3 BIGGEST Mistakes Beginner Guitarists Make

[@LaurenBateman]

✅Check out Lauren's beginner guitar system: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/courseyt

[@jamespatrickpope2567]

Great advice : 1. Don’t try to learn too much at once 2. Use a metronome & measure success 3. Give yourself structure & a plan (Turn off KZbin after a little bit of a viewing and actually practice. Practice with the the guitar in your hands is better than watching someone teach) Thanks Lauren you are a treasure

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome James

[@kenbegley7951]

69 years old and I'm still not where I want to be I can play some songs except that c chord gives me problems but I think I finally found a guitar teacher that can really help me

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!

[@kenbegley7951]

@@LaurenBateman thank you for replying I really didn't expect that I haven't got replies from the other people that I watched but I'll be signed up for your courses real soon my aunt told me I should find me a female teacher because I'm more comfortable around females than I am men she has a lot of musical talent and she was the one that got me back into playing guitar and actually singing and playing the guitar at church

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Ken, well I try to respond as best I can. I can always respond to every comment but I do try! Glad you found and look forward to having your in the course. :)

[@JohnJackson-mn4ts]

That infernal C chord. 😱

[@KEYWESTDAVE]

That C chord is killing me. Lol.

[@Peter-de5ou]

Just picked up a guitar for the first time aged 67 from 🇬🇧 and then found your 4 chords for beginners. I can now play 4 chords after 2 days at 30 minutes per day. I may not be fast at chord changes but you have definitely got me hooked. Thanks Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@rodskuse2101]

Hi I'm 65 and finding it all a bit overwhelming, have you any tips.

[@jiri4023]

Wow, I've actually started another online course and was given 10 chords in a PDF file in my last lesson. Overwhelmed is a good word to describe it, lost too. Then I watched your video on 4 chords, then this one and I've realized that your way is perfect for me. Congrats on developing your method Lauren and thank you!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Mail, thank you. I will get you to all those chords. I just don’t do them all at once. That’s a lot to process at one time

[@RastjackA]

sorry but common sence tells you this.

[@Arthur54321]

@@RastjackA Define "common Sense"

[@danielp.621]

You probably will never see this but if you do? THANK YOU. Your courses are wonderful . I started private lessons at a local music store. The guitar teacher knew I never played before (I'm 62) . He started me out with learning 11 chords! I felt at a loss from the start. You bring simplicity and an "I can do this" feeling when I watch your videos. Thank you

[@glennberry9757]

I looked at a BUNCH of different videos and finally found Lauren and when she said she works mostly with 50+...being 58 myself, I bought in and in just a week the difference is there.

[@frank25_]

I’ve been playing for just over a year now. I’m 37 years old and I would say I’m at the intermediate level. Just wanted to say thank you because most of what I have learned has come from your channel. Thank you so much!

[@LaurenBateman]

This is awesome!!!

[@Bungeestrapphil]

I never used a metronome when I first started out. Once I started using one it made a huge difference. My nephew recently asked me to teach him how to play and one of the first things I did was give him a metronome and told him to use it. A couple of weeks ago we performed together at a church Christmas party and listening to him play was one of the best Christmas presents I've ever gotten.

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh what a great story!!!!

[@brianmyers6706]

This is great. At 52, I am just learning and find myself overwhelmed at times. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@nicolen.9642]

Brian, hang in there I started at 55...cheers 🎶🎶🎶

[@philhoskings2914]

You are not alone. Also 52, also new to guitar, (picked it up to get through a COVID winter), also overwhelmed. Hang in there.

[@grievouserror]

@@philhoskings2914 This sounds familiar... thanks for the reassurance. Callouses are forming but at times it seems like an impossible leap to get from 'here' to 'playing guitar.'

[@Mooseboy08]

Really good advice Lauren. I've been playing pro and semi-pro for 57 years and used to teach students in the early 70's when I was younger. Now that I'm retired, I'm teaching again, and I always like seeing approaches other teachers take. Your capo lesson was the first one I saw, this is the second one. I'll be checking out lots of your other videos, but just wanted to check in here.

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh thank you! I'm not traditionally trained. More learned out of love for guitar. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@brendachristopher2693]

Great tutorial Lauren. You're right on with the 3 biggest mistakes and I see from other comments here that I'm not alone. I was all over the place and trying to learn too much at once. I'm starting to stay focused on just a few songs and perfecting a few chords. I started working with the metronome and it's very helpful. I was always feeling tense anticipating chord changes and the metronome seems to relieve that tension and strumming goes on autopilot after a while. Your teaching style is wonderful for us seniors and beginners, especially easier chords to start and it doesn't take long to get your fingers in shape to be able to do harder more difficult versions of those chords. Practice really is the key to learning and improving. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Brenda!

[@davidsecord6412]

When I instruct, I have the student work on three chords, starting with the major chords and then the minor chords. I do this as we are doing several things at once: 1. proper finger position on the strings for the (open to start) chords; 2. working on coordination between the three chords to train your hands to find the positions without thinking about it (eventually); and, having the three major chords in a key to allow you to move to the point of playing a song. If we start with the key of D, the three principle chords are D, G and A7. I like this key as it challenges you make chord changes with very different fingerings in these open voicings. Once you have all of the open voicings in the seven keys, we add the minor fingerings. In the key of D, the relative minor chords are: Bm, Em and F#7. Along with learning the chords, enough theory is learned so that you understand WHY D, G and A7 fit into the key of D and why the relative minor chords work in that key signature. Like it or not, if you eventually want to learn how to solo over a chord progression, you have to have some theory under your belt to understand why certain notes will sound solid within a soloing structure, feel the chord change at the transition and do the turnaround to start over again. It is the case that there are a number of amazing players who will admit to you that they know zero theory. They pull it off because they are guitar geniuses. If you are not a guitar god, you will have to learn some theory. My teaching method contains those three elements: positions; coordination of finger positioning changes between chords and understanding why those chords work within a key. Considering how many songs are based upon three chords, you can get to the point of playing a song. The next challenge is reading the lyrics, singing the lyrics with the correct notes and playing the correct chords in the tempo of the song. Play on!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. Thanks for sharing your method.

[@minaw8553]

I was trying to learn songs and i get too frustrated then i decided to focus on chord and strumming only for sometime and when i saw ur video i felt i made the right decision so thanks for being always helpful i foucus only on ur videos now u r the best teacher out there 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Absolutely! Glad to help 😎

[@peteinozi]

For the past 10 years or so I have been really facinated with just watching guitar playing and wanted to start learning to play when I turn 80 years old . I'm now 78.5 YO and couldn't wait any longer. I've just had my new acoustic for a week and have come across your great channel. Started having some lessons from where I bought the guitar, but when I finish those I think I will join your beginners classes. You are amazing !

[@LaurenBateman]

That's awesome!

[@dataylor1957]

Hi Lauren. My guitar journey is a long one. I’m 64 years old and started playing approximately 30 years ago. I’m left handed so at a disadvantage to begin with. Played restrung guitars. For a long time and about 10 years ago treated my self to a Martin D35 left handed. What a difference but life happened and I stopped playing for several years. Ran across your videos by accident and mud say after watching your videos that the fire has rekindled. I pulled it out of the case, dusted it off, tuned it up and now it is sitting back in plain sight. Seems like I’m relearning so much stuff and your videos are awesome. Thanks for all you do.

[@LaurenBateman]

That's OK if you're relearning. It should go faster each time through. You got this. Let's make that dream come true!

[@tyronerowe9597]

Only just starting out playing a guitar at 67. Your video is amazing, so easy to understand and getting to Black belt many years ago in TKD, your advice is brilliant, one step at a time. Thank you so much Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome!

[@francismaloney8775]

New Year is a day. To tune the Rythem called Soul, With best Chords called Experience, And playing the Guitar called life. Vikrmn 10 Alone. You're a wonderful teacher Lauren... 💕🌹

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@keithskelton5596]

Hi again Lauren All I am 72 now and recently started a stretch routine b4 practice Massage both hands Stretch each finger Then do the Lauren your fret finger stretch exercise Which has had major benefits Fret 12 then fret 7 then fret 1( as the frets width increase ) After a week it has helped loosen up my fretting hand Also do stretches with the right hand It’s 3 to 5 minutes But I found it helps and hope it builds better coordination & chord change speed over time Thanks again for your guidance and direction🙏🙏✌🏼

[@LaurenBateman]

Stretching is very important. You just gave me an idea for a video!!

[@ALangston35]

Thank you! Patience is very hard for me!

[@zayneunderwood1488]

I admit I'm guilty about bouncing from one KZbin instructor to another but I always end up coming back to you Teach... Perhaps your other students have done the same. I like your style I like the way you explain things and I like the way you demonstrate your lessons. I've been following you for almost two years on KZbin and I haven't even scratched the surface of what you have to offer in lieu of your lesson your guitar course your website it's all awesome and when I get back to work and this pandemic is behind us I would like to enroll in your guitar course.... Thanks Teach... 🍎

[@LaurenBateman]

You're cheating on me and the orange capo?!?!?! Ha ha. Glad to have you Zayne.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@LaurenBateman "Never" Lauren... 😁

[@TonyInspiresPeople]

I tried learning the guitar in the past, but I gave up due to frustration. I made the mistakes that you mentioned in the video. I am trying a different approach this time. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it!

[@bustbeel1]

I cannot Change around who I learn from. I did learn the Maggie May intro from another guy only because I did not see it in Yours however, I did learn the 4 Chord Method then the ASus 2 & 4 then majors and Minors that is where I am at now I do compare the Chords. I spend a few Hours just playing Chords and Fingering. Comparing the sound and the finger position is important obviously. My problem is Picking is too advanced! Strumming in the Correct method and playing the Chords at the same time correctly for now is good. Until I memorize every one of them is pretty neat changing Chords is really nice sounding on the different Fret areas on different songs.

[@whistletune180]

Great analysis, great advice. I have spent so much time and have progressed so slowly for all of those reasons. Good job you didn’t identify 10 issues. My excuse for trying to learn multiple things at the same time is to try and get over the “boredom” of repetition. Bouncing around trying to play a song to learning some theory and then getting caught up in the entertainment of the music you are trying to learn is where I am. Thanks to this video, I will narrow my focus, work on fundamentals and use your advice for motivation and concentration. Good job lady!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Chris that's fantastic. I'm glad that you found this super helpful.

[@dwightlilly4208]

I have watched a few of your beginner videos and at 74 years old think you are on to something. I'll check out the video course.

[@LaurenBateman]

Dwight, thank you so much. Would love to have you!

[@davidbrown5327]

Hello Lauren , I was lost but , now I'm found , I have been trying to learn guitar for three years by learning various bits and pieces , I came to your site when I wanted to try fingerpicking, then realised I should have started with you from day one. thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@akhriezokezo3688]

I am 50 now...i am learning now. I bought fender 235e series. And i am happy playing with it. Convenient for me....👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Keep it up

[@hiddenidentity5309]

Hello Lauren! Just want to extend my gratitude towards your guitar lessons, everything is well detailed!! Hope to hear more from you in the future!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks so much!

[@thomask3222]

Liked as soon as I hit play. Great video thanks so much.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Bertdevries4865]

I just downloaded metronome beats. What a great app. Thank you Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!!

[@edwarddecarlo9308]

I been trying to do the little steps like you recommend till I can feel comfortable playing I love your fingers dexterity exercise videos and I been using a Metrodome for about a month I was able to start at 65 I am up to 70 thank you for sharing your wisdom in music 💜🎼🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Edward glad to help :)

[@TrustandobeyGod]

I've made mistake 1, 2 and 3!! I'm planning on only mastering one or two songs at a time, trying the metronome now, and setting a goal for myself. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!!!

[@peterhaynes8258]

Good advise Lauren, I think clean & clear sounding chords first, speed will come later with practise.

[@LaurenBateman]

Totally agree!

[@keithskelton5596]

Thanks Lauren Great drills & advice I start new chords practice At 60bpm twice per day then increase the bpm over time Using 3 strum pattens each drill Thanks for your guidance 👏🏾👏🏾✌🏼

[@LaurenBateman]

Keith that's awesome! Great job.

[@RickMartinYouTube]

helpful - thanks for taking the time to produce these videos

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it Rick

[@mjcunningham5141]

Yes, I use the metronome found online at Session Town. It's easy and free. Great video, thanks for the help

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@starlamcconnell3205]

You gotta love Lauren Bateman. A great teacher, maybe the best!

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww Starla, thank you!!!

[@shashinigam007]

Thanks ..... really practical ....n with beginners in view ..... I recommend ur channel to all ....

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@willhernandez153]

I love the way you teach , thank you 🙏. I’ve learned faster with you than anyone else

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 🙂

[@anitavirginillo]

I wish you would have been my first guitar teacher - This is exactly what I needed. Thank you ever so much!

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome!

[@davidallenkralikmusic]

Lauren, you are simply the best guitar teacher on KZbin. I've had two lessons in my life. And the dude didn't know what to do with me. Everything else I've learned on my own. Wish you would have been around when I was starting out as a dirt poor farm boy growing up in South Alabama. God bless you, girl. You are going a great thing.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@jackthomas205]

What a fantastic teacher you are! Your vids are simple and easy to the point

[@LaurenBateman]

Appreciate that Jack

[@randysmith4081]

I'm gonna check your system out at some point. Gotta get some things done first but I have learned so much from you and a few others. I play a few songs now and can almost sing along with one of em. Your a great help and offer lots of encouragement. Thanks Lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Randy, definitely check it out when you're ready. So glad to have helped you with your playing. Thanks for watching!

[@johnkochen7264]

I am self-taught (and it shows) but I got a Beatles song book and started with simple songs that I knew and played it ad nausea. Then I looked for a new song with one chord I didn’t know and so on. I can reasonably play all the major chords, am, em and dm along with c7 and d7 and c bar chords. I was lucky in the sense that I learned a little music theory in college.

[@LaurenBateman]

Love love love the Beatles. So many good songs to learn.

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Absolutely great lesson! You're the best, Teach! 🤘🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it :)

[@aleidasuarez]

thank you for this - you are the only one i've ever heard address the issue of becoming overwhelmed by too much information/videos.

[@LaurenBateman]

Happens so often.

[@LMacNeill]

The metronome thing... I own a Singular Sound BeatBuddy, and I only use it when I'm trying to fuddle my way through a song, badly. (If you don't know, it's a pedal that plays drumming patterns with fills, etc., which you control with your foot. It's a more fun metronome, essentially.) I should use it as a metronome when I practice my chord changes -- that's *GENIUS.* Then I'll know *exactly* how fast my chord changes are, instead of just guessing that maybe I kinda felt faster this week, blah, blah, blah. Thanks for that idea!

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes! I have many students that love using a Beat Buddy. It does act like a metronome.

[@aniruddha173]

Wow! You're an actual teacher. After watching so many videos from last week, this is the video I was looking for, and thankfully my thinking was right. I have checked your course. It's too expensive for me. But yeah, I believe that your training worths the money. I am following you on KZbin.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ianhodgetts8266]

it's like teaching someoone to drive, they always want to jump ion feet first, learn the basic first, a lot of people don't teach the basic first "sterring wheel and how far to turn etc " the same in guitar . you crawl before you can walk, you need to know what makes what does what on a guitar, one thing doesn't work without knowledge and pratice from the one before. i like the way you teach and explain, how logical you are with your teaching and the understanding of the out right basics. it is unfortunaly dissapionting i can't have you for my teacher as we are two worlds apart. you are at night when we are at daylight.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yep, one step at a time.

[@lievenbousard7351]

Every guitar beginner who is enthusiastic to give it a go should watch this video, really! My biggest mistake when I started was KZbin. It's a curse and a blessing. Takes a while to find out what's good and/or suited for you and what's not. I've had the luck to find a great guitar teacher who lives nearby, and then I kinda use YT as an addition to those private lessons. And hey, Lauren sure is a great addition!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you so much!!!!

[@weshawkins7165]

I’m 65 in July and pick up a guitar a year ago again after giving up ten years ago. Now there’s KZbin with some great teachers. I just need to make time to practice. The C cord is a pain for me with my short fat fingers but I’m working on it. Finding practice time is the hard part, 8 to 10 hours working and I’m exhausted and cannot concentrate on anything. Still trying. Wish some of these instructors lived closer then I could get lesson in person.

[@LaurenBateman]

10-15 minutes a day goes a long way. Especially if you only practice 2-3 things per sitting.

[@hananshells8055]

Great advice, Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bigcole9832]

Wonderful advice im new to this and took on too many things to learn,i stopped that and worked on just a couple chords and im getting that hand strength...thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@aneshreenalathoren9933]

Lauren u are such an encouragement .I am a beginner guitarist but can't get my chords clear

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad I was able to help!

[@EdKazO-Vision]

Just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago. Your stuff is clear and engaging. I always take away something new. Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome, thank you Ed truly appreciate it!

[@addwin1887]

Thank you, i got this video helpful

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it helped

[@patricklalonde8238]

Your a good teacher lm 74 and like the way you slowly show how to do things

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to have you

[@jonneville2287]

I am a drummer and I've worked with so many guitarists who can't keep a beat. As soon as I stop, their time goes out the window. I ask the question -'do you practice with a metronome?' - the answer is often 'no, that's for drummers'. Amazing! It's everyone's responsibility to keep good time, not just the drummer.

[@LaurenBateman]

Such an important skill

[@JokerJim23]

Hi Lauren , great advice. Learn smaller chunks & these build to the larger goal. I think I'll be getting your 7 step course , it sounds really good . Had a guitar for yrs , still do but I need something to pull it altogether. Take care , 🎼🎸🤗👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LaurenBateman]

Fantastic!

[@sonnypenales7]

Great tutorial. Thanks Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@lclover77]

As usual, a bit of great advice!!...thank you Lauren !!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toddplager8676]

Just started to limit my amount of content and the use of an metronome app. Just before I saw your video!! You nailed it! I did all 3 wrong! well except for getting frustrated. At my age 49, I came to terms this is a MARATHON NOT A SPRINT!! Your an amazing teacher! Keep it up!!!! LOVE IT!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Todd, thank you so much. Glad I was able to help

[@toddplager8676]

@@LaurenBateman trust me I'll keep watching and learning. I will be good someday but patience is a virtue! I'm all about the basics for now lol.

[@gailrock9101]

Can't thank you enough for this lesson. Started learning 4+ years ago and lately been so dam frustrated.....stuck in a rut. Your words have inspired me to try a new attack. If only I would have found you 4 years ago.....better late than never though. You are so awesome. Thank you!!!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!!!

[@joecastegnaro]

Thank you for this video!

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@armenian9922]

It's 6am, Can't stop checking your videos. You give Useful advice as always millions of thanks for that 🙏🏼 hope one day I'll be able to play the guitar as super as you do. Much love to you from Armenia.

[@LaurenBateman]

Just keep on practicing and watching my videos and you will be able to play guitar in no time. 😉 Greetings to Armenia 😃

[@armenian9922]

@@LaurenBateman Thank you so much ❤️

[@danielmorrow6165]

I’m frustrated by every symptom you cover here. I’ve been taking lessons for a very long time and now on my third instructor who is the first to emphasize the metronome. Timing your chord changes is the only way I’ve been able to make the progress with speed and precision. Lauren, your videos are at the top of my list for best instruction material, thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww Daniel thank you so much. Sounds like your latest teacher is doing the right thing getting you on that metronome. Gotta be able to see and measure progress.

[@nicolen.9642]

True as we say "less is more". I started with the common open chords from "Blowing in the Wind". It takes focus and consistency to play a song. Thanks Lauren 🎶🎶🎶

[@LaurenBateman]

Well said!

[@pcmountaindog]

We are not all the same. When my instructors pushed me into playing with the metronome, all my progress STOPPED. I was dead in the water. I finally gave up because of the metronome alone. There is a time to turn it on and for me it was 2 years after I started. For the first 2 years I had to concentrate on getting my hands to work. Trying to put my fingers on barre chores to a click was flat out stupid, I was so frustrated I quit for a year. Once I could play a bit then it was different but, I needed more time with the basics. I can't play to time until I can play first. not matter how bad I play. If it's not fun people will quit and that clicker will is enough to drive some people away and I was one of them. I like allmost all you videos. I can only say 2 things which relate to my learning. #1 no clicker. #2. I hate it when people tell me this is easy, its not, it't the most difficult thing I have ever tried to learn. I'm 67 an have been abler to learn many, many things and I'm self taught at almost everything. But this guitar thing I have not really been able to crack.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, everyone learns differently. A good teacher will adjust for the student instead of forcing the student to adjust to them. Another great point.

[@ianbarnett1531]

Excellent tutor well done lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@alangkrawi6064]

Thanks for your channel it helps!more power to you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@kferg]

Just starting out. Dexterity will be my biggest obstacle after surgery on both hands, not to mention how uncoordinated I have always been. Looking forward to see how it goes

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes it can be

[@MarieSwAnn]

Thank you so much Ma'am Lauren, for this great tips learning the right way to play guitar

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@camdenswife]

Thanks, Lauren!!! You haven me so many great tools!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@hillbillydeadtimestories9920]

This has been a huge eye opener. Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darrell3368]

Thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you and your family

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you

[@antalnagy8075]

Great video. I did the same. Learned the G, C, Em and D stuff and learned to transform almost any other chord variation to this patern, and using a Capo works fine. Just for a beginner is much easier to learn to play a G with 4 finger and instead of a regular C major, just use a Cadd9. And from Cadd9 is much easier to an Em7 and from Em7 to D because you have to move only 2 fingers (the first and second ones). The third ring finger stays always on the B string third fret. So it is much easier to learn to play faster, and also sounds really cool.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome. Great job!

[@barkingshark6413]

Spot on with the video.!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@MartinChelseaMatthews]

Great explanation Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Martin & Chelsea!!!! Nice to see you. Thanks!

[@danieltaylor4819]

Great video. Good suggestions that make sense.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad your enjoyed it

[@Musos-wq1ud]

You're such an amazing teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you Joseph!

[@sarojkumar150]

Absolutely correct. Thank you very much

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@adamthirdbourne324]

Great tips and reminders! TY

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@inayatsama6059]

Thank you Lauren for good tips. You great teacher. 👌👌

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@123possibilitysphere]

Lauren You are an answer to my prayer,you are making my guitar learning goal achievable. can i message personally about your beginners course

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to help. Shoot a message to info @ Laurenbateman.com

[@troyyoung7495]

Thank you for keeping me motivated.

[@LaurenBateman]

Absolutely!

[@jannemartensson9578]

Quite right Lauren loves your objectivity hope many beginners take what you say. Great job / Janne M🎸🙏😃👍💕

[@LaurenBateman]

Janne thank you so much.

[@dianasantiago4101]

👍 Like good advices,thank's

[@LaurenBateman]

No problem 👍

[@graemewhitehead4415]

I have a lesson soon here in Edinburgh Scotland, gonna ask about metronome and tonight is about rhythm.thanks again.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!

[@dianasantiago7164]

I have a Mini Mitrinom😁 From Texas was the only one they have Here at 🏡 home there is none in the Art store store they order but it hasn't come yet. Excellent lessen🗽

[@LaurenBateman]

That works!

[@stoopotts6908]

A great video with excellent tips! If you have the time, could you do a brief lesson on how to use a metronome, or am I the only person who doesn't know how to use one? I know what a metronome is and what it does (basically), but I don't know how to use one properly and effectively while playing music. Feel free to point me somewhere if you already know of a decent source for this information. Thanks, Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Stoo, great question. I can absolute do a lesson on that.

[@stoopotts6908]

Thanks, Lauren! You're the BEST!

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing...I am 77yrs of age & I suffer from arthritis in my fingers...I finger pick Travis style & have difficulty with some chords & have to compromise...The 'F' major chord is a problem...can you suggest alternative ways to play as I cannot do Barr chords... cheers

[@LaurenBateman]

Fmaj7: www.laurenbateman.com/barre-chord-fixes-for-beginners

[@40sauravasoman47]

Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome

[@akrocuba]

GREAT ADVISE!!!!! And being a Martial Artist myself, I understand you reference to a "belt system" Great analogy!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey thanks so much. I took martial arts for years and the belt system always made so much sense to me. Why I teach guitar like karate.

[@purpledude5526]

Its funny this video popped up, I was just doing chords to a metronome. I do the 4 she mentioned but I also do the open A chord. metronome beats set at 60bpm and I chord change every second click.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on that's awesome!

[@cynthiaporcaro9937]

Such great advice Lauren. Im guilty of the.no metronome!!.

[@LaurenBateman]

Get on that metronome!

[@adiegodanrrun7745]

As a beginner................ I made these 3 mistakes. I started playing guitar since last November and I feel I did not progress as expected: I "just" know the main chords but I can't change them as quick as I want, I still can't make some chords sound great and I spend so much time on KZbin to watch videos... Not wasted time, I can see some improvements, but not as fast as I wanted (or maybe guitar is more difficult than I thought). I spent weeks and weeks to make the C chord sound because my fingers "choke" other strings... But with a lot of efforts, I succeeded. Now, the G chords !!

[@LaurenBateman]

Adiego, glad to hear you are seeing progress now.

[@njrous]

Spot on Lauren! I see a lot of these in all of my students

[@LaurenBateman]

Amen man

[@jerrywatkins3149]

Thank you for this I found the perfect guitar teacher

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@kevinb9327]

Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@JohnJackson-mn4ts]

Thanks. That has been the biggest problem for me. Which chords do I need to know and which one should I be practicing? and before I know it, I’m going through 6 or 7 different open chords. As I beginner I’ve set my goal to learn “Row Row your boat”, it’s short simple and should get me used to switching between G,C and D. I don’t know how I feel about working with a metronome, I fear I would be fighting against it as it still take me a second or 2 to find my fingers.

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, less is more.

[@Analymous]

About 10 years ago my biological father, a musician, taught me my first three chords. A, E, and B7 lol. I rarely see B7 in the songs I learn, so I guess it’s just of his favorite chords 🤷‍♀️. So anyways, I never actually tried to learn how to play for many years after that. But now I have been playing for 2.5 years.

[@LaurenBateman]

Its shows up from time to time, but not super common. Very common in the Blues.