I practiced guitar for 4 hours a day for 30 days

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  • I practiced guitar for 4 hours a day for 30 days. I thought it would be cool to document the process and share the results from this little challenge I set for myself.
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  • @MarcWavy
    @MarcWavy  3 года назад +773

    Guitar progress update video!
    ruclips.net/video/jhczUOzo6uo/видео.html

    • @samirraza9069
      @samirraza9069 3 года назад +6

      Great video! Quick question, How can I tell what notes are fitting in a solo of a song? Singing a melody or writing a solo that has a different melody than the main riff, yet is still fitting to the song is something I have no idea about. Is there some music theory rule on how to properly do this? It'd be much appreciated!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +22

      @@samirraza9069 The most basic way to start out is with the pentatonic scale! Search RUclips about it there are plenty of videos 😊 also try coming up with melodies and singing it first and then try playing that on the guitar! all comes with practice

    • @samirraza9069
      @samirraza9069 3 года назад +6

      @@MarcWavy Thanks a lot 🙏 ☺

    • @hotrodjones74
      @hotrodjones74 3 года назад +2

      Good work! I picked up the guitar again after a long hiatus during the Covid 19 lockdown. Check out the RUclips channels "Elevated Jamming tracks" and "Now You Shred" for more practice improvising with different scales and modes. Rock on dude 🤟🎸

    • @victormanuellauzhuihua526
      @victormanuellauzhuihua526 3 года назад

      Name of the app for practice?

  • @jirfin3715
    @jirfin3715 3 года назад +14132

    Next goal: 40 hours a day

  • @cjsmith8319
    @cjsmith8319 3 года назад +4169

    What really allowed me to grow as a guitar player and having a decent amount of time to practice revolved around my life choices. Rather than getting home from work and taking a nap, I shower and play guitar for an hour or two before the gym. Instead of spending money drinking and going out every weekend, I stay home and continue to jam. Granted I live a very simple life and don’t need much. Music is what makes me happiest in life.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +155

      Yesss preach

    • @juanpaz5124
      @juanpaz5124 3 года назад +49

      Oh I can relate. Been playing for 8 years but instead of practising I played games. Now I grind like 4h a per day and play Turkish March by Mozart. Feel like I could be better tho.

    • @pavellaketko
      @pavellaketko 3 года назад +2

      How much hours you work on your job per day?

    • @nerd0815
      @nerd0815 3 года назад +14

      *reddit wholesome award*

    • @eminbaba4382
      @eminbaba4382 3 года назад +13

      Sir i read countless poems and quotes and motivational & inspirational notes but this text you wrote is the one what will lead and justify the rest of my life. Thank you so much CJ Smith.

  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar 3 года назад +5045

    I practiced guitar for 6-10 hours everyday for 25 years and still have to make my own breakfast. haha. ;)

  • @racquelrobinson3030
    @racquelrobinson3030 3 года назад +2010

    A tip for beginner for beginners who find it hard to start: Have videos like this playing in the background while learning chords, or chord switching. Keeps you motivated.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +67

      🙏🙏 love it

    • @IWantToStayAtYourHouse
      @IWantToStayAtYourHouse 2 года назад +56

      Will do! I just started yesterday, and practicing my chord switch from D Chord to A chord. My fingers hurt like hell but its so fun

    • @cr7fanclub747
      @cr7fanclub747 2 года назад +8

      @@IWantToStayAtYourHouse it's 4 months, how u doing?

    • @liammidden_
      @liammidden_ Год назад +19

      @@cr7fanclub747 he dead

    • @localmilfchaser6938
      @localmilfchaser6938 Год назад +16

      @@cr7fanclub747 he gave up

  • @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
    @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 3 года назад +5835

    I miss the good old days of being able to practice 3-5 hours a day. Now I work a full time job and my old house needs constant reno work on it. Keep up the great guitar playing!

    • @Rever-yl6om
      @Rever-yl6om 3 года назад +29

      Love your videos!

    • @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
      @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 3 года назад +17

      @@Rever-yl6om Thank you!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +220

      im sure you'll find time again sooner or later :) thank you!

    • @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
      @GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 3 года назад +30

      @@MarcWavy Yup, maybe when I retire, lol.

    • @tomjacobson631
      @tomjacobson631 3 года назад +23

      Same here! That’s why my guitar stands by my bed and I sneak in some before sleep practice. At least it is consistent.

  • @EricReprid
    @EricReprid 4 года назад +2260

    So inspiring should’ve been called “I inspire you for 30 days”

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +74

      tru. next time father

    • @Pedro72740
      @Pedro72740 3 года назад +10

      I'm in a rut. This helped. Thanks.

    • @justethanol
      @justethanol 3 года назад +5

      No because that kind of marketing will be the downfall of mankind

    • @willzeigler4548
      @willzeigler4548 3 года назад +1

      Eric Reprid I’ve been casually “playing” bass fir at least an hour a day since Christmas

    • @anthonysamin838
      @anthonysamin838 3 года назад +1

      @@MarcWavy make a song with Eric Reprid produced by you🔥🔥

  • @nocturnal7345
    @nocturnal7345 3 года назад +801

    The day that I realized that the major/minor pentatonic scale just repeats throughout the entire fretboard is the day I knew how to play/improvise in any key.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +45

      Yup! It’s super helpful

    • @madi8181
      @madi8181 3 года назад +2

      Can you eloborate please

    • @matthewconover849
      @matthewconover849 3 года назад +45

      @@madi8181 the shapes can be applied anywhere on the fretboard depending on the key of the song

    • @regolithia
      @regolithia 2 года назад +19

      @Cameron memorise the notes of the scale as well, the intervals. That way you can recognise the patterns throughout the octaves n stuff

    • @dmnxexotic0p55
      @dmnxexotic0p55 2 года назад +1

      Its all Mickey's Fault tho

  • @pineapplepawnch523
    @pineapplepawnch523 3 года назад +3606

    Guitar is the only instrument where you have to practice practicing

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +489

      Ahaha I’m sure u gotta do that will all instruments

    • @pineapplepawnch523
      @pineapplepawnch523 3 года назад +79

      @@MarcWavy yes you have to practice with every instrument but not practice being able to practice the practice material like guitar :D

    • @ssimms8995
      @ssimms8995 3 года назад +262

      @@pineapplepawnch523 uh. I beg to differ. I took 10 years of piano lessons and 6 years of violin. You definitely have to practice practicing those

    • @kazkaz756
      @kazkaz756 3 года назад +25

      practicing something needs practice (boom)

    • @kamekomiyamora
      @kamekomiyamora 3 года назад +59

      I would phrase it differently. For most instruments, once you know the notes, it's easy to recall them. Many fall in order, or they have less than 20 notes anyways. Piano is certainly high up there for the number of notes but it is repeatitive and easy to see. Guitar certainly requires regular review and memorization for where the notes are and for the muscle memory of chords to remember them well. There's so many styles of guitar as well, strumming, arpeggios, sweep picking, fingerpicking etc. There's a lot of memorization to really go beyond beginner for guitar. However, to really be great at any instrument, you will have to keep practicing or you'll lose that skill.

  • @raffaele1336
    @raffaele1336 3 года назад +1713

    He's the guitar player my teacher dreams of

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +134

      wish I had a teacher

    • @sniggity
      @sniggity 3 года назад +35

      Marc Wavy you do, the internet. Best teacher there is...

    • @MrDevincam
      @MrDevincam 3 года назад +17

      While there is a plethora of information available to us, there’s also a lot of misinformation that if not corrected at the beginning with
      will take you much longer to correct if you continue bad habits/improper technique

    • @matthewconover849
      @matthewconover849 3 года назад +2

      @@halee2589 a teacher

    • @scottdavidson526
      @scottdavidson526 3 года назад +1

      @@halee2589 A teacher

  • @thejasontlewis
    @thejasontlewis 3 года назад +1948

    Hey man, thanks for sharing this. I've been playing for 40 years and I've stopped and done stuff like this from time to time. Learned a lot and still know nothing. Takes a ton of self-discipline and you should be proud of yourself.

    • @kevinobrien3888
      @kevinobrien3888 3 года назад +52

      I played for 12yrs, stopped for 18yrs and just picked it back up again. I wish I'd never stopped, but hey... such is life.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +87

      Thank you so much. Yeah sorta been struggling with the staying consistent part that's the hardest part

    • @iangarza990
      @iangarza990 3 года назад +6

      wow, you sure wasted your time

    • @trinbrin5143
      @trinbrin5143 3 года назад +10

      @@iangarza990 how? guitar is sick🤟🤟

    • @iangarza990
      @iangarza990 3 года назад +6

      TrinBrin yeah it is, i play guitar, its awesome, but i mean if you have been playing for 40 year and know nothing, then you definitely wasted your time

  • @KatrinaRolens
    @KatrinaRolens 2 года назад +230

    The fact that you mentioned you’ve touched the guitar before picking up again, and mentioned you knew certain things is a huge help!! This whole video has been super helpful for me.. after 17 years I’ve finally picked it back up and needed a refresh! So glad I ran across your video! Big inspiration! Thanks!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  2 года назад +6

      yep! some people got it confused and thought i was an actual beginner haha. thank you!

    • @XtremeKillah101
      @XtremeKillah101 11 месяцев назад

      Hopefully you are still playing!

  • @veronica.theswamphag
    @veronica.theswamphag 3 года назад +732

    JESUS how does someone have that long of an attention span I can barely practice for 20 minutes a day

    • @lightofall
      @lightofall 3 года назад +40

      Hyper focus

    • @Shadezman76
      @Shadezman76 3 года назад +97

      Maybe the love isn't there

    • @DJ-pt7fd
      @DJ-pt7fd 3 года назад +123

      20 minutes? Dude I get lost in playing and forget I have other things to do for at least an hour lol

    • @themagicalbush
      @themagicalbush 3 года назад +43

      @@DJ-pt7fd consider yourself lucky man, most people would kill for that

    • @sovereigncataclysm
      @sovereigncataclysm 3 года назад +51

      @@themagicalbush I feel like if you're practising techniques then it can get boring quickly. If you're just trying to play the songs you actually enjoy and listen to on a regular basis, you're going to find it more fun. Sure, it's not as good for improving quickly, but at least the motivation is staying there.
      YMMV though, this is just my personal experience. When I'm trying to learn an actual song and get realtime feedback on how it sounds cool, that makes me wanna do it more. If I'm just practising chords I'm not getting that and don't stay for very long

  • @empreshock9389
    @empreshock9389 3 года назад +411

    After I practice guitar for a short time:
    That's 1 minute, see you next week

  • @thisisime6118
    @thisisime6118 4 года назад +680

    Love how you broke your time wisely like that with learning some theory and practicing with the metronome instead of just practicing just 4 hours straight without having any clear direction or goal. I’ve been wanting to get better at playing myself too but didn’t know where to start. Thank you! ☺️

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +25

      thanks! yeah honestly its v important to practice everything

  • @Ryancelot
    @Ryancelot 3 года назад +383

    The great guitar gods of youtube are just so far and intimidating with their 20 years of experience, every brand's highest end guitars, big boiii tube amps, and army of pedals. Its so refreshing to see a youtuber with the squire/epiphone combo, generic tone, and not perfect playing that we lower level guitar players can relate too. Definitely inspired to practice and learn more. Good stuff man!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +14

      hell yeah! people are hella good out there on youtube haha

    • @devinriley6593
      @devinriley6593 10 месяцев назад

      FACTS, and he got what I would consider to be pretty good, at least from my level of play in comparison to his

  • @patrickcallahan2885
    @patrickcallahan2885 3 года назад +560

    I just got a Squire Strat today. And you have inspired me to attempt this challenge. BTW, I’m 65 years old and haven’t picked up a guitar in 50 years!
    Maybe I’m just crazy, or maybe this Covid thing has pushed me to do something creative at home???😎

    • @enjimalone7843
      @enjimalone7843 3 года назад +12

      Good luck Bro.. !!!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +47

      Good luck man!! Have fun and stay consistent with it

    • @pavellaketko
      @pavellaketko 3 года назад +5

      Respect

    • @-siranzalot-
      @-siranzalot- 3 года назад +2

      I'm interested, did it work out man?

    • @patrickcallahan2885
      @patrickcallahan2885 3 года назад +13

      @@-siranzalot- well, I’m still practicing.
      I found devoting 4 hours everyday for me to be more difficult as I have gotten busier post Covid. But it is still a lot of fun. I have since bought a Fender Champ 40, a foot pedal, and cords so i am experimenting with all the sounds and music that can be achieved, it actually a bit more of a learning curve than I imagined…..
      But thanks for asking!

  • @rj2dj2c71
    @rj2dj2c71 3 года назад +875

    You inspired me to practice 4 hours instead of 4 minutes 🤣🤣

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +85

      start slow honesty. start with 30.. then 1 hr then work ur way up!

    • @joaquinanaya316
      @joaquinanaya316 3 года назад +32

      The most important thing is not to be forced to play guitar for a specific amount of hours, just play when you want to or for examole when you feel like learning a New song
      Some days I play 3 hours or 2 or 1, depending on what Im doing or what im learning

    • @uhh4312
      @uhh4312 3 года назад +13

      if you want to be good you will practice a lot automatically

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 3 года назад +1

      Joaquín Anaya just as long as you have learned something. But if you truly love guitar you’ll probably practice for at least an hour.

    • @sarahassislanguages
      @sarahassislanguages 3 года назад

      Hahahhaaha good!

  • @FernandoAlonso2077
    @FernandoAlonso2077 3 года назад +325

    "30 minutes of playing with a metronome"
    me: mom come pick me up, im scared.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +17

      Hahahaha do it 🙏🙏

  • @saskialipjes6033
    @saskialipjes6033 2 года назад +25

    This is honestly so inspirational. I’ve had my guitar for four years and haven’t used it once and I’ve just started to learn. It’s a little difficult to stay inspired and motivated but this just inspired me to push and continue. You’re doing amazing 💙

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  Год назад

      thanks! glad this helped in someway !

  • @gotmoresoul
    @gotmoresoul 2 года назад +71

    Man, this guy was already years ahead of me on skill before this "challenge"

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  Год назад +3

      keep shreddin!

    • @gotmoresoul
      @gotmoresoul Год назад +5

      @@MarcWavy only thing I'm shredding is cheese, dude

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  Год назад +3

      @@gotmoresoul man same I did that for dinner last night

    • @yeanisch
      @yeanisch Год назад +5

      Yeah that's what I thought too, this guy could already play guitar. He did mention it, but he was better than he said he was. I have no doubt this month made him better, but there's no way he doesn't play other instruments or hasn't played guitar before.

  • @nomadman1196
    @nomadman1196 3 года назад +430

    When I was 16, I got a guitar and bought every John Denver Songbook I could find. I had every song memorized and just worked on rhythm. When I got to college, everyone was like, you sound just like John Denver. Yea, that's what 2 years of obsession will get you. 👍

    • @kyliehazard7200
      @kyliehazard7200 3 года назад +2

      That’s awesome dude! 😂

    • @citronius9388
      @citronius9388 3 года назад +15

      Currently doing same but with Bob mould. Started when I turned 15 and got my first acoustic and then got my first electric at 16 which was a few months ago!! Hopefully I’ll be good one day :) cool video by the way.

    • @pendulers206
      @pendulers206 3 года назад +2

      Citronius good luck

    • @citronius9388
      @citronius9388 3 года назад +1

      @@pendulers206 thanks bud

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +4

      Damn. I might jus sound like Mayer then

  • @TheRandalltex
    @TheRandalltex 3 года назад +287

    If you become one with the guitar, then begins the endless pursuit of "the" tone that gives you shivers. YOUR sound, the one that hits you right in the feels. You'll know when you hear it from your own hands.
    It might only last 30 seconds, but that moment will keep your mind full & your wallet a lot lighter for decades.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +21

      i've felt it before it was nice.. hard to keep it going though it comes in moments

    • @Tennyson_W05
      @Tennyson_W05 Год назад

      I’ve only just started playing and I love just making a chord and picking the strings individually. Couple times made really nice sounds and then never been able to remake the sound, its the worst

  • @EinfachArtur
    @EinfachArtur 3 года назад +135

    Guitar players always be like: *plays fluent nice melody* "Still little rough"
    dude. I got chills. you are good.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +11

      😂😂 oh thank you

    • @joshuagoudie2849
      @joshuagoudie2849 3 года назад +2

      Its because we're always chasing that perfection. Everyone else might not hear your one or two screw ups but you as a player do. That in turn pushes you to practice more. Its a never ending circle haha.. Great job though man keep practicing !

    • @danielolumese9083
      @danielolumese9083 2 года назад

      But why ? 🤣🤣

  • @popdorito
    @popdorito 3 года назад +10

    Dude thank you so much for making this video. Just found your channel and a few minutes in and I'm already picking up my guitar. Played for 9 years at this point but you really nailed just how important consistency is in practicing (and made me realize that I've been slacking a little bit recently)

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Fireeee get to shredding!

  • @JamieHarrisonGuitar
    @JamieHarrisonGuitar 3 года назад +3192

    Hey man, I’ve been sent this video a few times by a few different people as they’ve recognised my stuff in there haha! Really nice video man, well done on your progress, it was great to see! Hope you enjoyed the courses dude, let us know if you need anything or if I can help in any way :) Keep inspiring people to play more! All the best man 🤘🏻

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +255

      Oh wow hey, yeah I really enjoy the John Mayer courses where you breakdown his live versions they are very helpful! That's what led me to buy your whole course ahaha

    • @user-uo2cw3ce7j
      @user-uo2cw3ce7j 3 года назад +4

      @@MarcWavy is Jamie Harrison Guitar where you learnt the music theory too? I don't know where to start with it!

    • @rodeladvan
      @rodeladvan 3 года назад +3

      @@user-uo2cw3ce7j i want an update too

    • @Adam-ro8vj
      @Adam-ro8vj 3 года назад +1

      These always seem like ads 🤣 could just be me tho

    • @christopher-miles
      @christopher-miles 2 года назад +1

      woah, no way, it's you...
      i freaking hate your channel.
      ...what's with the loser twilight clothing by the way? like it's not 2008 nerd. LOL!

  • @alissa-mariesmith2389
    @alissa-mariesmith2389 3 года назад +1552

    He’s doing better in a month than I did in 7 years 😂😂😂

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +142

      There’s no way

    • @cjgreen4331
      @cjgreen4331 3 года назад +76

      Yeah, I've been playing for about 4y, I'm actually surprised I'm better. Kinda glad, it would've been sad otherwise

    • @stilldomi
      @stilldomi 3 года назад +46

      It all depends on how many hours you put in each day, like 30 minutes a day for 4 years would be significantly less than an hour or more a day for 4 years

    • @alissa-mariesmith2389
      @alissa-mariesmith2389 3 года назад +10

      @@stilldomi I use to play for hours with no end everyday. I guess In a sense I am this good? Just haven’t tried it yet you know?

    • @Phatrhinoculk
      @Phatrhinoculk 3 года назад +30

      Cause it’s click bait he’s 12yrs+

  • @MrFrozone93
    @MrFrozone93 3 года назад +5

    Man i really love your approach by starting practicing with a plan. Like metronome, improvising and so on. And most I love your advice to focus on your goal and change your practice structure like you did by spending more time on improvising. This opened my eyes, dude! Thanks a lot

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Awesome hope you been shreddin the guitar! yeah i like to keep it flexible to have more fun you know :)

  • @Taylor-ip6ek
    @Taylor-ip6ek 3 года назад +42

    Good tip to help you with improvising, is try to pay attention to the chord tones in what you are playing over. Gives you an idea of what notes will be good to land on and when. Keep up the good work. If you can, try to keep a decent routine like this and you'll be amazed at what you can do in a year's time. Cheers!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Thank u!! Appreciate the advice :)

  • @katewilliamson675
    @katewilliamson675 3 года назад +75

    Why does youtube recommend this to me as soon as school starts and I have 0 free time, having had the last 5 months free💀

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +5

      :( im not sure

  • @BloodyNightmare1991
    @BloodyNightmare1991 3 года назад +198

    As a guitar and bass player, you have earned my like. Big respect to you man. Everyone wants to play the guitar, few ever sit down and dedicate themselves to it. Personally, I have periods where I obsess over guitar and bass, and a falling out period. That's just how my personality is though lol. But big props to you man and good luck on your journey. Plenty of more blood, sweat and tears on the way to being one with the guitar. Be the guitar.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +14

      appreciate it bro ❤️ Yeah of course I am the exact same way haha. I've sorta on a low right now but back then I was completely obsessed

    • @waldalwahsh7833
      @waldalwahsh7833 3 года назад +9

      I have many friends who say they wanna learn acoustic to impress girls,that reason is so weak and so unmotivating tbh, to learn an instrument is to enjoy it to yourself

    • @f1rebreather123
      @f1rebreather123 3 года назад +1

      Saifo Wahsh that’s why they won’t ever become good at guitar. They don’t love the guitar or musi

    • @bobbyDD
      @bobbyDD 3 года назад +2

      @@waldalwahsh7833 girls dont gaf how good u are at guitar. ive played polyphia songs for a few and they were like “sounds good”.

    • @archieese9176
      @archieese9176 2 года назад

      Damn man. You're wise.

  • @user-rc8mo5on9j
    @user-rc8mo5on9j 4 месяца назад +1

    Well done bro!!! That's great progress for 30 days. I've been playing on and off for about 10 years now. I've always thought I never knew anything because I wasn't consistent, but recently, I picked up the strat again and realised how far I've really come. Keep up the great work

  • @flourishguitar
    @flourishguitar 3 года назад +21

    Really nice to see your progress - I only just started my journey with the guitar myself. I can't quite match 4 hours a day but I'm aiming for 30 mins so let's see where that takes me ;)

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +2

      30 minutes will get you far trust :)

  • @soniibeatz
    @soniibeatz 3 года назад +85

    This is motivating. I just picked up my guitar again last week and I'm trying to practice atleast an hour every day.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +6

      Yessir get at it bro 💗

  • @donk.2070
    @donk.2070 2 года назад +1

    Well Done. Most inspiring. Thanks for showing all sides to steady practicing...

  • @BigWickVic
    @BigWickVic 11 месяцев назад +1

    found this video very helpful! The way you practice is much better than all the other videos out there

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  11 месяцев назад

      oh thanks!

  • @SILVERSPADES
    @SILVERSPADES 4 года назад +428

    The man

  • @ileanaisabel4695
    @ileanaisabel4695 4 года назад +168

    this reminded me of when my brother was learning to play guitar except this wasnt annoying lmao loved this marc💜

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +9

      hahaha thank you panda

    • @salahab0047
      @salahab0047 3 года назад +2

      Hahahahhahaha my brother hates me now since I started learning guitar

    • @rtxf
      @rtxf 3 года назад +3

      Not annoying because he compressed 120 hours into a 12 minute video

    • @oliver-04
      @oliver-04 3 года назад +3

      Of course a 12 minute video is gonna be less annoying than many hours of bad guitar playing

  • @nigelstanley3674
    @nigelstanley3674 3 года назад

    Impressed with your progress and perseverance. Big improvements. And inspiring. I’m getting back into it after years away. Thanks

  • @hannahjohnson9196
    @hannahjohnson9196 3 года назад

    Good for you!! You've inspired me to do this after a long time of wanting to. Thanks!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Yesss try it out

  • @yvanneee4454
    @yvanneee4454 3 года назад +85

    Yeah, Paul Davids lessons are one of the best.

  • @Narokx
    @Narokx 4 года назад +49

    God level editing, smooth ass video fam! Congrats!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +2

      thank you bro!

  • @CalliAMusic
    @CalliAMusic 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love these videos. They help me on my journey. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  10 месяцев назад

      bless! thanks for watching

  • @StarTrekBro
    @StarTrekBro Год назад +5

    DUDE. Thank you. This is beyond inspirational for people in guitar rutts who cant seem to move forward. It can be really difficult. I feel like Ive barely improved for years. And for those who have never played before, look at Marc! Not just an hour, even 20 minutes a day for a month, 20 minutes! Literally less time than a episode of TV, could be a huge game changer for you. In any hobby! Dont give up

    • @blursedd
      @blursedd Год назад

      What would u recommend I do to move forward? I learned a bunch of chords, 1 barre chords and the A minor pentatonic scale, I also practiced a few easy songs I wanted to learn. I'm still a beginner tho and idk how to proceed so I'd love to have a plan if u have one, sry for the long texts, ty! :) (I have a startocaster btw)

    • @e.l.6562
      @e.l.6562 Год назад

      @@blursedd I'm a month late... but just play songs you like and try to learn some other scales like full major and minor scales (learning the actual theory and counting the tones is helpful) will eventually get you to playing better and improvising better in the future. It might take an hour to learn a song, or a month, but just stick with it and you will eventually get it down. Consistency, not time is really key. Play every day and keep it consistent, regardless of how long you have.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  Год назад

      If I put in 30 minutes a day I'd be a lot better right now

  • @TheBaulneHead
    @TheBaulneHead 4 года назад +8

    A super fun watch, and mad inspiring, makes me want to pick up my bass. Love your work and can't wait to see more of it!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +2

      thank you! do it.. what are you waitin for?

  • @sniggity
    @sniggity 3 года назад +18

    I’ve been playing bass guitar and guitar for longer than you’ve breathed air and I have to say, you got better in a month than I did in years ! Good job and keep up the great work ! Try playing bass, too. You will love it ! I’m going to start learning piano and have been online looking for a cheap, but good key/synth and this video just lit a fire under my ass to learn even quicker, so, thank you !

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      yeah i've been wanting to pick up a bass!! appreciate it

  • @slimsauu389
    @slimsauu389 3 года назад +3

    this inspired me to pick up a guitar, i always come back to this video whenver I need inspiration/motivaion and it never fails. thank you

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Ayy I’m glad it helps. Stay shreddin :)

  • @rodduncan3249
    @rodduncan3249 2 года назад

    Great journey, Marc. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @itskshon4785
    @itskshon4785 3 года назад +9

    Came across this video thank you for posting this! I just got my guitar and I was feeling a little overwhelmed and discouraged about being able to learn this.. but watching your video makes me feel a lot better and reminded me how everything is a process 💚 I’m going to apply what I watched to me learning this guitar 💪🏿💪🏿

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Yesss get practicing!

  • @thegreatgoobsby
    @thegreatgoobsby 3 года назад +11

    I am just learning how to play guitar, and you are giving me HOPE! I'm a full time student doing animation and stuff, so I can really only play at night but it gives me peace. The way you zone into your guitar is lowkey mesmerizing *_* Keep up the good work!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      That’s awesome. Play whenever you got the free time to! Doesn’t have to be 4 hours :)

  • @kerrykeil
    @kerrykeil 2 года назад

    I loved watching this. You have inspired me so much!!! Keep it up!!!

  • @peterfraumeni5582
    @peterfraumeni5582 26 дней назад

    Stay with it buddy, you’re doing well, don’t give up.

  • @AdeelKhan-ox1bs
    @AdeelKhan-ox1bs 3 года назад +21

    why are you so underrated? your editing skills are mad amazing!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      ayy thank u 🌧️

  • @travistotle
    @travistotle 3 года назад +953

    Audience when this video first uploads: Four hours a day??!! That's insane!! Who the hell has that much free time in a day????
    Audience one month later: Four hours a day??!! What the hell am I supposed to do with my other 14 free hours in a day????

  • @nycak4713
    @nycak4713 3 года назад +1

    Nice job, dude. Dedication is where it’s at for learning any instrument, or becoming an expert at anything. Keep up the great work toward the goal of becoming ONE with the guitar. Awesome 👍👍

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Thank u! Will be on my journey

  • @asha8859
    @asha8859 3 года назад +2

    This was so freaking inspiring. Thank you for the videos. I'm going to give it a go.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      thank you! you best be. good luck

  • @yosoysanchovilla7126
    @yosoysanchovilla7126 3 года назад +3

    Love the honesty. Really helps watching an honest approach when you’re a noob.

  • @Asterix0205
    @Asterix0205 2 года назад +2

    Mad respect! This totally motivates me to practice more!

  • @vintagetweed
    @vintagetweed 2 года назад

    Great video, just came across it's! I'm self taught as well and had played for many years knowing zero music theory, and only a couple scales. I always thought it was "cooler" that I was self taught, until I realized that challenges like the one you did, and taking some time to learn basic theory has allowed me to grow more as a guitar player in the last year than I had in the previous 15 years of playing. Amazing to see how much progress you made in 30 days.

  • @MarcWavy
    @MarcWavy  3 года назад +311

    I would like to address the "This is fake" and "You're weren't a beginner" comments. In the intro of the video I explained that I wasn't a beginner at the start of the challenge. I knew a few songs and I took lessons as a kid but all I remembered were the basic chord shapes. (0:17 - 0:32). I've also been producing music for the past 10 years so that definitely helps. Hope this clears things up ✌️

    • @yjmsrv
      @yjmsrv 3 года назад +38

      That's cool- but you're still not being entirely honest- with your vibrato and your thumb wrap on the John Mayer tunes- it's pretty clear you've been at this for some time indeed. Still a great video about how you spent each time slot of the 4 hours- but to pretend that you played triad shapes for an hour an then mastered them all over the neck- pretty ridiculous claim our you're a freakin' guitar genius and will be far beyond John Mayer in about 45 more days. Hell- far beyond Yngwie's sun (pun intended) if that's the rate you learn at! Also- looks like you were following Jamie Harrison Guitar courses- shout out to that- Jamies courses are the best available for serious improvement. I will say they've made me a far better guitar player in a year then 20 years of playing before I discovered them!

    • @Pedro72740
      @Pedro72740 3 года назад +1

      @@yjmsrv Have you tried others besides Jamie Harrison? I've not heard of him. I've been looking for a paid tutorial type but there's a lot out there. Just wondering. I heard Justin Guitar was really good but I'm hesitant to pay money for something I know nothing about. What did u like about Jamie Harisson?

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +9

      I recommend Paul David's guitar courses. Jamie harisson's courses feel a bit rushed and I wouldn't really recommend them tbh

    • @jdstill8407
      @jdstill8407 3 года назад +23

      I know you don't need me to say this but screw all these haters man. Everyone wants to pick apart every little word you say in a video because they're jealous they don't have the discipline to practice 4 hours a day or they don't have the guts to record and upload it to youtube, or they haven't made as much progress as you. They hear the word "beginner" without hearing the entire sentence and then tear down every piece of your video that shows you weren't a beginner lol. The reality is that most of us guitar players picked up the guitar to noodle around because we were inspired by our favorite artists and most of us will do that for the rest of our lives without getting that good because we never had the discipline to do what you did. You should be so damn proud of yourself man, regardless of your skill level before this, and don't let these fools get you down. The guitar community on RUclips, Instagram, and even Reddit from my experience has been overwhelmingly supportive and these guys def don't represent the norm. Best of luck in your music career man, you've won a fan in me.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +7

      @@jdstill8407 appreciate you bro ♥️

  • @veganliving6255
    @veganliving6255 3 года назад +3

    Great video, liked the fact you showed you were already ok on the guitar before you started and then just showed your progress.
    Good job man.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Thank you bro ❤️❤️

    • @jesuslovesyou2616
      @jesuslovesyou2616 2 года назад

      Jesus Christ died for your sinssssss please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand182

  • @AngelPerez-lm8uj
    @AngelPerez-lm8uj 2 года назад +4

    You’re playing to me was actually sick as hell, keep it up I loved it, been playing for 7 years now

  • @bigsnooze4018
    @bigsnooze4018 3 года назад +1

    Something I love about all of these video's is how their tone and touch develops over the x-amount-of-days as well.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      its awesome to see tbh. you dont notice it as much when u dont record yourself

  • @VanHalensApprentice
    @VanHalensApprentice 3 года назад +26

    You have a really good ear bro! In one month I don’t think most people are able to get that far and granted, you did play before but the speed at which you improved is pretty up there. Dope video, really enjoyed it

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Ayy thank you 💗💗💗

  • @wildflashback1979
    @wildflashback1979 4 года назад +42

    Watching your hair change throughout the video is amazing

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  4 года назад +3

      😂😂😂 had to stay fresh

  • @ColinBloodworth
    @ColinBloodworth 3 года назад

    This gives me so much hope. Thanks for posting it.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      💙💙 of course no problem!

  • @nharry9763
    @nharry9763 6 месяцев назад

    i need this kind of motivation to get better...big ups to you!

  • @dougarnold7955
    @dougarnold7955 3 года назад +3

    Awesome. Guitar playing is so therapeutic no matter what you end up doing with it.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Yesssir 💜💜

  • @catarinapinto5689
    @catarinapinto5689 3 года назад +5

    I have been trying to learn for three months how to play the guitar, I have been just trying to play songs and learn chords, but I decided yesterday I needed to learn the theory and have a consistent practice, a few hours a day!! Well I just watched your video and yes it's exactly what I need to improve, theory and a consistent practice!! Thanks for the inspiration 😊🎸

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      No worries! Keep shredding 🙏🎸

  • @baharsh8422
    @baharsh8422 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed watching you work so hard. I'm really inspired.. good job👍

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Thank you! Get shreddin’

  • @sobeit1927
    @sobeit1927 6 месяцев назад

    Keep going and it’ll become much more fun . Well done .

  • @luciansirbu1784
    @luciansirbu1784 3 года назад +10

    Hey man, that's really inspiring...thank you so much for this video! I'll grab my guitar everyday and start a serious routine...

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Ayy no problem, do it!!

  • @mobkun6457
    @mobkun6457 3 года назад +29

    Man its okay to practice a single song for days than practicing every song but without mastering it

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      ♥️♥️ very tru

  • @willardcook4034
    @willardcook4034 2 года назад

    Genuinely enjoyed your video bro. Can't wait to hear that update💯

  • @dexterremy8258
    @dexterremy8258 3 года назад +3

    Bro: ABSOLUTELY INSPIRING. GREAT JOB👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾!!!

  • @zxrudy
    @zxrudy 3 года назад +9

    I just watched this and yep, tomorrow I'll start my 30 days practice with my guitar!

  • @katferments
    @katferments 3 года назад +14

    This is gonna be my personal october challenge. I really gotta get on that theory

  • @nicolas6ish
    @nicolas6ish 11 месяцев назад

    Hey man, I really enjoyed your video.
    Keep having fun. You inspire me. Thanks.

  • @izadjan7249
    @izadjan7249 3 года назад

    Really well put together and entertaining video, subbed!!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Ahaha thank you!

  • @fraser7116
    @fraser7116 3 года назад +3

    honestly thank you man that’s really wise time management, i’m a complete beginner so I think i’ll start with 30 minutes of metronome saturdays and sundays and see how that goes

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +2

      Yes do it! But also remember daily practice is the most important

    • @jesuslovesyou2616
      @jesuslovesyou2616 2 года назад

      Jesus Christ died for your sinssssss please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand182

  • @TheAngryMushroom
    @TheAngryMushroom 3 года назад +17

    MARC! what a great approach. Covering all aspects of improving guitar playing. Metronome practice is missed a lot. To those who think they don't have time, try 20 minutes a day.
    Or for me, skip season two of Umbrella Academy and Mrs Mazel. Great job Marc.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      ayy thank u so much💜

  • @Y0y0Jester
    @Y0y0Jester Год назад

    Really enjoyed watching this, thanks for sharing your journey with the world.

  • @DustyD-vv8xb
    @DustyD-vv8xb 11 месяцев назад

    I wish you the best of luck with your playing. This video was refreshing and honest. I have been playing 40 plus years, 35 professionally and when recently asked about how to get good at it, my response was loving doing it when you are not good at it is where talent begins. There is now way around the hours needed, no short cut. Your approach will yield results!

  • @johnnymartini4989
    @johnnymartini4989 3 года назад +301

    Dude you’re actually pretty good when you started, atleast better then me, how do you improvise? I can’t and I’ve been playing for a year and a half

    • @mebewoke206
      @mebewoke206 3 года назад +61

      It's probably the experience from producing and song writing as an artist that got him to improvise. Just keep playing!

    • @billhader8404
      @billhader8404 3 года назад +8

      Improvising is just applying your knowledge of the fret board and creativity. Improvising well is just something that comes with time.

    • @dylananderson4356
      @dylananderson4356 3 года назад +16

      Learn scales.

    • @tientje98
      @tientje98 3 года назад +4

      Learn scales and solos, you'll be there in no time;)

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +47

      As some people already said yeah since I’ve been producing for the past 9 years the improvising part came a lot easier I just needed to practice the mind muscle connection but I would recommended try singing and making up melodies over backing tracks or over random instrumentals to start getting a sense of creating melodies then apply it to guitar

  • @calebchasemusic
    @calebchasemusic Год назад +4

    About a year ago I saw this video. Quite literally inspired me to start learning and now a year later I remembered a small channel that was basically the root cause of my guitar playing. Found the video, and here we are.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  Год назад

      wow that's amazing! glad i inspired you to start :)

  • @parkerholberton4664
    @parkerholberton4664 10 дней назад

    This does a really awesome job of showing the realistic nature of learning - even with 4 hours, more than most anybody will have to dedicate

  • @swanie5326
    @swanie5326 3 года назад

    I really enjoyed your video. Your honesty about it and willingness to be seen being less than perfect show a lot of maturity. I picked up some good tips, too! Thanks.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      awesome! glad you enjoyed the vid

  • @sergescardigno
    @sergescardigno 3 года назад +4

    good stuff dude, always looking for a reason to pick guitar back up, I think I just need to commit to consistency like you did to be where I wanna be. good vid production value too!

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      Yess! honestly I went a little to crazy like going for 4 hours just right away if I were to do this again I would start at 30 minutes then work my way up

  • @Cata_raids
    @Cata_raids 3 года назад +15

    I love the bob ross poster in the background
    “I am now a guitar”

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      hahahaha 🙏🙏

  • @williestrokers1411
    @williestrokers1411 2 года назад +1

    Love the transparency bro, I'm new to guitar and it's refreshing to see not everyone is an expert, everyone starts somewhere right😍🔥❤

  • @mauimarcus
    @mauimarcus 3 года назад

    Good goin', my friend. Great vid. Can't wait to hear you grow even more. 🤙

  • @Masophere
    @Masophere 3 года назад +16

    Great video, im doing similar to you I played alot when I was like 14 im now 31 trying to get back into it, my wife wasn't happy when I spent £1400 on a second guitar but I'm just determined to become better, felt a premium guitar would give me no excuses

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      thank you! yolo man I hope she doesn't mind when you be playing some nasty tunes

    • @jesuslovesyou2616
      @jesuslovesyou2616 2 года назад

      Jesus Christ died for your sinssssss please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand182

  • @NameBrandCody
    @NameBrandCody 3 года назад +4

    Bruh fr you inspired the shit out of me rn... I’ve started practicing the guitar again recently (was pretty close to your starting level maybe a little behind but not much) and I’ve been practicing 30min-1hr30 a day since the new year.
    Just really trying to touch the guitar everyday, haven’t been timing myself at all
    But you made me realize just how unstructured ive been and how minimal my effort has been lol
    Thanks for the kick in the butt homie 🤙🏼
    Got yourself a new sub

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Awesome thank you!! Yeah haha structure is important to get better results. But also having fun while doing it is just as important :)

  • @talkabout2892
    @talkabout2892 3 года назад

    Great Play Marc... Stay Focused on being your best!!!

  • @hannahberii3714
    @hannahberii3714 3 года назад

    Awesome, this was great! Thank you💜

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +1

      AY np. Thanks for watching

  • @Hickeroar
    @Hickeroar 3 года назад +390

    People who have played for a couple years are rarely this good. I find the "I was basically a beginner" storyline a bit....questionable. The way the movement is performed with both picking and fingering the strings shows a pretty long-term level of experience.
    The well practiced vibrato via wrist flipping is also a pretty big giveaway. That usually comes after years of practice and takes a long time to gain the musculature for. That's not something you can just "do" after a few days (or even weeks) because you literally don't have the muscles or reflexes for it.
    There were also a lot of "messups" that appeared downright intentional (mistakes that pretty much no one makes), coupled with perfect technique for the rest of whatever string was being played.
    Another big "yeah right" was: The "I learned all these triads after one hour, and here, let me fly through them perfectly without any hesitation or having to think whatsoever about what my fingers are on." That was very well practiced with a huge amount of muscle memory on display. There's no way whatsoever that was just learned during the hour before that was recorded.
    I don't doubt that you're learning, but you were clearly not even close to a beginner when you started.

    • @iiTray
      @iiTray 3 года назад +28

      agreed. im practicing with theory and online classes now for almost a year now and i think im just a notch higher than this guy. how can you gain so much muscle memory in 1 month?
      wtf. and i play guitar, scales, finger exercises, triads, songs, and blues for at least 2 hours a day for about 10 months now.

    • @Plopsaap
      @Plopsaap 3 года назад +32

      Lol yeah when I saw that vibrato at the start I knew enough

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +65

      Like I said in the video I've played guitar in the past! all I did was learned songs though. I have a background in music production so that definitively gives me an advantage haha. I've never done a strict routine before and I thought it would be cool to document it and post it on RUclips :)

    • @Mr-Safology
      @Mr-Safology 3 года назад +13

      @@MarcWavy I stopped playing when I went to uni, for the first 2 years. Picked up my strat for remaining years, and I was surprised I quickly remembered the blues techniques and all those licks and scales. I guess fingers do have muscle memory, but then again I was grade 6 at school. So I'm not surprised you remembered. Just a quick question, how do I record my electric guitar with a laptop and amp? I am confused af. Btw £80 budget in case I need to buy anything.

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +5

      @@aarniksmd139 thank you

  • @Jojo-uz9vv
    @Jojo-uz9vv 3 года назад +38

    Inspired! I'm going to start practicing from today...number of likes I get are the number of hours I'll practice....
    I'm going to like it now to get me started

    • @SiyangMusic
      @SiyangMusic 3 года назад +2

      Jojo14 , inspiration yes you get it from others but motivation and discipline should come from within otherwise it won’t last like trust me :/

    • @Jojo-uz9vv
      @Jojo-uz9vv 3 года назад

      @@SiyangMusic that's true.... And... I just realised... Idk how to go about practicing... What do I follow? Where do I start from?

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад +2

      Don't start off with too much practice! u can hurt ur fingers and wrists like I have and it actually held back my progress. start with 15-30 minutes and work ur way up. i'd recommend getting an online teacher or a guitar course from art of guitar, Paul David's, any of those RUclipsrs have decent courses

    • @Jojo-uz9vv
      @Jojo-uz9vv 3 года назад

      @@MarcWavy thanks mate....will do.

    • @SiyangMusic
      @SiyangMusic 3 года назад +1

      @@Jojo-uz9vv you can start with learning your favourite songs!

  • @elliotmccluskey
    @elliotmccluskey 2 года назад

    Such a good video Marc, thanks so much

  • @lydon1970
    @lydon1970 3 года назад

    Excellent job you've done, very inspiring.

  • @himanipatel4231
    @himanipatel4231 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for making this video. After watching this I actually feel motivated to practice more. I'll try this routine and will come back. Haha. :)

    • @MarcWavy
      @MarcWavy  3 года назад

      Haha no worries. Do it!!