Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner

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Chrisguitar
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Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner

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I was given a guitar a month ago, and I was really excited to finally learn, but I feel like I'm not making any progress. I can barely play three chords, and I can't even play the intro of easy songs. Also, sometimes when I try to tune the guitar, the tuner detects that I'm playing a different string, which frustrates me even more. I'm starting to think this isn't for me, which makes me sad.
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Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner

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Learning guitar can be frustrating at first, but it's all part of the journey. Try to find resources like online lessons or tutorials to help guide your practice. Patience is key!
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Struggling to Make Progress as a Beginner

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Stick with it! Progress takes time, especially in the beginning. Make sure you're practicing consistently and consider finding a structured learning method like JustinGuitar for guided lessons.
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