Exercise regularly. Always set aside at least a couple of hours to work out – to work out the exercises, remember boxes, scales and phrases. Regularity is one of the main criteria for future success;
Practice new songs constantly. And it’s not just about composition on acoustics – learn different songs in electricity, solo, and more – and constantly complicate the analyzed material.
Do not hurry. Always start at a slow pace – and don’t chase speed. Remember that the main thing in this matter is that technology is the most important criterion. Watch your hand position, the purity of the song, and the correct play. Learn to play slowly and building up speed won’t be a problem.
Learn music theory. This is important in order not to get lost while improvising and writing your own songs. In addition, it greatly increases your internal library of musical phrases. You will not only be able to listen to the songs – but also understand how they work.
Master different techniques of the game. Busting, fighting, if we are talking about an electric guitar – tapping, sweep, turntables. Constantly learn something new, do not get stuck on the same thing.
Memorize and learn chords and their fingering. Do not get stuck on the first three frets – go further, because there you can set the desired positions, changing the sound and harmony of your compositions. It will be very helpful in songwriting and improvisation.
What to do after mastering all the basics?
The answer is very simple – keep learning. Keep watching the lessons, making the exercises harder and moving. Ideally, if you started learning on your own, find yourself a teacher in order to hone your skills and bring them to a qualitatively new level. Constantly learn something new – because in the field of guitar it is impossible to reach the top when there is nowhere to move.