Some Questions For The Study Plan Options

[francesco]

hello everybody , I start studying electrical guitar after a long stop of many years .
I'm coming from classical guitar and I still like playing classical sometimes .

I start to define my "study Plan" , and I have some questions about this matter :

--what should be the best way to plan a study program in order to optimize the learning times ? for example I rated my level in range 3-4 so I'm looking for lessons in these level giving preference to lessons with different technique ..
Im interested in blues and classic rock , but a friend of mine that is expert suggested me to try lessons of various styles especially in this beginning part in order to study different techniques , after when I will have a good technique I could specialize in one single style , what do you think about this ?

--I try to alternate lessons of technique with melodic and good impact lessons , I decided to do this to avoid that with only technique lessons the study will become boring .

-- one difficulties is definition of notes/chords : in Italy we call notes DO, RE, MI, FA, SOL ,LA ,SI .. you call A,B,C, D,E,F,G , and unfortunately A is not our first but is LA, the 6th note … seems to be easy to learn but believe me that often I make confusion …

--I study each lesson until I can play it in a "decent" way , but I have many difficulties in memorize lessons .. after some days that I change lesson I forget the old one … is it normal ? should I have to play each lesson until I memorize it or it is not necessary ?



if you have some suggestions or ideas how to make better my study plan I'll be grateful to you ..

ciao
Francesco

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[Todd Simpson]

The best way to proceed is to start to develop a plan that allows for flexibility. As you grow as a player, you will continually find some things more attractive that others in terms of what you want to play and want to learn. I'd suggest a blend of REC lessons, and joining in on every collaboration project no matter what your current level of play. The Collab projects allow you to play actual music that you create. This is the point of all of this after all. No matter where you are currently, in terms of skill, it's always worth it to try to create a solo or even a few notes over a backing track. it requires creativity, and technical ability and a pinch of theory. So jump in and join every one you see.

As for lessons, pick several that appeal to you just based on the title at first. You'll need to try several to see which ones you like and don't. Some, you won't want to complete. Some, you'll love and want to do more that are similar. If you find you've selected a lesson that starts to seem tedious, just let it drop and pick a new one. The main thing that keeps people from being good at guitar is simply not practicing. It's easy to get burned out, to get overwhelmed, to just not play, not practice. So finding out what you need in order to keep it enjoyable is the most important thing. If it becomes a chore, something you do0n't look forward to, you are less likely to do it. Most folks give up in under a year. If it was easy, everyone would be a great musician. It's not easy, but it is worth it. There is nothing, and I do mean nothing, better than being able to express oneself with music.

In addition, select a few songs that you'd like to learn from bands that you like. Try to learn some of these using just your ear. This is NOT easy at first. But then again, nothing about guitar is easy at first That's why most people give it up. It's work. Lots of work. You have to play through a lot of bad notes to get to the good ones so staying motivated is important. Working on your "ear" is just another part of it. By trying to learn songs that you enjoy listening to, you can help to start training your ear. Even if you only use one finger to find one note at a time on the neck, that's progress. Some players don't develop their ear until years in to playing. This makes everything more difficult for them so I'd say start trying to learn songs by ear right away as part of your plan.

So to summarize. Your plan will shift and change as you grow. Consistent practice is the most important thing and you've got to be able to make it enjoyable using any means available. Find things you want to play. if something is feeling like a tedious chore, put it aside temporarily and come back to it later. Keep it fun. It's a long journey and the best way forward is to find a way to keep wanting to take the next step and the next and the next.

I hope this helps

Todd

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[PosterBoy]

To prevent forgetting the old lessons play them as part of your warm up time

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[francesco]

thanks for your suggestions Todd

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This post has been edited by francesco: Apr 10 2020, 09:31 AM

[Kristofer Dahl]

Awesome to have you back Fransesco!

--what should be the best way to plan a study program in order to optimize the learning times ? for example I rated my level in range 3-4 so I'm looking for lessons in these level giving preference to lessons with different technique ..
Im interested in blues and classic rock , but a friend of mine that is expert suggested me to try lessons of various styles especially in this beginning part in order to study different techniques , after when I will have a good technique I could specialize in one single style , what do you think about this ?

I often fiend friends advise well meant but not always very good for learning.

The first rule is that you should do what works for you - and no one else! Some people get discouraged immediately, if forced to play styles/techniques they don't enjoy listening to.

--I try to alternate lessons of technique with melodic and good impact lessons , I decided to do this to avoid that with only technique lessons the study will become boring .

Yes this is key - anything that helps stimulate learning is good, boredom is your worst enemy!

-- one difficulties is definition of notes/chords : in Italy we call notes DO, RE, MI, FA, SOL ,LA ,SI .. you call A,B,C, D,E,F,G , and unfortunately A is not our first but is LA, the 6th note … seems to be easy to learn but believe me that often I make confusion …

Yes: DO, RE, MI, FA, SOL ,LA ,SI .. equals C, D,E,F,G,A,B

--I study each lesson until I can play it in a "decent" way , but I have many difficulties in memorize lessons .. after some days that I change lesson I forget the old one … is it normal ? should I have to play each lesson until I memorize it or it is not necessary ?

For this issue I would advise:

* You only target lessons you truly love the sound of

* you set up a goal (ie record and submit a REC take in 1 week.)

Generally if you submit REC takes regularly, you will find you get a natural flow in your study plan. Because you will be forced to choose lessons within your difficulty range that you love the sound of.

Let me know if it makes sense!

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[Todd Simpson]

Sure thing!! Also, if you do find you want some extra practice on technique, shoot me a personal message and join my bootcamp!!!

Todd

thanks for your suggestions Todd

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