Tips For Getting Motivated To Start Playing Guitar Again

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However, it is normal to lack motivation and direction in the early days. I can totally understand how learning guitar can feel overwhelming at times.

So here are my tip tips for getting motivated and getting back playing again!

6 tips to start playing guitar again
1. Remember why you wanted to learn in the first place

Was it an awesome song you heard? Did you have a favourite band you use to listen to often and it made you want to play?

Listen to that band or those kinds of songs often. Keep a CD in the car of your favourite guitar songs, or keep a playlist of your favourite guitar songs at the top of your Spotify playlists. You can’t get inspired if you never listen to the music that inspires you!

2. Keep your guitar out of it’s case and in view

We had an upright piano in the hallway when I was growing up. At some point, I got a keyboard for Christmas and then when I was 13 or so, I got a guitar. The keyboard was always in my room and the guitar was always on a stand next to my bed, ready to be played.

For as long as I can remember, my living space has always had a musical instrument within arm’s reach or where I spent my free time or chill out time. I cannot over emphasise how much this has contributed to my learning. If the guitar is in the wardrobe or in the loft, it’s not going to be played. Keep it out of the case, on a stand in pride of place, and you’ll want to pick it up often.

3. Have a dedicated space for playing, practicing and even listening to music.

I’m lucky that I now have a music room at home. But when I was a kid, that music room was my bedroom. Guitars, amps, CD players and computer all set up ready to play, listen to or even record music.

Many 1 to 1 students have stated they don’t have a good place to play or practice. This always held back their development. If you are serious about progressing, get a space to practice in, even if it is the corner of your bedroom or living room. Remember, communal areas are not ideal, find somewhere you can make a bit of noise, or use headphones. If noise is always a problem, practice on electric guitar and use headphones.

4. Buy a guitar that you want to play

I love Les Pauls. I think they look the coolest things in the world. Not just guitar, just coolest thing end of. Looking at one or seeing someone else play one makes me want to play it.

Try not to choose a guitar too much on spec or recommendation alone. Listen to your heart and go for the guitar that makes you want to play it!

5. Work some variation into your playing or routine

A bit part of why I stuck with playing and practicing guitar was that I liked playing acoustic and electric. Therefore, whatever my mood, there was always something I’d want to play. We don’t always want to rock out, just like we’re not always in a fingerstyle chill out mood.

6 - Find a practice partner or guitar buddy

Yes, it’s scary in the early days. But, guitar is a performance instrument, and jamming is the most fun bit - trust me!

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I found that taking a trip to guitar center always makes me want to get back to playing. That store is my haven

elenal.
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I’ve played for 7 years. I stopped playing a few months back because of depression. I learned how to play the keyboard during my time away from guitar (a nice but cheap used keyboard from goodwill for $30) Playing a different instrument has made my appreciation for the guitar (as well as the keyboard) grow significantly.

geniusaboutsockss
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After playing for around 18yrs in 2 different bands and then ending up taking something like a 15yr break (family work etc) and now getting back with it. These are such valuable tips some of these I already do, others I need to start on. Thanks Andy.

robwilson
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It just feels so tedious. No matter how much you play you're never "good enough." I feel like you have to enjoy it for its own sake, which I'm just not feeling like I used to.

mynameisawesomeman
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Took me 4 years to pick up guitar again, seeing all those great guitarists just unmotivates u at times, but i figgured best thing is to focus on yourself, step by step and get that feeling again and even if its simple stuff it just feels amazing. Tnx for awesome video

petarveselica
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Great tips, Andy. I'm keeping my "ax" 3 feet away from me. I've made it a priority to play every day-- even if it's only 5 minutes (after an exhausting day at work).

lorettacalling
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Hey guys! So after Mondays video had such a great response and so many people commented that they wanted to get playing, I thought I'd share my top tips for staying motivated and how you can get back to playing guitar most days.
Let me know of any ideas you guys have for these types of videos, which will generally be on Mondays!
Thanks for the support! A x

andycrowley
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I practiced guitar for almost 7 years doing lessons at school and stuff and I wasn’t the greatest but I could do simple stuff, then when covid came I stopped playing completely, now I want to actually be able to play guitar and learn it all from the start again and actually get properly into it

evalemmon
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tip 2 is the best. i had guitars on stands, never touched them for over a year, then for some reason without thinking just picked one and started playing again.

lobsterwhisperer
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Tip 4 is kind of why I sought out this video. I’ve been away from guitar for about 3-4 years now. I’m an sg guy, got a Gibson sg special in high school and played it a lot, but once I dropped out of college and started working 2 jobs I haven’t had any time to play. I saw the new translucent teal sg Gibson offers and now I want to get as good as I once was so that I can justify getting that new guitar. I’m beginning that journey back into playing now.

hwcmdls
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I stopped playing cause of school. 5 months in total now and I want to play my guitar again cause it used to make me so so happy

Eva_Moj
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I started playing guitar when I was 15 and played regularly for the next 25 years, but I have many medical problems now. I am 45 now and have not played in 5 years. I really miss it though. I would just say to anyone, keep at it and realize that it is one of the best ways to express yourself to the world. It's yours and no one else.

ROZUN
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Brilliant video! Some really good tips here Andy! Especially tip 4 about buying a guitar you want to actually pick up and play. Always worth spending a bit extra if it means you'll actually want to get it out of the case and practise!

ACMusic
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I have three guitars out where I spend the most time, that is honestly the best advice, always having access, feeling guilty every time not picking it up when its staring you in the face, was and is really motivating.

luckotdraw
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I took 7 months break and now I felt bored so I grabbed my guitar and I'm feeling so motivated to start learning again

kimcheese
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Instructions unclear, my head got stuck in the guitar

CrypticXX
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First class Andy please keep up the great work you do for us budding guitarists.

simonwithers
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Great video, I have been owning a les paul for quit a time now, but because it meant so much to me I simply just put it away in a hardcase to collect dust. Bought myself a guitar stand, and I am getting way more addicted to playing again, since it is much more accessible!

RallBoyable
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I recently have just not had any interest in playing again, I found a good song to play, I started to warm-up and couldn't even figure out what the hell to do, I broke into tears thinking about how I might not be able to play again, I'm trying hard to relearn everything now, and thanks for bringing some tips so I can pick up from where I left off

natejohnston
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Number 2, is the ultimate winner and best advice

LostEchoGamer