Comments on: How to Simplify Your Guitar Process

By: Luc

Luc — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:48:38 +0000

Good morning from Quebec Canada,

Since a am retired, I have no time issues to practice. I also have the passion and desire to learn and play. Usually practice 2 or 3 (1 hour sessions ) per day 6 days a week. As per practice methods, working on many different things for 5 minutes each in one session, does not work for me. I need more time working on each thing that I am learning and practicing. So I divide each practice sessions in 3 or 4 blocks of 20 or more minutes. ex: Scales, Chords, Strumming and Rhythm in one session, barre chords, music theory in another session, songs in another session. I keep a session just for finger style since I am just beginning this journey.

I alway reserve 30 minutes or more to learn, practice and play songs every day. I sometimes end up practising 4 hours a day in total. And yes, after 2 years I am still very much a beginner, but I picked up the guitar at the age of 62. I figure by the time I am 65……I should be able to play stairway to heaven…..LOL

Keep it up Klaus

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 16:54:17 +0000

In reply to Julius.

Hi Julius,
Both devices have an app called Loopz and they’re both different apps.
I guess you are refereeing to the Android app. Anyway thanks for mentioning.
It’s great to practice rhythm guitar along with a loop backing track.
It’s an effective way to develop steady and solid rhythm playing.

Thanks for the comment.
Best,
Klaus

By: Julius

Julius — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 23:02:12 +0000

Hey Klaus,thank you so much for continuing to be active and to give us extra tips for practice. I’d like to recommend an app called”Loopz” for backing tracks. It’s available for Android but I’m not sure if they set it up for Apple devices. Thank you again and again.

With lots of love

Julius

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:48:45 +0000

Hi Margie,
You’re working on moveable chord forms, that’s great!
I know the place of feeling overwhelmed. There’s so much you can learn and do,
but just take it one step at a time and focus on that, the other lessons you need to learn
arrive at the right moment when it’s time or when you’re ready for it. You don’t have to think about that now.
Just enjoy the process of practicing the moveable chord forms and implementing them into your songs.
It’s all about creating a fun experience of the practice, and progress will follow.

Best,
Klaus Crow

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:47:51 +0000

Hi David,
That’s a great idea. I also have some cheaper guitars to take around with me wherever I go.
When my kids go to a play ground to go stunting with their bikes I just come along and take my guitar with me.
I can watch them and practice my scales and patterns at the same time.

Keep on picking and improving!

Best,
Klaus Crow

By: margieh hilton

margieh hilton — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 14:07:29 +0000

Thank you for your tips.
I have used most of these suggestions before.
The only thing that gets to me is that there is
so much interesting material to learn. Not necessarily
individual songs. I have been working on movable
chord forms. I have been trying to fit them into a song
I am working on in place of some of the ones I
have noted.
Margie

By: David

David — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:12:09 +0000

Great post. I just bought an inexpensive High Pressure Laminate guitar, 0- sized, so I can leave it out on a stand and not worry about humidity or lack thereof based on the season. No need for the the time to take it out of the case or polish it before putting it back. It’s a quick pick-up on an impulse. Small size allows me to carry it around the house if I want to without worrying about banging it on doorways, etc. It’s my little cheapo 5 min practice guitar solution, a breakthrough for me. Learning arpeggio on “As Tears Go By” was killing me but now I am getting it five minutes at a time. So, to boost your practice: buy a 5 minute cheapo guitar on eBay or Craigslist, or find a Martin X series or comparable budget model from another top maker.

Again, great post.

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 06:35:00 +0000

Hi Al,
Sure man thanks.
You can donate here to Support Guitarhabits.
https://guitarfirstchord.com/donate/

Best,
Klaus

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 05:27:59 +0000

Hi Dan,
Sure man. Glad I can help.
We all need a little push in the right direction sometimes.

Keep on picking and improving!
Klaus

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 05:25:41 +0000

Hi Kyle,
Absolutely true. It’s all about finding a way to reduce or remove the hurdles, and create space for practice and playing.

Thanks,
Klaus