How long does it take the average person to be good at playing the guitar?

Answer 1

That's hard to tell, some students learn quicker then others, but it's going to take quite a few years. It takes months just to get the callouses on your finger tips, not to mention learning to read music, learn cords, rhythm etc. Everyone thinks that the guitar is an easy instrument to play until they start lessons. You could lean to play a few cords and maybe some songs with those to keep you occupied while your learning, that will help develop callouses. Most people want to learn how to play in a couple of months, that just doesn't happen, like I said, learn some cords, C, D, G, G7, Am, A, A7, E, Em, F, B, B7, with these you could play tons of songs strumming, this way you won't get discouraged while your learning to play, this will help with training your muscles and fingers, and teach you to change cords smoothly and with ease, while your learning the basics of music and reading it, the stuff that most kids find very boring. I would like all guitarist to have a teacher but I know some can't afford it, if you can that's the best way to go, if not I tell all here to go to Sam Ash and get a good method book that has a Cd in the back so that you can follow your progress, the clerks will tell you which ones are good, most of them have been there, done that !

Answer 2

Well first off there's no definition in this world for "good" player of guitar because there is always some a%$hole out there who will diss on your playing, so I wouldn't worry about that for the rest of my life. I do understand what you're saying, but it's about personal satisfaction.

It was about a year or so before I could hear a song and decide to learn the bassline for it and confidently pursue it and learn it in a day or less (in reason). It's really about how much you practice when you come down to it. Practice a steady amount every day, try to learn (don't need to play perfect, just learn the notes) a new song every few days or so, and play along with songs on your stereo or computer to help with timing.

Answer 3

Depends what you consider competency in playing. Are we talking how to strum a couple chords, how to play strumming songs with bass slaps and palm muting, or fingerpicking? If you're talking how to learn to play just some basic chord songs, probably a month if you practice every day. If you're talking complex chord songs, probably a year or two. If you're talking fingerpicking, probably again, a year or two to be competent enough to pick up a tab and learn it. As for how long for each song? Probably in the same order as before: a week or so, maybe a couple weeks, again a couple weeks. Time for a song really depends more on the competency and experience of the player. Beginners will probably take longer. Again, all of these predictions are assuming you're playing every day. If you're only practicing once a week, that'll make it harder. Since you're doing professional lessons though, you'll probably make quick progress. Good luck playing!

Answer 4

The answer depends on several factors such as a playable instrument, good instruction, the amount of time a person is willing to practice and the person knowing which style/genre he/she wants to play. But with a good instrument, at least two hours of practicing every day, a good teacher and the person's awareness of a preferred style, someone should be turning heads/ears within about two years.

Answer 5

It has been my experience that the average person is not good at playing guitar. You have to be at least above average, otherwise you are just mediocre.

Answer 6

It takes a few years working with chords and their progressions to attain proficiency. Otherwise, to play lead guitar it takes longer, although the knowledge learned is through the use of chord formations and movements.

Answer 7

well, it depends on the song choice and the talent you carry. it took me wll over 3 years man. jack johnson songs are the easiest but of course thats just me. good luck and may the force be with you.

Answer 8

It depends on the person...

Are you musically inclined?

Do you practise every day?

Do you play by ear or play by site?

Answer 9

it depends on how fast you learn to get good it could take a year at least.