How Long Does it Take to Learn Classical Guitar?

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[@aquilino1984]

Took me 6 months of practice few hours a day, with a classical guitar teacher, theory, different techniques etc, to play Carulli waltz in e minor on a rather high level. I love learning and playing the guitar. Best decision i've ever made and i'm 37 years old.

[@mountfairweather]

Pffft my beer and Netflix playing guitar 20min a day is wayyyy ahead of you

[@aquilino1984]

@@mountfairweather Good for you. Hope it sound as good aswell. Probably no soul at all😂😂😂 Also, who said it's a contest🤣

[@havesomecoffeeand6085]

@@mountfairweather I would never want to play this 'way ahead' stuff unless you are some prodigy. And by the tone you speak with, you do not sound like some prodigy.

[@aquilino1984]

@@mountfairweather Show everyone your skills. Post a video🤣

[@nikolaipenev8349]

@@aquilino1984 I realize I am a few months late but.. it's both funny and sad how legitimately upset you got from this guy's comment, especially since he was very clearly joking too. He was basically making fun of himself for not taking guitar seriously, and you got all "it's not a competition, why don't you post something so we can laugh, I am so much better than you, waa waa waaah, oh and also it's not a competition, but I am better though, did I mention we ain't competing? but anyway, I am the best, I am playing on a very high level after only 6 months, I demand everyone to be impressed, oh and also - did I mention that you suck?" (this is exactly how you sound.. and with that excessive passive-aggressive use of smilies, my dear god.. did you say you were 37 or 9?). After 6 months, you are not playing anything on a "rather high level", I don't care who you are... don't kid yourself. You might be amazing for someone that's been playing for 6 months, but that's it.

[@xXinsaneboyXx]

I started playing guitar to make girls fall in love with me. Turns out, I fell in love with my guitar instead.

[@feltandstone]

That's the best. I did too (fall in love with my guitar).

[@Dakez3112]

Truth

[@dilligafwoftam985]

Best outcome ... and I'll bet in the intervening years your guitar has only cost you a few sets of strings, never had a headache or given you a 'list'. PS my guitar hasn't put on weight either 🎸

[@parsataherkhani6043]

it do be like that

[@edwinstam2603]

same

[@yassinebenbilgacem9732]

I'm 37 years old and I just started like 3 weeks ago, all my life I wanted to play this particular instrument, but I don't know why, I never believed that I'm special enough like those who know how to play to be able to do it, till my wife got me a guitar on my birthday and here I'm practicing daily and progressing despite the fact that I can't feel my finger tips and all the pain but I'm in to it like day and night, nothing is impossible and I'm in to this till I'll be one of those special humans who plays any kind of instrument specially guitar as it's the best sound maker in my point of view, wish you all the best beginners and just wish me the same :)

[@legoyoda6794]

I've been playing on and off for 6 or 7 years now. I usually practice at least 1-2 hours when I can. I can read and play grade 6-8 conservatory pieces pretty well.

[@snarkyboojum]

I've been playing for about 14 months now, and have just finished learning Classical Gas on my Cordoba C7. It took me about 2 months to learn it completely from sheet music practising most days for 30-40 mins (and cross referencing what I was doing with a few different video tutorials here on KZbin). I'm completely self taught, and can now read music, find my way around the fret board pretty well and play Classical Gas at about 75% of the correct tempo ;) But, if you'd told me I could play this piece 18 months ago I would have laughed at you. I'm hooked, and will hopefully never stop learning (I'm in my early 40s now). Music is quite literally magic, and being able to tap into that for a few minutes or a few hours a day is something really special.

[@michaellee2786]

"plateaus are a part of life, and so we can just embrace that" You're so wholesome, thank you!

[@NoxionDesign]

I've found women less than impressed with classical guitar; they are jealous of my nails though lol. I'm coming up on a year of playing guitar and that mark has really made me look back on how far I've come. It can be very easy to feel like you are not progressing at all if you just think week to week or day to day, but easier if you stretch the timeline out. Capricho arabe was the song that made me want to learn classical guitar, and it took me about 6 months before I could confidently play your easy arrangement. I hit a plateau for a few months then started practicing bar chords and the full Capricho arrangement. I'm about 2 months into learning that and I can now play the first half pretty decently! Just don't give up! The joy is in the experience, not just the final destination!

[@gitarisngasal4678]

I started my fundamental classical guitar class in 1994 but I quit. I start to learn it again since 2018 and now I think I'm quite capable enough to learning a piece by myself.

[@itsahsah]

Started in the beginning of the pandemic, and this made e feel a lot better about my progress. The Plateaus can be so mentally challenging to overcome. I feel like learning guitar has kind of retaught me how to learn, and this channel has been an incredible help.

[@ionageman]

Do you have a Soundcloud , I’d be interested to hear your progression

[@michaellee2786]

This is a tricky question to answer and you met it with compassion. 👍

[@martydoherty2660]

Great advice Alan. So true about the plateaus and how they get longer as you get to more difficult stuff. I thought I’d NEVER be able to play barre chords and then one day I could, and a whole new level of playing opens up. Your little vids are brilliant.

[@1HadChilling]

Thank you, i'm now at 10 hours. I could feel you passion when you spoke.

[@doonguitarlessons]

Hi, I think your videos are so underrated when you're doing such a great job at explaining things and questions beginner classical guitar players have in mind.

[@gazesalso645]

I really liked this video. I'm looking forward to my journey!

[@violetlight8138]

Thank you. I figured it was a journey but I really like how you described the plateaus and the different levels.

[@averagequan8975]

Thank you. Your videos are genuinely helpful. Lots of other channels are just to promote their teaching programs. I’m new to your channel and classical guitar. In case I missed or haven’t found it, would you have a video that shows what steps I need to learn classical guitar?

[@davidmuls2743]

Thanks a lot for all your thoughtful videos, Allen, including this one. Would it be possible for you to associate some well-known pieces with the following levels (without stating how much time it would require to get there): (1) late beginner, (2) early intermediate, (3) intermediate, (4) late intermediate and (5) advanced. For instance, where would you place Capricho Arabe? Many thanks!

[@enantiodromia]

Very sensible remarks, I think. Thanks. They may be true for many more other instruments, except maybe for the practice hours landmarks.

[@TheOdontologist]

I'm closing in on 500 hours, and I tried to pull that exact stunt on my wife. She told me to get back in the room and keep practicing. Prerequisite for learning guitar - Must like your own company.

[@leonide8683]

What about already being an intermediate guitar player and then starting to play classical? How long does it take to learn to read music and etc.?

[@patricdahlin6174]

20 hour and 100 hour is landmarks but when you reach 20 000 hour than you realize how much more there is to learn

[@ccgc4255]

One the best guitar teaching channel on internet. 👍

[@2bYshuas]

i typed in ccgc and got nothing related to guitar?

[@TheGeniuschrist]

Always interesting content. Here's what I've been doing: I've spent the last two years trying to get my thumb locked in like one of these old 1920's guitarists. I'm SOOO many hours in....

[@ultimatelym]

Great advice! The one thumbs down was from the person who thought it only takes 4 free lessons from guitar center. 😘

[@22okansezer22]

Thank you so much 😊

[@saintsi6997]

Thanks for the insight. Si

[@solidbluesister]

Wonderful advice.

[@rallers3002]

Hi Allen! Thank you for all the knowledge you teach! Can you make a video where you discuss the topic of playing classical guitar in an orchestra or other constellations, such as the differences in playing in a group and what to think about regarding arrangements for guitar and so on?

[@islandknight6105]

As a beginner when do you progress from playing all notes in first position?

[@FingerStyleRO]

At 4:38 he's like "omg, did I just reveal that I'm a vampire?"

[@farhanaarjumand7749]

Centuries ('0')

[@colink4823]

You never stop learning

[@geoff3725]

A good guide

[@sivaram3861]

A Guitar is a Very very dangerous instrument , bcoz i have been addicted with Guitar. I can't sleep now, without playing Guitar.❤

[@seonaidoriada1013]

I’m sorry, but I don’t feel like you really answered the question. If someone asks me that question, I ask them the question: “what do you want to do with it?”. If you want to do it purely for enjoyment you can pretty much do what you feel like. If you want to do it as a profession, I tell them it will take practicing roughly 4 hours a day for 10-15 years to reach that level of proficiency. The older you get the more you think about how long it will take to accomplish something. You want to know if it’s going to be worthwhile to invest that much time and energy in something; what’s realistic.

[@mdmejia67]

I'm turning 55 and will be moving into a 55 and over place.....so yes I'm doing it for the chicks.

[@WWS322]

What about the classical guitarist who tries to learn other styles, how much time does that take?

[@estebanquinones5918]

It's just like the chaconne practice the piece all of your life just to maybe play it "perfectly" when you're 45 or 50 then practice 5 more years and hope it sounds just as good. The truth is with guitar there is no "prime" if you keep practicing and trying you'll be able to play the same pieces even in a later age.

[@lucapizzigoni5727]

For playing a little it takes two years in my experience

[@aadityakiran_s]

Best way to get through a plateau is to go to a teacher and get a lesson or listen and learn new songs.

[@wernerziemerink]

Hi Allen. Thanks for the video. I just found your channel. I don't usually make requests, but since I am a beginner I was wondering if you could have a go at English Folk Song | The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method? I don't know how to read sheet music and I started to learn, but would like to learn this song. Pretty please?

[@ripplerider9386]

Been playing with baritone ukulele for 17 months... complete addiction....what guitar should I start out with ...looking for the tone ...

[@ryanpierce5460]

I've been a guitarist for over 25 years. Skill mastery comes at 1 to 2 years, depending on how hard you push or how casual you play. Once you are past that barrier, you can play any note and technique at any time or speed. To this day, I learn new songs I can play by memory. It's lifelong, and there's always new pieces to learn and enjoy. To all beginners out there, once you're past the hump, it's worth it.

[@lancerains4185]

Learning Guitar Hmm...It all depends on your burning desire if your flame Burns very small it will take you forever or never And vice versa if your flame Burns very brightly you will make great strides.. And then there are those who have a deep desire but not the nack or talent for it no matter how hard they try.. I would say the people that truly succeed in playing any type of guitar are the people that are tickled by the tone and driven by that... If your motive is to pick up chicks or look cool you will never succeed or pick up chicks or look cool.. I would say if you're fascinated by a single open string just ringing a note you are truly on your way.. Lastly there are no leaps and bounds in improvement the the advances are so subtle you do not notice You will only have small moments of magic when you say AHA... The good news is if it's truly in your heart you will love every learning minute..

[@LongTrout]

Is jamming practicing?

[@JamesW225]

Guitar is one of the easiest instraments to learn , but may be the hardest one to play well.

[@javierrobayo369]

Took me 5 years to play decently....

[@behzad7070]

🙏🧡

[@sleazebee]

i'm only 4 years old and i won the GFA

[@eztanezta]

And then you try to play your first tremolo and quit guitar playing xD

[@Sharvictus]

Bro exactly. Like let me just use my pick 😫😫

[@TheGeniuschrist]

I've been messing with the tremolo 5 minutes a day for 8 or 9 days. I think it's gonna happen.

[@eztanezta]

@@TheGeniuschrist In 9 days? Please upload a video of that ^^

[@Protooncogene]

@@TheGeniuschrist i've mastered tremolo in like a week so my advice is that you should work on pieces where tremolo is often played throughout it. btw 5 minutes is a very small amount of time! try at least 30 minutes lol sometimes you'll even be too immersed in it you won't even realize oh and be sure to check some exercices on youtube they could help you to play it better. quick reminder: you should practice tremolo on the B string too.

[@nikosz66]

Once you say , you must be sure that you do know nothing !

[@ionageman]

30 mins a day 😮 .. who practices 30mins a day . I’d say I average at least 2h

[@fritzb43]

If you start classical guitar after, say, the age of 12, you may become a fairly good player, but you can forget about becoming a great player. (Some say after age 8. Reality bites, folks.)

[@danieljhalab6775]

The only problem about learning when older is having time