameer7530]

How your progression dude ??

[@jasonbarker9014]

For 12 months you have made excellent progress, I take my hat off to the amount of songs you have a crack at, especially the ones that make alot of people give up! It's very difficult to stay in time when jumping into the band stuff as its a bit of information overload but keep at it you're doing great! A metronome is the best tool you can purchase, apart from the strat obviously 😉

[@upandadam2870]

could NOT be more pumped for you man!!!! started 6 months ago at 37 y/o...with you my friend!

[@Nick__The_Greek]

Congratulations! I follow the Justin's course too since Novemer 2020. I am 58 years old and feel so excited learning new things every day !

[@Nonsense116]

Incredible stuff! I'm still in my mid 20s but one of the lifelong goals I've set for myself is always be willing to learn something even as I get older. Also always be willing to be a beginner. I see so many people as they get into their 30s, 40s, and 50s they just stop learning. At that point their career is off the ground, school is done, and learning was something you did when you were younger. I never want to be in that scenario. To me, I'll age but I'll never be old as long as I'm willing to keep on learning. Thank you for being such an incredible example to aspire to!

[@CycleFab]

I'm 56 and just starting, into day 3 now. For me it's a "Bucket List" thing. Thank you for the video.

[@anniiaha]

That’s awesome man. When I first started playing my Grandmother told me “as long as you have the guitar, you’ll never be alone”. Enjoy the journey. Never stop learning.

[@christopherbasile1205]

Watched the ENTIRE video. Loved his dedication and commitment to improving. We all learn little snippets of guitar knowledge on the journey. KUDOS to whomever wishes to take the plunge. It’s the greatest!

[@markthompson1796]

Just picking up the guitar after many years of learning, forgetting, and having to start over again. This is really inspirational. Thanks mate. Rock on.

[@gregforse2563]

Mate you're my hero. I started the same course a while back and I wanted to do an hour a day as my new years resolution. After this there's no stopping me. You did epically over just a year. Be sure to update us!

[@giftydarkoa3925]

How’s it going 🤗😍

[@bourgsen8601]

Love the Seagull S6. I picked it up when I started and it just keeps sounding better and better as it breaks in. Top notch guitar for 1/10th of the price. Keep killing it.

[@lordofthestrings5623]

Learning to play the guitar is extremely frustrating so I have to congratulate you on smashing your first year. I also want to say that I love what you've done here. I think this will inspire a lot of people and motivate them enough to keep at it. Some people don't understand when that learning is pretty slow but this shows that it clearly pays off and that whether you see it or not, if you practice today, you'll be better than you were yesterday. Brilliant video. My hat is well and truly tipped to you.

[@Reanimator7336]

I love if you practice today you will be better than you were yesterday. Wow!!! That just inspired me even more.

[@lordofthestrings5623]

@Reanimator7336 to inspire someone is the biggest compliment! I'm glad you found some inspiration here! 🙌🫡

[@TimoDrawsAndPaints]

Very inspirational. I'm 52 and ordered my very first guitar week ago. I doubt my progress will be as fast as your's, but it's nice to see how far you've gotten in just 1 year. Thank's for this!

[@ojsojs6004]

How is your progress?

[@Reanimator7336]

Im 56 and started almost 2 years ago and its the best thing I have ever done for myself. I dont have much time but it feels like its a part of me now when I pick it up eventhough I still consider myself a beginner. Its a life long journey and you get out of it what you put in. Cheers to everyone doing it.

[@glorioskiola]

Never too late. I’m in my late sixties, picked up guitar last spring in lockdown. I played a little (badly) when I was a teenager. Keep going everyone!

[@ajaurgemma5341]

I've been playing guitar for 6 years now and I JUST learned how to finger pick this year during the begining of this whole covid nonsense. The fact that you learned in the first few months of playing is blowing my mind. Keep it up man. It's only going to start getting easier from here.

[@GuitarME]

How you getting on with the fingerpicking?

[@bigdz83]

His pinky and finger control is too good for someone just beginning.

[@dovadie4544]

What a quick learner I wish i could have a spirit like you.

[@Void3.0]

Hey!! Fair play to you for sticking with it that alone deserves respect. I’ll be hitting 40 in a few months & I will also be embarking on a guitar journey next week when my guitar arrives. I’m really apprehensive but totally excited to learn & play songs for my wife & daughter. Keep rocking 🤘🏼🤩

[@julesradford5452]

I started 3 years ago in my 50s. I'm never going to be brilliant, but..I do improve slowly. It's never too late to learn something new and I can even restring my classical guitar decently now!

[@GuitarME]

congrats!

[@ojsojs6004]

Nice. Can you play many songs now and do barre chords along with them?

[@germaneagle4999]

I am learning to play the guitar and i am always pretty busy, seeing an full grown man who probably has an job and kids achieve this, motivates me. I hope you know that your video has an impact and that you motivate others. I wish you the best.

[@GuitarME]

How are you getting on with the guitar?

[@GrumpyGuitarNoob]

Almost 3 months in and I still struggle with simple D G D chord changes. I enjoyed your journey and was impressed how quickly you got your changes down. Good job.

[@Humiliated1234]

I struggled with it for months too. Then I realised that I wasn't focused during practise my mind was going else were. I also learned that I didn't slow things down. And if I didn't show things down it would take to long to learn it. To sum it up I learned that the way I was learning was incredibly ineffecient that's why it took me months to learn basics chords I still don't have or down but it's definitely getting better hopefully in a couple of months I can play them really easy

[@employeehomeownership]

Well I'm 60 and just started, it's been a bit rough. This was such an inspirational video. Thank you

[@Rendarion]

One year later... How is it going?

[@parasportz]

Mate, well done!!!!! I started playing 35 years ago, played in bands etc but stopped playing as life became busier. You are inspirational. Don't listen to the haters.....you just keep going. All you guys who are learning and have commented here....keep going. It's so good to see progress. In fact, you've inspired me to pick up and start playing again. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@germanpeart]

I'm so glad I watched this. I'm about to turn 39 and I just bought my first electric guitar. I already know how to play some chords but I'm still a beginner. You are inspiring brother. Congratulations.

[@ASM881]

This is a great video. I started guitar at about age 12 or so and I’m pretty decent. But I’ve always wanted to play with my Mom who is 71. She is just starting her guitar journey and I showed her this for inspiration. Thank you so much. When she gets to the one year level we’ll send you a video of our duet! Love the Channel. Peace from Vancouver, BC, Canada.

[@v系-j5e]

This gives me a lot of hope. I'm on week 3 in my guitar playing as a 32 year old. I'm seeing the same progress you did during the first month. I will most definitely keep up with it and hopefully look back in a year and be able to jam for real.

[@dusangrujic6163]

I'm the same 32 and 1 month of learning, also have the same plans for next year. Wish you a very much luck💪🏻☝🏻😀 impossible nothing 🤟🏻

[@v系-j5e]

@@dusangrujic6163 same to you man 😁

[@theeternalgus9119]

Are you still at it?

[@ikreal6589]

@@v系-j5e Are you still playing the guitar?

[@v系-j5e]

@ikreal6589 I am. I am also playing bass. I had my first gig as a guitar player in February which was super fun. I am glad I stuck with it in the beginning when it's not as fun as it is now

[@Ivana-xm4wi]

I'm hoping to buy a guitar soon and I really hope to sound even remotely this good for such short amount of time. Great job man, really inspiring!

[@GuitarME]

Do it! :)

[@ipuya]

When at 19:14 you wrote "....with my new purchase" i got all excited trying to anticipate what guitar you might have got. I figured it might be an electric.... and you got the same guitar as my first purchase... a fender strat! I'm 52 and have been playing since the pandemic hit so around 9 months. I can only play one full song! 🤣 but i know a bunch of chords, all the shapes of the pentatonic scale, and currently learning all the notes on the fretboard. I also got a baja tele as a specialist slide guitar. Raised the action a bit and put on 11 gauge strings. Slide is my passion and I'm so excited to be on the path to learning slide. I wake up every morning and look at my guitars on my wall and get excited like a kid! I practice an hour every single day without exception. Nice to see others who are on a similar path 😊

[@user-hm4yi7um9d]

I see you're not posting videos anymore. I hope everything is okay and you're still playing. Watching you progress like this is inspiring

[@James-lw3gi]

The last video he posted was 2 years ago entitled ‘How to stay motivated’ and has a picture saying ‘Don’t Quit” Seems a tad ironic. Hopefully he’s still at it and all is ok.

[@user-hm4yi7um9d]

@@James-lw3gi that's all my point really was.

[@shakeyfly]

I'm turning 41 this year and just started lessons with my 8 year old daughter. I'm trying desperately to find that hour to myself. Well done.

[@fabkav]

This was very inspiring. I've been playing the bass for 25 years(started when I was 14) and I'll start a new journey learning the keyboard (now that I'm 41). Thanks for sharing the process.

[@e.nichols5380]

Thanks for sharing! I’m 42 and eagerly awaiting the arrival of a guitar so I can start learning. Your progress is incredible!

[@MrAustinMusic]

You made some great progress, and your technique is doing well. Most people who follow online instruction struggle with this. So kudos overcoming the struggle and beating the odds!

[@ayboz097]

i started playing 2.5 months ago and this is a really good insparation

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks, I am glad it could inspire a little.

[@knknareshknk]

Am 37. I just started. You are going to be an inspiration now...thanks for uploading.

[@amitpanwar3261]

When it comes to learning age is just a number. Keep up the good work 🤘.

[@justinknowlton2504]

I'm pretty much in the same boat as you but I'm a little bit older. My dad has been playing for 10 years and I'm about 10 months in now and that's damn good for a year man! Awesome actually. I know a few people that are year in and your way ahead of them by listening I can tell that you definitely put some time in

[@particletheory8776]

Im 27 and there’s so much going on and still i will buy guitar in new year to learn and fulfil one of my life wish.

[@thedirtychips8556]

Congratulations on sharing your journey, i've been playing for 10 years now and you have reminded me of all the struggles i went through, keep playing...

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thank you, there definitely has been some struggles

[@jrtolber]

5:15 Month Three, House of the Rising Sun, Barre Chords + Fingerstyle. It’s never too late folks. 👍🏾

[@rolandmartel2496]

It is not getting to a destination. It is the ride. The enjoyment and wonder of discovery along the way. You are blessed to be on a road many folks dream about. Keep pickin’ and a grinnin’

[@Scrubermensch]

I play electric guitar for 12 years now, and until now I can't play chords, so I'm really happy to see all your progress in just one year, congrats !!

[@obijackkenobi]

Hi mate, you’ve achieved so much in your first year that I’m impressed by and I love to see people picking up new things and inspiring others to do the same. All i would say is you need to polish up on your rhythm with a metronome to really get you into the next stage. Great work my man

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks a ton! and I agree with the metronome comment, it now forms a part of every practice session.

[@bogustew]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm starting out at 40 after playing around with my son's new electric. Previously, I had only messed around with some basic chords and some tabs on an old acoustic, nothing serious. For some reason, now I am really eager to learn music and dive into scales and such for the first time in my life - you are proof to me that I more than "young" enough to get started. Thanks for the encouragement. Totally subscribing!

[@jamesdick4383]

Been playing for 6 months and nowhere near his level. Goes to show what consistent practise and commitment gets you. Bravo. Inspirational.

[@NelsonStJames]

You should be incredibly proud of your progress. Artists and musicians are one thing the world can always use more of. Also you motivated me to dust my guitar off and begin again. It’s amazing how fast a year goes by, and you don’t really realize it until the New year rolls around and you look back at how little you really did during it.

[@OTCRock4one]

@MidlifeGuitar, I'll say one thing for you, you don't give up! Great job! 💯 🎸

[@daniellecavallari7226]

I just found this and Im learning too. Well done!!

[@julieshoneybee]

I'm really impressed. You've done a fantastic job. Although after 40 years of playing, I can pretty much play anything now but I can honestly say, my progress was slower than yours and you really are picking it up so please don't ever give up. I've met Justin Sandercoe and he is a wonderful man and a great teacher.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Wow, thank you! I just can't imagine not playing guitar now, it is just part of what I do. I did an interview on my channel with Justin and agree he is a great guy, down to earth, fun and genuine.

[@jamielachance2809]

My friend, you are a seriously an inspiration to me. I am 42, started playing 6 months ago and I can say I am no where as good as you are. My practicing is very inconsistent. Now I can see what will happen if I really put myself to task. Thanks so much for posting this!! Good luck to you.

[@ojsojs6004]

How is your progress now?

[@guardianobserver6593]

@@ojsojs6004 He sold everything!

[@Animositous]

Love this! I’ve been playing on and off for 10 years and sometimes get discouraged. I’m 35 now and have lots going on in my life but this has inspired me to make time every day to progress. Thanks for the video man!

[@stefanos9882]

Hello mate good job! By now you probably play way better since it's been a while, but I just run into this today so my comments as someone that has been learning to play the banjo on his own is the following, play the songs as slow as you need to so that they are rythmically correct and practice with a metronome on occasion, but not always so that you don't over-rely on it. I've also kept some videos from my early days trying to learn and it's really nice to be able to go back and see the progress :D

[@flappyfanks]

I just started playing guitar few days ago, I felt like I am too old to begin now to become "good" at it but thanks to you I just changed my bad mindset and just continued practicing. Keep rockin les goooo!!!

[@levinaryan760]

Age is not the factor, Motivation and dedication is.

[@charlieoates2195]

I’ve been playing 4-5 years and this is great progress i am very impressed considering you only used Justin’s guitar lessons to start off with. I progressed fast but not this fast and I was only 7 when i started so I should have really had an advantage as at a younger age as you obviously progress quicker but yeah excellent progress 👍

[@kaykaybee]

I’m only 24 years old but this inspired me greatly, as I thought it “too late” to learn guitar. My mother and late grandfather both play(ed) guitar and always wanted me to learn; even gifted me an acoustic while I was in junior high, which unfortunately was returned as I had no interest in the guitar at the time (I was dedicated to my cello in between the ages of 11-14 which, I would love to get back into). I’ve always been a decent writer as well, my friends that see my poetry sometimes tell me they could be lyrics to songs. Nowadays, I find myself wanting to make music, and moving back in with my mother for the time being + having access to both her acoustic and electric she rarely touches due to a busy work schedule, I think it’s time I try picking a new instrument up. Never too late to learn it seems. Thanks again, great progress and great video!

[@resueah7257]

I tried to start learning at 16.. was into it for a little while, only enough to understand tabs really.. but fell out. Tried to start learning again at 23 by taking group beginner's lessons, which were fun but shortlived and I had no direction. Now at 33, almost 34, I have officially dedicated the last 4-5 months to really learning (after a couple of years of light dabbling with ukulele to warm me up)... Lately I keep sitting there thinking of how I wish I had fully appropriately committed myself when I was younger, simply because of how it brings me so much focus and joy. Please start now!! You will be grateful to your past self in the future, trust me.

[@timb.8230]

Good progress. 57 years old here and been playing for about 20 months / 500ish hours. I can see I need to step up my game to match you! Seriously though, everyone will have a different journey. Although I have some songs I can play decently I tend to get bored after 2-3 weeks with the same some and move on to something else. There are so many challenging aspects to songs that I try to master those and by the time that is done, don't worry about the easy parts. Working on Night Moves, Ventura Highway and Have You Ever seen the rain right now. Justin Guitar is a great resource as is Marty, David Pots and Shane Simpson. Keep up the good work!

[@EllaMoore-d1b]

Huge congratulations! You’ve done so well in just a year! The guitar is such a difficult instrument to even get a sound out of, you should be proud of your progress!

[@kshienator]

Glad to see a fellow midlife man without too much talent like myself making some progress little by little.

[@goodwolfie]

I started to learn guitar one year ago at 38, I'm glad I did. I was too afraid in my 20s :p because I thought I'm too old for this :D At 38 I thought - I can make this!

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Yes you can, there is no reason why not. Age is more often than not just an invisible barrier we place on ourselves.

[@designbyjohnperez]

You give me hope that is not too late to start learning and playing!

[@selena75199]

This is inspiring - I've just started the journey with Justin guitar - thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@jimdalziel6226]

I started learning 5 days ago, my fingers are in bits, but I'm enjoying myself. Good honest video, well done.

[@neecey2222]

Hey, that was 4 months ago. How is it going?

[@Revansstuntdouble]

Good for you, very nice edit. I think this is the most complete 1 year progress I've seen. Most didn't record themselves to this extent. Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks, your suggestion encouraged me to put this together and thank you for your support, it makes all the effort worth it.

[@sabbathrider]

46 and just on my first month of finallly getting to learn guitar. Always a "dream" i had but never actually acted on it. Great video. I do need to practice like you did, one hour a day. Let´s see...

[@ojsojs6004]

How is your progress?