I have an admission to make that might sound strange coming from a guitar teacher: I have never "practiced" guitar. At least, not in the way you might think. After 30 years of teaching, I've seen so many students get stuck in the "structure trap," and I want to share a philosophy that changed my life and my playing forever.
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This isn’t a typical guitar lesson. It’s more of a philosophical conversation about guitar, practice, and why so many players accidentally get in their own way.
If you’ve ever felt guilty about not practicing enough, or frustrated that you’re not improving fast enough, this one’s for you.
You don’t need a perfect routine.
You just need to pick up the guitar and play!
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0:00 – The Confession
1:16 – Ringo Starr & the “Practice” Myth
2:47 – Practice vs Playing (What I Mean)
3:55 – How I Actually Got Better
5:27 – Why Progress Feels Invisible (But It’s Working)
8:00 – Final Message: Just Play