How long does it take to become good(advanced)

[Christian Schulze]

$ynnners!

I stumbled upon this Jared Dines video where he guesses the time people have been playing by a short video and wow....
Let me just say that...I feel good. Becoming good at this instrument is gonna take a lot of time to become good at this instrument. Of course each and everyone here has a different tempo and is gonna become advanced at their pace but....for all beginners out there (that includes me too). Do not get frustrated!
It will take around 10 years to get advanced. I've been playing for 3&1/2 years now...of course I wont be a shredd god yet....but in 6 more years I betcha I will. Patience is really needed with this. But we do it cause we love it.
ALSO enjoy the journey, celebrate your wins and HAVE FUN!

Here is the video for anybody to check out:

Anyways, have a good one fam!

 

[idssdi]

$ynnners!

I stumbled upon this Jared Dines video where he guesses the time people have been playing by a short video and wow....
Let me just say that...I feel good. Becoming good at this instrument is gonna take a lot of time to become good at this instrument. Of course each and everyone here has a different tempo and is gonna become advanced at their pace but....for all beginners out there (that includes me too). Do not get frustrated!
It will take around 10 years to get advanced. I've been playing for 3&1/2 years now...of course I wont be a shredd god yet....but in 6 more years I betcha I will. Patience is really needed with this. But we do it cause we love it.
ALSO enjoy the journey, celebrate your wins and HAVE FUN!

Here is the video for anybody to check out:

Anyways, have a good one fam!

I've been playing for about 10 years but wouldn't know whether I'm good/advanced or not.

 

[Dominik Gräber]

$ynnners!

I stumbled upon this Jared Dines video where he guesses the time people have been playing by a short video and wow....
Let me just say that...I feel good. Becoming good at this instrument is gonna take a lot of time to become good at this instrument. Of course each and everyone here has a different tempo and is gonna become advanced at their pace but....for all beginners out there (that includes me too). Do not get frustrated!
It will take around 10 years to get advanced. I've been playing for 3&1/2 years now...of course I wont be a shredd god yet....but in 6 more years I betcha I will. Patience is really needed with this. But we do it cause we love it.
ALSO enjoy the journey, celebrate your wins and HAVE FUN!

Here is the video for anybody to check out:

Anyways, have a good one fam!

Didn't Syn mention he's still Kind of a beginner?

 

[idssdi]

Didn't Syn mention he's still Kind of a beginner?

Yes he did. I think he said something along the lines of 'until recently I was still a beginner but right now I'm just about intermediate' that's not an exact quote but it was something along those lines and most importantly incredibly humble which was really cool.

 

[Dominik Gräber]

Also just watched the video. Didn't think I would like it but it actually is inspiring. Everybody has a different approach like you said and I think it's really hard to judge how "good" someone is.

An Example? I can rip through some metal riffs and do some mean palm muting but watch me play the CAGED system and you might think I picked up the guitar 1/2 year ago. I do have 5 years on my back now.

 

[Daniel Sobota]

Yes he did. I think he said something along the lines of 'until recently I was still a beginner but right now I'm just about intermediate' that's not an exact quote but it was something along those lines and most importantly incredibly humble which was really cool.

If he was beginner until recently, I'm a beginner minus infinity.

 

[Dominik Gräber]

If he was beginner until recently, I'm a beginner minus infinity.

Don't we all feel that way?

 

[Christian Schulze]

Don't we all feel that way?

Yeah....like I watch the etudes sometimes and I stare at my screen....like.....how the fuck am I supposed to play this....and he considered himself a beginner...fuck my life

 

[Lindsey]

It’s more about the time and effort you put in it rather than for how long you’ve been playing. I’ve been playing for around 11 years, I’m not advanced. There’s people who’ve only been playing for a year or two who are pretty close to being advanced. Wherever the measure line is.

 

[Ed Seith]

Don't be discouraged by Syn. In part, he's just being humble, but he's also acknowledging that he will always be a student of guitar, always working to get better and be better. It is certainly not to suggest that anyone not as his level is full-on "beginner," and I *absolutely* know he did not mean it to diminish or discourage ANYONE.

 

[Brian Haner Sr.]

We are all lifelong students. And if we are tackling something new, then we ARE "beginners" in a sense. I think that's what Syn meant. He is certainly not a beginner when it comes to metal and he is not a beginner when it comes to technique , but as he started to pursue jazz - I think he realized that he had a long way to go to get where he wanted to be. (And he's killing it now)
So to answer your question - it comes down to your dedication and your natural talent. I know guys who have worked sooo much harder than me for many years and can't play nearly as well as I can. And I know guys who have played a lot less than me who kick my ass. That's the "God given" part.
So assuming you have some musical talent and you practice a lot - I would say you should be a solid player in 5 years and great in 10.

 

[Christian Schulze]

We are all lifelong students. And if we are tackling something new, then we ARE "beginners" in a sense. I think that's what Syn meant. He is certainly not a beginner when it comes to metal and he is not a beginner when it comes to technique , but as he started to pursue jazz - I think he realized that he had a long way to go to get where he wanted to be. (And he's killing it now)
So to answer your question - it comes down to your dedication and your natural talent. I know guys who have worked sooo much harder than me for many years and can't play nearly as well as I can. And I know guys who have played a lot less than me who kick my ass. That's the "God given" part.
So assuming you have some musical talent and you practice a lot - I would say you should be a solid player in 5 years and great in 10.

And this is why PG is the GOAT!!!!