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The Greats

No doubt you have been a fan of some of the greatest guitarists of all time like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Johnny Wayne Sheppard. Everyone has their personal favorites but even if you don’t specifically know these artists, you can recognize their skill. Watching BB King play the blues guitar was moving even if you don’t like the blues. Seeing the Grateful Dead jam for hours at a time will send chills down your spine. These are masters of their trade and it has taken them years and years of practice to reach the levels they did. It is an endless pace of improvement that always rewards those who stick with it. The spectacular thing about Las Vegas, Nevada is that there are tons of places to both play and see others play. Vegas is all about the shows, all you need to think about is where to go.

When you have a goal in mind, it will cause a huge chain reaction where your present self sees the part of your future self. Once you know where you want to be, you need to think about what it will take to get there and what steps are involved in the journey. Surprisingly, the journey isn’t just practice day in and day out and at some point, you’ll be playing at Harrah’s. Persistence is a huge component, but you will hit plateaus. Pushing through the Plateaus brings breakthrough realizations. You will need to study your craft, watch others play their instruments, and see how they move their hands. In the transitions is where music is made. Learning how to flow and embracing your own style of playing guitar will help keep you enjoying it and it is all about enjoyment. 

Finding the right genre is another subject to consider. By listening to artists of all genres will open your mind to many of the possibilities that await you. There is no need to choose only one. Part of learning to play the guitar is exploring and being creative with it. Use it as a toy and make it fun. Part of making music is making sounds that don’t sound like music. By learning the antithesis, it can help you rein in on what you want it to sound like. There are nuances in blues, jazz, and rock and roll, to name a few, that will make each distinctive sound. That nuance tends to define a given genre and each one has its own styles and traditions. The history is carried on within the music and by learning the history, you will learn about the soul of the music.

Choosing Your Weapon

Consider how sounds travel through different materials. Sound will move through wood almost thirteen times faster than it does through air. Wood’s ability to effectively transduce sound in different tonal qualities is what makes it the material of choice for most musical instruments. As the type of wood increases in rarity, so does the cost.

Beginner Guitar HQ has a great article about how to choose the right guitar when you are starting to play. They will talk about finances, the types of wood, and how each one lends itself to a different sound. Electing to go for an electric guitar will produce sounds significantly different from an acoustic or cross-over. The hardware and plug-ins will influence how the sound is amplified and to what degree. Thinking about the sounds and styles you want to play will dictate which type of guitar fits best.

Schools of Guitar

There is the school of YouTube, the school of Guitar center, and the School of SuperProf.  YouTube has more videos on learning guitar than you could ever count. They will show you how to hold the guitar all the way to fixing and tricking out your instrument. There is a ton of information on YouTube, but it can be challenging to filter through the ones that are valuable from the ones that are just looking for views. 

Guitar center on Las Vegas Boulevard teaches guitar 5 afternoons per week. The center is not as wallet-friendly as YouTube is but taking a class will allow you to receive feedback on your progress and improve quicker. Private tutors are another great option to consider. With SuperProf, the tutors work with you on techniques that will make a major difference in how you play. The other benefit is that they can work at your pace and schedule.

Busking

Playing with the people of Las Vegas Boulevard or a nearby side street is an awesome way to force yourself to practice. It can seem daunting to play in front of strangers when you feel that you aren’t good enough, but busking will push you to the next skill level. Keep in mind, these are strangers, they don’t know who you are. If you make a mistake and miss a key or set up a chord incorrectly, no one will remember. Anonymity is a blessing because you can decide to be anyone you like. If you want to make up a character persona, do it!

Playing guitar for people in the street is the perfect way to get out and test your mettle. We have all seen a street performer before. Choose a corner with a good amount of people walking by, open up your guitar case for donations and start playing. You’ll be surprised how generous some people are. Everyone loves live music and seeing someone new perform can be a rare pleasure for some. That is what makes busking so perfect. Its mobile doesn’t cost you anything and you will gain valuable hours of practice and experience playing to an audience. 

There will be times that you will be playing and there will be a huge crowd that somehow forms a perfect half-circle around you. They will clap each time you finish a song. There will also be times when no one is around, and you are just playing for yourself. It can be scary and embarrassing, but you need to push through it. The hard times are where you will make big improvements. 

Guitar Tutors

Self-practice has been the way of many great artists. It is a long and tiresome road. When you hit a plateau as every artist does, it can be frustrating. Often it is better to have a mentor or tutor to guide your learning. These outside influences can help show you mistakes you are making and save you valuable time as you progress.