Adult 1 Year Beginner Guitar Progress (Through Online Lessons)

This is my first year of guitar progress learning exclusively with online lessons. I played on average 5 to 7 hours a week and it became a habit very quickly and has developed into a passion. This video serves as a reminder for me and hopefully some inspiration for those learning later in life.

0:00 Month 1
2:26 Songs Learned by The End of Month 1
3:38 Month 2
4:38 Month 3
5:42 Month 4&5 - Completed Justin Guitar Beginner Course - 10 Songs
10:29 Month 6
11:52 Month 7 - Blackbird
13:06 Month 8 - Anjie
13:50 Month 9 & 10 - Trying to learn 30 songs in 30 hours
19:17 Month 11 & 12 - Started Paul David's Beginner Course
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🎸 THE GEAR I USE 🎸
► ELECTRIC GUITAR: Fender Stratocaster MIM 2015 (now player series)

[andrewhalpin]

Fair dues brother. People don't realize how hard it is for a forty something year old to not just find the time but to also guard that time when your spouse, kids, boss, clients, colleagues, job, business, committees, college, home repairs, gardening, family, pets, neighbors, and friends are all vying for that time too. Been playing for four years since I was 45 and I play an hour every day. That hour is my hour and I don't care if there's a comet flying towards earth, I'm gonna take that hour and play guitar.

[ramjam]

Why are people disliking a person trying to learn?

[megaminx]

Finally a 1 year progress video that is not fake. In other other videos people learn 5 years of guitar in 1 year

[danielp]

As an 18 year old that has been playing on and off for 8 years, I can tell you that your progress in a year is quite impressive :)

[mydragon]

I started learning guitar at age 50. I'm visually impaired and am learning mostly by ear . YouTube and others like you are a huge boost to my spirit on rough days. I'm coming up on 9 months. Not quitting.

[noahbrown]

The 49 dislikes are people that couldn't get the G chord down

[severatear]

HE PLAYED THE FORBIDDEN RIFF, but seriously man that acutally so tight that you learnt that quickly, be proud of yourself

[thomfisher]

I've been playing for 23 years, started when I was 7 years old. Went to a music college got a Diploma and then onto University and did my degree in music. Seeing others start that same journey no matter what their age brings me more joy these days than playing my own guitar. You came along really well in them first 12 months mate, keep at it. It only gets easier and more fun!

[CN-qjcp]

This inspired me, it’s never too late to learn something

[kevincamphausen]

I’m 49 going on 50 and I just started with Justin this week. I have a neurological disorder that sometimes gives me issues with my hands. But after watching your video I am determined I can do this! Thanks for posting! I won’t give up until I can post my own success story! Thanks again!

[MrMaelvis]

I did the same thing as you 5 years ago when I was 25 and Im now 30. Learned everything from justin. This video is what the last 5 years of my life have been mostly. Just sounding like shit but always practicing more and more. Now friends who dont play instruments say im pretty good but I think im pretty awful still.

You picked a lot of the same songs I did when I did the beginners course so it was interesting video to watch. Brought back a lot of memories of frustration and feelings of accomplishment. I wouldnt have recorded myself back then or even now I would feel embarrased so youre a brave man OR FEEL NO SHAME.

But seriously, had I seen this video 5 years ago I wouldnt have been so hard on myself. This is what learning guitar looks and sounds like. It isnt like those commercials you see where people are smiling and learning to play songs on a tablet. PLAY ALONG AND IN 6 MONTHS YOURE JIMI HENDRIX! No, learning guitar is pain and frustration and its boring repetition. But when you finally succeed it feels like walking on sunshine. This is an inspiring video, great job.

[XxThnexX]

nice job man, if I had one tip it wwould be to slow down the songs you are learning and really nail the timing

[romthummeunnoi]

I'm 23 years old and i have just started. I'm so discouraged by comparing myself to others but this video somehow encourages me.

[JavierLopezElMagnate]

Decided to start playing yesterday. Something I've wanted to do since I was a kid... 47 now, if I don't start, i'll die and have never learned.... Your videos are great Thanks for the encouragement.

[Silverfirefly]

I just started, it reminds me of learning a new language in that it's going to be important to make all of the mistakes and embrace them for learning, rather than running away and giving up the first time it doesn't go so well.

[tonypalomino]

I'm 58 and I just bought a ibanez guitar and I don't know how to play.
After watching you I got so excited that I will spend sometime today with my new baby.

[theechelonofmars]

As a new learner myself this gives me a lot of inspiration. Great stuff!

[scottatlixqueno]

You started off playing the G with your pinky on the high e, that’s ballsy. Respect

[YanaBana]

I'm hitting 1 year of playing Ukulele this month, starting at age 40! Great job :).

[manningbartlett]

Lifetime professional guitarist here (now 53). This is a truly fantastic video, and your progress is superb. (I was actually going to make a suggestion about a problem with your right hand technique, but then you had fixed it yourself in the very next clip.) I hope anyone else can see that it is never too late.