Motivation is KILLING your Guitar Practice

Not feeling motivated to practice your guitar? You need to watch this!

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[Randigiles]

My why is... My Dad played the classical guitar though he has been gone for almost 30 years when I practice, especially the easy pieces they bring back those memories.

[UpcountryWarren]

I played classical guitar off and on for over 30 years, mostly off. I quit over 10 years ago because I realized that my main why for playing was completely ego driven. I enjoyed learning very difficult songs for the challenge and played them for others to impress. I didn’t particularly appreciate the songs or the composers, but most importantly I had no passion for the guitar itself.

My hope is that as I get older (I’m in my late 50’s) I can somehow discover that passion and appreciation and start playing again - that I can play to share beautiful music with others, rather than to show off. Your channels are incredibly entertaining and inspiring, and are definitely nudging me toward re-stringing my guitar.

[Lee-rpng]

Motivation is slowly becoming a progressive more attentive awareness now more than ever in every aspect of my thoughts more and more

[eugeniocapodicasa]

I practice because I love music, and being possible to play the music I love is very gratifient, since I am not a natural born guitarist I need the practice to get, I first play for my pleasure but I would like to play it for my family and friends or Jam with other musician. Another motivation is seing good guitarist like you Nathan making beautiful arrangement, I would like one day to be able to do the same. Thank's for the motivation video. Ciao! from Montréal

[jaredsebring]

Great video! Super powerful 👍🏻
Here are a couple of my why’s:
1.) Keep my mind sharp as I get older.
2.) I love creating- and music is something that makes the world a little better.
3.) I love the satisfaction of achieving something that is difficult- especially when that something makes me a better person!

[spartacusjonesmusic]

I never think of it as "practicing." I just think of it as playing. Even running scales is making music. Whatever I play, I try to play it as beautifully as I can. I never do a mindless "drill." Why play? 1)It was my refuge from the savagery of my childhood. Playing is still an act of defiance 2) It is a kind of meditation in which I can extinguish my self-consciousness 3) It adds to the level of joy and positive juju in the world 4) My lady enjoys listening to it (she plays flute) There's a lot more but I try not to gush about myself too much on a first date. :)

[michaelryan]

This is something I've been well aware of for a very long time, but I always appreciate hearing it from someone I respect.

I don't think the value proposition is there for me and so I don't prioritize practicing. I find myself eternally stuck in this state of not being as good as I would like to be, but also not valuing proficiency enough to put in the effort. I've no aspirations to become a professional so I suspect I allow it to happen at "its own pace"

[grimmsvgm]

Glad you’re uploading here again. My why is that I have this talent that I enjoy sharing, and if I don’t use it then it’s a waste.

[ericgomes]

Motivation is killing your guitar practice and yet you still motivated us to pickup the guitar thank you man

[skizzler]

That's fair. I'll pick up the guitar today.

[LDwinMusic]

Found myself not playing for months now. Had some setbacks earlier this year and lost my "motivation".
Here are my why's:
1) Escape from a daily routine, stress relief.
2) Being able to make music with loved ones and friends.
3) The feeling of being productive.
4) Satisfaction of tackling a difficult piece.
5) Being able to play my favorite tunes instead of just listening to them.
I'll pick up my guitar again!

[Beadgcfb]

Motivation is not killing my guitar practice. Not yet. I’m super happy to practice every day because I’m a beginner and every tiny accomplishment is exciting. But I’m intentionally in it because it’s something to grow old with. I wanted no part of ‘learn to play in 30 seconds without effort!’. The key for me is a structured, goal-oriented curriculum and making sure my musical study blends into rather than orphaning my family life and other things. I’ve learned the perils of being too ‘into’ things. At 58 and an empty-nester finally becoming a musician is just a vision I have of myself. And I bet that in ten years or so I’ll be at the lever of a moderately accomplished middle schooler, if I put the time in and work really hard. That’s fine. I have no need to play for other people really. I just want to be as skilled as I can be and when I play on the porch or around the campfire, to be able to say, ‘that sounds nice.’

[SteveSmith-odos]

I appreciate your interest in helping us improve. I have played the guitar for over 30 years with long periods of not practicing in there. Recently, I purchased a ukulele and have enjoyed learning and playing this new instrument. I think these principles taught in the video apply to any instrument.

My whys:
1) I enjoy the connection practicing and playing gives me to special memories.
2) Getting gradually better on my instrument is super satisfying when I see how far I've come.
3) I enjoy learning to play songs I enjoyed and . . .
4) Performing them for others.
5) Being good enough to teach others things I've learned is also fulfilling.

[danmasessa]

I practice mostly for all the reasons I've read below but what really motivates me is the amazement I get from learning something total foreign that is beautiful which initially appeared almost impossible and then it happens. That impossibility clicks and stays forever.

[jamesharden]

It has to be your passion, something you lose track of time with due to the fun you are experiencing…if guitar bores you while you play, it may not be your passion…not saying you can’t force the practice and inevitably get good, you will definitely progress, but it will always feel forced and grueling since it’s not what you really love or even find fun todo . Good luck 😊❤ I genuinely wish you the best 😊

[MrVivekkp]

Whoa. I was looking for motivation. And I've bombarded myself with motivation that it won't motivate me anymore.
This video is something I wanted to see.
It's true.. motivation can come and go. But we still have to practice guitar anyways.
It's a learning curve (or I should call it a bend 😅) we need to follow.

And why? Because, I want it. Nothing can take me away from my will.
Why? Because music is so personal thing to me. I wanna play what I like to listen. Whether it's on music player or its in my own head playing own tune.
Why? Because it's meditation for me. It reminds me of me.. the younger version of myself who once was so enthusiastic.
Why? Because look at the world.. what kind of music is being made. Terrible. I wanna partake into those 2-3% of people who make real music with real instruments which can be played live without auto tune and lip sync or just acting on stage on pre recorded audio. I wanna put a life into it.
Why? Because I wanna be proud of myself in my older age telling my grandchildren that your grandpa has made own songs which are real headbangers. (I really wanna make at least 7-8 songs i.e. an album of my own before I die. Idc if people love it or not. If its hit or not.)
And final why? Because we gonna die someday. I don't want this guilt of not learning guitar the way I want when I'm dying. Bitter truth.. we can die any moment. So it's better to re-start the practice sessions right now!!!

PS. I'm waiting for my new string sets to be delivered at my home. I can't really start practice like right now. Pardon. But I'll surely start soon.

[richardg]

Unlike any other learning curve, the guitar rides parallel with your journey in life……for me is mind over matter and seeing positive progress however small it is.It has to be intrinsic motivation which drives your desire to progress through the infinite stages of music using the guitar as the vehicle……build up a library of skills which when mastered will take you to a level where the instrument is an extension to your body and soul and your thought become music……..when one single note makes a difference!

[Alanenemyofgod]

I got here because of your Ezio's Family Cover, but this video made me completely convinced of suscribing to your channel.

Your words trascends guitar practicing and can be properly applied to any habit a person could be starting or having issues maintaining.

Amazing.

[dagmarbubolz]

'Mood follows action.'
One of the best quotes I heard.
And it's so damaging that even in education this whole, "we need to pay attention to the motivation of the pupils and kinda entertain them".

[BeyondTheGuitarAcademy]

What is your "why"? Leave a comment!