The Guitar Journey

Learning to play an instrument, like starting a new gym routine or a no-carb diet, is one of those things that we aspire to do "one day." One day when we stop being lazy, one day when we actually come up with a plan. It's a journey, from when we set a goal to when we accomplish it. Every journey requires planning. We decide where to go, which path to take, and many other things before we start. The guitar journey is not an exception. When someone decides to learn to play the guitar, they have many questions. Where do I even start? Which guitar should I buy? Where do I take classes? And they could get straightforward, one-word answers from a variety of different sources. But when someone else points you in a certain direction, you lose the excitement of exploring different paths on your own. Part of the joy and skill of a great musician is the ability to venture into the unknown, and pick up different skills along the way. So this book focuses on making you a great musician by helping you make decisions on your own. It won't tell you where to take classes, but what you should look for in a teacher. It won't tell you which guitar to buy, but will tell you the pros and cons of each. You will be in a better position to decide on your own. This way, you will reach your destination and learn to play the guitar on your own terms. And instead of aspiring to start "one day," you will have all the information you need to get started on your guitar journey today. This book also provides some tips to play guitar without conventional training. Singers, or musicians who play other instruments can make use of this method to strum guitar and sing along and have fun.