Have you ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels with little or no improvement on your guitar? At the beginning stage, you basically get back what you put in. As you improve your chord vocabulary and basic song learning. The progress is dramatic and rewarding. Some people stay happily in that place for their entire playing life. In fact,most people reside in that zone. Forever That’s perfectly a fine way to pursue guitar. This article is geared for intermediate to advanced players the need to develop there own practice regimine to fit needs of their specific goals
KEEP A PRACTICE JOURNAL
This is a wonderful tool. It allows you have a specific regimen. it feels great to noodle around and play what you are good at for hours and hours. There is definite value in playing always! The only problem is that you don’t progress.
KEEP A PRACTICE JOURNAL
This is a wonderful tool. It allows you have a specific regimen. it feels great to noodle around and play what you are good at for hours and hours. There is definite value in playing always! The only problem is that you don’t progress.
Make a specific plan of just 3 weaknesses you want to tackle. For example, 1. reading 2. chord vocabulary rhythm 3. song learning:
READING
The are several method books available I will share the links at the end of this article. I would recommend getting a method type book that really walks you through positions and fundamental skills. This is the one area that you will get back big improvement if you put in big effort. Only problem is that is hard and boring at first (that’s why standard notation books are so cheap. Most guitar players can’t read. So that puts you a head no matter what style you play. Standard notation is the common language of all instruments why not know it
CHORDS /RYTHYM
You can never know to many chords. But how can we specifically get better. Learn all the chords you can. But make sure you USE them in context a few at a time. Put them in a short groove and practice that with rythym. Use a metronome or drum machine at all times. There are a lot of great guitar players out there that don’t have an understanding of what chords they are actually playing. Knowing what your doing and why it works will simplify things. Plus improve your songwriting skills
SONG LEARNING
I would think that if you made it this far you are a serious player. Scales chops technique are set aside for now. Remember this is just the start song learning is crucial. You want to practice memorizing even if you play alone learn songs that are simple just to remember the structure play along with the record. Take your favorite riff you play and play through the entire tune!
BACK TO JOURNAL
Practicing the stuff you would rather not do to work on skills you wish you had is KEY to improvement
Your not going to wake up and want to work on reading or a new chord. But you can chart your time practicing You can also chart your every day progress.
After a week I guarantee you will have improved more than you had in a while!
Here are some book recommendations below that I think will help.
That’s just a start on our journey!
READING
The are several method books available I will share the links at the end of this article. I would recommend getting a method type book that really walks you through positions and fundamental skills. This is the one area that you will get back big improvement if you put in big effort. Only problem is that is hard and boring at first (that’s why standard notation books are so cheap. Most guitar players can’t read. So that puts you a head no matter what style you play. Standard notation is the common language of all instruments why not know it
CHORDS /RYTHYM
You can never know to many chords. But how can we specifically get better. Learn all the chords you can. But make sure you USE them in context a few at a time. Put them in a short groove and practice that with rythym. Use a metronome or drum machine at all times. There are a lot of great guitar players out there that don’t have an understanding of what chords they are actually playing. Knowing what your doing and why it works will simplify things. Plus improve your songwriting skills
SONG LEARNING
I would think that if you made it this far you are a serious player. Scales chops technique are set aside for now. Remember this is just the start song learning is crucial. You want to practice memorizing even if you play alone learn songs that are simple just to remember the structure play along with the record. Take your favorite riff you play and play through the entire tune!
BACK TO JOURNAL
Practicing the stuff you would rather not do to work on skills you wish you had is KEY to improvement
Your not going to wake up and want to work on reading or a new chord. But you can chart your time practicing You can also chart your every day progress.
After a week I guarantee you will have improved more than you had in a while!
Here are some book recommendations below that I think will help.
- Any book by Ted Greene will and should be your bible.
- Any book by Erik Halbig.
- Any book by Carl Verheyen.
That’s just a start on our journey!
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Welcome to Bordas Guitar Instruction, your number one choice instructor in Irvine, CA and the surrounding area in Orange County, California. I provide a variety of services, including guitar lessons, bass lessons, adult guitar lessons and music instructions. I have the skill and experience necessary to serve as your full-service guitar teacher, offering the highest quality service and lessons in the Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest and Newport Beach area.
With 20 years of professional experience, Bordas Guitar Instruction offers respect, trust, dedication, integrity and devotion to exceeding the expectations of my clients. Whether it's lessons for beginners or advanced players. I will give you the help you need. I provide the customized lesson plan for each student so they can learn comfortably. I will personally work with you during the private guitar lessons to improve your guitar performance and make you the artist that you would like to be. I also offer acoustic guitar lessons, electric guitar lessons and bass guitar lessons for your convenience.
If you are interested in acquiring my service as a guitar instructor or if you would like to learn more about what I can do for you, go ahead and contact me at Bordas Guitar Instruction today for more information.
Welcome to Bordas Guitar Instruction, your number one choice instructor in Irvine, CA and the surrounding area in Orange County, California. I provide a variety of services, including guitar lessons, bass lessons, adult guitar lessons and music instructions. I have the skill and experience necessary to serve as your full-service guitar teacher, offering the highest quality service and lessons in the Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest and Newport Beach area.
With 20 years of professional experience, Bordas Guitar Instruction offers respect, trust, dedication, integrity and devotion to exceeding the expectations of my clients. Whether it's lessons for beginners or advanced players. I will give you the help you need. I provide the customized lesson plan for each student so they can learn comfortably. I will personally work with you during the private guitar lessons to improve your guitar performance and make you the artist that you would like to be. I also offer acoustic guitar lessons, electric guitar lessons and bass guitar lessons for your convenience.
If you are interested in acquiring my service as a guitar instructor or if you would like to learn more about what I can do for you, go ahead and contact me at Bordas Guitar Instruction today for more information.
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