Hey Troy this is helpful. I'm always coming back to guitar wanting to get better. I've got a wonky index finger on my fretting hand so have some challenge but I refuse to quit. Taking a step back and going through your books. I've started with Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol I and am just taking it slow and steady. I don't have a ton of time each day but making it a priority even if it is only 30 minutes. I'm really liking your method and your videos are a help too. Oh yeah, I read through your thoughts on practicing, etc. that you have on your website. Those were a solid help too. I find that the your idea of using inspiration rather than hard core discipline is truly resonating with me. Cheers brother. 🤘🏻
Totally agree with you Troy. Some year ago, I've read Mozart: Sociology of a genius by Norbert Elias. The main thesis is that musicians are a product of the social conditions of their epoch. Indeed, Mozart had incredible capacities but he became Mozart after being severely trained by his father. At that time, musicians didn't have the possibility of freely expressing themselves and all skills were developed to please the court. Mozart bravely fought to be what today we consider an artist...he didn't want to compose the same kind of musical formula for the court, but he wanted to use his skills for something else. In a certain way, we could consider Mozart the first "free musician" according to the contemporaneous category. To sum up, I believe Mozart was brilliant not because of his amazing technique but for his creativity and courage. All the best
Interesting... I'd say we are all largely products of our social conditions, as it is those conditions that inform and create our desires, and then we set our life direction and goals as a result of that. Anyway, I can totally see that struggle and commitment to self expression in Mozart's life. I see it as Maslow's hierarchy of needs... artistic expression eventually comes into the equation.
@@TroyStetinaMusic, totally! I would add that according to our personal life projects and social conditions, social structures will enable or constrain or actions. Best
BTW this is part of the socialogical/theological theory of Rene Girard, about Mimetic Desire... I find his work and writing to offering a lot of insight and value. "The Scapegoat" is a very interesting book. Or check out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimetic_theory#:~:text=The%20mimetic%20theory%20of%20desire,historian%20and%20polymath%20Ren%C3%A9%20Girard.&text=%E2%80%9CMan%20is%20the%20creature%20who,because%20we%20imitate%20their%20desires.%E2%80%9D
@@TroyStetinaMusic thank you so much for this reference. I know Girard's work but I didn't read this one. I am looking forward to read it! All the best
I didn't know it was the talk I needed to ear. For 2 years, I took courses by a teacher who was using Metal Lead Guitar books as a method, but just barely reading somes pages, without explainning too much. I first thought I was just bad for not being able to pick up (although starting sweep picking after 8 months, 1 course a week, made me doubt) the pace But, after thinking about it maybe it's better to take the problem on a different angle and slow up to MY pace. I plan to still use Metal Lead Guitar because its seems great when used correctly, would you have recommandations for videos, book or other content about "planning" or "organising" for efficient practice ?
I have detailed recommendations on patreon.com/TroyStetina for people at the different tier levels. Trouble is, it's not a 'one size fits all'... the ideal balance of elements in your routine depends on lots of different factors, such as your interests, goals, current level, strengths and weaknesses, etc.
@@TroyStetinaMusic Yeah of course it depend on the person, that's why it's recommandations I guess. What I'm looking for is more of a set of "common advice" to help me build a fine routine. For exemple, what "categories" could/should I split the routine into, is it better to focus on one thing and switch often or work on multiple things at the same time, etc... I'll take a look at patreon to start, Thanks !
Yeah, that's a problem of relying too much on the same ideas, same phrasing approaches. Simplest advice would be to just learn one new lick every day... by anyone, any style. Over time this will build up and you'll see many new ways to approach the same old patterns. I will be doing a video on improvisation soon, which will address this topic in a little more detail as well. All the best!
Hi Troy, once again, useful video. I’m practicing since around 1 year for 1 hour on a daily basis. Do you have any advice on how I should allocate that time ? 10% Chord, 10% solo exercices 10% …… ? What would be the best practice routine plan according to you ? Thank you for your precious time. Keep rocking
Depends on your interests, but I'd say following a good method book should be a core aspect of practice time... my books include chord/scale/theory/exercises so that's sort of bundled together at appropriate levels. But to that, I'd add some songs at roughly your current level, so you keep supplementing and applying what you are learning to a variety of things which you enjoy.
A very intelligent explanation of the problem.
thanks!
This motivated me to practice even more focusedly
Sweet!!
Just needed to hear this from someone like you. Thank you so much Troy.
Thank you very much for the interesting and useful video!
You’re very welcome
these vids really help - keep 'em coming, troy
You bet! Thanks
Hey Troy this is helpful. I'm always coming back to guitar wanting to get better. I've got a wonky index finger on my fretting hand so have some challenge but I refuse to quit. Taking a step back and going through your books. I've started with Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol I and am just taking it slow and steady. I don't have a ton of time each day but making it a priority even if it is only 30 minutes.
I'm really liking your method and your videos are a help too. Oh yeah, I read through your thoughts on practicing, etc. that you have on your website. Those were a solid help too. I find that the your idea of using inspiration rather than hard core discipline is truly resonating with me.
Cheers brother. 🤘🏻
Love the videos, the insights and the T-shirts!
Much appreciated!
U R Great
From ITALY 👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
Totally agree with you Troy. Some year ago, I've read Mozart: Sociology of a genius by Norbert Elias. The main thesis is that musicians are a product of the social conditions of their epoch. Indeed, Mozart had incredible capacities but he became Mozart after being severely trained by his father. At that time, musicians didn't have the possibility of freely expressing themselves and all skills were developed to please the court. Mozart bravely fought to be what today we consider an artist...he didn't want to compose the same kind of musical formula for the court, but he wanted to use his skills for something else. In a certain way, we could consider Mozart the first "free musician" according to the contemporaneous category. To sum up, I believe Mozart was brilliant not because of his amazing technique but for his creativity and courage. All the best
Interesting... I'd say we are all largely products of our social conditions, as it is those conditions that inform and create our desires, and then we set our life direction and goals as a result of that. Anyway, I can totally see that struggle and commitment to self expression in Mozart's life. I see it as Maslow's hierarchy of needs... artistic expression eventually comes into the equation.
@@TroyStetinaMusic, totally! I would add that according to our personal life projects and social conditions, social structures will enable or constrain or actions. Best
BTW this is part of the socialogical/theological theory of Rene Girard, about Mimetic Desire... I find his work and writing to offering a lot of insight and value. "The Scapegoat" is a very interesting book. Or check out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimetic_theory#:~:text=The%20mimetic%20theory%20of%20desire,historian%20and%20polymath%20Ren%C3%A9%20Girard.&text=%E2%80%9CMan%20is%20the%20creature%20who,because%20we%20imitate%20their%20desires.%E2%80%9D
@@TroyStetinaMusic thank you so much for this reference. I know Girard's work but I didn't read this one. I am looking forward to read it! All the best
If you are a beginner at guitar ,young or old ,I recomend this video being watched.It sorts things out really well.
Thank you sir!
Am I talented enough - the question can ruin your life. Even without knowing what mean enough.
yes, and many, many people are asking it constantly in the background of their minds. It undermines progress!
I didn't know it was the talk I needed to ear.
For 2 years, I took courses by a teacher who was using Metal Lead Guitar books as a method, but just barely reading somes pages, without explainning too much. I first thought I was just bad for not being able to pick up (although starting sweep picking after 8 months, 1 course a week, made me doubt) the pace
But, after thinking about it maybe it's better to take the problem on a different angle and slow up to MY pace.
I plan to still use Metal Lead Guitar because its seems great when used correctly, would you have recommandations for videos, book or other content about "planning" or "organising" for efficient practice ?
I have detailed recommendations on patreon.com/TroyStetina for people at the different tier levels. Trouble is, it's not a 'one size fits all'... the ideal balance of elements in your routine depends on lots of different factors, such as your interests, goals, current level, strengths and weaknesses, etc.
@@TroyStetinaMusic Yeah of course it depend on the person, that's why it's recommandations I guess. What I'm looking for is more of a set of "common advice" to help me build a fine routine. For exemple, what "categories" could/should I split the routine into, is it better to focus on one thing and switch often or work on multiple things at the same time, etc...
I'll take a look at patreon to start, Thanks !
Yes, I think having some variety is best, so multiple categories of things
you are the best man
Thanks Reza
Awesome video Troy, I’m struggling with improving my soloing it seems like they all sound the same. Can you give any pointers for this
Yeah, that's a problem of relying too much on the same ideas, same phrasing approaches. Simplest advice would be to just learn one new lick every day... by anyone, any style. Over time this will build up and you'll see many new ways to approach the same old patterns. I will be doing a video on improvisation soon, which will address this topic in a little more detail as well. All the best!
@@TroyStetinaMusic Hi Troy, thanks for the tips I will put them into practice, many thanks
Hi Troy, once again, useful video. I’m practicing since around 1 year for 1 hour on a daily basis. Do you have any advice on how I should allocate that time ? 10% Chord, 10% solo exercices 10% …… ?
What would be the best practice routine plan according to you ? Thank you for your precious time. Keep rocking
Depends on your interests, but I'd say following a good method book should be a core aspect of practice time... my books include chord/scale/theory/exercises so that's sort of bundled together at appropriate levels. But to that, I'd add some songs at roughly your current level, so you keep supplementing and applying what you are learning to a variety of things which you enjoy.
I think i dont :)
It all just comes down having effective approaches and following your inspirations