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 you’re not starting from zero β€” you just need the right guidance.

Adult guitar players finally learning to play songs in Carrara

Articles to Help You Overcome Your Playing Challenges

Struggling with your chord changes? Rhythm a bit off? You’re not aloneβ€”and you’re 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 you’re working on right now.

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Can’t 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 issuesβ€”and how to fix them fast.

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Changing Chords Too Slow? Here’s Why.

Still fumbling those chord switches? Discover the 3 key reasons beginners get stuckβ€”and the right way to break through.

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The Real Reason You’re Not Improving on Guitar

Practicing but not progressing? You might be stuck in a loop that’s killing your momentum. Here’s 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 learnersβ€”and how they can fast-track your playing.

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