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I was hopeless at guitar a few weeks ago but was really inspired by mk.gee and tried to play some of his songs. I rarely stick to a new hobby for more than a few days but I highly recommend it. Just a little bit every day and you'll be surprised at how quickly you can pick things up. It gets more fun as you get better and the upwards spiral continues. Just practice!
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yay to new hobbies! best thing is to try not to get ahead of yourself. start with basic songs with easy 4 chord progressions. get the hang of strumming, switching hand positions, etc. then you can start to level up to bar chords, tabs, finger-picking, and more! ultimate-guitar.com and youtube tutorials are especially useful in these stages. but be patient with yourself, and enjoy the time you spend with your mind entirely focused on the thing in your hands and not roaming elsewhere. what a treat:)
Feb 20, 2024
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I was in your same position when I was younger & decided to take lessons: friend, it completely made me hate the idea of playing guitar. I wanted to rock and roll but they were having me learn hot cross buns. One day I put my guitar into its case and slid it back under my bed where it stayed for years.
I only took it out again after some friends and I jokingly created a band, ironically.
At that point there was no taskmaster other than my whimsy, so I learned what a power chord was and went bananas. With every goofy punk song we wrote, it seemed like I’d learn a new technique or chord to utilize and it was fun and exciting.
After awhile I learned about tablature and how many people would notate the songs I loved, and so I used those to pick up new progressions and such. It was helpful because every now and again a song would deploy something I had never tried, but it was easy to learn when motivated by the song, ya know?
Anyhow, that’s my two cents.
Apr 22, 2024
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this is my third semester taking weekly guitar lessons, but admittedly I have not practiced much in the past. that changes NOW. my fingers hurt and I keep making mistakes but it will be worth it <3 I think 2025 is the year to do challenging things. And, anyway, this guitar isn't going to play itself...
Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 8, 2025
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Don’t hold it in, mate. Join a choir, take a salsa class, dance in your bedroom. Possibly the least regrettable activities ever invented. You’ll move more confidently and intentionally throughout your world.
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