The Hidden Guilt That Stops Guitar Progress ep.108 - Real Guitar SuccessReal Guitar Success

Do you ever feel guilty taking time to practice guitar just for yourself? In this Real Guitar Live session, I talk about why that happens and how to reframe practice as something valuable, not selfish. We also cover looking down while playing, picking the right strings, smooth chord changes, rhythm and timing, practice schedules, songwriting, keyboard practice, and the circle of fifths.

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Thursday June 11th, 2026 at 12pm PT/3pm ET.

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In this video:

00:00:58 - Why do I feel guilty spending time practicing guitar just for me?

00:11:30 - How can I stop looking down while I play guitar?

00:18:00 - How can I hit the right strings more accurately with my pick?

00:22:45 - What’s the best way to get better at switching chords smoothly?

00:26:33 - Why do you use your second finger instead of your index finger for some flamenco picking?

00:28:19 - On the circle of fifths, does moving right mean fifths and moving left mean fourths?

00:30:01 - How can I improve my strumming and timing after playing for a couple of years?

00:34:25 - How many days a week should I practice, and how long should each session be?

00:39:03 - How should I schedule guitar, keyboard, and songwriting practice?

00:42:01 - What’s the difference between anchor fingers and pivot fingers?