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Top 5 Tips For New Guitarists To Stick With It! Don't give up!

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JustinGuitar

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@malicesmom
@malicesmom 6 жыл бұрын
100% truth right here! Beginners, stick with Justin's courses and you will be successful. This man knows what he is talking about. 👍🏻
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mel B!
@dukeofpearl
@dukeofpearl 6 жыл бұрын
Melissa B agreed! Great humble guitarist. Just a likeable guy. 👍🏻
@leiasmith1280
@leiasmith1280 6 жыл бұрын
@Melissa B yes he knows what he is talking about 😀
@alexanderromanov7581
@alexanderromanov7581 5 жыл бұрын
@@justinguitar 12:20 "keyest most importantest thing".... i died a little inside
@Jimukefe
@Jimukefe 4 жыл бұрын
Thats true i have become a student since yesterday and its amazing.
@fachu2
@fachu2 6 жыл бұрын
Justin I just wanted to say thanks. I'm 48 and have decided to have a good go at learning the guitar. Have always wanted too and tried when I was in high school. Your videos and app are really helping me out.
@My-Channel_forever
@My-Channel_forever 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, are you still playing?
@fachu2
@fachu2 3 жыл бұрын
@@My-Channel_forever Yeah I am, as much as time permits.
@My-Channel_forever
@My-Channel_forever 3 жыл бұрын
@@fachu2 , that's good to hear. I'm a little more than a month in.
@fachu2
@fachu2 3 жыл бұрын
@@My-Channel_forever Its a hard the first few months but it does get a easier so keep at it. I found Justin's beginner stuff great, the exercises where you tried to change notes as fast as possible "cleanly" in sixty seconds was very helpful. I use it every time I try to master a new chord.
@My-Channel_forever
@My-Channel_forever 3 жыл бұрын
@@fachu2 , thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.
@tomhath8413
@tomhath8413 6 жыл бұрын
Regarding the comment about whether there is such a thing as "talent" in Tip #4. My wife taught violin for many years; she could tell within the first few lessons whether a student would be good or not. She called it talent, but what she observed was that good students: 1) Enjoyed playing 2) Practiced what they were assigned to practice 3) Listened to the sounds they were making Maybe that's what talent is. Of course Justin emphasizes all of these in the beginner lessons.
@paulhumphreys6652
@paulhumphreys6652 6 жыл бұрын
I keep an Excel spreadsheet for my lessons and it amazes me that in two weeks I went from 38 changes (A - D) to 68 changes per minute. C - Am I went from 40 to 80 in two weeks (but that is a relatively easy change), And I'm an old fogey at 58. Justin's course really works.
@everydaypeople365
@everydaypeople365 6 жыл бұрын
Can you share your spreadsheet?
@paulhumphreys6652
@paulhumphreys6652 6 жыл бұрын
Hi. it's made up as it goes along, with chord changes down the rows and (below that) notes on which songs I practise and whether or not I do the strumming practice. I record the date across the columns. It's not structured enough to share, sorry.
@TokyoBlue587
@TokyoBlue587 5 жыл бұрын
That's great! Gives me hope 🙂
@PublicEnemyMinusOne
@PublicEnemyMinusOne 6 жыл бұрын
The reason why Justin’s course is so fun is because Justin is so fun and cheerful himself :)
@abejacgot
@abejacgot 6 жыл бұрын
Priceless advise for beginners. Any tips for "intermediate" player? Learning Scales, arpegios, fretboard mastery, finger dexterity? Or is it just practice all regularly? Thanks for all Justin
@specialknees6798
@specialknees6798 5 жыл бұрын
I've started playing guitar about 6 times over the last few years, but quit after a few weeks or months each time. I'm going to get out of the mindset that struggling is bad, and push through. Your course seems like a great place for me to start!
@FF101100
@FF101100 6 жыл бұрын
This was me a year ago, starting at the grand old age of... ahem... well, let's just say, not young, and while I'm not pretending I'm exactly good yet, I can't believe how I can do things now that seemed totally impossible back then - even simple things like playing for an hour without sore fingers. Or changing chords quickly enough for it to sound like actual music! Thank you, Justin - I'd never have stuck at it without your encouragement, lessons and song books. And even when it sounds awful and all goes horribly wrong, it's still fun... 😉
@vatacale
@vatacale 6 жыл бұрын
Love the fact that Justin shows love to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Frusciante ! Loved his lessons which helped me alot in learning guitar. Thank you, Justin! Because of you I can now play Californication (including the Slane Castle intro), Snow (Hey Oh), Zephyr Song and so much more. Looking forward to other cool lessons and more RHCP/JFru songs for when you have the time! Sending you love and thanks!
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude!
@JamesOfEarth
@JamesOfEarth 6 жыл бұрын
I'm about a month and a half into perhaps my fifth attempt to learn guitar, which is already weeks longer than previous tries, Stumbled onto your channel in late Oct, had a wonderful friend loan me a beautiful Gibson SG in late Nov and here I am still putting time in just about every day. These last two weeks have been pretty cool, as I get better with a dozen or so chords. I still suck horribly, but notably less horribly than before! Big props and thanks for an amazing body of work you've created!
@ThirstyHyena
@ThirstyHyena 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! For me it's just about getting the rust off until I get a decent strat, cause if I completely stopped playing I'd forgot what I learned one day, and the second totally enjoying the playing.
@sammeni2911
@sammeni2911 3 жыл бұрын
I saw this video before, but I just needed to come back for motivation. It's turning winter where I live and it changes my mood every year from great to horrible. Just gonna practice, practice, practice to take my mind off things.
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 3 жыл бұрын
I like that attitude but make sure to have fun, fun, fun! remember why you are learning to play in the first place? Check these tips as well! www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/six-tools-to-rekindle-the-love-gt-273 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide
@sammeni2911
@sammeni2911 3 жыл бұрын
@@justinguitar Wow. I can't believe you replied. Thank you so much. 🤗
@devilsdoorbell
@devilsdoorbell 6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with this advice as a beginner. A couple years later, I see how really keeping "the fingers to the metal" is important in manageable chunks. Get that feel and coordination and finger callouses built up.
@theoutdoorsman9233
@theoutdoorsman9233 6 жыл бұрын
I picked up a hand me down guitar a couple weeks ago for my first try at guitar. It was a very hard guitar to play. Picked up a new one today and what a pleasure to play. I certainly agree on getting a guitar that will be easier to play. Thanks for all the videos and advice!! I really appreciate it.
@TokyoBlue587
@TokyoBlue587 5 жыл бұрын
That's why I gave up once before, because I had an old acoustic that my neighbor was giving away. It was so terrible and wouldn't stay in tune, I got discouraged and gave up. Now I finally bought a nice electric guitar and I love it.
@flux1968
@flux1968 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Sometimes I get really tired from work, and combine that with things I have to do after work, I just don't feel like like practicing. The way I get over that is to tell myself I'll practice for just 5 minutes. This way it doesn't feel like even more pressure after a stress-filled day. What ends up happening is 5 minutes turns into 15 turns into an hour, sometimes more. This works better for me because I don't feel like I HAVE to do 30 minites or more, I actually want to do it.
@TokyoBlue587
@TokyoBlue587 5 жыл бұрын
Very important piece of advice! I do the same thing on my work days!
@hillers54
@hillers54 6 жыл бұрын
I've been playing a few months and your videos have really helped. Chord changes are the things that need so much practice, much more than I ever appreciated, but I also throw in some fun time :)
@ekuryluk
@ekuryluk 6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy practicing, sometimes I go well over an hour before I realize how long I've been at it. My biggest frustration is that I only started 5 months ago at age 50. I feel like I don't have enough time left on this planet to be as good as I want to be. Also, after 40 years of being an air guitar virtuoso getting my left hand to hold the neck properly has proven to be a real challenge. Thanks for the video!
@MrSimonandmandy
@MrSimonandmandy 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed. I hold my guitar in the Classical position with my foot on a wee footstall it has made ALL the difference. It made barre chords possible! I started when I was 51 (now I'm 55) and understand how you feel. My guitar teacher showed me a book of ALL the chords and scales. It was massive! No one could get through it all in a lifetime. That put it in perspective. No one cna learn EVERYTHING to do with a guitar. Everyone has to pick and choose. So don't feel overwhelmed. Just focus on one or two things at a time and you will start getting somewhere a lot faster : )
@ekuryluk
@ekuryluk 6 жыл бұрын
@Flatus Antiquitous Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try.
@ekuryluk
@ekuryluk 6 жыл бұрын
@@MrSimonandmandy I appreciate the words of encouragement. My guitar teacher has been playing for 45 years, and he says he is still learning, so yes, I need to keep it all in perspective.
@carolacoffee7482
@carolacoffee7482 6 жыл бұрын
If you struggled at the start with barre chords like I did and its off putting the best thing I did was adjust the action on my guitar. What a difference that made to the pain I was feeling when playing the guitar. If your fingers hurt maybe go down to your local music shop and for around 50eur get a luthier to look at your guitar setup.
@av6242
@av6242 6 жыл бұрын
Carola Coffee 😊
@David-ek3yu
@David-ek3yu 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 2 months in and it can get frustrating but I committed to keep it going!
@themaninthesuitcase
@themaninthesuitcase 6 жыл бұрын
Started using your lessons late last year and currently on module 3. I've struggled on a few bits, but I've been keeping on. Started to learn a few songs, or at least bits of it. Need to figure out a good way to be able to play along better, I need to work out how to be able to listen whilst play without dropping stuff. Also starting my daughter on the lessons too, picking her guitar up tomorrow morning.
@Michael-jv2cn
@Michael-jv2cn 5 жыл бұрын
I am very glad I found our channel. I like how you teach.
@yudipitre5720
@yudipitre5720 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking and viewing videos is what got me lost, and delayed my learning journey. I fell behind in strumming and speed in changing chords and learning songs.. You are 100% correct. Thank you Awesome video like usually great teacher , a beginner your course is amazing.
@craigschray4486
@craigschray4486 6 жыл бұрын
What's good to know is I already do a lot of this stuff, like strumming when your fingers need a day off. So that tells me I'm at least somewhat on the right track. Justin I can't thsnk you enough for your detailed regimented lessons. Keep the stuff coming! 😀
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers craig!
@PublicEnemyMinusOne
@PublicEnemyMinusOne 6 жыл бұрын
“Getting your fingers on the strings is what counts” Incredibly important! Should be a slogan ;)
@zacharykim295
@zacharykim295 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Justin! A great reminder for intermediate players like myself who've been slacking on the practice schedule!
@miles_ani
@miles_ani 5 жыл бұрын
On the 8th day of playing guitar I overdid it a little bit. I was practicing a song and I kept on practicing until I got it right. After 45 minutes it was painful to play, and after 60 minutes they started to feel numb. After 90 minutes I hardly felt my fingers anymore. Now, a month later, I'm still playing every day. And yes, my fingers still feel a bit numb. The first week after the 90 minute practice session I couldn't really play for more than a couple of minutes. Don't do the same as I did. It's not a pleasant experience xD
@szczerzo
@szczerzo 6 жыл бұрын
For beginner guitarist (and those who have 5 chord stuck in their head) ultimate-guitar have search function that uses chords. So you can put those A and D and see what song you can play that are in your ballpark.
@Jimukefe
@Jimukefe 4 жыл бұрын
Justin ,you the best i have come across,i have been looking for guitar lessons,and found none,only to find Justin,i am now in love with your lessons.big up broo
@mikegbow4203
@mikegbow4203 6 жыл бұрын
Tip #1: Start at justin's website because he's awesome! Nice tips Justin!
@glennsophie3235
@glennsophie3235 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice Justin 👍 I was just getting frustrated with failing to keep to the beat with strumming patterns based mainly on upstrokes and most downstrokes omitted. Forgot to make practice fun.
@joejazz67
@joejazz67 6 жыл бұрын
What I've been practicing for a week you mean I cant sound like all the famous players what the heck LOL I have been plugging along with your beginner courses and want to add get a decent guitar it makes the learning so much better and easier plus the motivation of playing your nice new guitar well, thanks Justin
@LQ2DARESQ
@LQ2DARESQ 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for everything you do, Justin!
@meadish
@meadish 5 жыл бұрын
Tip 6: Use the speed control on KZbin for a) watching instruction videos at the highest speed you can still process them at, and so saving a bit of time. Some KZbinrs speak very slowly and don't give a lot of information per sentence - for them you can speed up to 1.75 or 2.0. At least for parts that are not crucial like introductions etc. b) while you are learning songs, practice along at 0.5 speed until you don't make any mistakes 3 times in a row, then try 0.75 etc. and move up until you can do it at 1.25. If you can pull off playing along at 1.25 speed, normal speed won't be a problem and you can focus on the music itself rather than the mechanics.
@Karlpulford1
@Karlpulford1 6 жыл бұрын
Any new beginners here trust me stick with Justin’s videos and you will get it sounding good quick
@hanskrumel2478
@hanskrumel2478 6 жыл бұрын
You are such a likeable and cool guy. I really enjoy watching your videos and already used some of them to 'learn' songs. Right now im learning 'wet sand' and its real fun! Please keep up the good work, you´re great man! And maybe a bit more of Frusciante? :)
@chrisridesbicycles
@chrisridesbicycles 6 жыл бұрын
Watched the video, closed KZbin, practised for 45 Minutes. I found a nice trick to please my gear needs: Instead of thinking about an amp which is way to early for my skills, I got a mixed bag of picks and now I‘m trying to find the ultimate pick (Celluloid FTW!). It‘s cheap and can only be done by playing.
@leiasmith1280
@leiasmith1280 6 жыл бұрын
Wow 😲 this is so awesome I am a beginner but I use to be like 😞 I can’t do it but after watching this video I feel more confident! Thanks Justin soooo much👏👍🏻😉😆
@Sportingalagrieska
@Sportingalagrieska 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Justin is great at motivating. Did you stick at it? 🙂
@jerrydear
@jerrydear 6 жыл бұрын
Justin, based on your experience, what is the average time spent on each of your modules in your beginner course? I’m trying to get an idea of my progress compared to other beginners. Having a lot of fun so far. Thanks!!
@mariasnape508
@mariasnape508 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, I've been subscribed to you for a little while now and only just started to watch your video. Just wanted to thank you, got some good tips from you already and I've only watched one so far! 😊. You answered a few things I would probably feel silly asking! Thanx 👍
@acousticcoyote2362
@acousticcoyote2362 6 жыл бұрын
The use of a timer has helped me a lot. Thanks for what your doing.
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@MrDjphil1976
@MrDjphil1976 4 жыл бұрын
Good motivational video I’m only a week into learning on a fender acoustic and trying to get my fingers use to the chords and trying to memorise the chords etc if i feel frustrated I just leave it for a bit, hoping to go electric later on in the game! Cheers for the advice.
@aerowise1321
@aerowise1321 6 жыл бұрын
Most IMPORTANtEST! New word! Cooool.
@anon12352
@anon12352 6 жыл бұрын
I started guitar when i was 17, however i only played it for one year before i found the love of my life: the bass, i have been playing it for 6 years now, but then last week when i felt like writing my own music and creating my own songs i realized the huge mistake i made by stopping learning guitar, now as a 24 year old man i look forward to learn from you. @JustinGuitar
@MTBTexasBikeRider
@MTBTexasBikeRider 6 жыл бұрын
Justin I been watching your videos for many years now.. I still remember how your old website looked back then it looked like it was from the 3.1 windows software🤔 I think your still the best guitar teacher and giving awesome lessons it’s very inspiring you still make it so fun to play guitar! Thank you big fan after so many years 😊🙏🎸 Mark...
@guitarzan9829
@guitarzan9829 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, great and simple tips by Justin. I've started my guitar learning journey a little over a year ago, and my progress has been relatively slow, but that's due to some inconsistency in my practice time - something Justin succinctly addresses in this video. I have made progress however, because, as I discovered, even if your inconsistent . . . but on a consistent basis ;-) you'll find yourself making progress. Weird right? LOL but true. I also could have made better progress this last year by doing more practice of the things I needed to improve and a little less of the things I had already learned. Great tips, another good one by Justin!
@stevehanwright481
@stevehanwright481 5 жыл бұрын
The New camera is so good, I have been learn wishing you where here and man it’s light years a head.
@charliebryce3783
@charliebryce3783 5 жыл бұрын
If your having major problems with finger pain try changing the guitar strings to extra light and if your guitar 'action is high' (string distance from fret to string is high) get a guitar Luther to set up your guitar for you. Costs approx 30 pounds.
@madtenors
@madtenors 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin! I'm about 11 recorded practice hours into guitar, using your beginner's course. I'm working on getting my 1-minute changes up to 60 each for A-D, A-E, and D-E, and I can already feel the natural inclination to avoid it. Thanks for your advice on keeping it fun! Edit: Also, thumbs up on the Pacifica. I'm learning on the 311h and really love the instrument already!
@juangamboa3068
@juangamboa3068 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin! You should do an updated tutorial on how to change electric guitar strings.
@alexandras.9398
@alexandras.9398 Жыл бұрын
Ahh gracias eres mi teacher certificado realmente me has ayudado un montón , y tus palabras son muy alentadoras siempre saludos desde DR❤
@danielfriday4186
@danielfriday4186 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always justin! Make realistic goals and progress will happen. I have been playing a few years now I change chords fine. But I'm stuck in the habit of using an anchor finger. So when playing chords my fingers get to the frets at different times. Is this a big problem? Or should I eventually break out of the habit. Many thanks!
@moisesariel19
@moisesariel19 5 жыл бұрын
I got a guitar today. This is gonna be one heck of a journey :D
@moisesariel19
@moisesariel19 5 жыл бұрын
Don't get me wrong. I'm very motivated!
@LuisTorres-pw4ep
@LuisTorres-pw4ep 4 жыл бұрын
1 year how’s it going now???
@moisesariel19
@moisesariel19 4 жыл бұрын
@@LuisTorres-pw4ep being honest, I don't practice as much as i used to, my fingers turned soft again, but i really want to get good at fingerstyle one day. I also have to buy new strings, since the one i have are all rusted and one is almost snapping 😅
@LuisTorres-pw4ep
@LuisTorres-pw4ep 4 жыл бұрын
moisesariel19 keep at it bro! I’m one month in! And I’ve been getting a solid 40 minutes practice a day thanks to good old Coronavirus
@moisesariel19
@moisesariel19 4 жыл бұрын
@@LuisTorres-pw4ep Thanks man, I definitely have to practice more.
@autocrow
@autocrow 6 жыл бұрын
I knew when I started that if small improvements don't excite you, and you want immediate results, it's not for you. I love the challenge!
@noodle845
@noodle845 6 жыл бұрын
You've acheived Legend status now Justin 😉
@flashroyal9933
@flashroyal9933 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tips out there im learning for about month i do 60-70 chord changes in a minute between 8 chords like C D A E G Am Em Dm i know 2 chord changes and strumming songs from start to end now im working at improving barre chords and i know 14 riffs from popular songs and themes btw i use some riffs as practice like crazy train from ozzy or super mario theme i play them to get speed and pick/string accuracy is it okay ?
@hwinangkoso
@hwinangkoso 6 жыл бұрын
I gave up guitar when i was 12 after 2 months Last year i picked up bass, forced myself to do YYZ. Failed (duhh!) ended up learning another one bites the dust. Then tried more rush (fly by night, bass). Still failed! Now i’m back at it with guitar, learned bohemian rhapsody’s solo in 1 week (yes, that happened) now idk what to do
@DanMufc-jt9le
@DanMufc-jt9le 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin another excellent inspiring video, Now ive been playing for a couple of years now started with my teacher dave,who is an amazing blues/metal player and currently on xmas break sssshhhh don't tell him that ;) lol But when i start again the annoying part of playing for me is, trying to keep a practice schedule, also deciding what to practice, now dave my teacher who is a great teacher at what he does ive put across to him doing 5 min segments like with your course, but he's said before if this makes sense to you, that really i should pull away from that train of thought, and just pick a song i like that i want to learn and give it ago, otherwise if you do 5 min slots of everything then your not really benefiting on making progress and just wasting your practice time, then while your learning songs you find things to practice by doing it that way, now i don't know weather to believe him on that one but i still with my current level am at i still need a practice schedule to go by, But ill sort it out with him when i start again next week, but brilliant videos Justin really inspired me to start again after xmas break and give it a good going, also happy new year to you look forward to many more lessons over the year from you ;)
@MrSimonandmandy
@MrSimonandmandy 6 жыл бұрын
For what it is worth - I had a similar discussion with my tutor. Sometimes 5 mins is ok but to really get into something he suggested that 15mins is more like it. So....if I am learning something from scratch eg C scale in first position I'll spend 15 mins on....but once I have it sussed then I might only spend 5 mins on it as revision and 5 mins on a different scale...This really seems to be working for me. I'm definitely seeing far more progress with the 15 min blocks as there is nothing like repetition..... Often it will be 15 mins on a scale and then 15 mins improvising over the scale....putting it into practice as it were....this works exceptionally well!! As far as songs are concerned....if it is the rhythm I'm working on and there are tricky chords...it will be 15 mins purely on chord changes just straight one beat per chord really slow....then 15mins incorporating the strum pattern. If its picking...then 15 mins on a bar (or two depending on the difficulty). We are pretty much splitting my time 50:50 song vs scales. Its working super well. But then again we all learn differently.... Good luck with all that you are doing : )
@DanMufc-jt9le
@DanMufc-jt9le 6 жыл бұрын
@@MrSimonandmandy Right thanks for the tips, never thought of doing it that way so may try that
@avadatul
@avadatul 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are really motivating
@Mrfailstandstil
@Mrfailstandstil 6 жыл бұрын
Omg 8-hours a day? I feel exhausted and sleepy after 2 hours, and my shoulders start to hurt (i play standing up after workday at the evening), but great advice, as always, Justin! I personally also don't believe in such thing as talent or "gifted person"!
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
8 hours only for the hardcore! :)
@paulwilson1110
@paulwilson1110 4 жыл бұрын
Superb video thank you. My big goal is to make girls following your suggestions . So I will be spending a little time over the next day or two thinking about what i want to achieve and making some smart goals. I will post them here
@Peter-rl4nc
@Peter-rl4nc 5 жыл бұрын
I have 4 guitars (electric) and about 10 pedals but cant play a song but learn down strums first
@themikegough
@themikegough 6 жыл бұрын
A great video, as someone who has just started these tips are great.
@namelesswanderer9315
@namelesswanderer9315 5 жыл бұрын
Please give more tips on palm muting and other right-handed basics.
@cralo5431
@cralo5431 6 жыл бұрын
My knuckle on my index finger hurts from doing barre chords lol. Anyway your lessons have been great! I’ve been learning for just a little over a month
@cralo5431
@cralo5431 6 жыл бұрын
Jonty no not exactly playing lol after a few days I was able to get it to sound right though. Now I can get the sound I want on the first try (I’ve only been practicing the e-shape barre chord so far) the pain was real lol
@medievalknight9519
@medievalknight9519 5 жыл бұрын
www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/top-5-tips-for-new-guitar-players-bc-001 1. Keep it fun! As a beginner that is your primary aim, so if to keep it fun you want to learn some songs by your favourite band that are way too hard but you'll love it anyway - then do it! I would recommend sticking to the schedules as best you can - as well! Which leads me nicely to my next tip... 2. Divide your guitar time into 2 parts - Study and Fun I recommend people try to find 30 mins a day if they want to make steady and noticeable progress, and so I suggest you do 15 minutes of 'practise' (I'll be suggesting mostly 3 x 5-minute practice sessions!) and 15 minutes on whatever you like! Could be the same stuff, it could be one part of it that you're really enjoying, or a new song - whatever - as long as it's fun! 3. Avoid finger pain Everybody gets sore fingertips when they start out, you can expect them to be sore for a few weeks (at least) but NOT painful. If they're hurting you're pressing too hard, doing too much too soon - or you bought a guitar with the strings too high from the fretboard (which is why I'm mentioning it here!). Take it easy in the early weeks of your journey and allow the skin to toughen up! I'll be giving you more tips to help this as we go through the course. If your fingers get sore then you could try: Adjusting the 'setup' so the strings are closer to the frets (check out the coming lesson with advice on choosing a guitar!)Only pressing when you need to! (loose grip over strings when working on strumming for example)Checking out some Music TheorySpacing out your practice blocks over a longer period (5 mins every hour)Read about the Guitar GreatsLearn about visualization! 4. It's about practice time, not talent! All the great guitarists I've met over the years play a lot. Like all the time. If you practice 3 hours a day you'll obviously progress faster than someone who practices 15 minutes a day - however, I don't think a beginner should do more than 30 minutes at least for the first few weeks. Playing the guitar is quite a physical thing and while playing until your fingers bleed sounds cool in Summer Of '69 [Bryan Adams], in reality, it really sucks (I've done it) and it can take weeks to recover. 5. Play more than think Many students I've met over the years seem to spend more time looking at guitar and effects reviews than they do practising. They inevitably end up with "all the gear and no idea" and most feel frustrated and unhappy with their playing. New gear won't make you play better but practice will. And thinking about it generally helps less than doing it - so get that guitar in your hands as regularly as you can!
@ronlight7013
@ronlight7013 6 жыл бұрын
Good ideas, good lesson. But I can tell you (if you haven’t heard me already) that what you call “a few months” for a beginner is more like a few years for a beginner starting at 65 years old with no musical aptitude. What we old guys have, however, is perseverance. So nothing will deter sticking with it, no matter how “not fun” and slow the going.
@MrSimonandmandy
@MrSimonandmandy 6 жыл бұрын
Way to go Ron!! I'm with you! Slightly younger at 55 with zero musical experience when I started 4 1/2 years ago but loving it. Still think I'm hopeless but progress is being made....even if it feels glacial at times : )
@ronlight7013
@ronlight7013 6 жыл бұрын
Man, I hear ya! Totally. And four-and-a half years for me, too. Many long stories to tell - and I'm sure for you, too. The latest revelation is that while fun, fun, fun takes the cake, burrowing down with repeated practice of a blues lick or two is a good minimalist approach to improve Zen-like focus. But do have fun!
@MrSimonandmandy
@MrSimonandmandy 6 жыл бұрын
Ron Light absolutely have stories haha. Yes. Having heaps of fun. Good luck with all your playing as well 😊
@sojourner1511
@sojourner1511 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin.
@CooperEC1972
@CooperEC1972 6 жыл бұрын
is there a point of diminishing returns for practice? I find after about 30min of actually practicing something (like Hal Leonard book), I start to get sloppy. Maybe I'm hurrying, but if I come back later it seems to clean up a bit.
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
depends at what stage you are at - and what you're working on!
@northof50now
@northof50now 6 жыл бұрын
Ec, I run into the same if I practice the same thing for than 40 minutes or so. You tend to tense up and lose dexterity and concentration. Justin's recommendation for the timer has so many benefits. This is one of them. I've learned to set specific times for practicing certain exercises. Remember, it take a while to establish muscle memory. It cannot be done in a single session. The rest time is as important as the practice time.
@jalbraam2516
@jalbraam2516 6 жыл бұрын
I do 2*30 min a day. I find a short break good. It loosens tension and i find the second Half easier and more motivating. I try to do the boring scale runs in the beginning, so my fingers are warm and Ready for my last 15 minutes of jamming and fun.
@unclerobert361
@unclerobert361 6 жыл бұрын
In my experience, sometimes I get sloppy when drilling the same two measures over and over. I go get a drink of water, then come back to it. Sometmes play something else for a few minutes. Then come back to it.
@allebus
@allebus 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Justin. I should stick with 30 mins in my practice. Cheers, guitar lovers!
@steverorie
@steverorie 6 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE GREAT Could you give a Brain Adams BLACK PEARL Blues lesson
@owain8087
@owain8087 6 жыл бұрын
Some good tips here thanks Justin 🙂😎👍
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
ur welcome!
@chillhoptunes2643
@chillhoptunes2643 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing advice , thank you!
@Sportingalagrieska
@Sportingalagrieska 5 жыл бұрын
You're a cool guy, Justin.
@myx____6078
@myx____6078 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, got a guitar yesterday and i am already crying because i think i will always suck, but i am having fun "playing" :')
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 3 жыл бұрын
Don't expect to be playing songs fluently in a week. Be patient with yourself and start right from the beginning and enjoy the ride. Set easy goals to start with. There is a writer who has a goal of writing 150 words/day. She does that but sometimes it's 15000 words. Try to apply that to guitar; play a bit every day and keep it fun, play songs, remember what you are learning it for. Set really small daily goals first and mind your sleep in between (no rest = no retention). Now exhale and start at the beginners course! :D www.justinguitar.com/categories/beginner-guitar-lessons-grade-1| LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide
@myx____6078
@myx____6078 3 жыл бұрын
@@justinguitar i will try, and thanks for all the advice 😊
@SubZer02034
@SubZer02034 3 жыл бұрын
Is that a higher end yamaha pacifica or one of the entry level priced ones?
@naveenag6018
@naveenag6018 5 жыл бұрын
For creating music what should I know???
@northof50now
@northof50now 6 жыл бұрын
Justin, how does the leaning count - practice or playing? Keeping a log book and timing practice exercises has been a wonderful suggestion [as are most of your tips]. But, I never quite knew where "learning" [watching video lessons, etc] fits in the time schedule. Thanks.
@northof50now
@northof50now 6 жыл бұрын
@Don Yep. Thanks. Been playing for 5 years now. You're in good hands with Justin. Hands down, the best guitar teacher for new/intermediate players on the net. If you haven't yet, pop onto his webpage, as each course is laid out beautifully - most have the tabs, which can reduce the learning time and is less dependent on camera angle. Additionally, his support material [blank paper, schedules, tuner, metronome, etc] are simply brilliant. It is as "proper" course from which to learn the guitar that you'll find.
@pranavvijaykumar55
@pranavvijaykumar55 6 жыл бұрын
Please do sunrise acoustic
@milanmilacic9311
@milanmilacic9311 4 жыл бұрын
Do you reckon I could play like Steve Vai if I practice enough?
@anandusmadhu
@anandusmadhu 6 жыл бұрын
My first guitar coach ! Lots of love !
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@xchino0427
@xchino0427 6 жыл бұрын
I want to start playing guitar but I want to learn how to play Mexican music and the chords are played differently, should I still follow Justin's beginner course?
@sunnyshah7356
@sunnyshah7356 6 жыл бұрын
Never skip the foundation bro ,the basics that very much important bro.
@aerowise1321
@aerowise1321 6 жыл бұрын
Dolly Parton? Hmmmmmm Awesome tips, wish I had this inspiration when I started, would’ve really helped a Lot!
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah - I have no idea where that came from.... was thinking the opposite of rock!
@spacemanchewy7491
@spacemanchewy7491 6 жыл бұрын
Justin's 'Jolene' fingerstyle lesson is great and one of my favourites to play now, dont knock a bit of Dolly! 😂
@warburgaby
@warburgaby 6 жыл бұрын
The Frusciante that is in me! :))))
@allelectricguitar9681
@allelectricguitar9681 6 жыл бұрын
thank you sir
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
ur welcome!
@isawariley1
@isawariley1 6 жыл бұрын
Justin, you’re holding a HSS strat style guitar. Would you sugest that for a first strat style guitar or a clasic SSS?
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Whatever tickles you dude. This Yamaha 112 is an awesome first guitar!
@bobbob-lw5ve
@bobbob-lw5ve 6 жыл бұрын
I got a squier affinity strat hss as my first guitar, and it's fantastic
@TokyoBlue587
@TokyoBlue587 5 жыл бұрын
I like the heavier humbucker sound
@backfire1366
@backfire1366 6 жыл бұрын
Vry nice guitar lessons good luck 👍 🍻
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
Thx!
@jasonstormborn7528
@jasonstormborn7528 4 жыл бұрын
"i wanna play dolly parton" LOL I wana see the kid that says that hahahaha
@stanislavmigra
@stanislavmigra 6 жыл бұрын
THat Smurf on Suhr amps is kind of pun?
@aerowise1321
@aerowise1321 6 жыл бұрын
Dude! Is all that gear yours, behind you! WoW!
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
I been at this game a while dude!
@amoghshirodkar4655
@amoghshirodkar4655 6 жыл бұрын
Which acoustic guitar to buy as a upgrade from your first guitar
@colaboytje
@colaboytje 6 жыл бұрын
That is a senseless question.
@KriegdenSeekrabben
@KriegdenSeekrabben 6 жыл бұрын
If you're located in Europe, try out the Harley Benton Acoustics on Thomann. I love mine
@Zerozsaber
@Zerozsaber 6 жыл бұрын
Go to a music store and play them. Find one you like
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know!
@martynspooner5822
@martynspooner5822 6 жыл бұрын
The best you can afford that you feel good with
@hectorheath
@hectorheath 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin,where are you based ?🇦🇺
@ichilan
@ichilan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, if you take a song/lesson request I would love to request Promise by BTS Jimin in instrumental cover. Please teach us how to play this song. Thank you and have a nice weekend! (Just info: this song broke Drake's record on SoundCloud)
@tanakainwonderland9705
@tanakainwonderland9705 5 жыл бұрын
Ichilan Yes! Please 🙏🏻 do this! ^^
@NKN82
@NKN82 6 жыл бұрын
Where is captain Lee?
@seanvieux5814
@seanvieux5814 6 жыл бұрын
Best tip is to actually love music and guitar more than anything....
@Th3Jac0b
@Th3Jac0b 3 жыл бұрын
Smoke on the water
@sam_0969
@sam_0969 6 жыл бұрын
My guitar keeps getting untune after I use whammy bar.
@sam_0969
@sam_0969 6 жыл бұрын
I'm no beginner n I got an Ibanez with floating trem.
@sam_0969
@sam_0969 6 жыл бұрын
Got floating trem
@IceNein763
@IceNein763 6 жыл бұрын
Please don't actually have five tips, please don't actually have five tips (crossing my fingers).
@colaboytje
@colaboytje 6 жыл бұрын
I like you as a teacher, but why sit with a guitar in your hand and not play with it.
@justinguitar
@justinguitar 6 жыл бұрын
because it feels strange not to have it!
@choochoochooseyou
@choochoochooseyou 6 жыл бұрын
Oh dear god just get on with it!
@Andrew-cu9lf
@Andrew-cu9lf 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks!
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