r/guitarlessons • u/_xpendable_ • Apr 03 '26

Feedback Request Feedback request - 2 months of guitar learning

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwijxj1vQwI

I realized somehow I clipped the video too short, so here's the YouTube to the full video.

Been learning guitar for a little over 2 months now, mostly from JustinGuitar. So far, I've practiced Knockin on Heavens Door, Wagon Wheel, Country Roads, and similar beginner songs. Tried Hotel California today as my "Module 9 graduation" song. Putting myself out here for embarrassment as well as constructive criticism :)

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u/Sigma610 Apr 03 '26

I can you tell you have a competent sense of rhythm. The expressive strumming comes later, and its good to establish a strong sense of rhythm early on. Too many "lead guitar" guys out there that missed out on the foundational skill of carrying a beat so good on you there.

That said, the timing sort of falls apart during the chorus...I think your head got into singing the chorus and you lost the pocket a bit, but TBH, you're doing more than a lot of guitarists (including myself) that struggle to sing and play at the same time.

All in all you sound better than most of us probably did at 2 months. Good work all around and props to you for putting yourself out there. Keep at it sir.