The 6 Guitar Areas You Should Be Practicing

[@justinguitar]

🆕 Grade 3 here! www.justinguitar.com/classes/beginner-guitar-course-grade-thre

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[@Redheadedlady55]

~Downloaded the app & had trouble...love you Justin...but cannot seem to get pass the username

[@veshaw.]

How much would you sell me that blanket for 🤔🤔

[@sstolarik]

1. 02:00 Technique - Fret Board work, bending, Hammer-ons, Pull-offs 2. 04:27 Knowledge - Theory 3. 05:30 Repetoire - Not just scales, build your own playlist 4. 06:24 Ear Training - Recog notes and intervals 5. 09:55 Timing - Rhythm, beat, groove 6. 12:00 Improv (Optional) - Noodling, Solos 7. 13:00 Extra Tips

[@philliamproject8113]

Cheers Shane that's very kind of you!

[@glorioskiola]

Thanks Shane!

[@ivvalk]

cheers mate

[@inayatsama6059]

Thank to you bro 👍👍

[@AsdeEspadas.Fernando]

I feel like making a solo arrangement of a jazz standard or any song you like combines all the elements. Also, trying to make 12 bar blues or country playing at the same time chords and melody, with walking bass and so forth, also i think develops all the elements.

[@annamariehewitt3173]

I'M 72 AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING MY GUITAR 3 HOURS A DAY SINCE COVID STARTED AND HAVE BECOME QUITE A GOOD GUITAR PLAYER. ALL YOUR INFORMATION IN THIS VIDEO IS SPOT ON.....

[@jamesm.3967]

Rock on. I’m 60. Started a couple of years ago too. 😊

[@Harryfin100]

That’s nice to hear and makes me feel better! I started playing about 3 years ago. I’m 46 now and always worried I’d left it too late to get to a decent standard. 👍

[@annamariehewitt3173]

@@Harryfin100 I took Bob Seger's advise..." Search for a sound you can call your own."

[@LeastTango]

I've been trying to play on and off since the 80s and I'm still not even at intermediate level. I should give up but I feel I need it somehow.

[@Touk1-u7i]

I can't believe this guy is doing this quality lesson for free, I've seen A LOT paid lessons that's not near as good as this guy, they are either bad at teaching or not tell you everything you need to know and understand.

[@justinguitar]

Thanks. There;s a site full of amazing free content: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@guitarstreams]

Great Lesson Justin! For those who struggle with getting down to practice, you may want to try "habit stacking" which is a term I got from a book about habits. What works really well for me is practicing after I took a shower. To put it in a formula "I practice guitar after (or before) I do X".

[@sdsith]

That's a really good idea! Thank you!

[@vincepetrovic8700]

Is the book Atomic Habits? I’m reading that and the first habit I’m trying to form is to stick to guitar practice.

[@gary-pv8vz]

@@vincepetrovic8700 me too!

[@guitarstreams]

@@vincepetrovic8700 yes it is. I think it is really good book. Wish you the best of success for sticking to guitar practice!

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

Oooh this is a good idea!!!! I may try this after i come from work. Thanks man👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mark-Rakowski]

Thanks Justin! This is very serendipitous for me. I’ve played guitar since I was a kid but for many years now, my career has gotten in the way. I’ll be retiring soon and realized my playing needs a MAJOR tune up. I just started going thru your beginner lessons yesterday picking out stuff I need to get solid again so these tips are absolutely perfect for me right now.

[@heskethlistening24]

Justin, I found you back in 2013. Since then I've been doing 3 hours every day bar illness and go through the ups and downs but overall have seen massive improvement. This structure you have provided will be a great way for me to review and start the new year with renewed focus. Thank you.

[@nannigans77]

Thank you for all you do, Justin! I’ve been playing guitar since September 2023 and at 47 years old I’ve found myself struggling with some things more than others, and your videos have helped me improve so much! Your enthusiasm and passion for music comes out as you teach and I’m very grateful for your lessons!

[@shegocrazy]

I'm only a learner and get bored just doing exercises so i pick songs that I like that have difficult (for me) chord changes....esp including C. I'm gradually getting better but need to train my hand/fingers to stretch better.

[@gristamshackleford2102]

gotta do them while watching TV. i drill scales every day and idk if i could do it without watching something

[@urbanoramos5229]

You are an excellent guitar teacher and an amazing soul,you teach for pleasure ,for giving knowledge,to feed the average musicians and just for that a big thank you 🙏

[@DanClapp]

Honestly I chose you as the person I'm going to learn guitar from mostly because I like the way you recorded your audio. idk what it is, but it's really satisfying.

[@nickcrisp7252]

That is so true about just getting yourself to sit down with the guitar for 5 minutes. How many times I've lost an hour or two when all I planned to do was one little exercise, or try to figure out one little lick. Sometimes, I just pick the one tune I'm currently having the most fun with, intending only to mess with that for a while, and then find I've gone through most of my repertoire and various parts of my body have gone stiff from sitting for so long! I'm the same with working out. If you can just get yourself to start, you often find you really get into the swing of it. Sometimes not, but oh well, not every day is perfect, but more often than not it's what I find.

[@jimerickson4754]

I am 54 and just discovered your channel. Have been looking into learning guitar for finger strength and dexterity as my hands are getting weaker after sitting at a desk for 30 years on a computer. I really like your teaching method and approach! I will be a frequent visitor to your channel and website!

[@leebateman6079]

This is perfect timing for me, gave me the kick up the arse I needed. Organised a new practice regime along side your intermediate method book. Thanks for the effort you put into your work, I appreciate you mate

[@tristanhendon7372]

Justin, thank you so much for the help, I'm not in a place where I can afford a tutor right now, but these tutorials have helped me make so much headway in my practice, and given me direction. Thank you so much for providing these services to us, you are such an amazing teacher. Love from florida

[@chucklutter2509]

Very well stated, same financial situation here

[@markbrady7532]

You spell out so much. Especially appreciate the emphasis on variety-in high school I mapped out practice routines on 9 minute intervals (9 minutes of practice, one minute rest, on to the next exercise).

[@nicolen.9642]

I practice Angie's intro these days (with your lesson and I stumble exactly on the fsus to csus part). Now, I've been keen on "Ode to Billie Joe" Bobbie Gentry and I was wondering if you could post a lesson of it. Very complex syncopated rhythm...Thank you Justin for all your dedication to struggling guitar players. Wish you a beautiful Christmas. 🎶🎶🎶

[@lawrenceserrao958]

Sir, you sound as good as your musical lessons ; your information suggestions & instructions leave a lasting impression of your expression, everyone loves it I am sure. Thank you for the motivation❗️

[@tjames6427]

Ear training, transcribing and using Jam tracks really helped me level up big-time! And of course you Justin have helped me a unbelievable amount with your technique's and inspiring demeanor 💯😎

[@pumpkingolem9122]

Your advise is amazing thanks for helping us newbies you give me power to ove on a d practice thanks

[@BartNL-tx7ih]

Straight from the heart, out of his soul presented. Thank You Sir!

[@BrandonReid-uz9or]

You do a great job explaining and even if it doesn't fit a particular genre someone plays it's good to switch around and learn it all 🙏

[@playthechords3640]

Thats what I want!!Im beginner practice 5-6 hours a day,I always looking for new things to practice

[@Kenkyou_Nogata]

Thank you so much for this. I've been learning a lot of open chords and mastering the basics of every genre. When all I wanted was to learn pop-punk and rock acoustic. I always stumbled when I met barre chord switches or power chords that played below the low E, or mixups of other genres. I felt like I was making no progress with so much needed to learn. My rhythm and pace was never consistent. This helped a lot and gave me a clear path on what to focus on.🤝🏽

[@xchalibur77]

Justin you are one of the best guitar teacher out there. No wonder you gained so much popularity. Respect

[@squoonz1992]

I've been playing guitar just casually for years now and I had gained quite a bit of skill by watching KZbin videos and picking up a bunch of licks but couldn't seem to progress after a certain point. I found your website and I just started taking off and I am having the most fun I have had in a long time with guitar. My problem was I wanted to be an amazing guitar player but I lacked any knowledge of basic guitar (theory, scales, imrpov, etc.). So even though I had the ability to do a lot on guitar I wasn't able to just freely play and write my own stuff which made me almost quit. Thank you so much for putting all of this together especially for free, I can't seem to stop practicing now and I love it.

[@stonebrakerstudio8238]

Merry Christmas to all and have a happy 2022

[@gristamshackleford2102]

alot of people dont understand how important time/feel is. just look how amazing the simple little bass line for another one bites the dust.

[@LadyMela76]

Super helpful lesson here. Thank you Justin! I've been working on Barre chords. But I also spend time playing songs from my reptoire. It has to be fun too!

[@janrandles8683]

Wow Justin, are you a mind reader? I was just whining this morning about not being able to play from memory after so much time. Two songs and that is it!! I decided that I really need to spend time with your ear training and transcribing courses. I practice two hours every night and technical skills are OK, could always be better of course. But discouraged that I am so reliant on tabs. Thank you for this video as it drove home what I felt I needed to focus more time on. 💜

[@jacksonhana360]

Hi Justin great words of wisdom. I would love to see you do a lesson on new guitarists starting to play with others new or intermediate guitarists. Merry Christmas from Canada 🎄🇨🇦

[@Copinchen01]

Hey Justin! I play my guitar since 2008 with your help (BIG THANK YOU!). First I played on a low/middle level on an Acoustic Guitar but since Covid Crisis began I try to learn more about scales and pentatonics to get a higher level with an E-Guitar. It works and I watch your videos to get more skills and informations. You are such a good teacher and my english skills gettin' better, too. Stay healthy and rock on! :-)

[@drittz5470]

Justin thank you for putting all this together. I take lessons and have a award winning artist teaching me however your explanations and tips are priceless Brother.

[@lowellirish]

Thanks J! I have been addressing many of these suggestions over the past 2 years, and have grown significantly! It didnt hurt that I play 9 other instruments before guitar- drums included...so internal metronome...lol. Thanks for EVERYTHING you do!!

[@benmalone6139]

Pearls of wisdom as always Justin thanks so much.

[@brirags]

Great video coming from someone who's about 18 months into the long and winding road of becoming an actual musician.

[@CliffordTheLoveBunny]

You are amazing Justin, thank you so much for the information & motivation you share with us all 👍

[@gokuchanbbt]

Thank you Justin, thats a real nice Video to think about at the end of the year to sort things up and start with structured Training in the next year. I think dynamics are also realy important. Maybe the Feeling Section on the Area #5 is the best place for it.

[@KeepCalmAndTravelOn]

My daughter appreciates the shout out to girls!

[@hunter00143]

Best guitar instructor in the world, been watching your videos and playing guitar for almost 4 years now Cheers

[@mickeblue]

How cool is this? You should do a TED talk fella! I was watching a vid on a particular lick... went out of the room for whatever and when I came back there you were. Brilliant! So glad I got to see/hear you.

[@justinguitar]

Thank you, very kind. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@jasonmurkin3364]

Need a structured practice routine...all my motivation is being wasted! Thanks Justin....for everything!

[@justinguitar]

Hope this lesson helps you out! Check out the website for more eh? Cheers and happy holidays.

[@runegodly34]

Maybe this helps other people that are in a similar situation. I really only have one hour per day to play guitar in order to not compromise the responsibility I have on my job and family. Once I start getting into theory I don't let go until I fully understand. The hours fly by. I become super unsatisfied when I have to cut a learning session short before really getting to the bottom of things. This then turns into associating negative feelings with every practice session I have. Here's how I currently adapt to this I'm currently rolling with spending the one hour per day that I have from MON - THU on learning new songs, improvisation and applying what I learnt during the weekend. Sometimes its 25 mins on songs and the rest on improv, or when I'm really learning a new song and not just try to get it into muscle memory it can also be 50 mins on songs and just 10 mins to go through CAGED, Triads, etc.. The important part is to have everything ready to go. The songs I want to play, the backing tracks that I want to improvise over and apply the theory I learnt to. Justin's practice tool is also great for this if you're struggling with structure. The weekends can be FRI - SUN spending 3 hours per day on theory, plus sitting on the couch and just playing some stuff unplugged and I like to make sure to make it theory-heavy in order to set new boundaries. Overall it still feels like this amount of time is still limiting me in becoming the guitarist I would like to be, but at least I'm making the best of my available time and I enjoy every session I get to get hold of my guitar - while not feeling guilty in front of my family.

[@koho]

This is a brilliant way to organize the effort put in. After hits and misses, this is more or less the way I approach things, but having it laid out like this brings clarity. The hard part is deciding which areas to emphasize on any given day/week/month. Thanks, Justin!

[@glorioskiola]

Thank you Justin. You have a great, beautiful heart for what you offer to us. Merry Christmas, and stay safe!

[@orefilemogatusi]

i truly appreciate your effort brother, thanks.

[@justinguitar]

I appreciate your support! Thank you.

[@vibesmom]

Great stuff Justin, taking ownership of anything you learn is essential. I’m really enjoying your lessons, and the app!

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Hello Justin and crew, really love your courses. Downloaded your app. Justin, I'm sure you've been hearing this your entire career, but you're a terrific teacher. So easy to listen and connect to. Thanks!

[@ellebhee5045]

I gave in to the idea and started a chord book! It's kinda nice seeing them stack up :)

[@alibakhtiari6297]

I should get back on your course. Thank you for the practice session video

[@MrLestat08]

Comme d habitude juste parfait! Bravo ! Thanks for everything from France

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

I try to stay away from tablature unless I get stuck. Learning by ear and playing it on the guitar allows you to do it your way rather than how others might play it. Of course when I started playing we didn't have the internet as a resource so we were forced to learn by listening unless a friend or another guitarist showed us how to do something. But even though you might be playing someone else's song, when you learn it by ear and without tablature you are taking a song and making it your own style.

[@carolinehackett5141]

Thanks for giving me hope about my guitar skills potentially improving :')

[@johnniecoyle1509]

Great input you did on building 1 self up I enjoy it all ty

[@jigmewangchuk4085]

Well Im in a conundrum. Sir says narrow down the music you like and focus on techniques that will help for that particular style of music but I seem to enjoy anything with a guitar in it. I like stuff from different styles like Blues, funk, metal, classical etc. I'm 32 and just started and feel like there are multiple mountains between me and where I want to be. Any tips on what i should actually focus on would really be appreciated.

[@VideoGameAtlas]

I struggle extremely hard with ear training - its ridiculously difficult to figure out stuff on the guitar, even easier lines are tough to figure out ...

[@blaine453]

Great video, have recommended this to others for some time.

[@jsuntres1]

Jason! Have you ever thought of a cost-effective way to provide feedback to your students?

[@jwon5614]

❤ you Justin!!! Thank you for guidance on this!!! 🤗

[@henryestevez9145]

Hey Justin! Good talk on holistic practice routines. But I have another question, maybe too personal, if so then I understand ... so, what's with the broken arrow on your left forearm? I'm sure it's an interesting story. Thanks

[@Relaxandlearnguitar]

Hi Justin - Your channel is great and I appreciate all the work you do. Great points here with the 6 points

[@justinguitar]

Awesome! Thank you! Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@copdoc]

Thank you for another great video Justin!!

[@gregmacdonald9187]

“Get your bum on the seat…” love you Brits (my Dad was born in Glasgow). As always, good info.

[@inayatsama6059]

Yes..needful tips there thank you for sharing Justin 💯👌🤘🤘

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Thanks, Justin.

[@chucklutter2509]

Great lesson again. Thank you always, BEST AND PEACE

[@mdszj]

Justin - when I started playing in high school (early 70s) I used to play along with records. Nowadays I jam along to my looper pedal progressions. What do you think of the playing along method of ear training? ALso helps my rhythm as well I think.

[@jamesm.3967]

I was paying for pvt lessons $36 hr. This is better. A lot better.😮

[@nodgelyobo1]

Great lesson, got all the octaves wrong ..thought they were P5's...so I'll go back on that

[@what349nope5]

What guitar are you using in this video Justin?? It's beautifulllll

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

Really great advice, Justin, & a great lesson. Thanks for helping guitarists from all ages and skill levels. Merry Christmas, my brother and God bless you throughout the New Year.

[@greenyhouse]

Love your site and your lessons and can't wait to join you on a holiday workshop one day. A few months ago while (over) practicing i seemed to damage the middle joint in my left thumb, which is now very sore when using it to create pressure while barring. To the extent that I've now not played for about 6 weeks because its too painful. I was hoping it would heal and go away, but it's still as bad now. Have you come across this before, any advice on resources I could find to help fix it?

[@philliamproject8113]

Technique? LOL I'm a drummer first and use guitar and mainly keyboards for songwriting.Been told I'm a good songwriter but my guitar technique is really lacking so Thank You Justin for this,your cool channel and of course inspiration!

[@redguitar6062]

I have huge problems with synching left and right and I've been playing for 30 years. I just can't seem to play accurately or for any length of time at anything above 8ths at 120bpm. Really frustrating. I have no interest in shredding or mental technique but just getting up to speed and constancy at 16ths.

[@aungtheinkha21]

Are there videos of Justin teaching barre chords like B,Bm,Gm,Cm.. ? Coz I couldn't find any. Can someone pls share them?

[@kriscote3295]

Fantastic video. Thanks from a long time subscriber.

[@KF-cy9ei]

Amazing lesson. Thank you

[@PACK-ge5gu]

I need everything justin!

[@parissk5315]

What techniques would you recommend for someone composing fingerstyle guitar music.

[@justinguitar]

If you check the main website here www.justinguitar.com/advanced_search?q=fingerstyle there are 5 modules and and 75 lessons on fingerstyle playing. Some of those will suit your needs. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@parissk5315]

@@justinguitar thank you I appreciate it alot

[@govix_6364]

Glad to start 3rd grade🎉🎉

[@parkergabel83]

Hey Justin. I'm considering signing up for your app. Do you take song requests? I love some reggae! The dirty heads!

[@paulinewest8228]

Fabulous teacher!!!

[@lauramiller7290]

aaaaah need to get 'my bum on the seat'.... thanks needed that! :)

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

Looking to your video's is great motivation.

[@PhayulInspires]

Thanks for this awesome video, I am struggling with playing/ strumming chords along with songs, what do you suggest I should do to improv that. Thanks

[@ThefrenchFranz]

At first, don't sing: just play the chords as long as necessary until you are confident with both the rhythm and the chord transition (going slowly and counting aloud 1-2-3-4 if needed). Then practice with a metronome, then add the singing. Practising one step at the time is always your best friend :)

[@jamescarter4175]

All good stuff And worth keeping in mind But at the end of the day Just have a good time

[@joethieman738]

Thanks for refocusing my practices… joet

[@moseskhan5304]

thank you J! u rock man;)

[@michaeldrevyankosr6180]

When I find myself noodling a lot , I take lessons for a few months to get me back on track

[@RobertCarter-z3h]

When you say, “transcribe”, what do you meaning of that activity.

[@justinguitar]

There is a series of lessons explaining the process here: www.justinguitar.com/modules/transcribing-1 Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@CateB66]

Justin, you’ve kindly let us into your home to learn guitar, not have to deal with PC palava. Those having a bloody sook over being called guy need to go find their priorities elsewhere. Thanks for all that you do.

[@gregdziadurski6195]

at 9:25 couldn't agree more.

[@flintdavis2]

Thanks

[@Transformers1983jd]

Hey Justin I've been using your App and it has helped so much better than other KZbinrs. Great job and thank you.

[@justinsandercoe410]

Ur welcome Jack and I appreciate the good vibes :) J

[@skiwime]

have diffs getting to G from Am, F, C etc etc

[@AnishGaming655]

Go from Am to C to G to F, nice progression

[@NinahHunter]

This is very helpful, especially the reminder to spend time playing the fun stuff, which I have abandoned being so intent on learning all this new stuff I didn’t know before. The other pointer that struck a note (pun intended) with me is to know why you are practicing something and to focus on what is most relevant to your musical style, e.g., singer/songwriter vs. lead guitarist. Thanks, Justin!

[@lorcanfeely6371]

Well said.

[@hanskung3278]

There KZbin channels where people share what they are reading. I wish there were channels where people share what they are practicing on guitar.

[@Esse70R]

🔥 Thank you, Justin 😉 Oh ! yeaaaaaaaaah....

[@kurtdavidson9808]

Wow you went down some rabbit holes that went right over my head. I think your awesome and I love watching you but this is way scary what your saying😞