Move Outside Your Comfort Zone to Become a Better Guitarist

One of the most frustrating aspects of playing guitarto a little country. Some of the most innovative
is hitting a wall. You're stuck and just not improvingmusicians cross over from one style to another or
no matter how hard you try. Whether you are acombine genres successfully. Hearing something new
newbie or a seasoned pro, anyone can face themay inspire you. You may even want to check online
same problem and wonder, "Why aren't I at the levelfor some free guitar music lessons in a different
I want and how do I get there?"genre just for fun.
First, realize you don't need to be a musical genius toSurround yourself with guitarists that are better than
become a great guitarist but you do need to beyou. You'll never learn anything hanging around with
passionate about music and be committed. Thinkpeople less talented than you are. Find people that
about it, have you ever met a great guitarist whoare patient and understanding. Eventually you will find
isn't passionate about music? Or met anyone who isyourself at their level. Don't know anyone else who
great at anything who isn't passionate about it? Soplays or who plays better than you? You can "hang"
ask yourself if you still have passion about playingwith some of the best guitarist by buying a guitar
music. If not, that could be your problem right there.instruction DVD or self taught guitar lessons that
Especially if you are stuck, learning something new isoffer video instruction. There are some world class
an excellent step to becoming a better guitarist.guitar instructors that teach this way. Having a world
There's always a new skill to learn and master.class virtual guitarist to jam with is next best thing.
Consider getting involved in some sort of lessons orAsk others what helped them. Get on guitar forums.
get a guitar instructional DVD, something that willThere are some great, active ones out there.
push you beyond where you are. ReceivingNetworking allows you to give and receive, and lets
motivation and encouragement from a teacher, evenyour creative juices really starting to flow.
a virtual one, is always helpful. Push yourself to learnSo if you are stuck in a rut break out of your
or do something outside your comfort zone to getcomfort 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 betterplayers, and soon you'll break through your guitar
guitarist you will become. If you normally listen toplaying plateau.
rock, try a little jazz. If you normally play jazz, listen