Comments on: The Secret to Becoming a Better Guitarist

By: Andrew Selick

Andrew Selick — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:23:01 +0000

I follow the PP rule: Passion and Patience. Both are extremely important to keep up with the learning curve. I have been learning since nearly six months and I think I’m still passionate about learning guitar.

By: Guitar Lifestyle » No Secrets, Just Practice

Guitar Lifestyle » No Secrets, Just Practice — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:23:54 +0000

[...] Practice providing his thoughts about what it takes to get better, responding in part to my article The Secret to Becoming a Better Guitarist. In that article, I posited that there actually are no secrets; Anthony agrees, but says that there [...]

By: ZoZo Music

ZoZo Music — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:13:46 +0000

Lots of PATIENCE…that’s the key to becoming a better guitarist!

By: Joey Sandrill

Joey Sandrill — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:57:05 +0000

True that!
I think we all get the “try to read everything you can on everything at once” and not on a specific subject.
Then comes information overload! and you don’t make progression
I like your words: Dedication and Perseverance, that must be the ol’ core essentials to mastering the guitar.

Short but powerful post, very nice josh

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:53:25 +0000

So true..talent helps, but genuine passion trumps all.

By: Mike Foster

Mike Foster — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:59:01 +0000

The guitar has developed so much over the years, you can make a whole array of sounds from it, its fantastic. One never stops learning the techniques and technology! Good post.

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:59:35 +0000

@Mark – Thanks for stopping by!

@Andre – There are certainly things that you learn over time that seem like secrets, but the point I’m trying to make is that seeking out those secrets, from my experience, have taken away from actually learning the basics that lead to those “secrets”.

@Andy – Yes, all of the musicians I admire are open to learning and realize that they have more to learn. It’s the learning curve that can be frustrating at times. Some things come quickly, while some things take a long time to learn.

@Jon – Combining chord and single line melodies would be very interesting. Any specific exercises to try?

@Ed – Yep, guitar is a lifestyle, and it requires constant attention.

@Sarge – thanks for stopping by!

By: Sarge1875

Sarge1875 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:25:17 +0000

“What I’ve learned is this: There is no secret.” I love posts that short and to the point as well as being on point.

By: Ed Pauley

Ed Pauley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:39:28 +0000

Good observations, guys. We are so fortunate the guitar never stops giving up its secrets – as long as we keep looking for them. Simply put, guitar is a lifestyle.

By: Jon Green

Jon Green — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:31:20 +0000

If there is a secret it is probably to integrate single note lines and chords – the hardest thing to do well. Chord melody playing will help with this,and maybe an hour spent on this is worth many more just going through scales.