How to Teach Yourself Guitar in 2024 (Save YEARS of WASTED TIME)

Are you part of the 90% of aspiring guitarists who give up within their first year? Don't throw in the towel just yet! In this video, I share my journey from novice to seasoned player over 7 years, entirely self-taught using free online resources. Discover the top 5 tips I wish I knew as a beginner, tips that could make the difference between joining the majority or mastering the guitar. From leveraging YouTube and Songsterr for comprehensive learning to debunking gear myths, I've got you covered. Learn the importance of good technique and why just playing something, anything, can catapult your progress. Plus, unlock the secrets of overcoming the dreaded "hump" phase with smart scheduling and goals. But perhaps the most crucial advice? Make it fun! Prioritize enjoyment in your practice, and watch your skills soar. Stick around until the end for a special insight into gear that can take your playing to the next level. Whether you're strumming chords or shredding solos, these tips will revolutionize your journey to guitar mastery. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you found this video helpful. Let's rock on together! 🎸🎶 #GuitarTips #SelfTaughtGuitarist #musictutorials

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0:00 Intro
0:59 Tip #1
3:16 Tip #2
4:34 Tip #3
6:09 Tip #4
8:06 Tip #5

[cultofshaggy]

Lost my home, lost my job. Screw it, I'm gonna camp on the river and teach myself guitar. I feel somewhat liberated.

[flint]

PASSED; Play A Simple Song Every Day. Best advice ever.

[wandaad]

The BEST tip I got in my first guitar lesson, after spending a year being autodidact, is this: make sure you hold your guitar steady with your right hand (and arm, resting on your leg), so the neck is also steady and your left hand is free to move around on the neck. If you even slightly, subconsciously support the neck with your left hand, that hand won't perform well and you will get frustrated thinking it's too hard. It's not. You just need to let go of your grabby grip on the neck.

[BestMentalism]

Getting a yousician ad on a video that teaches you that you dont need yousician: done ✅️

[sleepshouter]

Another tip I’d personally add when you’re a beginner, is don’t tell people that you’re learning guitar. It creates this expectation from others you otherwise wouldn’t receive had you kept it to yourself. There is no unnecessary pressure for you to learn or work towards it so you can learn at the pace you’re comfortable with.

Guitar is a cool instrument, and it’s hard not to get excited and tell everyone when you’re still a beginner lol. Just practice on your own, learn what you want, and enjoy not having people ask you “So how far have you gotten with learning guitar?”

[hoolingpotter]

How kind and generous you are to share all of that! No hidden motives or sales pitches, just wanting to help others. And you did it so well! Nice video, good for you!! Thank you for being so special!!

[Yoel-rmtn]

I appreciate how your tips aren’t just “practice more” or “enjoy the process”

[socklessjoe]

I started to teach myself guitar in 1964. Yes, The Beatles got me going. There wasn't Youtube lol. I used to watch PBS channel 13 in NYC when they had any guitar players on. I would look at their fingers and mimic that. As time went on I met other guitar players and we would trade licks or chords. When I was 18 I toured the East Coast as one of the acts supporting The Eagles.. At 54 I was signed to an Indi Lable in UK Flicknife Records and just now put out my 2nd record. I wish they had O.R.-Guitar when I was a kid. Ps I loved this video..and am now a subscriber... ✌💜😎JJ

[ryanmoody]

i’ve been playing 12 years completely self taught and i can definitely say you are 100 percent correct on everything i wasted 2 years doing terrible tactics

[antoncalitzgq]

Not just about learning guitar, its about getting a life!!! Thanks dude!!

[TheRealD-Mo]

My man, I just came across this. And as a self taught guitarist, you've explained everything to DETAIL what I've done. "Placed my guitar in a visible spot, practiced practical song's, minutes to hours a day." Everything! Hands down the best advice to guitarist I've seen. Great video dude, for real!

[FrenchEclairYall]

When you're learning how to play chords and notes, don't look at your fingers and keep your eyes on the music. Let your hands find their way and listen. You'll remember the sound, the feel, and you'll find transitioning easier!

Edit: About learning chords: I found it easier to 1). look at the chord shape for a while, and 2). practice putting my fingers down from lowest to highest string. After that, I'd put a slow tempo on my metronome while practicing switching from one shape to another. Always. Keep. Strumming. EVEN IF YOU MESS UP (TRUST ME). Just keep going. If I find myself still struggling, I'll do 1 and 2 again one time each for about 15 minutes. You're going to get super frustrated, but know that you have to be patient. This is coming from someone INCREDIBLY impatient. None of this comes easy. 😭

[animeart]

I have been learning guitar for 10 months since april last year.I can only play some open chords and not even barre chords.And i am stuck right now but i love music no matter what. So i will never ever never give up on my dream.I will master acoustic guitar and then electric guitar and then piano, then violin.I am sure i can do it. I will make sure i can do it.

[modestmouse]

My instructors OBJECTION to self teaching by online videos is that a person does not know where to start and what is really important
I appreciate your professionalism and inspiration

[Majikai]

Right on with keeping the guitar in sight!
I have a home studio and play multiple instruments. Even though my studio is literally beside the living room, if I set a goal to up my game on a particular instrument, just bringing it into the living room probably doubles my practice time.

[NyNjMafia]

I taught myself to play acoustic guitar, I started 2 years @51 years old, the hardest thing was the Bar chords, i practiced 1 hour everyday, I didn’t go through chord theory, I started with chords A am G D dm C Fmajor ‘Em .. my 1 st song I learned was from 4 non blondes “What’s Up” then Knocking on heaven’s door, Jealousy guy, Purple Rain, Hotel California, Nothing Else Matters and many more.. I picked the easiest songs to play and when a new chord came along I learned it because I had no choice or I couldn’t finish what I started .. my habit is to strum with my thumb or finger rather than a pick to keep the volume down, my wife said I couldn’t learn because I was older and I proved her wrong, age is only a number, if there’s a will there’s a way, I even shocked family members when I played Hotel California, 1st question I was asked “how long have you been playing ?” .. I’ve been playing for 2 years and I can play 11 songs from start to finish.. I tell everyone that is starting playing guitar is to choose and easy song to play example a 3 or 4 chords song.. Marty and Blackmore are my go to guitar channels.. I just wanted to tell my experience, rule of thumb practice every day for a half hour minimum, once you learn your 1st song it will inspire you for a second song.. I started off with an OrangeWood guitar and now I play on a 316v Taylor guitar .. every beginner should buy a decent guitar because learning on a horrible guitar will give you bad results and it’s easy to give up.. good luck everyone

[gtrdoc]

Your final tip is GOLD! Once you have a rudimentary handle on chords and scales (major scales and pentatonic scales), the BEST thing you can do is play over chord progressions. You don't really need a looper to do this. You can record yourself with your phone. The obvious advantage of a looper is that the recorded piece just plays over and over again until you stop it. This is REALLY helpful in learning how to improvise as you hear the underlying chords and must stay in time with the beat.

[Drizno]

What really motivated me past my first year of learning guitar was thinking of it like going to the gym. What may seem like a chore should be fun, so I agree keeping realistic goals and a schedule is key!

[Nothingaboutchickens]

yeah legit a great video. my dad and i are both trying to learn a bit im 29 and he is almost 66, truly never too late to get back into it :) thanks dawg you've got a good head on your shoulders

[Xander.Wright]

I've been playing guitar for over a year now and I have taught myself, I love it and i'll never stop playing