"A Step By Step Process".

Ask yourself, how much do you practice? Do you practice most days of the week, are passionate about your music
 and guitar playing, but you never seem to get there! You feel  frustrated because you never seem to improve

Many of my adult students feel this way. They get discouraged or angry with themselves when th

knowing how long it is taking them to become a better guitar player.

So why is this happening. When I ask my students it is always the same answer "they are busy at work, homework, playing sport, too tires" the list goes on.

Yet, I notice some of my students who find only 10 minutes a day working on the basics improve quickly and move on. There learn. Not just the skill but the music side as well.

The following may assist you.

Set yourself some realistic achievable goals.
Lower your expectations
Know specifically what you would like to play
Use a practice shedule and stick to it.
Teaching yourself to play guitar can be difficult. Many people attempt to teach themselves how to play guitar and find that after awhile they are confused. Each toturial book or online site seems to approach things differently. Find a good teaher!
However, be careful. Just because a person is a good guitarist doesn't mean they are  good teacher. Make sure your teacher has
"experience" " Qualifications"and can play effectively with a number of styles.
Taking Guitar Lessons From Ineffective Guitar Teachers is hazardous!
Don't fall into to the trap of trying learn new tricks, tips, tab if they don't help you reach your 
Specific Musical Goals. 
Stick to the basics and get them right (100%) Close enough on basics is not good enough.
When practicing guitar  focus on say 3 achievable small tasks and you will quickly
 begin to improve your guitar playing.

Remember, learning and practicing Guitar is a "A Step By Step Process".

Cheers

David Barker
www.guitartime.com.au