Anyone currently consumed by their hobby? I'm obsessed with learning how to play guitar! - GoFuckYourself.com

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 08:55 AM

According to my guitar learning sw, i've put in ~2500 hours over the last 2 years, that's >3 hours of practice a day every day.

Yesterday I practiced 10 hours, already have 2 hours in today. I dream about playing and even have figured out how to play a difficult measure while sleeping and gotten out of bed to play that part I just figured out! nutty right?

WebCashMaker · 07-09-2015, 09:18 AM

What is a "guitar learning sw" ?

Rochard · 07-09-2015, 09:24 AM

I am into cycling and usually go at least once a day, if not two or three times a day.

This was Treasure Island weekend before last with San Francisco in the background....

JuicyBunny · 07-09-2015, 09:25 AM

Start playing with people, drummers, bass players. It will help your meter.
And its fun.

Scott McD · 07-09-2015, 09:29 AM

I think I need a hobby to be honest lol...

BlackCrayon · 07-09-2015, 09:38 AM

i wish i had time for a hobby.

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WebCashMaker

What is a "guitar learning sw" ?

guitar teaching software? guitar learning software? not sure which is better or right

either way, there is software available to learn how to play guitar. I'm using a combination of Rocksmith, Rocksmith 2014 and justin guitar lessons

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 09:56 AM

andy schiller is a pretty well respected online guitar instructor.

in this video, he takes you through the essentials of beginning how to learn guitar via Rocksmith 2014

bronco67 · 07-09-2015, 10:01 AM

I have Rocksmith but something about the mirror image of the neck throws me off.

Sly · 07-09-2015, 10:03 AM

I have spent a lot of time and money on music production as well. Mainly Ableton Live 9, I'm okay with Logic X.

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JuicyBunny

Start playing with people, drummers, bass players. It will help your meter.
And its fun.

to be perfectly candid, i feel my skill level is not there yet. i figure maybe in 6 more months.....

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

I have Rocksmith but something about the mirror image of the neck throws me off.

tabs did the same for me because i started with rs, but after a while your brain sorts it out and it's really no big deal, i can switch from reading rs to reading tablature without missing a beat really.

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Originally Posted by Sly

I have spent a lot of time and money on music production as well. Mainly Ableton Live 9, I'm okay with Logic X.

what are you up to with your productions?

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I have spent a lot of time and money on music production as well. Mainly Ableton Live 9, I'm okay with Logic X.

checking out the ableton live 9, are you using the looper on that? that's where i'm going with my music goals next, looping.

Sly · 07-09-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

checking out the ableton live 9, are you using the looper on that? that's where i'm going with my music goals next, looping.

I think that's more for live recording. I do minimal live recording, mostly digital production or mixing/mastering.

I'm probably as bad at what I do as you are at guitar. We would be a perfect fit! LOL.

I read what you said above about waiting six months to play with others. I did one session with a friend, he was using a synthesizer and we plugged it directly into Live. I recorded loops as he played and then modified the loops with effects and various cutting techniques. I ended up with half a dozen loops that made sense within 30 minutes and he had no clue what I was doing, LOL. Anyway my point is, do it even if you suck, it will drastically speed up your learning curve.

Sly · 07-09-2015, 10:26 AM

Oh and Live is quite an adventure in itself to learn. Since you want to focus on guitar, I would recommend getting something like Reaper. It's a lot simpler and easier to use, plus it's super cheap. Of course if you are on a Mac, just use GarageBand, it's a nice piece of software and pretty easy.

dyna mo · 07-09-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I think that's more for live recording. I do minimal live recording, mostly digital production or mixing/mastering.

I'm probably as bad at what I do as you are at guitar. We would be a perfect fit! LOL.

I read what you said above about waiting six months to play with others. I did one session with a friend, he was using a synthesizer and we plugged it directly into Live. I recorded loops as he played and then modified the loops with effects and various cutting techniques. I ended up with half a dozen loops that made sense within 30 minutes and he had no clue what I was doing, LOL. Anyway my point is, do it even if you suck, it will drastically speed up your learning curve.

gotcha, i'm thinking a Boss RC looping station would prolly be better for my sitch, i'll need to control it via footpedals live. i had one for a while back when i first started learning guitar, but got rid of it because learning how to work it, learn how to loop and learn guitar and sing was too much. but it's coming time to bring a loop station in on things.

Nicky · 07-09-2015, 01:46 PM

I really should play more guitar, been months since I played any for real. 5 guitars and 3 amps just sitting here lol

atom · 07-09-2015, 01:59 PM

Fishing! During the summer I am out 4-5 nights a week. I would be out 7 nights a week if I could get away with it. As it is the wife already bitches i'm gone as much as I am.

AntonMG · 07-09-2015, 02:18 PM

Lockpicking for me (My own locks of course)

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 63,913	andy schiller is a pretty well respected online guitar instructor. in this video, he takes you through the essentials of beginning how to learn guitar via Rocksmith 2014

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,290	Oh and Live is quite an adventure in itself to learn. Since you want to focus on guitar, I would recommend getting something like Reaper. It's a lot simpler and easier to use, plus it's super cheap. Of course if you are on a Mac, just use GarageBand, it's a nice piece of software and pretty easy. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

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