Looking to make real progress on guitar without getting overwhelmed? In this lesson, I break down the 5-Minute Practice Routine — a focused, low-pressure method to help beginners improve faster and actually enjoy learning guitar.
This isn’t about practicing for hours — it’s about building momentum with easy wins. From your first chords to iconic riffs like Smoke on the Water and TNT, this daily routine helps you train your fingers, your ears, and your confidence.
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00:00 – Intro
01:30 – The “5-Minute” Practice Concept
03:00 – What to Practice as a Beginner
04:30 – Easy Riffs (Smoke on the Water, TNT, Another One Bites the Dust)
09:00 – Learning Your First Chords (E Minor, A sus2, G, D)
13:00 – Smart Chord Transitions & Combining Progressions
17:00 – Final Advice for Beginners + Free Resource Info