Why Guitar Courses Don’t Work (And How to Fix It)

Guitar courses are everywhere — but why do so many players still feel confused?
If you’ve taken online guitar lessons and still don’t feel musical, this episode breaks down exactly why.

In this video, I share 5 ways guitar courses overcomplicate learning guitar — and more importantly, how to fix it. From information overload to exercises that never turn into real music, we’re unpacking what actually helps things click.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to practice next… this one’s for you.

🎸 What You’ll Learn:

• Why too much information slows down your guitar progress

• How to prioritize what actually matters

• The difference between completing lessons and understanding music

• Why exercises alone don’t build musicality

• How a simple system ties everything together

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⏱ Timestamped Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why So Many Guitar Courses Feel Confusing01:30 – National Guitar Day + Workshop Announcement03:15 – The Real Problem With Guitar Courses03:40 – #1 Too Much Information Too Early06:10 – #2 Everything Feels Equally Important07:45 – #3 Completion vs Real Understanding09:45 – #4 Exercises Replacing Music11:50 – #5 No Simple System Connecting It All12:45 – What Actually Helps Things Click