Fair dues brother. People don't realize how hard it is for a forty something year old to not just find the time but to also guard that time when your spouse, kids, boss, clients, colleagues, job, business, committees, college, home repairs, gardening, family, pets, neighbors, and friends are all vying for that time too. Been playing for four years since I was 45 and I play an hour every day. That hour is my hour and I don't care if there's a comet flying towards earth, I'm gonna take that hour and play guitar.
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
You echo exactly how I feel about it. You have to make that time for yourself otherwise someone else will find a way to use it for you.
@maidenstrat1
3 жыл бұрын
I just turned 60, always busy doing something I need to allow time for the guitar too
@Silverfirefly1
3 жыл бұрын
The death of creativity isn't ever a lack of talent, it's interruption.
@TeKn1qe
3 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with this Andrew
@barrytimothy
3 жыл бұрын
Man, you just spoke to me. I'm 44 and just started playing again since I was a teenager.
@megaminx96
3 жыл бұрын
Finally a 1 year progress video that is not fake. In other other videos people learn 5 years of guitar in 1 year
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@bikashth8539
3 жыл бұрын
They happen to have the brains, skills and quality practice which you don't obviously
@bikashth8539
3 жыл бұрын
@prod. auroralearning through practice+theory and recording yourself is a good way to progress.
@vtmusic5173
3 жыл бұрын
5 years says nothing, it's about how much, and more importantly, how efficient you practise. Do you grab your guitar to play songs you already know, or are you trying to learn new things every day you grab your guitar.
@megaminx96
3 жыл бұрын
@@vtmusic5173 I know. In 1 year I learnt more than this guy thanks to my teacher, but still I'm pretty sure that there are fake videos out there
@ramjam6934
3 жыл бұрын
Why are people disliking a person trying to learn?
@baronvonwinkle1470
3 жыл бұрын
Jealously
@neparizzy
3 жыл бұрын
@Wizzykin I’m not a trump supporter but politics is a horrible example to use for this..
@thatez
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? The video was viewed 44k times and there are only 20 dislikes.
@ramjam6934
3 жыл бұрын
@@thatez still, what point are you making? The video still has dislikes and I was posing the question. Probably means nothing but why dislike at all.
@thatez
3 жыл бұрын
@@ramjam6934 People get mad at literally everything these days, someone got the video title auto-translated to his language and clicked on it, just to find out it's in English, a language he doesn't speak. Someone got mad at the ads. Someone found something the guy said throughout the video - offensive(now you gonna say: but what? -idk there are videos of people getting offended by someone saying "hi" to them, so literally anything). So only 20 people to dislike something that have been viewed so many times is considered even impossible. This is basically one of the least disliked videos I have ever encountered in my entire life and then I saw your comment. That's why I replied.
@mydragon2356
Жыл бұрын
I started learning guitar at age 50. I'm visually impaired and am learning mostly by ear . KZitem and others like you are a huge boost to my spirit on rough days. I'm coming up on 9 months. Not quitting.
@ok_ok_ver2
7 ай бұрын
Still going?
@TijarsView
5 ай бұрын
keep going brother, don't stop !!
@danielp7219
Жыл бұрын
As an 18 year old that has been playing on and off for 8 years, I can tell you that your progress in a year is quite impressive :)
@drood78
11 ай бұрын
No shit he already knew how to play this is just advertisement
@danielp7219
11 ай бұрын
@@drood78 Okay so even if he played before, did you not see the beginning clip. Ain't no way he's played a decent amount before.
@anthonyfredrickson
9 ай бұрын
can you hold a guitar upside down @@danielp7219
@ourclarioncall
9 ай бұрын
get a good teacher and you can make great progress in a few months. IF the student will trust the teacher and do what they are told! eat your vegetables(do the boring finger exercises EVERY DAY ) Even in a week a complete beginner could learn almost everything they want to in a crash course, better if they are an adult and have a hunger to learn
@sarishgupta6540
3 ай бұрын
It's hard to believe..may be he is far more committed. Finger picking is not easy to pick though..
@noahbrown4259
3 жыл бұрын
The 49 dislikes are people that couldn't get the G chord down
@maidenstrat1
3 жыл бұрын
Lol it's the F I have trouble with
@maidenstrat1
3 жыл бұрын
G Chord has to be the easiest, the F on the other hand......
@t3july
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a F chord. Been a year and a half and I still try to avoid songs that use an F chord (unless I can do a F bar on my electric. Can’t on my acoustic yet). Am, A, Em, E probably the easiest chords in my opinion. And G is the easiest to transition from
@fve1352
3 жыл бұрын
Nah, they are the people who googled the price of Paul David’s course...
@usfaaartillerist
3 жыл бұрын
That’s why I use DADGAD exclusively. Damaged left hand won’t allow those awkward shapes.
@thomfisher4926
3 жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 23 years, started when I was 7 years old. Went to a music college got a Diploma and then onto University and did my degree in music. Seeing others start that same journey no matter what their age brings me more joy these days than playing my own guitar. You came along really well in them first 12 months mate, keep at it. It only gets easier and more fun!
@RobTi
3 жыл бұрын
@@harjotgill6162 speaking from experience, a music degree first and foremost develops your skill to become a better musician (usually at some form of professional level). Like in any thing related to art, what you do with the obtained skill is pretty much up to you. In music: -Become an artist (write and/or perform on your or other artists’ records), -producer / mixer / engineer (be involved in the production of music as a musician or more focused on designing sounds), -mixing / mastering (which is another stage in music production once the songs have been recorded -writer (compose and write lyrics for artists) -arranger (be involved in the music creation process but as in arranging songs for various instruments anywhere from single instruments / vocals to large orchestras). -become a music performer in orchestra, band, or freelance performer (e.g at local venues) Also possibility to work as a teacher in schools or privately. I probably forgot something but that should cover some of it. Noteworthy to say is that the music degree itself doesn’t guarantee you getting any further than anyone else who is self-taught to the same level (unless you are applying for a job as a teacher, that degree can usually be seen as an important credential). A lot of people aren’t willing to put down the time and effort to teach themselves to a certain point, whereas students pursuing a music degree usually have regular practice schedules and assignments, they get help from experienced professionals and usually can participate in concerts and bands, which in a way prepares you for “real world” scenarios more. I wrote this on my phone so sorry if it became a wall of text. Anyway hope that helps.
@oldbot64
Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how he recorded and played over the rhythm part in the end? What gear do I need to buy to achieve that?
@vicfleming1814
Жыл бұрын
@@oldbot64a looper pedal is what you’re after, if you want to record your own rhythm and play over it. Otherwise you could just play over a backing track of a song you want to play
@XxTh30nexX
4 жыл бұрын
nice job man, if I had one tip it wwould be to slow down the songs you are learning and really nail the timing
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting and thanks for the tip. I really need to knuckle down with a few songs and master them as much as I can I think and maybe a make a cover. Food for thought.
@ELITECODDER
4 жыл бұрын
I second this man's comment. You'll probably find like a lot of people (myself included) I used to rush like a maniac playing, things just sound and feel so much better when you relax .
@lustmolch5867
4 жыл бұрын
@@MidlifeGuitar Nice progress dude. Another tip: If u pick the strings with your Guitar Pick try to rest you Palm on the bridge and pick more by moving your thump and and indexfinger. I think its easier than doning the picking movement with your whole hand while its in the air.
@tonypalomino4253
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats 👍
@sanderclaes4560
3 жыл бұрын
@@lustmolch5867 I don't want to be annoying but the picking motion should come from the wrist. If you use your thumb and index finger you will have problems once you start playing faster. If you really want to know how to pick precise and efficient I recommend watching one of Tom Hess's masterclasses about picking techique on KZitem. PS: you made some great progress!
@kevincamphausen3622
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 49 going on 50 and I just started with Justin this week. I have a neurological disorder that sometimes gives me issues with my hands. But after watching your video I am determined I can do this! Thanks for posting! I won’t give up until I can post my own success story! Thanks again!
@primecreator5257
2 жыл бұрын
Keep it up brother!
@barokara3254
2 жыл бұрын
We are waiting your videos too!
@charlielol7132
2 жыл бұрын
How have you gotten on because I also have issues with my hands
@zuan1377
2 жыл бұрын
hey!! btw there are some helpful stuff for people with any physical diabetes, ive seen some helpers that are similar to buttons you can install in the fingerboard. maybe this info can help someone :) good luck!!
@arjun23470
Жыл бұрын
Wish you the best of Luck and Health brother
@CN-qj3cp
3 жыл бұрын
This inspired me, it’s never too late to learn something
@kidwithacontroller4193
3 жыл бұрын
@@ikealamp53 honestly, 39 is really young!
@clementsantoni4399
3 жыл бұрын
@@kidwithacontroller4193 Yes it is and even at 60+ yo you could start learning guitar
@cockoffgewgle4993
2 жыл бұрын
Unless you have Dementia
@severatear989
3 жыл бұрын
HE PLAYED THE FORBIDDEN RIFF, but seriously man that acutally so tight that you learnt that quickly, be proud of yourself
@Rawan-kd9vq
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t take this “Forbidden riff” shit seriously, It’s honestly embarrassing when people do that.
@severatear989
3 жыл бұрын
@@Rawan-kd9vq its a joke you incel
@taylorberthusen
3 жыл бұрын
What is the forbidden riff?
@severatear989
3 жыл бұрын
@@taylorberthusen stairway to heaven
@matthewbishop9342
3 жыл бұрын
@@severatear989 sorry to appear ignorant, but why is it a forbidden rift ?
@MrMaelvis
4 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing as you 5 years ago when I was 25 and Im now 30. Learned everything from justin. This video is what the last 5 years of my life have been mostly. Just sounding like shit but always practicing more and more. Now friends who dont play instruments say im pretty good but I think im pretty awful still. You picked a lot of the same songs I did when I did the beginners course so it was interesting video to watch. Brought back a lot of memories of frustration and feelings of accomplishment. I wouldnt have recorded myself back then or even now I would feel embarrased so youre a brave man OR FEEL NO SHAME. But seriously, had I seen this video 5 years ago I wouldnt have been so hard on myself. This is what learning guitar looks and sounds like. It isnt like those commercials you see where people are smiling and learning to play songs on a tablet. PLAY ALONG AND IN 6 MONTHS YOURE JIMI HENDRIX! No, learning guitar is pain and frustration and its boring repetition. But when you finally succeed it feels like walking on sunshine. This is an inspiring video, great job.
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to write this, the way you think about your playing and learning sounds exactly the same way I do. To know that you have been through it and are now getting some recognition from friends is awesome. I started the channel not being able to play so I thought that way everyone could see why I was no good. That has helped me with the shame thing about my ability, as they say in New Zealand 'It is what it is'.
@Croftbr
4 жыл бұрын
This is also a inspiring commentary.
@GBlues1
3 жыл бұрын
Guys, don’t be so hard on yourselves. I’ve been playing off and on since I was 16 and I’m 42 now, I still think I suck! Bright side about learning now is that there are so many resources at your disposal, and great learning programs that you can learn in clear step by step manner. When I started we didn’t have any of the things we’ve got now, there were some video lesson courses on vhs, but they were hard to really get in to, and you didn’t have as many genre’s to choose from. I had Metal Method Guitar, because that’s all there was, and all I wanted to do was play Texas Blues like Stevie Ray Vaughn. So you are learning at a really, really great time, and in fact, know more than I did in just a few short months than I did after 2-3 years. One thing I have noticed is a lot of players seem to forget how hard it was when they first started. Never forget, because it took you a lot of hard work to get where you’re at, and don’t ever let anyone cheapen the work you’ve put in. Also, there is no such thing as a ‘natural’ when it comes to the guitar. There’s just three types. Those that threw it away because it was ‘too hard’ those that ‘worked at it’ and those that ‘worked a little bit harder at it’. Keep playing man! Don’t ever let anyone take it away from you! Good job, and trust me, you don’t suck, and your not horrible. Your doing great! Hell, look at how far you’ve come in just a year! You’re guitar journey has just gotten started! Skies the limit! You can get as good or great as you want to be. You’ve got all the tools out there for you. Keep on rocking!
@Psychopath777
3 жыл бұрын
I played for a couple months many years back. Didn't really get any where. I picked it back up 6 months ago and have been playing 2-3 hours every day. I don't really focus on trying to be good. Just trying to be better than before. It has been a lot of fun. I'm 31.
@sacredsounds4234
3 жыл бұрын
@@Psychopath777 -Ego will always say it's not good enough,or better than before.
@theechelonofmars
3 жыл бұрын
As a new learner myself this gives me a lot of inspiration. Great stuff!
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@JavierLopezElMagnate
2 жыл бұрын
Decided to start playing yesterday. Something I've wanted to do since I was a kid... 47 now, if I don't start, i'll die and have never learned.... Your videos are great Thanks for the encouragement.
@manningbartlett522
2 жыл бұрын
Lifetime professional guitarist here (now 53). This is a truly fantastic video, and your progress is superb. (I was actually going to make a suggestion about a problem with your right hand technique, but then you had fixed it yourself in the very next clip.) I hope anyone else can see that it is never too late.
@tonypalomino4253
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 58 and I just bought a ibanez guitar and I don't know how to play. After watching you I got so excited that I will spend sometime today with my new baby.
@TheGod0fCookies
3 жыл бұрын
Good for you mate, you're never too old to learn. Ibanez make great guitars for the money, I've got a few myself and my favourite one I've had for about five years now. I wish you luck man, it may be frustrating initially but if you stick with it you'll thank yourself. I probably only made it through 2020 because I had my guitars. Music is definitely good for you. ;D
@stevensmith5160
3 жыл бұрын
Practice every at least 15 minutes don’t skip a day and you will succeed
@footballbharat
3 жыл бұрын
Hop on to Justin Guitar free course on youtube.
@romthummeunnoi8496
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 23 years old and i have just started. I'm so discouraged by comparing myself to others but this video somehow encourages me.
@scottatlixqueno5272
3 жыл бұрын
You started off playing the G with your pinky on the high e, that’s ballsy. Respect
@mrpotato4441
Жыл бұрын
Even in your first month you were strumming so clean and look like you started with good technique. I hit a wall and had to go back to basics, hard to break bad habits after years. You rock. Just noticed this video is 3 years old.
@AJ_AJ.
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who just started Justin’s beginner course 2 weeks ago, this is so encouraging for me to see! I’m so glad this popped up on my feed.
@kevinford6372
Жыл бұрын
How's it going with the guitar?
@AJ_AJ.
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinford6372 not comparing my journey to others, I think I’ve come a long way! Its probably slower than most but I’ve got a beautiful family and 3 kids, and they come first. Don’t get daily practice, but at least 3 days a week. Really stuck on the F barre chord and have been for months.. I get it about 40-50% of the time. I can play it decently on other frets, just struggling with the first fret. Compared to where I started (I knew nothing!) I think I’ve made SO much progress and I thoroughly enjoy guitar.
@kevinford6372
Жыл бұрын
@@AJ_AJ. that's what it's about, ENJOYING learning how to play the guitar. Yeah that F barre chord can be tough, but like everything else the more you do it the easier it becomes. I was fortunate one of my favorite songs is faster pussycat, house of pain. Well if I was going to learn it I had to conquer the F barre chord. So it gave me motivation to practice that F chord countless of hours. Keep jamming
@AJ_AJ.
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinford6372 I can’t imagine learning f barre chord right off the bat, that’s ambitious! Lol. Some of my favorite songs have lots of barre chords (not just the f) and I am no where near the level of being ready to learn those. But someday I will and I’m hopeful for the future!
@user-sz5yg6ff5o
4 ай бұрын
@@AJ_AJ. how is it bro?
@itsme-jb9eb
4 жыл бұрын
wow, you’re 1 month progress was honestly better than my 2 year progress... i was having group lessons for the first 1 1/2 years so that’s probably why i was off to a slow start. i’ve now been playing for about 4 years. well done!
@prehistorictv1995
4 жыл бұрын
I think he is cheating with the times. It’s honestly impossible to be that great at month 1 when you start from 0. In no ways you can strum like that 30 days after you began. And he is changing chords like a 6 month skill guy at 30 days.. I don’t believe it
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
I have recorded every week of my progress on KZitem, this is just a compilation. You are welcome to go back and view them if you want to. There is no cheating involved.
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. We all progress at different speeds and practice different amounts. I certainly felt I plateaued after completing the Justin Guitar Beginner course at month 5. Since then it has felt like small gains only.
@prehistorictv1995
4 жыл бұрын
Midlife Guitar yea but I still make a statement cuz I play as many hours as you online. I have 15 years less than you and still can’t be able to be that great after a month. I just compare it to myself that’s it. But what’s interesting for me is that your peak skill is at 2 month but you didn’t seem to progress much after. It’s why I was thinking that you put your end progress at the beginning to look like a god skilled guy. No hate, it’s just my opinion
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Ah ok 👍, well I felt my plateau was at 5 months but obviously the first few months were where I I went from not being able to play to playing some songs so I would agree this was my biggest improvement without a doubt.
@ChiBearFan65
3 жыл бұрын
Sir, I am jealous. After 1 month and your playing a song. I'm 54 and I started about 2 1/2 months ago and all I know is twinkle twinkle little star. Lol. You have renewed my inspiration. Great job! Keep it up. In the mean time I'm gonna press the reset button pursue my dream with a passion. Thanks for the vid.
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Keep it up and you will get there. If you can enjoy the journey and not place expectations on yourself it will fly by and your progress will be be really noticeable when you look back. Try and record yourself and look back every few months, it really helps!
@shadowreaper5413
3 жыл бұрын
Never give up!!! Keep up the great work !!
@DylanBadour
3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos because it makes me reflect back on how many hours I've spent playing guitar. And I'm by no means good at it, but it's weird to think that years ago I was at this level and just super stoked to learn something new like this. It's an art that takes years and years and years to semi perfect and even then you watch some young kid just blow you out of the water.
@ChrisHavok
3 жыл бұрын
I love how you played "Please Forgive Me" right after Wonderwall lmao
@YanaBana79
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hitting 1 year of playing Ukulele this month, starting at age 40! Great job :).
@diana-cy4kj
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@gunjaneighteen
Жыл бұрын
Where are you learning from?
@jamesdick4383
3 жыл бұрын
Been playing for 6 months and nowhere near his level. Goes to show what consistent practise and commitment gets you. Bravo. Inspirational.
@Itsbruhhhh
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job man. 29 years old here. Got a guitar for Christmas (tbh I wanted drums) but anyway I’m a few days in. Wish me luck
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@ukasznikov
3 жыл бұрын
Hi im 29 too. I started. Let's have some fun buddy! We are still young ! :D
@aliin8763
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted drums too. But it is a little more complex and at least in my opinion not the best for a total beginner so i decided to go for an electric guitar. Haven't one yet but i'll get it soon. Maybe i'll also learn drums in the future
@peterklein5861
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 29 too! Just starting out with guitar after playing the drums since I was 12. Drumming definitely felt easier to learn - I could learn a few basic beats and immediately jam with loads of songs, and I benefited from just playing along on my knees while listening to my favourite music. As a beginner guitarist I've found there aren't really any comparable "fun" ways to practice at first, so it requires more discipline and dedication early on.
@marcameer7530
3 жыл бұрын
How your progression dude ??
@Silverfirefly1
3 жыл бұрын
I just started, it reminds me of learning a new language in that it's going to be important to make all of the mistakes and embrace them for learning, rather than running away and giving up the first time it doesn't go so well.
@RobTi
3 жыл бұрын
Music theory (which makes up the structure of music) is a language. So you are absolutely correct :) Repetition repetition repetition. And start slow. Once you can perform the piece without mistakes start gradually working your way up to the normal tempo. Oh, and Playing with a metronome can help a lot. Give it a try!
@denistvein7761
4 ай бұрын
This is amazing. Keep up the good work! I also started learning guitar 2 and a half months ago from JustinGuitar beginner's course and learned 7 songs so far (but not all the way through) and lately I've been practicing the heck out of the F barre chord. I would say that the first month was the hardest, but after that I was really enjoyable. I'm 26 and I've always wanted to learn guitar but I didn't have the right guidance and I felt so lost. I can say that Justin's course was amazing and anyone that wants to start learning guitar should try it. Enjoy the process, be patience and forgiveful of yourself. The progress is gonna come. You just have to be persistent and never quit!
@gregb.5056
2 жыл бұрын
I started 8 months ago at 62, even play the same Seagul guitar. Your progress is much like mine. You get out of it what you put in. Good work.
@taino1952
3 жыл бұрын
When I started learning I quickly learned why it was called the dreaded barred "F" chord - because it kept "F"ucking up my 65 year-old finger joints. LOL!
@levinaryan760
3 жыл бұрын
There is easier way to play the F chord, you do not have to play the bar chords.
@Inocenciojamil
3 жыл бұрын
@@levinaryan760 it is still important to leqrn barre
@custerranch
2 жыл бұрын
When I play the F shape, I use my thumb to get the big 6th string note instead of using my index finger for a barre. It's much easier on my wrist, and doesn't require as much grip strength for me.
@bambamtherapist
11 ай бұрын
I started playing on my 40th. It's hard. I'm almost a full year in and I respect this guy. Keep going man. We'll get there!
@matthewstrang5759
4 жыл бұрын
Hey mate your doing so well!! I just started 4 months ago at the same age, loving the journey even though it can be extremely frustrating at times 😁
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. and keep it up! It can be very frustrating but stick with it, the reward is in overcoming those frustrating moments 👍
@lsramonr
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 38 and starting as soon as I can decide wich guitar to buy. Wish me luck guys!
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
@@lsramonr Good luck!
@matthewstrang5759
3 жыл бұрын
@@lsramonr electric or acoustic?
@lsramonr
3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewstrang5759 I'm going for an electric one. A friend on mine is helping me, he's searching for a good deal for a beginner (guitar, amp, tuner, etc)
@MrNiceGuy2323
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man. I have played guitar for 31 years and seeing your progress really takes me back. I suddenly remembered all those nights of trying to play the simplest things...good work!
@heroshot6547
3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this. But what I love most of all in seeing your progress in one shot is how it shines on your natural talents in certain areas. Your finger picking is phenomenal for only playing one year--way above average. Keep it up!
@gregforse2563
3 жыл бұрын
Mate you're my hero. I started the same course a while back and I wanted to do an hour a day as my new years resolution. After this there's no stopping me. You did epically over just a year. Be sure to update us!
@giftydarkoa3925
Жыл бұрын
How’s it going 🤗😍
@user-jw8oj2mi6i
4 жыл бұрын
The most important thing about learning and perfecting a thing is to keep going at it. No matter if in sports, education or, as is here the case, learning an instrument. Very inspirational. Good job mate.
@MidlifeGuitar
4 жыл бұрын
Well said! and thanks.
@AntoniOrszykowski
Жыл бұрын
There is no fate but what we make for our self 😎. But I only learned that now being 42. As you said keeping on going. But always enjoying.
@dennisyounkin644
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Luke, your barre chords sound a lot better than mine did at this stage in my playing. It took me three years! Great job! Great song choices too!
@ipuya
3 жыл бұрын
When at 19:14 you wrote "....with my new purchase" i got all excited trying to anticipate what guitar you might have got. I figured it might be an electric.... and you got the same guitar as my first purchase... a fender strat! I'm 52 and have been playing since the pandemic hit so around 9 months. I can only play one full song! 🤣 but i know a bunch of chords, all the shapes of the pentatonic scale, and currently learning all the notes on the fretboard. I also got a baja tele as a specialist slide guitar. Raised the action a bit and put on 11 gauge strings. Slide is my passion and I'm so excited to be on the path to learning slide. I wake up every morning and look at my guitars on my wall and get excited like a kid! I practice an hour every single day without exception. Nice to see others who are on a similar path 😊
@TimoDrawsAndPaints
3 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational. I'm 52 and ordered my very first guitar week ago. I doubt my progress will be as fast as your's, but it's nice to see how far you've gotten in just 1 year. Thank's for this!
@ojsojs6004
2 жыл бұрын
How is your progress?
@Reanimator7336
6 ай бұрын
Im 56 and started almost 2 years ago and its the best thing I have ever done for myself. I dont have much time but it feels like its a part of me now when I pick it up eventhough I still consider myself a beginner. Its a life long journey and you get out of it what you put in. Cheers to everyone doing it.
@v系-j5e
Жыл бұрын
This gives me a lot of hope. I'm on week 3 in my guitar playing as a 32 year old. I'm seeing the same progress you did during the first month. I will most definitely keep up with it and hopefully look back in a year and be able to jam for real.
@dusangrujic6163
Жыл бұрын
I'm the same 32 and 1 month of learning, also have the same plans for next year. Wish you a very much luck💪🏻☝🏻😀 impossible nothing 🤟🏻
@v系-j5e
Жыл бұрын
@@dusangrujic6163 same to you man 😁
@theeternalgus9119
7 ай бұрын
Are you still at it?
@anniiaha
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man. When I first started playing my Grandmother told me “as long as you have the guitar, you’ll never be alone”. Enjoy the journey. Never stop learning.
@jasonbarker9014
3 жыл бұрын
For 12 months you have made excellent progress, I take my hat off to the amount of songs you have a crack at, especially the ones that make alot of people give up! It's very difficult to stay in time when jumping into the band stuff as its a bit of information overload but keep at it you're doing great! A metronome is the best tool you can purchase, apart from the strat obviously 😉
@ronznine7870
Жыл бұрын
Just a great post. Showing someone who plays very well & then attempts to show how their already great shredding became even better--"and here's how I did it!!"--is completely useless to 95% of people looking online for instruction. You, Sr Midlife, are actually very helpful. Keep it coming.
@Nonsense116
Жыл бұрын
Incredible stuff! I'm still in my mid 20s but one of the lifelong goals I've set for myself is always be willing to learn something even as I get older. Also always be willing to be a beginner. I see so many people as they get into their 30s, 40s, and 50s they just stop learning. At that point their career is off the ground, school is done, and learning was something you did when you were younger. I never want to be in that scenario. To me, I'll age but I'll never be old as long as I'm willing to keep on learning. Thank you for being such an incredible example to aspire to!
@ajaurgemma5341
3 жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar for 6 years now and I JUST learned how to finger pick this year during the begining of this whole covid nonsense. The fact that you learned in the first few months of playing is blowing my mind. Keep it up man. It's only going to start getting easier from here.
@GuitarME
3 жыл бұрын
How you getting on with the fingerpicking?
@employeehomeownership
2 жыл бұрын
Well I'm 60 and just started, it's been a bit rough. This was such an inspirational video. Thank you
@Rendarion
Жыл бұрын
One year later... How is it going?
@user-hm4yi7um9d
Жыл бұрын
I see you're not posting videos anymore. I hope everything is okay and you're still playing. Watching you progress like this is inspiring
@James-lw3gi
Жыл бұрын
The last video he posted was 2 years ago entitled ‘How to stay motivated’ and has a picture saying ‘Don’t Quit” Seems a tad ironic. Hopefully he’s still at it and all is ok.
@user-hm4yi7um9d
Жыл бұрын
@@James-lw3gi that's all my point really was.
@christopherbasile1205
Жыл бұрын
Watched the ENTIRE video. Loved his dedication and commitment to improving. We all learn little snippets of guitar knowledge on the journey. KUDOS to whomever wishes to take the plunge. It’s the greatest!
@parasportz
3 жыл бұрын
Mate, well done!!!!! I started playing 35 years ago, played in bands etc but stopped playing as life became busier. You are inspirational. Don't listen to the haters.....you just keep going. All you guys who are learning and have commented here....keep going. It's so good to see progress. In fact, you've inspired me to pick up and start playing again. Thank you for your inspiration.
@Nick__The_Greek
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I follow the Justin's course too since Novemer 2020. I am 58 years old and feel so excited learning new things every day !
@germaneagle4999
3 жыл бұрын
I am learning to play the guitar and i am always pretty busy, seeing an full grown man who probably has an job and kids achieve this, motivates me. I hope you know that your video has an impact and that you motivate others. I wish you the best.
@GuitarME
3 жыл бұрын
How are you getting on with the guitar?
@shakeyfly
Жыл бұрын
I'm turning 41 this year and just started lessons with my 8 year old daughter. I'm trying desperately to find that hour to myself. Well done.
@lordofthestrings5623
3 жыл бұрын
Learning to play the guitar is extremely frustrating so I have to congratulate you on smashing your first year. I also want to say that I love what you've done here. I think this will inspire a lot of people and motivate them enough to keep at it. Some people don't understand when that learning is pretty slow but this shows that it clearly pays off and that whether you see it or not, if you practice today, you'll be better than you were yesterday. Brilliant video. My hat is well and truly tipped to you.
@Reanimator7336
6 ай бұрын
I love if you practice today you will be better than you were yesterday. Wow!!! That just inspired me even more.
@lordofthestrings5623
6 ай бұрын
@Reanimator7336 to inspire someone is the biggest compliment! I'm glad you found some inspiration here! 🙌🫡
@upandadam2870
8 ай бұрын
could NOT be more pumped for you man!!!! started 6 months ago at 37 y/o...with you my friend!
@bourgsen8601
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Seagull S6. I picked it up when I started and it just keeps sounding better and better as it breaks in. Top notch guitar for 1/10th of the price. Keep killing it.
@ayboz097
3 жыл бұрын
i started playing 2.5 months ago and this is a really good insparation
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am glad it could inspire a little.
@CycleFab
Жыл бұрын
I'm 56 and just starting, into day 3 now. For me it's a "Bucket List" thing. Thank you for the video.
@bigdz83
3 жыл бұрын
His pinky and finger control is too good for someone just beginning.
@glorioskiola
3 жыл бұрын
Never too late. I’m in my late sixties, picked up guitar last spring in lockdown. I played a little (badly) when I was a teenager. Keep going everyone!
@ASM881
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. I started guitar at about age 12 or so and I’m pretty decent. But I’ve always wanted to play with my Mom who is 71. She is just starting her guitar journey and I showed her this for inspiration. Thank you so much. When she gets to the one year level we’ll send you a video of our duet! Love the Channel. Peace from Vancouver, BC, Canada.
@julesradford5452
3 жыл бұрын
I started 3 years ago in my 50s. I'm never going to be brilliant, but..I do improve slowly. It's never too late to learn something new and I can even restring my classical guitar decently now!
@GuitarME
3 жыл бұрын
congrats!
@ojsojs6004
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Can you play many songs now and do barre chords along with them?
@germanpeart
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I watched this. I'm about to turn 39 and I just bought my first electric guitar. I already know how to play some chords but I'm still a beginner. You are inspiring brother. Congratulations.
@Scrubermensch
3 жыл бұрын
I play electric guitar for 12 years now, and until now I can't play chords, so I'm really happy to see all your progress in just one year, congrats !!
@NelsonStJames
Жыл бұрын
You should be incredibly proud of your progress. Artists and musicians are one thing the world can always use more of. Also you motivated me to dust my guitar off and begin again. It’s amazing how fast a year goes by, and you don’t really realize it until the New year rolls around and you look back at how little you really did during it.
@goodwolfie
3 жыл бұрын
I started to learn guitar one year ago at 38, I'm glad I did. I was too afraid in my 20s :p because I thought I'm too old for this :D At 38 I thought - I can make this!
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, there is no reason why not. Age is more often than not just an invisible barrier we place on ourselves.
@levinaryan760
3 жыл бұрын
Age is not the factor, Motivation and dedication is.
@Dany12156
Жыл бұрын
I started at 24 and also steel strings dreadnought. I had simmilar progress as yours with books and some bit of internet (there were no youtube then). You are doing great! Keep it up and thanks for sharing , there are too many fake progress videos on internet which treaks people into believeing that guitar is easy.
@markthompson1796
5 ай бұрын
Just picking up the guitar after many years of learning, forgetting, and having to start over again. This is really inspirational. Thanks mate. Rock on.
@MrAustinMusic
3 жыл бұрын
You made some great progress, and your technique is doing well. Most people who follow online instruction struggle with this. So kudos overcoming the struggle and beating the odds!
@bogustew
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm starting out at 40 after playing around with my son's new electric. Previously, I had only messed around with some basic chords and some tabs on an old acoustic, nothing serious. For some reason, now I am really eager to learn music and dive into scales and such for the first time in my life - you are proof to me that I more than "young" enough to get started. Thanks for the encouragement. Totally subscribing!
@thedirtychips8556
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on sharing your journey, i've been playing for 10 years now and you have reminded me of all the struggles i went through, keep playing...
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, there definitely has been some struggles
@timb.8230
2 жыл бұрын
Good progress. 57 years old here and been playing for about 20 months / 500ish hours. I can see I need to step up my game to match you! Seriously though, everyone will have a different journey. Although I have some songs I can play decently I tend to get bored after 2-3 weeks with the same some and move on to something else. There are so many challenging aspects to songs that I try to master those and by the time that is done, don't worry about the easy parts. Working on Night Moves, Ventura Highway and Have You Ever seen the rain right now. Justin Guitar is a great resource as is Marty, David Pots and Shane Simpson. Keep up the good work!
@ISangaloUnofficialFR
2 жыл бұрын
mid-video I was like "im looking at a future electric guitar player" aha ! You gave me that vibe ! ;) I was not wrong ! welcome to the club ! :D I am 27 and I started playing guitar at 12 (classic) but took it more seriously when I turned 17/18 (electric). I've been using both acoustic and electric ever since and I just bought my first Kramer Baretta yesterday, I can't wait !
@GrumpyGuitarNoob
Жыл бұрын
Almost 3 months in and I still struggle with simple D G D chord changes. I enjoyed your journey and was impressed how quickly you got your changes down. Good job.
@Humiliated1234
Жыл бұрын
I struggled with it for months too. Then I realised that I wasn't focused during practise my mind was going else were. I also learned that I didn't slow things down. And if I didn't show things down it would take to long to learn it. To sum it up I learned that the way I was learning was incredibly ineffecient that's why it took me months to learn basics chords I still don't have or down but it's definitely getting better hopefully in a couple of months I can play them really easy
@particletheory8776
8 ай бұрын
Im 27 and there’s so much going on and still i will buy guitar in new year to learn and fulfil one of my life wish.
@dovadie4544
3 жыл бұрын
What a quick learner I wish i could have a spirit like you.
@fabkav
Жыл бұрын
This was very inspiring. I've been playing the bass for 25 years(started when I was 14) and I'll start a new journey learning the keyboard (now that I'm 41). Thanks for sharing the process.
@johannesdebeer
2 ай бұрын
You learnt those chords very quickly by the looks of it. This is one thing that holds beginners back for a long time.
@julieshoneybee
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really impressed. You've done a fantastic job. Although after 40 years of playing, I can pretty much play anything now but I can honestly say, my progress was slower than yours and you really are picking it up so please don't ever give up. I've met Justin Sandercoe and he is a wonderful man and a great teacher.
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! I just can't imagine not playing guitar now, it is just part of what I do. I did an interview on my channel with Justin and agree he is a great guy, down to earth, fun and genuine.
@sabbathrider
3 жыл бұрын
46 and just on my first month of finallly getting to learn guitar. Always a "dream" i had but never actually acted on it. Great video. I do need to practice like you did, one hour a day. Let´s see...
@ojsojs6004
3 жыл бұрын
How is your progress?
@knknareshknk
3 жыл бұрын
Am 37. I just started. You are going to be an inspiration now...thanks for uploading.
@jamesdick4383
3 жыл бұрын
Massive kudos to you for your progress. I'm 47 and 7 months into my guitar journey and what a hard challenge it is. Your progress after 3 months (you inspired me to download Justins App) puts me to shame. But comparison is the thief of all joy, I'm just loving my family can sort recognise a few tunes I play :-)
@timothysmith160
Жыл бұрын
i have been playing Air Guitar since i was 12 years old, i am now 51 and after all these years have just brought a guitar, thank you for the video.
@kshienator
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a fellow midlife man without too much talent like myself making some progress little by little.
@Ivana-xm4wi
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to buy a guitar soon and I really hope to sound even remotely this good for such short amount of time. Great job man, really inspiring!
@GuitarME
3 жыл бұрын
Do it! :)
@Animositous
2 жыл бұрын
Love this! I’ve been playing on and off for 10 years and sometimes get discouraged. I’m 35 now and have lots going on in my life but this has inspired me to make time every day to progress. Thanks for the video man!
@e.nichols5380
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’m 42 and eagerly awaiting the arrival of a guitar so I can start learning. Your progress is incredible!
@stefanos9882
Жыл бұрын
Hello mate good job! By now you probably play way better since it's been a while, but I just run into this today so my comments as someone that has been learning to play the banjo on his own is the following, play the songs as slow as you need to so that they are rythmically correct and practice with a metronome on occasion, but not always so that you don't over-rely on it. I've also kept some videos from my early days trying to learn and it's really nice to be able to go back and see the progress :D
@jamielachance2809
3 жыл бұрын
My friend, you are a seriously an inspiration to me. I am 42, started playing 6 months ago and I can say I am no where as good as you are. My practicing is very inconsistent. Now I can see what will happen if I really put myself to task. Thanks so much for posting this!! Good luck to you.
@ojsojs6004
3 жыл бұрын
How is your progress now?
@guardianobserver6593
2 жыл бұрын
@@ojsojs6004 He sold everything!
@charlieoates2195
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been playing 4-5 years and this is great progress i am very impressed considering you only used Justin’s guitar lessons to start off with. I progressed fast but not this fast and I was only 7 when i started so I should have really had an advantage as at a younger age as you obviously progress quicker but yeah excellent progress 👍
@82HEADCASE
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic!!! I'm just starting to learn guitar at the age of 38. Iv being following "marty music" and already can play 4 cords in 2 week and loving it!! My aim is to comfortable play some of my favourite acoustic guitar tunes like u are doing in this video. Keep up the good work👍👍
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@Dcba964
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, learn with Justin guitar. Best teacher ever on youtube...
@Ixelixes
2 жыл бұрын
Stumbled across this on my recommended videos as I’ve been contemplating starting to learn. I’m about to hit 30 and my wife hit me with the question “what hobbies do you want to have in 5 years?” I thought about it for a while and learning guitar was at the top of the list. Thanks for your video and inspiration! The world always needs more music!
@resueah7257
Жыл бұрын
What a great question. How's it going, did you start?
@cwuzii
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to start to learn recently but thought I was too old at 28, this is inspiring!
@everengaged9370
Жыл бұрын
yes your life is over youre 28 . gosh
@cwuzii
Жыл бұрын
@@everengaged9370 the point wasn’t that my life was over, the point was more that the older we get the harder things are to learn, it’s something that a lot of people feel especially when it comes to learning an instrument…
@kaykaybee
2 жыл бұрын
I’m only 24 years old but this inspired me greatly, as I thought it “too late” to learn guitar. My mother and late grandfather both play(ed) guitar and always wanted me to learn; even gifted me an acoustic while I was in junior high, which unfortunately was returned as I had no interest in the guitar at the time (I was dedicated to my cello in between the ages of 11-14 which, I would love to get back into). I’ve always been a decent writer as well, my friends that see my poetry sometimes tell me they could be lyrics to songs. Nowadays, I find myself wanting to make music, and moving back in with my mother for the time being + having access to both her acoustic and electric she rarely touches due to a busy work schedule, I think it’s time I try picking a new instrument up. Never too late to learn it seems. Thanks again, great progress and great video!
@resueah7257
Жыл бұрын
I tried to start learning at 16.. was into it for a little while, only enough to understand tabs really.. but fell out. Tried to start learning again at 23 by taking group beginner's lessons, which were fun but shortlived and I had no direction. Now at 33, almost 34, I have officially dedicated the last 4-5 months to really learning (after a couple of years of light dabbling with ukulele to warm me up)... Lately I keep sitting there thinking of how I wish I had fully appropriately committed myself when I was younger, simply because of how it brings me so much focus and joy. Please start now!! You will be grateful to your past self in the future, trust me.
@obijackkenobi
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, you’ve achieved so much in your first year that I’m impressed by and I love to see people picking up new things and inspiring others to do the same. All i would say is you need to polish up on your rhythm with a metronome to really get you into the next stage. Great work my man
@MidlifeGuitar
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! and I agree with the metronome comment, it now forms a part of every practice session.
@designbyjohnperez
Жыл бұрын
You give me hope that is not too late to start learning and playing!
@EllaMoore-d1b
9 ай бұрын
Huge congratulations! You’ve done so well in just a year! The guitar is such a difficult instrument to even get a sound out of, you should be proud of your progress!
@Pedroppl1
10 ай бұрын
That is insanely good progress in 1 year! Only us who can play the guitar know the effort that is required to play it good.
@AB-qn9cs
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I've been playing since I was 8! Best advice at the stage you are near the end of the video is to start expressive improvisation. Really challenge yourself to make up solos for pieces of music. It will change your view on the insturment and turn you on to hundreds of new artists becaus eyou finally understand how difficult what they are doing is and you want to try learn it etc. The best scales to learn are the pentatonic up and down the neck and understand how to apply them to certain chords. A minor chord = 1st scale pentatonic starting at the route note on the 5th fret low e string etc. Give Joe Bonamassa a watch. He is probably the best in the world at the minute!
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