Thanks! You are very likeable, and easy to listen to. Yeah, just starting from scratch at 50+. I have however, been really "in to" listening to music all my life. I will strongly consider taking a more structured approach with your program. Eric 😀 👍
I'm 58, started almost three years ago. The first ten months was spent just getting my hammer gripping fingers moving. So don't give up guys. It gets better.
Nice to hear me also I used to study guitar during my late 20's but lost interest now that retirement year approaching I need to find something to do like learning guitar and piano God bless you.
Turning 50 on the 2nd jan Got a guitar for christmas. So heres to hammer down. Set a goal to be able to finger pick 10 songs for the family next thanksgiving around the campfire Cheers
I will be 72 on December 26 & I’m not having a life crisis I’m well beyond midlife. I’m so excited having found you. Today I ordered Epiphone limited edition DR100 acoustic guitar, boss tuner,& course a guitar case. Watching this video is very insightful. To be ready for Christmas/birthday gifts I downloaded a free metronome. Thank you for helping we beginners/seniors
At 64, I am grateful for Lauren's teaching methods. She breaks it down so that all lessons are easy to understand and follow. Thank you Lauren...I live in Cape Town, South Africa. My son in law is a professional guitarist, but as you know, they are always busy and don't have time to teach or guide you...
Thanks Lauren for those tips! I am a 66 year-old guitar beginner and I got discouraged and tossed my beautiful guitar aside for the last few weeks. I figured I'll be a beginner for the rest of my life and I'll never be good, so what's the point!!! As chance would have it, well, it brought me to this video and listening to you made me want to give it a go again! So, for the third time, I will do your free beginner course and hopefully will be motivated enough to enroll in you full beginner course sooner rather than later! You surely know what we, beginners, go through and, what makes a big difference is that you understand us and have all the patience in the world with us and you have faith in your students. So, please continue doing what you do so well. Thank you so much!
Finally a Beginner Teacher which is Really that. For Beginners… All of the other “Beginner Simple Lessons” have led to Immense Frustration as I found that they were too “Difficult”!!!
Aww, I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm glad you found me. I specialize in teaching absolute beginners to intermediate players especially those over the age of 50. Welcome to my lessons and channel.
I am mostly self taught, i found local tutors were of limited help and very expensive. Lauren is a rare find, she can go right back to the basics that beginners struggle with. Thanks for more excellent tips Lauren
Aloha from Haiku sensei Lauren. Hey!!! I got ripped off in life, cause you weren't around when I was 18, so I stumbled and bumbled for years. Well, I'm 64 now and unable still to impress young babes, which was my 18yr old goal [yes, learning guitar was at that time was a completely hedonistic endeavor on my part] however I'm so glad I found you now, because life at 64 is about having 'the other kinds of fun':) called life. Love your lessons. God bless. J
What you are describing at the beginning ( 1:00 ) is what, in education, we call the "zone of proximal development" (Vygotsky). In general terms it breaks down what a student can learn on their own, what they can learn with support, and what they cannot yet learn even with support. In teaching it begins with diagnostic assessment. What do my students know coming in (prior knowledge, prior experience)? This step also requires identifying any misinformation the students may have picked up prior to the lesson. With this information the teacher can begin to identify the place (think sweet spot) where the student will be taking in new information or progressing in a skill optimally with the support of the teacher. If the lesson is too easy or too slow, the student will lose focus or feel bored. If the lesson is too hard or too fast, the student may become frustrated and feeling overwhelmed. Formative assessment is the on-going assessment (are my students with me?) that keeps the students in that sweet spot. Here the teacher makes adjustments on the fly (so to speak) to keep the students in their zone of proximal development. At the end of the lesson the summative assessment informs the teacher whether the lesson was successful in terms of student learning and achievement.
Agree on the D’Addario 11’s! My Ovation hadn’t been looked at by a guitar shop in well over 30 years. Brought it in for new strings and to have the action checked and a new battery. I told them I wanted some easier strings and he mput on the 11’s. They are great. Usually with new strings you need to keep tuning them when they are new. I’ll play about 5 -7 hours per week and I rarely have to tune a string or two. The sound is great and they are easier to play.
Thanks Lauren, totally agree on the 3 vs 2 finger chords. I actually started with another online tutor (lots of reviews said Justin is the best for beginners), however he was teaching C and A 3 finger chords immediately which I find so hard currently to do. Then I found your videos which are much better. You also repeat and show close ups which many others do not. 👍
Erick Stephen's 75. I like your RUclips videos. They are a great encouragement and I appreciate their clarity. Always wanted to learn. Keep on picking.
You are a excellent teacher so much of what you say makes sense and I think that’s good when teaching keep up the good work I just happen to start watching your videos
The way you take everyone through step by step is brilliant, I know for a fact everyone wants to skip to the good bits, and for that reason I think it's good to give them something easy but cool to practice.
Completely agree with you in changing the strings. I am a beginner and recently switched to custom light strings (0.11) and feels like magic. I am able to play effortlessly and strange but bit faster as well. Thanks so much Lauren, you’re a great teacher.
Lauren, Thank you so much for all you do. I'm 61 years old, and trying to enjoy playing my Acoustic guitar. I've played of and on through the years, but I've never been able to play an entire song. You are starting to help with your lessons. Keep up the great work. Love you ❤
Aloha Michael, I'm 64 and in the same boat.....I started at 18 and am just starting to really have fun. I only wish I could jump into a time machine and take Lauren with me:) Lauren is an excellent teacher. J
Aw lauren i do that,play a chord then wait til 3 fingered c 5minutes later,so 2 finger chords and change on upstrums,and iv never usex a metronome coz didnt think it was important but im doewnloading 1 know great lesson
Good tip about changing to lighter gauge strings to make playing easier. Going to silk and steel strings give an even “softer” feel, probably not great for heavy strumming, but if it gets a person playing, it’s a start!
I love Tip 5 because you hear so often that you should play slow and gradually increase, while always making it sound good. I actually think you should (sometimes) push the speed to the point where you're missing a lot, keep trying it and eventually you start hitting more and more at the faster speed because you're forced to figure out how to move quicker and be more precise at that speed. Of course, doing this all the time would be bad, but... sometimes.
Wow these tips are great. I'm an older new student, and I'm experiencing some of these things, like the speeding up causes a poor sound. You are a natural teacher, and you sense what we need to know. Thank you for these great tips!
I'm with the Guitar 🎸 for Vets Program . Vets with bad PTSD. How do you Pinch a 4/2 on acoustic guitar ? Do you fret 4 and 2 while pinching at the same time ???
Hi Paul, not quite sure what you are asking, but here is how to do a pinch. The pinch is a finger picking technique (not a strum) and is well into the intermediate range of skill (probably why Lauren did not respond, question too difficult to answer simply). Assuming you are familiar with basic fingerpicking (the thumb plucks one of the 4, 5, or 6th strings and then the index, middle, or ring finger plucks one of the 1, 2, or 3rd strings, then repeat to create a rhythm and alternate plucked strings to create a tune and/or melody), the pinch mainly consists of plucking two strings simultaneously (as if you were trying to “pinch” the strings together). So for a G chord: your thumb would pluck the 6th (thickest string) and, AT THE SAME TIME, your middle finger plucks the 2nd string so that both notes sound simultaneously (or you could pluck the 1st or 3rd strings if you like that sound better, there is no hard rule). For basic fingerpicking there is no special fingering for the fretting hand, the chord is formed in the usual manner. Having said that, with fingerpicking there is an almost limitless number of patterns and styles and variations you can learn (for both hands!), if you choose to. It can be a fascinating journey. I’ll come back to this video in a few days, let me know if I have not answered your question for Lauren. Last, but not least, I wish to thank you for your willingness to help our vets 🤝! My 82-yr brother passed away recently (two tours in Vietnam 🙏🏼). Take care, ……
All great points. I would also add, get your guitar set up. I could not get the B string to ring out while learning the F chord. It turned out to be more to do with the height of the strings at the nut. Once set up, I had no problem with the B string. Either go to a shop and get it done for a small fee (worth every penny), or learn on RUclips how to do it yourself, then you can do every guitar you ever own yourself. Good luck everyone.
These are great tips!!! I also take a little pause to change chords. And repetition! Got it! Also thanks so much for including tips for exercises because those are honestly sooo important!
At last! Lauren is the guitar teacher I've been looking for. She keeps it simple and covers the basics in a very engaging manner. I'll definitely look into her course. 😎
I feel what you said about the chord fingerings. I'm comfortable now switching between 3 finger chords but adding that extra finger for 4 finger and barre chords is another level to get past.
I'm 65 and trying to learn. I have watched a good 30+ how to video with great frustration. You are the best so far for several reasons. Starting with strumming. Most videos only show the left hand. You show the right as well. For the first time I know I have to hit every string to strum, not just the 2 or 3 the left hand is holding down. Nobody has actually said and emphasized this.
Great tips, Laura. Regarding the string change: the guy I bought my guitar from adjusted the truss rod when I mentioned needing lighter strings per my teacher’s suggestion. That helped me.
My first guitar is being delivered, tomorrow. I've been watching your videos & appreciate your teaching technique. I cannot wait to get going, even though I'm 50. Better late, than never, right?!
Thanks Lauren. One tip that I've never seen given out specifically by anyone is to clearly lift your fingers when transitioning chords. I have a tendency to kinda slide my fingers from chord shape to cord shape but I started noticing how tutors like yourself make very distinct efforts to lift fingers, then move, then place back down. I get cleaner sounds. I tend to fall back into the sloppier slide method but usually catch myself.
Thanks Lauren. Just started, practicing a lot, this is such good advice taking away some of the mystery and frustration. Particularly the muscle memory explanation, makes sense to me as am clumsy at the moment
I also like to work with easy chords as it helps with transitioning chords in a song...grab the easy chord and allow the final finger to go into place a little slower...it allows one to continue the song and while you figure out where the final finger should be ....it will add depth it finally goes into place...
Great video. I only saw one other video teaching the same finger pushups, left hand only, no strumming. Together with strength, and muscle memory, we also develop neuroplacticity. I also like the speed part. Again, neuroplacticity. I focus on both precision and speed, 2 separate exercises. But I do them both daily. I still have to learn more about string gauges, but I will try different gauges ... trying = experience. Experience is also a teacher 😊
There are 1000s of free courses here in RUclips that makes it difficult to settle on one. I am 55; must admit, that when I fell on Lauren, it was easy to say " I found it!" I just started here a week ago, almost the same time I started my first physical course. There is a lot of difference. Many steps that were skipped in my physical beginner's course. Thank you Lauren. You are amaizing ❤
You had me at finger push-ups. Im definitely subscribing. I’ve also been looking for a productive way to build calluses. This seems like it would help.
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Hi Lauren. Your videos are so encouraging. I wish I would of found you before I signed up with an online course. I’m 53 and literally in my second week. Your videos have helped me a lot and I love to practice. I may never be as good as I would like but I hope to have fun. I did want to ask you what metronome app you recommended. Thank you for all your patience and guidance. We appreciate it!!
You give me so much hope and lit up my burning desire lol. I just go my guitar 2 days ago. I’m starting from scratch but one day I’ll play as good as you Lauren ❤
I'm 49 and have been playing for 21 months (644 consecutive days of practice and counting!). I really wish I had found this video during the first few months of learning. I would've been spared a lot of frustration.
Having to go over the same boring stuff you've learned over and over is very frustrating for me. Thank you for this video. I know the answer is just "get over it" and put in the work if you want to learn. It's challenging with a two year old at home to learn ANYTHING new.
Hi Lauren I think you are one of the best instructors I've tried to follow I'm 68 and just decided to learn to play guitar I only wish you liked in the UK I tend to learn better actually talking to the instructor so if you come to the UK please let me know.😊😊
Thank you such for the tips and encouragement. I totally love the open chords...I can do Barre chords...( I took lessons years ago) but open chords are important too! Many artists use open chords and they are so very important for classical guitar 🎸 💙
Very good tuition.I am not so bad as I jump around playing open C then straight to 8th fret bar C .I found playing such as A D and E open chords got a bit boring .So I jump around with barre A D E then back to same open chords .To the uniniated it looks like I am playing 6 diff chords but no .lol. I do same with the pentatonic scale .mix up the chords with the scale.Makes it more interesting .
Wow im glad i came across this video so much info. Im 42 and just a beginner at this. Firt thing im goin to do is change my strings. Thanks alot and im ur new subscriber 🤙
I have been taking a few of your courses and #5 is what got me over the hump with faster chord changes!! I was so stoked. This one tip made all the difference and I use it now for harder changes! Thanks ❤️❤️
PS: If any of you beginner guitar players are on the fence about joining one of Lauren's guitar programs, I highly recommend it, she's down to earth and has not forgotten what it's like to start this journey, IMO...
Ok, this video finally nailed it for me. I've been thinking about getting an instructor, and I may have just found one. You! But, I need an honest question answered. I'm 60 yrs, and not worried about that. I know basic cords, but not mastered. My issue is I cut the pinky off of my fretting hand. Its been surgically repaired, fused I guess. I can feel with it, its just straight, maybe a little curve. I can use it in a 4 finger G cord. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Thank you! :)
Hello! I honestly think you will be just fine then if you can do the 4 finger G. Most of the chords and exercises in my course only require the first three fingers. So you can still do a lot even with a damaged pinky. You got this!
Thank you for this great video it’s super helpful. As a senior beginner I’m not sure I have enough time left to actually learn how to play but I’m having fun trying.😀
Lauren is such an amazing guitar teacher and explains everything so well to us older beginners. I am going very slowly, but it does definitely make sense and I try to ensure I practice every day. The tips and short cuts help so much! Determined to keep going because the result and personal sense of achievement will be so worth it! I feel really proud when I get it right! 😊
I play open chords and last week I told my teacher that my goal is improvise and solos,he makes me learn 5 major scales,does that make sense,or am I getting ahead of myself?
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Thanks! You are very likeable, and easy to listen to. Yeah, just starting from scratch at 50+. I have however, been really "in to" listening to music all my life. I will strongly consider taking a more structured approach with your program.
Eric 😀 👍
As always, great information! 💯🎸
It's so nice to learn from you. You have a lot simpler way to teach.
Very good my dear
I'm 58, started almost three years ago. The first ten months was spent just getting my hammer gripping fingers moving. So don't give up guys. It gets better.
You got this!
Nice to hear me also I used to study guitar during my late 20's but lost interest now that retirement year approaching I need to find something to do like learning guitar and piano God bless you.
Appreciate you sharing! It’s been a year for me, and not where I thought I would be. But not giving up
Turning 50 on the 2nd jan
Got a guitar for christmas. So heres to hammer down.
Set a goal to be able to finger pick 10 songs for the family next thanksgiving around the campfire
Cheers
I will be 72 on December 26 & I’m not having a life crisis I’m well beyond midlife. I’m so excited having found you. Today I ordered Epiphone limited edition DR100 acoustic guitar, boss tuner,& course a guitar case. Watching this video is very insightful. To be ready for Christmas/birthday gifts I downloaded a free metronome. Thank you for helping we beginners/seniors
Wonderful!
At 64, I am grateful for Lauren's teaching methods. She breaks it down so that all lessons are easy to understand and follow. Thank you Lauren...I live in Cape Town, South Africa. My son in law is a professional guitarist, but as you know, they are always busy and don't have time to teach or guide you...
Thank you! I am happy to hear that my videos help!
Thanks Lauren for those tips! I am a 66 year-old guitar beginner and I got discouraged and tossed my beautiful guitar aside for the last few weeks. I figured I'll be a beginner for the rest of my life and I'll never be good, so what's the point!!! As chance would have it, well, it brought me to this video and listening to you made me want to give it a go again! So, for the third time, I will do your free beginner course and hopefully will be motivated enough to enroll in you full beginner course sooner rather than later! You surely know what we, beginners, go through and, what makes a big difference is that you understand us and have all the patience in the world with us and you have faith in your students. So, please continue doing what you do so well. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing ♥
Finally a Beginner Teacher which is Really that. For Beginners… All of the other “Beginner Simple Lessons” have led to Immense Frustration as I found that they were too “Difficult”!!!
Aww, I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm glad you found me. I specialize in teaching absolute beginners to intermediate players especially those over the age of 50. Welcome to my lessons and channel.
I am mostly self taught, i found local tutors were of limited help and very expensive.
Lauren is a rare find, she can go right back to the basics that beginners struggle with.
Thanks for more excellent tips Lauren
Thanks for sharing!
Yes well said Lauren your a gem
Aloha from Haiku sensei Lauren. Hey!!! I got ripped off in life, cause you weren't around when I was 18, so I stumbled and bumbled for years.
Well, I'm 64 now and unable still to impress young babes, which was my 18yr old goal
[yes, learning guitar was at that time was a completely hedonistic endeavor on my part] however I'm so glad I found you now, because life at 64 is about having 'the other kinds of fun':) called life.
Love your lessons. God bless.
J
Enjoy!
What you are describing at the beginning ( 1:00 ) is what, in education, we call the "zone of proximal development" (Vygotsky). In general terms it breaks down what a student can learn on their own, what they can learn with support, and what they cannot yet learn even with support. In teaching it begins with diagnostic assessment. What do my students know coming in (prior knowledge, prior experience)? This step also requires identifying any misinformation the students may have picked up prior to the lesson. With this information the teacher can begin to identify the place (think sweet spot) where the student will be taking in new information or progressing in a skill optimally with the support of the teacher. If the lesson is too easy or too slow, the student will lose focus or feel bored. If the lesson is too hard or too fast, the student may become frustrated and feeling overwhelmed. Formative assessment is the on-going assessment (are my students with me?) that keeps the students in that sweet spot. Here the teacher makes adjustments on the fly (so to speak) to keep the students in their zone of proximal development. At the end of the lesson the summative assessment informs the teacher whether the lesson was successful in terms of student learning and achievement.
Wow, never heard that term before. Very interesting.
Agree on the D’Addario 11’s! My Ovation hadn’t been looked at by a guitar shop in well over 30 years. Brought it in for new strings and to have the action checked and a new battery. I told them I wanted some easier strings and he mput on the 11’s. They are great. Usually with new strings you need to keep tuning them when they are new. I’ll play about 5 -7 hours per week and I rarely have to tune a string or two. The sound is great and they are easier to play.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks Lauren, totally agree on the 3 vs 2 finger chords. I actually started with another online tutor (lots of reviews said Justin is the best for beginners), however he was teaching C and A 3 finger chords immediately which I find so hard currently to do. Then I found your videos which are much better. You also repeat and show close ups which many others do not. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Erick Stephen's 75. I like your RUclips videos. They are a great encouragement and I appreciate their clarity. Always wanted to learn. Keep on picking.
Thank you!
You are a excellent teacher so much of what you say makes sense and I think that’s good when teaching keep up the good work I just happen to start watching your videos
You are very welcome, Glad to help :)
Thank you Lauren. You have that unique talent of explaining things whilst still making it sound interesting😊
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You're welcome!
You are a super tutor and really help beginners get better fast. Thanks so much.
Happy to hear that!
I just started learning and I found Lauren is the best tutor and I’m in my 60s
Welcome aboard!
The way you take everyone through step by step is brilliant, I know for a fact everyone wants to skip to the good bits, and for that reason I think it's good to give them something easy but cool to practice.
Thanks Gerry!
Completely agree with you in changing the strings. I am a beginner and recently switched to custom light strings (0.11) and feels like magic. I am able to play effortlessly and strange but bit faster as well.
Thanks so much Lauren, you’re a great teacher.
Rock on!
I'm going to look into custom light strings now, too.
Lauren,
Thank you so much for all you do. I'm 61 years old, and trying to enjoy playing my Acoustic guitar. I've played of and on through the years, but I've never been able to play an entire song. You are starting to help with your lessons. Keep up the great work. Love you ❤
That is awesome!
Aloha Michael, I'm 64 and in the same boat.....I started at 18 and am just starting to really have fun. I only wish I could jump into a time machine and take Lauren with me:)
Lauren is an excellent teacher.
J
You teach beginners like myself at 61 so well. Thank you for teaching us step by step slowly.
Anytime!
Aw lauren i do that,play a chord then wait til 3 fingered c 5minutes later,so 2 finger chords and change on upstrums,and iv never usex a metronome coz didnt think it was important but im doewnloading 1 know great lesson
Pauly, yes get a good app
Thanks Lauren
Good tip about changing to lighter gauge strings to make playing easier. Going to silk and steel strings give an even “softer” feel, probably not great for heavy strumming, but if it gets a person playing, it’s a start!
Great point Robert!
I agree, the way you teach helps me tremendously. I come back to each of your lessons and I feel a difference. Thank you so much Lauren.
So happy to hear that!
I love Tip 5 because you hear so often that you should play slow and gradually increase, while always making it sound good. I actually think you should (sometimes) push the speed to the point where you're missing a lot, keep trying it and eventually you start hitting more and more at the faster speed because you're forced to figure out how to move quicker and be more precise at that speed. Of course, doing this all the time would be bad, but... sometimes.
Thank you, Lauren. Have a super day. Craig
Wow these tips are great. I'm an older new student, and I'm experiencing some of these things, like the speeding up causes a poor sound. You are a natural teacher, and you sense what we need to know. Thank you for these great tips!
You're so welcome Jane.
I'm with the Guitar 🎸 for Vets Program . Vets with bad PTSD. How do you Pinch a 4/2 on acoustic guitar ? Do you fret 4 and 2 while pinching at the same time ???
Hi Paul, not quite sure what you are asking, but here is how to do a pinch. The pinch is a finger picking technique (not a strum) and is well into the intermediate range of skill (probably why Lauren did not respond, question too difficult to answer simply). Assuming you are familiar with basic fingerpicking (the thumb plucks one of the 4, 5, or 6th strings and then the index, middle, or ring finger plucks one of the 1, 2, or 3rd strings, then repeat to create a rhythm and alternate plucked strings to create a tune and/or melody), the pinch mainly consists of plucking two strings simultaneously (as if you were trying to “pinch” the strings together). So for a G chord: your thumb would pluck the 6th (thickest string) and, AT THE SAME TIME, your middle finger plucks the 2nd string so that both notes sound simultaneously (or you could pluck the 1st or 3rd strings if you like that sound better, there is no hard rule).
For basic fingerpicking there is no special fingering for the fretting hand, the chord is formed in the usual manner. Having said that, with fingerpicking there is an almost limitless number of patterns and styles and variations you can learn (for both hands!), if you choose to. It can be a fascinating journey. I’ll come back to this video in a few days, let me know if I have not answered your question for Lauren.
Last, but not least, I wish to thank you for your willingness to help our vets 🤝! My 82-yr brother passed away recently (two tours in Vietnam 🙏🏼). Take care, ……
All great points. I would also add, get your guitar set up. I could not get the B string to ring out while learning the F chord. It turned out to be more to do with the height of the strings at the nut. Once set up, I had no problem with the B string. Either go to a shop and get it done for a small fee (worth every penny), or learn on RUclips how to do it yourself, then you can do every guitar you ever own yourself. Good luck everyone.
Excellent point
These are great tips!!! I also take a little pause to change chords. And repetition! Got it! Also thanks so much for including tips for exercises because those are honestly sooo important!
Glad it was helpful!
At last! Lauren is the guitar teacher I've been looking for. She keeps it simple and covers the basics in a very engaging manner. I'll definitely look into her course. 😎
I feel what you said about the chord fingerings. I'm comfortable now switching between 3 finger chords but adding that extra finger for 4 finger and barre chords is another level to get past.
You can do it!
I'm 65 and trying to learn. I have watched a good 30+ how to video with great frustration. You are the best so far for several reasons. Starting with strumming. Most videos only show the left hand. You show the right as well. For the first time I know I have to hit every string to strum, not just the 2 or 3 the left hand is holding down. Nobody has actually said and emphasized this.
I'm so happy to have helped you!!
Great tips, Laura. Regarding the string change: the guy I bought my guitar from adjusted the truss rod when I mentioned needing lighter strings per my teacher’s suggestion. That helped me.
Yes, that's good!
Love this channel . Lauren you are an incredible teacher ..
Aww thank you!
My first guitar is being delivered, tomorrow. I've been watching your videos & appreciate your teaching technique. I cannot wait to get going, even though I'm 50. Better late, than never, right?!
Yes 100%! Congratulations on the new guitar!
Thanks Lauren. One tip that I've never seen given out specifically by anyone is to clearly lift your fingers when transitioning chords. I have a tendency to kinda slide my fingers from chord shape to cord shape but I started noticing how tutors like yourself make very distinct efforts to lift fingers, then move, then place back down. I get cleaner sounds. I tend to fall back into the sloppier slide method but usually catch myself.
It is great to hear that you are making progress. Just keep on practicing.
I set the timer for 5 minutes and practiced two exercises...great advice.
Merci beaucoup.
I'm from India Lauren ,ThanQ very good tips for beginners plz keep on doing you tube videos.
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks Lauren. Just started, practicing a lot, this is such good advice taking away some of the mystery and frustration.
Particularly the muscle memory explanation, makes sense
to me as am clumsy at the moment
You got this!
I also like to work with easy chords as it helps with transitioning chords in a song...grab the easy chord and allow the final finger to go into place a little slower...it allows one to continue the song and while you figure out where the final finger should be ....it will add depth it finally goes into place...
Use whatever helps you love the instrument and have fun.
The muscle memory tip was a big help for me. I was doing one finger at a time and getting frustrated. Thank you!
You're so welcome!!!
Great video. I only saw one other video teaching the same finger pushups, left hand only, no strumming. Together with strength, and muscle memory, we also develop neuroplacticity.
I also like the speed part. Again, neuroplacticity. I focus on both precision and speed, 2 separate exercises. But I do them both daily. I still have to learn more about string gauges, but I will try different gauges ... trying = experience. Experience is also a teacher 😊
You have to practice for the result you want. Muscle memory is so important to develop.
There are 1000s of free courses here in RUclips that makes it difficult to settle on one. I am 55; must admit, that when I fell on Lauren, it was easy to say " I found it!" I just started here a week ago, almost the same time I started my first physical course. There is a lot of difference. Many steps that were skipped in my physical beginner's course. Thank you Lauren. You are amaizing ❤
Wonderful!
You had me at finger push-ups. Im definitely subscribing. I’ve also been looking for a productive way to build calluses. This seems like it would help.
You got this!
@@LaurenBateman thanks!
Am at Rihab right now
All my bone grew back
I had a 🦶 Foot longer than the other because of my accident October 8 2021but now the two 🦶🦶 are even,Amen!
We are working now on my right foot so it can bend Lot's more.
Other than that am walking straight like before,Yes!😃🚴🎸🤸💕
My appointment is at 2:00 p.m today it's only 2:18 Crousion Time U.S.V
I. At Rihab they teach me to do excercise for my right 🦵 leg so I levelop some muscle sooo I can bend my right leg all the way up.(Excercise Bike,they but weight ony right foot...)it's 2:29 Bay!💕🤸🎸😘
Thank you Lauren for another helpful Lesson. I am a little late for the lesson but hey better late then never!
That's right!
Really impressed with what you have done with the van. Love it.
Thank you!
Thanks Lauren
Great tips to improve ✌🏽
Note friends
I play with extra light good quality strings and it helps with the finger tips and action ✌🏽
Thanks for sharing!!
i'm an older beginner, and i have fat fingers, i'd like to learn Amazing Grace, i see it in your 3 power cords
You can do it!
@@LaurenBateman i have yamaha FG411ce 12 string
Hi Lauren. Your videos are so encouraging. I wish I would of found you before I signed up with an online course. I’m 53 and literally in my second week. Your videos have helped me a lot and I love to practice. I may never be as good as I would like but I hope to have fun. I did want to ask you what metronome app you recommended. Thank you for all your patience and guidance. We appreciate it!!
You are so welcome! Very happy to help!
Thank you Ms. Lauren 😎
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks!
No problem!
String action is important for beginners to know about. Action height can make it harder or easier to play any guitar.
Yes
You give me so much hope and lit up my burning desire lol. I just go my guitar 2 days ago. I’m starting from scratch but one day I’ll play as good as you Lauren ❤
Oh good. Congratulations!!!!
Awesome tips Lauren! I just learned the F 6/9 chord ! Never knew it was under the C add 9! Very fun! 🥰🥰🥰
So many fun chords
Your really good Lauren Bateman, thank you for being so good...
Aww thank you
I'm 49 and have been playing for 21 months (644 consecutive days of practice and counting!). I really wish I had found this video during the first few months of learning. I would've been spared a lot of frustration.
Having to go over the same boring stuff you've learned over and over is very frustrating for me. Thank you for this video. I know the answer is just "get over it" and put in the work if you want to learn. It's challenging with a two year old at home to learn ANYTHING new.
Hopefully the two year old likes the music. Will be a great gift to share as they get older.
Excellent presentation! Thanks.
Thank you!
I had three lessons when I was 11 learned that exact 4 chords. Only took another 40 years to be able to string chords together 😀
Glad you're getting there!!!
As usual great advice ! Thanks Lauren.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Lauren I think you are one of the best instructors I've tried to follow I'm 68 and just decided to learn to play guitar I only wish you liked in the UK I tend to learn better actually talking to the instructor so if you come to the UK please let me know.😊😊
Thanks so much!! maybe one day :D
Thank you such for the tips and encouragement. I totally love the open chords...I can do Barre chords...( I took lessons years ago) but open chords are important too! Many artists use open chords and they are so very important for classical guitar 🎸 💙
You can do so much with open chords.
Love your videos, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you ....very useful tips.
Welcome 😊
Very good tuition.I am not so bad as I jump around playing open C then straight to 8th fret bar C .I found playing such as A D and E open chords got a bit boring .So I jump around with barre A D E then back to same open chords .To the uniniated it looks like I am playing 6 diff chords but no .lol.
I do same with the pentatonic scale .mix up the chords with the scale.Makes it more interesting .
That's great John. Keep up the good work!
You’re the best Lauren! Thank you so much for helping me to improve my guitar skills. You make it so easy and understandable for a person like me.
You're so welcome!
Absolutely great lesson! Love hitting that up strum on the chord change. Thanks so much!🙏🎸
Glad you liked it!
Great job Lauren keep up the videos for beginners rock on 🎸😎
Tom, thank you! Will do!
Love your style Lauren Bateman 👏🏾
Thank you
Wow im glad i came across this video so much info. Im 42 and just a beginner at this. Firt thing im goin to do is change my strings. Thanks alot and im ur new subscriber 🤙
Thanks for the sub!
I have been taking a few of your courses and #5 is what got me over the hump with faster chord changes!! I was so stoked. This one tip made all the difference and I use it now for harder changes! Thanks ❤️❤️
Great job!
Thank you Lauren for the information I learned a lot from this
Glad it was helpful!
Your awesome Teacher!!..Thank you so much!!🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍
My pleasure!
Great video Lauren, thank you, you're the best, Navy Mark...
PS: If any of you beginner guitar players are on the fence about joining one of Lauren's guitar programs, I highly recommend it, she's down to earth and has not forgotten what it's like to start this journey, IMO...
Thank you Mark!!!
A good teacher and teaching in all perspective. Thank you very much
You are very welcome
Ok, this video finally nailed it for me. I've been thinking about getting an instructor, and I may have just found one. You! But, I need an honest question answered. I'm 60 yrs, and not worried about that. I know basic cords, but not mastered. My issue is I cut the pinky off of my fretting hand. Its been surgically repaired, fused I guess. I can feel with it, its just straight, maybe a little curve. I can use it in a 4 finger G cord. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Thank you! :)
Hello! I honestly think you will be just fine then if you can do the 4 finger G. Most of the chords and exercises in my course only require the first three fingers. So you can still do a lot even with a damaged pinky. You got this!
@@LaurenBateman great, i will invest in your beginners lesson. Thank you very much:)
It's probably the third time I've said im gonna learn, hopefully i stick to it this time
You make it so easy to understand. Thankyou
You're welcome!!!
Just found your channel.....Love your style...
Yay! Thank you!
Great lesson Lauren! 🎵
Thanks!
Thank you for this great video it’s super helpful. As a senior beginner I’m not sure I have enough time left to actually learn how to play but I’m having fun trying.😀
Glad it was helpful!
You rock! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excellent tips 😀
Thank you
Thanks Lauren, loving your channel!
You are great teacher....
Thank you!
Thanks Lauren. You’re a great teacher!
Oh thank you!
Hi Lauren, do you have your beginner course on DVD? Thanks
Hi William! Everything is online. Maybe in the future I can have DVD but as of now, all courses can be accessed via Kajabi.
You are a hero for us beginners!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great tips!
Glad you think so!
That was a brilliant lesson. Thank you so much !!
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
You're such a good teacher
Good information.
Glad it was helpful!
This a very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
really good advice! amazing lesson!
Lauren is such an amazing guitar teacher and explains everything so well to us older beginners. I am going very slowly, but it does definitely make sense and I try to ensure I practice every day. The tips and short cuts help so much! Determined to keep going because the result and personal sense of achievement will be so worth it! I feel really proud when I get it right! 😊
Thank you so much! :D
Great tips👍😁🥰🍀
Glad you think so!
Hi Lauren 👋, Happy New Year ☺️
Thanks for watching!
I play open chords and last week I told my teacher that my goal is improvise and solos,he makes me learn 5 major scales,does that make sense,or am I getting ahead of myself?
Yeah, scales are required for soling and improvising. I don't know that I would teach you all five at once, but they must have a plan.