Guitar Challenges Solved β For Frustrated Adults Learning Guitar
Short, no-fluff articles that help adult beginners break through frustration and finally enjoy playing songs.
Because youβre not starting from zero β you just need the right guidance.
Articles to Help You Overcome Your Playing Challenges
Struggling with your chord changes? Rhythm a bit off? Youβre not aloneβand youβre not doing anything wrong. These quick-read articles are designed to help adult beginners overcome the most common challenges and start playing songs with more ease and confidence.
Browse the list below and click through to whatever youβre working on right now.
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Canβt Keep a Steady Rhythm When You Strum?
Counting out loud but still drifting off beat? This guide shows you why most adult beginners rush their strumming β and how to fix it fast with a simple drill. Learn how to feel the rhythm instead of forcing it.
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Strumming Feeling Sloppy? Try This.
Struggling to keep your rhythm tight? Learn a simple strumming test that exposes hidden timing issuesβand how to fix them fast.
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Changing Chords Too Slow? Hereβs Why.
Still fumbling those chord switches? Discover the 3 key reasons beginners get stuckβand the right way to break through.
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The Real Reason Youβre Not Improving on Guitar
Practicing but not progressing? You might be stuck in a loop thatβs killing your momentum. Hereβs how to break it and move forward.
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Why Adults Learn Guitar Better in Small Groups
Think 1-on-1 is better? This might surprise you. Learn why small group lessons often work better for adult learnersβand how they can fast-track your playing.
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