I Wasted 6 Years Learning Guitar The Wrong Way

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If I had to learn guitar all over again from scratch, this is exactly what I'd do first. After 20+ years of playing, here's the beginner guitar advice I'd give myself on day one.

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A buddy of mine, Taylor Lideen called me up and said he wants to start playing guitar. He asked what advice I had, so I turned it into a full video: the 5 things I'd focus on if I were learning guitar today from scratch, and the mistakes I'd avoid the second time around (including the 6 years I wish I'd done differently).

If you're a complete beginner, thinking about picking up guitar, or you've been playing a while and your foundation feels shaky — this one's for you.

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0:00 – Intro: my friend Taylor wants to start guitar
0:34 – Step 1: Figure out your "why"
1:38 – Step 2: Pick the guitar you actually love
2:21 – Leave it out + get it set up (the #1 mistake beginners make)
3:03 – Step 3: What to actually practice
3:09 – Practice with a metronome (this matters most)
4:07 – Learn the notes on the fretboard
4:59 – Octave mapping
5:34 – Triads
6:33 – Pentatonic scales (major + minor)
7:11 – The major scale (the foundation of everything)
7:38 – Fretboard Fundamentals ULTIMATE (55% off)
9:01 – Step 4: Get a teacher or some structure
9:52 – Why YouTube fails you as a beginner
10:29 – Step 5: Learn songs, not solos
11:44 – Solos aren't songs — learn the vocal melody
13:00 – Final thoughts

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This video was edited by Daniel Moreira @NoiseArcade

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