I think you've got to learn these things together: basic theory, then learn a song while trying to understand what is happening - or at least knowing how to read from your basic theory, and then learn the proper techniques (and form!) to use while learning the song. Improv is something that'll come later, unless you're already an intermediate player to start with.
This is why I love the comments section. I agree with you all the way. I’m a big believer in putting something you learn (technique, riff, etc) into an actual musical context as soon as possible
For the poll I would have picked "have fun" if it were an option. I picked jamming and improvising because my friends and I would sit with our guitars and trade off solos over the 12 bar blues. It was fun and it's probably where I learned the most.
That makes a lot of sense. I feel like at diff stages of my life I’ve found fun in diff aspects of learning guitar. It’s so rewarding to jam with people, learn a hard song or lick, or finally have an a-ha moment with some theory.
I think you've got to learn these things together: basic theory, then learn a song while trying to understand what is happening - or at least knowing how to read from your basic theory, and then learn the proper techniques (and form!) to use while learning the song. Improv is something that'll come later, unless you're already an intermediate player to start with.
This is why I love the comments section. I agree with you all the way. I’m a big believer in putting something you learn (technique, riff, etc) into an actual musical context as soon as possible
For the poll I would have picked "have fun" if it were an option. I picked jamming and improvising because my friends and I would sit with our guitars and trade off solos over the 12 bar blues. It was fun and it's probably where I learned the most.
That makes a lot of sense. I feel like at diff stages of my life I’ve found fun in diff aspects of learning guitar. It’s so rewarding to jam with people, learn a hard song or lick, or finally have an a-ha moment with some theory.
Lots here to unpack. Thanks.
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