Learning guitar on a timeframe?

Question

i am thinking of devoting my summer to learning how to play the guitar. in the fall i will be starting a course in school dealing with guitar and sound technicianing. i would like to know if from now to sept. 22nd would be a good amount of time to have gotten to at least intermediate level. if so or if not, what are some tips for getting there on a deadline of say; 6 months? any advice is helpful. thanks.

Answer 1

Ok so it's gonna be really though when you first start, try learning both open chords and barre chords, transitions are hard but just practice the ones you struggle the more with, also stick to it, don't quit if you fail when you just began, it's TOUGH, anyways, i've been playing for a few months now and i am pretty good, i can play stuff like master of puppets and solo really good, it's just a matter of how much effort you put into it, just keep playing and playing until you can't do it anymore and remember to practice scales also, up and down all around the neck, use a metronome.

Answer 2

i appreciate this question.

i too am learning the guitar.

i have just been at it two weeks.

Answer 3

The guitar is a commitment. Just keep playing. Depending on  the aptitude you have for music and the dexterity of your hands, you'll reach intermediate level in 4-5 years. My husband has been playing for decades and is still always learning.

Answer 4

Well, you might get frustrated for the first couple of weeks... I remember when I first started playing, my wrist wouldn't bend properly to be able to play basic chords. The pain in the fingertips can also cause some discomfort, but you will get over it.

As for what you should be learning... I would start off learning basic chords, and probably the pentatonic scale, then move into modifications when you get some technique down (Aeolian and Dorian minor are my personal favorites). Around the beginning, I personally mapped out every note on the fretboard, so I would know what note made up every chord. This will help you later on down the road, especially if you decide to jump to different instruments like I did.

I would also suggest learning two really easy songs (like nirvana, metalica, or anything that doesn't involve anything but basic chord knowledge), and two really hard songs (like van halen, satriani, or vai... songs that you really want to play though)... My motto is that even the worst guitar player can play the hardest piece of music if that guitarist practices that same song a million times; he/she will still be a crappy guitarist who can play a difficult piece. Although, this builds confidence and raises the bar for what you can accomplish.