How to Make Learning Guitar 100x Easier | Back to Basics Episode 1

Learning Guitar In 2025!
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New Year, New Guitar Goals! In this lesson, I’m revealing the secrets to kickstarting your guitar journey and making learning guitar 100x easier. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or trying again after a false start, this video is packed with actionable tips to ensure success in 2025.

We’ll cover:
1️⃣ The exact process for learning guitar (hint: learn smarter, not harder).
2️⃣ Why progress beats perfection every time.
3️⃣ How to play *right* - fix those bad habits before they stick.
4️⃣ The underrated power of the capo.
5️⃣ How to integrate guitar into your daily life so you actually stick with it.

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▶️ Table of Contents

0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Tip 1: Learning Process
3:23 - Tip 2: Avoid Perfectionism
4:53 - Tip 3: Importance of Technique
6:27 - Tip 4: The Capo
8:04 - Tip 5: Integrate Guitar into your Life
9:22 - Resources

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???? Easiest Songs on Guitar (2 and 3 Chord Songs):
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???? Chord Progressions Every Guitarist Should Know:
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???? Songs to Practice Barre Chords (Intermediate Songs):
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-James

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