So you go out and get that new snazzy guitar, have a couple quick jam sessions, and then just can't take it anymore. It seems pretty odd, but you might be like hundreds of other beginning guitarists that become frustrated and can't regain the drive to continue playing.
When you have discouraging thoughts implanted in your head, it's hard to get them out to do anything, even learn a new instrument like the guitar. Get back some of your guitar motivation by looking over this quick list of reasons why you might not be picking up your instrument again.
1. There are not enough hours in a day. With all of the obligations of working and taking care of a family, learning a new talent like playing the guitar can seem like a hassle. However, fitting in even the smallest amount of time like ten minutes per day can stir up a sudden drive that might motivate you to continue even more.
2. You're not making goals. Goals are what can keep you driving forward and looking towards the future. By setting goals for yourself, you now have an obligation to make more time and to achieve a reasonable success that will fuel your guitar motivation.
3. Your goals are too much to handle. Asking yourself to do too much by setting your goals too high can lean you in the direction of frustration and giving up. By setting smaller goals that are reasonable, you can receive tiny bits of gratification that will fuel even more guitar motivation to continue.
4. The things you have to play are not what you want to play. When you're having fun on the guitar, you feel on top of the world, but dumb scales and practice riffs can get in the way of your good time. Sometimes you need to put your scales to the side and just mess around with chords and fun songs to get back into the realm of enjoyment.
5. You don't write out what you hope to accomplish. A very powerful motivation technique is to create a personal contract for yourself that states what you promise to accomplish and then signing it. It sounds corny, but your chances of completing your goals are much higher with this tangible item to remind you.
6. You don't want to fail. Failure is one of the worst common fears and it's even prevalent in learning new talents such as the guitar. Just remind yourself that you have nothing to lose, that it's a talent that can stay hidden if you want, and you can go at any pace you desire.
With so many factors opposing you, it can be difficult for anything to convince you to sit down and pick up the guitar. However, as soon as you realize that learning this talent is small and can be taken at any pace you feel necessary, you can get your guitar motivation back. - 30404
When you have discouraging thoughts implanted in your head, it's hard to get them out to do anything, even learn a new instrument like the guitar. Get back some of your guitar motivation by looking over this quick list of reasons why you might not be picking up your instrument again.
1. There are not enough hours in a day. With all of the obligations of working and taking care of a family, learning a new talent like playing the guitar can seem like a hassle. However, fitting in even the smallest amount of time like ten minutes per day can stir up a sudden drive that might motivate you to continue even more.
2. You're not making goals. Goals are what can keep you driving forward and looking towards the future. By setting goals for yourself, you now have an obligation to make more time and to achieve a reasonable success that will fuel your guitar motivation.
3. Your goals are too much to handle. Asking yourself to do too much by setting your goals too high can lean you in the direction of frustration and giving up. By setting smaller goals that are reasonable, you can receive tiny bits of gratification that will fuel even more guitar motivation to continue.
4. The things you have to play are not what you want to play. When you're having fun on the guitar, you feel on top of the world, but dumb scales and practice riffs can get in the way of your good time. Sometimes you need to put your scales to the side and just mess around with chords and fun songs to get back into the realm of enjoyment.
5. You don't write out what you hope to accomplish. A very powerful motivation technique is to create a personal contract for yourself that states what you promise to accomplish and then signing it. It sounds corny, but your chances of completing your goals are much higher with this tangible item to remind you.
6. You don't want to fail. Failure is one of the worst common fears and it's even prevalent in learning new talents such as the guitar. Just remind yourself that you have nothing to lose, that it's a talent that can stay hidden if you want, and you can go at any pace you desire.
With so many factors opposing you, it can be difficult for anything to convince you to sit down and pick up the guitar. However, as soon as you realize that learning this talent is small and can be taken at any pace you feel necessary, you can get your guitar motivation back. - 30404
About the Author:
Kyle Hoffman has had fun playing the guitar for years as a personal interest and in a number of successful bands. To see his important tips on beginning the guitar correctly, visit How To Guitar Play as part of his popular guitar blog, How To Guitar Tune
