Why Most People Fail to Be The Guitarist They Want to Be
Most people who want to play guitar don't end up where they want to be. They either give up completely or settle for a level they'd rather not be stuck at. Why does this happen? The reason is likely not what you think. It's because of the preconceived notions and myths they believe about what it takes to become an incredible guitarist.
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Debunking the Myths That Hold You Back
1. "You have to be born with it."
Ah, the natural talent excuse. This could not be more wrong. How can you be born knowing the motions of playing guitar? You can't. Playing guitar is a matter of building habits into your muscle memory. You don’t just wake up one day and suddenly play perfectly. Even those with "natural talent" have to practice. Creativity is also a skill that can be developed.
2. "You have to practice 8-12 hours a day."
So, you have to have no life outside of guitar? Almost no one has this much time. Even the most amazing guitarists of all time didn't practice this long every day. Kids go to school. Adults go to work. If you truly had to practice this much, almost no one would get there. It’s the *quality* of your practice that matters, not the time spent.
3. "My hands are not the right size."
There are incredible guitarists with big hands and small hands. I have really small hands, and I can play guitar. Unless you have no hands, this is not a real excuse.
4. "You have to start really young."
Starting young is not as easy as people think. It’s hard to stretch across the guitar with 12-year-old hands. As an adult, you have advantages kids don’t, like patience and a clearer understanding of your goals. Most kids are too impatient and don’t want it badly enough to stick with it.
The REAL Problem Most People Have
The real issue is that people believe these excuses and, ultimately, they don’t want it bad enough. I got to where I am today as a player because I wouldn’t accept it any other way. I had strong reasons and emotions behind why I wanted it. While my friends were hanging out, I was practicing. This is how you become the player you want to be. I also did it the hard way through trial and error for a long time until I found a great teacher. I suggest you do the same.
About the Author
This article was written by Jake Willmot, a guitar instructor who teaches guitar lessons in Exmouth. He is also writing an acoustic album right now.