Comments on: The 6 Most Important Habits of Successful Guitar Players

By: Rudra naksh

Rudra naksh — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 06:32:39 +0000

Hey I am have been playing guitar for seven months i started to like music when i was 14 and i am 20 right now .
I practice guitar 8 hours to 9 hours a day (taking rest in between) with full of dedication I enjoy my practice hours.i do this because i want to be the best musician and singer in the world…. will i be able to achieve it?
Is it important for me learn scales on guitar if yes then please suggest…..

By: Anindita

Anindita — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:52:45 +0000

hi Everett actually learning guitar is my passion though the obstacles are buzzing around me

By: Mohit Rox

Mohit Rox — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:52:55 +0000

it was very helpful….good article ..thank u

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:54:14 +0000

In reply to Greg O’Rourke.

Hi Greg,

Thanks for sharing this post on Twitter. I really appreciate it.

Rock on!

Best regards,
Klaus Crow

By: Greg O'Rourke

Greg O'Rourke — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:09:21 +0000

Hi there Klaus,

Brilliant article, very good advice on how to succeed in any pursuit, not just guitar playing. I shared this on Twitter and had huge interest from my followers! I’m enjoying following your blog and looking forward to your future posts.

Cheers,

Greg O’Rourke
https://twitter.com/gregoguitar

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:54:34 +0000

In reply to Everett Bonds.

Hi Everett,

Beautiful to hear how the guitar just drew your attention over and over again.
The post on fingerpicking are indeed basic fingerstyle patterns. Now you’re mentioning it, I think it’s a great idea to do a more intermediate/advanced fingerpicking topic some time.
Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate it.

Best regards,
Klaus Crow

By: Everett Bonds

Everett Bonds — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:09:20 +0000

Hi Klaus,
I think sometimes, as committed, passionate musicians, especially guitarists, where the guitar seems to have brought out the passion, we can be swept along with passion and think everyone who picks up a guitar has that same exact feeling. I know, personally, I was about 7 yrs old when I noticed something on the radio…a guitar in the background. That was my first inking, of noticing a guitar.. playing. I could hardly hear it. But, I noticed it! Later, I saw a little blue toy guitar at our friend’s house! I wanted to steal it. I didn’t. The urge was there, tho. By the time, I had gotten into high school, I’d been playing a clarinet. No passion there! Our band teacher asked what notes made up a certain chord. I had no idea and it occurred to me that if I took up the guitar, that information would be known. (9th Grade) Well, that thought quickly flew in and out…of my mind. Then, one day, a few months later, I met a boy who carried a guitar onto the bus going home. He let me play it. He was interested in showing me a few chords. Before I knew it, he was teaching me more. We ended up being friends and playing together for 5 years. And, that was just the beginning. After my last year in high school, I put away my Clarinet for the last time. Since, I’ve had 10 guitars and have loved every one of them. Hope to get more! Have given some away to kids who need them and enjoy that too! Good guitars need homes to needy children! Besides, when children are wanting to be musicians, that speaks to me. It is a blessing to give. And, I have found an inexpensive guitar that is fairly well built and easy enough to play, called a “Teton” guitar. They won’t break the bank and are good enough to learn on. They probably won’t last a lifetime, but if you want that, sell your car and buy a Martin guitar. I’m still not a great guitarist, but I was lucky and ran into a guitar teacher that taught me a simple “Alternate bass, finger-picking pattern that is sort of like…the Travis pick. I can play it, using the root on any string, 6th, 5th, or 4th string(D). And, I can add melody all the while, but (sadly) only with my thumb. Don’t seem to have the Brain power to get my fingers into the action. But, my thumb is willing. And, the funny thing is, I didn’t practice that. It just happened. I didn’t know I could do it. I just thought…Huh…I wonder if I can do that? Tried and it just happened! I was trying to play a song I’d heard in a movie. !!
But, it isn’t too hard.
Oh, I wanted to tell you. Your structure on teaching finger picking is RIGHT ON. Initially, that is exactly the way I STARTED. The same way.
With those exact patterns. Easiest first. You are correct. I imagine you are holding out, tho. LOL. But, you should, because the really difficult ones would only make your students feel over-whelmed. they wouldn’t be ready! Keep doing what you are doing! Awesome job. Ev.

By: Dean Hailstone

Dean Hailstone — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:40:45 +0000

I agree that it’s important to find musicians with the same interests. It’s a lot easier when you working with people that are on the same wavelength as yourself. I put up some additional points on my blog for live guitarists. Check it out: http://www.playguitarlive.com/8-habits-of-successful-live-guitarists/

By: Klaus Crow

Klaus Crow — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:50:47 +0000

In reply to Prasana.

Hi Prasana,

I hope these habits will keep you focused and committed.
Thanks for reading and keep on picking!

Best regards,
Klaus Crow

By: Prasana

Prasana — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 13:50:14 +0000

Hi Klaus sir,
This is really a wonderful article. I like the habits you have mentioned. I’ll incorporate these habits into my guitar playing and really enjoyed reading your article. Thanks for sharing.