Welcome!
Congratulations! You’ve completed the first step in becoming an expert guitarist! What is that first step, you might ask? Answer: you’re interested. Okay, okay, it may seem trite, but your interest is pushing you forward into unknown territory. Interest sparks passion, and passion galvanizes pursuit. And this site is dedicated to those of you who are interested in all things guitar: theory, technique, and everything in between.
There are numerous reasons as to why the pickers put off playing, why the strummers stop strumming, and why Alvarez gets abandoned. A lot of people who lose interest don’t even know why they lose interest. Some will say “I just couldn’t get into it,” or “I didn’t have the motivation.” If you’re bored with what you’re doing, there’s no way you’re going to be motivated to sit down and practice for any amount of time. A lot of people ask how to stay motivated. Answer: stay interested. Again, this seems like a no-brainer, but you just have to want it. And you have to want it badly. There’s nothing you cannot play if you want it badly enough. Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” You’ve got to re-invent the wheel, in a sense, because you might get tired of practicing the same way. So practice something else. I think you get the point. Find a reason to want it.
Obviously, life has enough distractions, so it should be said that there’s no panacea for a guitar that collects dust. But there are certain hurdles you can overcome when you hit a wall. It will be my goal to keep you interested, motivated, and passionate–and to keep you playing. I want you to learn new things and to stay excited about the greatest hobby in the world. It is my hope that this site serves you in a way that will enhance your guitar-playing ability and your life. Congratulations again on making the first step towards the most rewarding past-time known to man.
