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| is hitting a wall. You're stuck and just not improving | | | | musicians cross over from one style to another or |
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| I want and how do I get there?" | | | | genre just for fun. |
| First, realize you don't need to be a musical genius to | | | | Surround yourself with guitarists that are better than |
| become a great guitarist but you do need to be | | | | you. You'll never learn anything hanging around with |
| passionate about music and be committed. Think | | | | people less talented than you are. Find people that |
| about it, have you ever met a great guitarist who | | | | are patient and understanding. Eventually you will find |
| isn't passionate about music? Or met anyone who is | | | | yourself at their level. Don't know anyone else who |
| great at anything who isn't passionate about it? So | | | | plays or who plays better than you? You can "hang" |
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| an excellent step to becoming a better guitarist. | | | | guitar instructors that teach this way. Having a world |
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| Consider getting involved in some sort of lessons or | | | | Ask others what helped them. Get on guitar forums. |
| get a guitar instructional DVD, something that will | | | | There are some great, active ones out there. |
| push you beyond where you are. Receiving | | | | Networking allows you to give and receive, and lets |
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| or do something outside your comfort zone to get | | | | comfort zone. Change your mindset, learn and listen |
| the creative juices flowing. | | | | to something new, hang with some new and better |
| The more genres of music you listen to, the better | | | | players, and soon you'll break through your guitar |
| guitarist you will become. If you normally listen to | | | | playing plateau. |
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