Make It a Habit

How do you get good at playing guitar? You just play! It’s not quite that easy, but in a way, it is. To get good at anything, you need to do it, and do it frequently. When someone is starting out in learning to play an instrument, there is that initial excitement of taking on something new. For many, frustration can quickly set in when you realize that this is harder than it looked. You might be watching your teacher play or watching a famous guitar player and think to yourself, “How will I ever get that good?” The bad news is that there is no instant magic to learning to play. Also, the good news is that there is no instant magic. Learning itself is the journey. There really is no final destination. If you are new to playing guitar, you need to make it a habit. This is not the same as setting a practice schedule...continue reading...