Rocksmith 60-Day Challenge -- Aaron's Success Story -- Learn How To Play Guitar In 60 Days

Take the Rocksmith 60-Day Challenge and learn to play guitar in just 60 days using Rocksmith 2014 Edition. Over 1.5 million people have learned with the award-winning Rocksmith method. Watch this real success story with Aaron, a receiving manager and father from Detroit, Michigan.
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[@Phredd2k1]

I first saw this video and all the other 60 Day Challenge Rocksmith stuff last year mid September. I had a guitar that I never learned to play sitting in my house for 20 human years (I'm 36). I bought Rocksmith and played everyday for just 15-30 minutes for 60 days and then re-watched the videos and realized I was on the same skill level as all the people in them. Now just after five months I am playing about 1-2 hours a day. Don't dismiss Rocksmith as a valid teaching tool because it is a game. Six months ago all I could play was an open E chord, now I can actually play guitar and bass guitar enough to impress friends and family.

[@LucasGaming2oo3]

By the way, this is real. Aaron here actually has a youtube channel where he talks about rocksmith tips and tricks.

[@KindjalsBeats]

He seems like a nice person.

[@iskremape]

I tried learning guitar on my own from youtube videos before i got Rocksmith and i learned much faster with rocksmith. i think it really comes down to the psycological rewards given to you by the game. it also really helped me to realise when i played something wrong.

[@warrocketajax7494]

Bought my son a guitar and Rocksmith for Christmas, he really doesn't have much interest but I do. Will be playing this heavily in the next few weeks.

[@chrisgriffin4012]

I bought rocksmith and a bass guitar for my son for Christmas. It is amazing how much he has learned. The "game" for lack of a better word is very instructional and suggests lessons based on the areas he needs to improve. I would suggest it for anyone wanting to learn guitar. Either casually or more intently.

[@username55ify]

How old is your son?

[@Zillaman101]

You are learning all the time when playing guitar. I've been playing guitar for 4 years and obviously I'm still learning.

[@kadenbohm775]

Although rock smith might not teach you everything or even teach people well, it is still helping a ton of people and turning them on to something awesome, so for that I say that it's awesome

[@gtarman8d]

Man this game is a great jam tool for guitarists who knew how to play before the game. Its so much fun to just jam away at your favorite songs without even looking at the screen. What I love the most about it is not having to plug in my amp and pedals to match tones. I can just play and it does the switching to the appropriate sounds for a particular song.

[@gmanoffury]

Aaron is my spirit animal

[@russelldillingham3795]

Good job Aaron. Glad to see the game is doing it for you. The first Rocksmith was what got me to finally get around to learning. Been doing it for about a year and loving it every day. Hope you're coming along well too.

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Thanks Russell. Yes I absolutely love this game. I'm still coming along. I'm still too self conscious to post new videos for now but I plan to in the future to show my progress.

[@dillonwood8584]

Its been only 3 days I started in im already getting better every single day it so amazing to see progress getting done in just 3 days so weird but good

[@Razersedge2012]

Awesome job Aaron! Your video is inspiring! I bought my brother this for Christmas and after watching you, I may just go get it for myself! Nice job! Thanks for posting this!

[@taketheredpill1441]

This guy was the best one.

[@ericcoombs]

GREAT JOB AARON!

[@nickihuevos221]

Great video so glad I bought Rocksmith 2014 can't wait to get back into playing guitar it's been a while

[@audrey123talks]

AWESOME!!!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Thank you Audrey!! You're AWESOME!!! I aspire to be as good as you one day!!

[@thedarkomasia2168]

Aaron "AKP" Parrish Hey, Aaron! Since this video has been uploaded, what more has Rocksmith taught you?

[@ExoShaman]

Wow! He improved so much! That's awesome. I love Rocksmith so much.

[@pissbaby7306]

For 60 days this guy is slaying

[@Nasengold]

Wow, he's a fast learner.

[@Seajack64]

Kerfuffleinahussle This game uses the concept of gamification to enhance learning, and it works. Gamification has been proven to enhance learning and performance of even complicated tasks, and it will become even more common as people find more ways to implement it. You may or may not benefit from it in this case (have you ever tried it or anything else like it?), but so many more people will. Also, be mindful that even if you may not see the merit in a thing, it does not mean that there is no merit there. If you don't understand it, it may not be the wisest thing to immediately judge it as 'dumb'.

[@Duckers_McQuack]

I have really wanted to play a real guitar for about 10 years and never found any inspiration to learn, and i have been a big fan of the guitar hero, rockband and band hero games, but next week, i am fetching myself a LTD guitar and rocksmith to begin learning to play real guitar in the way of gaming. So i am greatly looking forward till next week!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

You're going to love it! Let me know how it goes.

[@Duckers_McQuack]

Aaron "AKP" Parrish I will :)

[@Duckers_McQuack]

Well, i did kinda bad on my first 15 minutes: 1: Recommended songs is not listed 2: The numbers on the guitar neck displayed was confusing cause i have no idea how to check that on my guitar without counting from 1 to the number needed untill the note is gone from the song so i miss many notes :S

[@beau5149]

Silithas As you continue to play, you'll notice that the dots, or blocks on some guitars, on your fretboard will begin to give you quick reference points. Don't give up.

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+Silithas Check out my channel for tips!

[@brentskeen5266]

beautiful guitar. I have an Epiphone Swingster and I love that thing so. much. I can't wait to pick up Rocksmith 2014. Time to make that baby sing!

[@zeldax3kid]

This looks awesome!!!

[@nickbefraging8874]

What an awesome and much better way of learning i was taking lessons myself and I just couldnt do it anymore I didnt have the drive and ive been playing video ges since i was 4 im picking this up

[@HansumRob100]

awesome inspiring video...

[@stanlindert6332]

I've got a les paul. Love it. To all starting guitar players.. Don't forget to work on vibrato, also string damping on the bridge. These two lessons from old time teachers, Andy Aledort, Arlon Roth, as well as a plethora of others will help you sound good even if your starting. Play great music for yourself. New strings help even the crappy guitar sound better. Learn to tune by ear. A great little tube amp and a couple great effects. Also get a good cord it really helps. I love my Gibson, but I've had to work on it. The cord input jack needed shined up and bent in to improve contact with the cord end. That simple fix really helped open up the over all sound.

[@nameless-user]

I've been playing this game for a week now. From not even knowing how to pick properly before day 1, I have mastered a song, mastered 6 other songs to above 50%, and legitimately learned techniques necessary to play guitar. All I need now is some basic music theory (scales, roots, etc.) and I'll be a proper guitarist, and even that I'm starting to take a slight understanding towards. All this in one week, mind you. I can't wait to see how the next 7 weeks will go!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Keep going. There are scale mini games. Also I go into session mode and learn the scales there. That way you can play around with them longer and see the whole neck.

[@keinntv2137]

Any Update? :)

[@callmebigpapa]

nice very inspirational and he seems like a cool dude can't wait to get started!!!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+callmebigpapa Thanks Sir.

[@joeswanson7502]

Ayy you commented 4 years ago where you at with the game and guitar now

[@RORSeries]

I gotta say really say rock smith really worked for me. I’d mostly recommend the pc version. Because of CDLC you can really explore with all genres of music which made me a lot better. 6 months ago I could not do anything now I know second and Sebring by of mice and men. like the back of my hand.

[@hongdekong]

this guy is better then the others!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Thanks hongdekong! I'm working on it!

[@Baku6000]

Great job Aaron, he sounds great for 2 months!

[@AlpheusPope]

My store didn't have the new version of it, but I did get a good deal on the old version. Im going to start working on that today.

[@Nikkyeshiva83]

this game kept me on my toes. i hope the next one is more fine tuned.

[@mistakenfortraitors3837]

thats a beautiful guitar.

[@nickabrick13]

I do enjoy this game. I can see this to be very good for those like me. Those who played guitar in their early years or in high school and got out of the habit of practicing or playing in general can find this to be really fun. I was involved with the schools band back then. Some of the senior pics of me involved my Fender Jaguar and or Martian. We already know what we are doing with the instrument along with different ways things can be played, but just haven't played much since then. Being able to get some practice in and it all comes back to us naturally. Then we can get back to do what we used to on a regular basis.

[@werderer13]

Aaron, you are really talented, keep going!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. Your encouragement really helps.

[@islediablo]

After 2 months of learning, Concert time :D

[@nickk.2055]

hey Aaron you did really good and congrats,i really have to ask this question! is it that easy as it seems on youtube?? and also what specs does ur laptop have??

[@lynhooks8747]

Great job. Focus on the positive. The first part of being something is to claim it. Being a snob about it means your threatened by others succeeding. Hi end or low end, guitar companies are still making money.

[@lucianayk_]

Awesome! o.O now, I'll practice a lot... * ---*

[@tocoparacuando]

Hendrix of the 21st century! Congratulations!

[@MarcosSalustiano]

I need to buy this game.

[@pablovargas5973]

i wish i heard about this earlier i had to learn the old fashioned way

[@claybrown2895]

Also Aaron what was your situation with blisters or callouses, my fingers have annoying blisters after only 2 days of playing...

[@hardygab2001]

Going to throw out all my guitar hero games and get rocksmith omfg you rule

[@joshvanderwal6718]

k if you give these guys sheet music can they play then or is this game just for speed and learning the frets or does it show chords like g or a minor like if they went on the Internet asked how to play hello from adele they could play it or no

[@WeeShaun911]

YO WE GOT THE SAME GUITAR AARON DUDE ROCK ON HOMIE

[@AshleyVsTheWorld]

Not wanting to learn the guitar professionally. But say I wanted to learn the chords and just jam along with some friends and learn some rifts would this be worth getting? :)

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+Ashley Vs The World Absolutely!!

[@blaneysiktube]

I'm definitely going to invest in this, improve my geetar skills, looks awesome

[@AaronAKPParrish]

blaneysiktube It is definitely worth it!

[@GhostCorpsYT]

blaneysiktube "geetar"

[@milandjordjevic3277]

+blaneysiktube Great video, and I'm lovin' the idea of how I can just learn to play acoustic guitar in 60 days! You might also try Grathaw Guitar Playing Expert. Just search it on Google, I found it pretty helpful.

[@blaneysiktube]

Just incase we arent on the same level here, I am aware it is spelt guitar haha

[@CuriousKatFilms]

the only problem ive come across is trying to figure out strumming patterns, yeah they try and tell you " Down down up up down up down" but its not going through my thick skull . . . MORE PRACTICE

[@MrJellyBOMB]

If you use that cable and plug it into say, an acoustic... Would it still work?

[@Baku6000]

I have played for 4 years, and I don't even like to consider myself a guitar player yet, I think he has a long way to go still from just playing these covers though to being a "guitar player"

[@brianjroth27]

Where's ma Bass Success Stories! We are people too! =p

[@MrJellyBOMB]

Oh and does your computer/console work as an amp then?

[@StrayX09]

How much did they pay for the challenge and how did they go for recruiting ppl for this challenge? Just curious

[@TxSkills]

as a guitar player, id say semi-professional , i teach at a studio and have been in various bands... this seems like a pretty cool way to learn quick, but having started playing at the age of 10 and now 22, there is nothing that learning from a PERSON and getting that hand on experience that a video game can ever take. that being said, guitar hero is a blast to play even on expert it sometimes gets difficult. but i would much rather play with people than with my playstation.

[@XBlueM0ndayX]

Rocksmith is probably the best thing for an on-the-fence beginner. If you want to learn to play, but you're not absolutely devoted to learning the instrument, Rocksmith helps because it teaches you songs so that you feel like you're making music sooner. Learning chords and proper technique (no matter how essential) is something likely to turn a lot of players off if they don't get some 'instant action'

[@Vetadore]

I'm on my second day now, learning how to do double and triple notes.. xD

[@ddog23]

@cody the Epiphone Dot is not a higher end instrument.

[@Gumnball]

We should be able to play guitar into Battlefied game, in the transport heli !

[@TheOriginalProfG]

How many hours a day did you practice?

[@lowriderrider]

If you don't like it and think you are so talented with the guitar don't buy it, do what you want stop making remarks like you think it is shit and want everyone to do as you want. Well just keep it to yourself and go practice. I don't want to be a superstar or learn everything about music, I just want to enjoy playing.

[@Redfrog1011]

no. There is tutorial sessions in the game as well. The songs are kind of examples of these lessons and how to master them

[@OpenEars22]

Hey Aaron I just got Rocksmith 3 days ago. It seems really good hopefully I get some good results like you. Any tips to give? I've been playing 2-3 hours per day.

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Practice. Practice. Practice!! Use Rocksmith and any other useful guitar tools you can get your hands on.

[@Scubadog_]

Aaron "AKP" Parrish OpenEars22 And buy bandages. With extensive practice come sore (if not worse) fingertips. But hey, no pain, no gain.

[@SweetHershii905]

Does Rocksmith also teach how to strum the guitar? Sorry I’m a beginner at guitar and guitar Smith is my only hope to stay motivated. Cause I never pick up my guitar and wanted to get better. KZbin videos are useless for me, guitar lessons at guitar stores are boring, and I can only play happy birthday on my guitar. I only know one or two chords. 😭😭😭😭

[@AaronAKPParrish]

CherriBliss 524 Yes. It’s under the lessons section in the software.

[@snake99taylor55]

how do u get to do the 60 day challenge i want to do it and I'm fifteen years old wanting to learn guitar

[@AaronAKPParrish]

terry taylor Just get the software and practice for at least one hour a day. You will be better than when you started.

[@TavisMcKenzie]

This seems to be good proof supporting the merits of "learning everyone elses songs" (from wikipedia) "Slash decided to switch from bass to guitar after hearing Wolin play "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones.[26] His decision to play guitar was further influenced by one of his school teachers, who would play songs by Cream and Led Zeppelin for his students. As a result, Slash stated, "When I heard him do that, I said, 'That's what I want to do.'"

[@TheMurdertv]

¿Y donde queda el felling?

[@giorgiocarrara1129]

I have seen you run the game on a laptop.what kind of laptop do yiu use?is it smooth? Thanks

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Hey Giorgio, I use a Sony Vaio. It's great! I've had no issues with it or the software.

[@giorgiocarrara1129]

Aaron "AKP" Parrish thanks!do you have the specifications?CPU..graphic etc.? Cheers!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Giorgio Carrara PC Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core2 Duo E6750 or 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)* Hard Drive Space: 12 GB Sound: DirectX-compatible PC Recommended: OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor: 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3-540 or 3.30 GHz AMD Athlon II X3 455 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)* Hard Drive Space: 12 GB Sound: DirectX-compatible Mac Minimum Requirements: OS: Mac OS X Version 10.7 or higher Processor: 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)* Memory: 2 GB RAM Hard Drive Space: 12 GB Sound: DirectX-compatible Mac Recommended: OS: Mac OS X Version 10.7 or higher Processor: 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 or better Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)* Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Drive Space: 12 GB Sound: DirectX-compatible *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 series

[@robinhil3476]

nice att the end

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Thanks. I'm still practicing.

[@steveemetal]

How do they know to do down or upstrokes?

[@WarhawkLieutenent]

+SWAGAS It doesn't matter; as long as you're hitting all of the strings, you're still playing the right chord.

[@codycybulski6471]

Nice epiphone "dot" you would not own such a higher end guitar if you are just starting. Also those songs are so simple that I could learn them in a couple of hours

[@oliverrea9000]

Will this work for me if I have no experience what so ever?

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Yes it will. Learning the guitar takes a lot of practice though. Rocksmith makes practice fun.

[@redmed10]

How come no one ever complains about the pain normally involved with playing guitars? Nothing about barre chords. Nothing about alternate picking or economy picking. They just seem to be overselling the product.

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Sukhbir Sekhon They edited it out.

[@Mindful2222]

We need a violin version of rocksmith

[@username55ify]

Classicalsmith?

[@Mindful2222]

maybe :)

[@kewlmark72]

i also did like the new zombie killer game just pounding out E G & C helps....

[@subarashizeo5815]

i really want this but i dont have a good gaming console (all i have is tablet and a phone) :'-(

[@stefanbrown8176]

Why do i get a Feeling that this man is on TV. i have seen his face before i know it

[@liorrubin64]

but after rock smith you can play son g wit actually tabs and not tubs like in the game?

[@Chevsilverado]

Tabs is really easy.

[@Chevsilverado]

I learned how to read it in like an hournn

[@otavio048]

I dont know if the story is real, but i hope he succed now

[@claybrown2895]

Aaron, I bought the game yesterday, I have a few questions... 1. Did you learn rhythm or lead guitar? 2. What did you play the most? (Mini games, learn a song, or just watched a lot of lessons) Thank you, I am new to the guitar but I know it'll be fun!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Hey Clay, congrats on buying the game. I mostly practice lead (because everybody wants to lead right?), but I also practice rhythm (because just because you want to lead doesn't mean you will. lol), and I mess with the bass a little. I mostly learn songs, but I also use all of the other features too. As far as blisters and calluses goes, my finger tips hurt for the first two or three weeks. I never had blisters though. Just take a rest/break if you have to. Even if it's for a day or two. Eventually the pain will subside. Thanks for the questions and have fun!

[@claybrown2895]

Aaron "AKP" Parrish Thank you so much for responding. I chose rhythm because I want to know chords to start. I have played for exactly five days and have already mastered one of the harder songs (I have played it about 160 times already). I also have one more big question, how much time did you spend on it per day? The challenge says 1 hour per day, but because it is so addicting, I play literally about 5 hours a day. Every day after school I gain about 10 percent mastery but within 30 minutes of that I just play repetitively and can't progress. But the next day the same thing happens. So my question is, is it necessary to play so much? Thanks a lot.

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Clay Brown Hey Clay, the game is VERY addictive. I played more than an hour a day. That's just the minimum. I recommend practicing away from the software also. That way you can hear how you really sound and adjust accordingly. Get a practice amp if you don't have one already. I got an amp from a pawn shop for a great deal. But I say play 'til you can't play no more!! It's a lot of fun!

[@claybrown2895]

Thank you soon much for your input... True inspiration!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Clay Brown You're welcome. Keep at it!

[@moadhrizou7469]

Song at 2:11 ?

[@andym28]

Ive been teaching guitar for 15 years. This is a good way to play some guitar tunes for fun, but it completely negates any requirement to be a musician. Good though.

[@rodlan2343]

He looks like Jimi Hendrix.

[@taketheredpill1441]

+Rodlan He looks nothing like Hendrix.

[@thombriggsccs]

DETROIT ROCK CITY!!!

[@AaronAKPParrish]

You know it!

[@thombriggsccs]

I saw your video a few weeks ago and was inspired. So I went out and bought Rocksmith and a new guitar! Do you have any advice for a total newbie? Thanks!

[@Kaynos]

5 days in and i still suck major A$$. My main difficulty is finding the right string to play. The frets position is not too hard to master but when you need to play different strings fast, i get all confused.

[@takedomuremasa3933]

It'll come in time, just don't give up! You'll get it! I used to suck ass, but I kept going and played lead guitarist for a high school jazz band

[@Winters989]

Takedo is right, guitar isn't something you'll quickly get used to but trust me, you'll get it down quick in time and next thing you know, you'll be wondering how to tackle on hard solos and cool riffs. Keep practicing!

[@WayneFerguson]

You can also try practicing a bit with the mini-game called String Skip Saloon. It helps with gauging where the strings are.

[@luismendoza4303]

Do you need wifi to use

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+Luis Mendoza Nope

[@Papipin]

60 days. How much play time per day?

[@AaronAKPParrish]

Jose Castillon At least an hour.

[@jarehelt]

Does everybody get an epi?

[@ISangaloUnofficialFR]

the Epiphone guitar is include with the game.

[@Einargizz]

***** Only if you buy the version that includes guitar. They make different versions of the game, with or without the guitar and the cord needed to plug the guitar to a computer. Obviously, it's pretty easy to spot which package contains an entire guitar :v

[@ISangaloUnofficialFR]

Einar Gissurarson I know...I bought the game without guitar,

[@jeeannpaul]

Should work,

[@timmy677123322]

how can i connect my guitar to the pc?

[@IxTechNiK]

by plugging in the cable.

[@TheTrueGuiltX]

The cable should be included with the package of the game.

[@timmy677123322]

i bought the game on steam

[@TheTrueGuiltX]

Hmm, then you have to buy the cable seperately. Search for "Rocksmith Real Tone Cable" on Amazon for example, shit's expensive though, around 30 bucks.

[@timmy677123322]

TheTrueGuiltX thanks :D

[@tahahalcoglu7471]

You say 60 day challenge but how much time ı must spend on it every day?

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+Taha Halıcıoğlu At least an hour.

[@whenpplbegintothink9268]

Just take your time ,more if you havent played before.Injuries arent discarded at all,even for ppl with years on playing so don't take my advice slightly.

[@Connerisbeast05]

what guitar is that

[@AaronAKPParrish]

+bobby mgee Hey Bobby, it's an Epiphone Dot.

[@johnantonescu5096]

his face at 0:21 lol

[@LeicaTK]

can i have the name of your guitar?

[@LennyLenoardson]

epiphone dot

[@badb37t]

The guitar he's using is great but you should try other guitars each has a unique sound.

[@sigge2055]

badb37t the game is sponsored by epiphone. If you look at all the sucess stories eveyone has a epiphone, which makes me think that these are kinda fake

[@jakes1591]

they were given instruments to record their 60 day stories. a company backed by epiphone.. they probably got paid to do it, but don't they deserve it? They had to learn guitar, record a vlog for 60 days, and be used in a promotional content. that's not free

[@sigge2055]

Sean j but in one video he one guy says that he hasnt touched his guitar in like some years and goes and finds a brand new epiphone. i dont know it might be as you said but i kinda Think its fake

[@sigge2055]

***** yeah i agree, i have a epiphone myself and i have learned Everything i can on my epiphone with rocksmith 2014 and its a good game and a good guitar but i still Think that the sucess stories are a bit fake, thats it, im still gonna love the game :)

[@badb37t]

I love the game but some stuff you just find easier to pick up by ear using your own amp and different turnings that the game doesn't have to play around with.

[@webvi42]

I bet you are such a badass that coming to this video to criticize this guy was probably the highlight of your day.

[@GutiGZ93]

So you feel better than somebody because you learned to play guitar from books and not from a video game? I agree that technology is taking over every thing, but this is just a video game. Some people buy this game because they want to have fun. If a great guitar player learns to play guitar from Rocksmith is he less than an average guitar player?

[@IceKoldKilla]

How about show someone with fatter fingers like me. I love the first Rocksmith but having somewhat fat fingers makes me press other strings :(

[@Crazzilla]

There is literally no finger that is too fat to play the guitar. What there is however, is the "beginner" stage, where all sorts of things are going wrong in your playing, but you are to new to pin point what they exactly are. It's very common for new guitarists to make your same claim. Just ask any instructor, and they will tell you. Keeping your thumb planted in the back of the neck of the guitar will provide your finger muscles relief, and eventually will also build you the natural form that your fingers need to take in order to properly fret strings without toughing others. keeping your fingers bent, and only pressing down on the strings with your "finger tips", will make it so that all strings ring out like they are supposed to. When I say tip, I mean TIP.... There are of course many instances where you will be required to disregard all I just said, but the need for them is a bit off in your future. For example, when bending a string you won't plant your thumb into the back of the neck of the guitar, You'll likely wrap your thumb around the back of the neck. Some chords are extremely easy to play while not putting the thumb on the back of the neck, and as well, not using your finger tips. Playing sections of an A chord for example can be done by simply laying your fingers over top of the strings required to make an A in root position. The same goes for a G chord. When you start playing around with tunings, and learn to tune your guitar into an open tuning, it becomes the case that you can lay your finger over all the strings and automatically form a chord.... Moral of a long story, keep picking and grinning.

[@elijaholeary5139]

Not to sound arrogant or anything but I play 10 hours a day. Dedication pays off. The important thing is to teach yourself different styles and practice them consistently, the only time guitar playing is boring is when you can't play

[@andrewbailey6746]

Blah blah blah I play 10 hours a day... (Golf clap) good for you, some of us have things called a JOB and can't spend that much time on something that will never be more than a hobby. Maybe you should spend 10 hours a day practicing how to not be an elitist prick instead... Jus' sayin