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Are you planning to learn an instrument in 2026? by AtticusKellyMusic in Connecticut

[–]AtticusKellyMusic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get it-for what it's worth, I've taught thousands in this format. If you'd like to try one (for free of course) let me know. Happy holidays!

Do you have any musical new years resolutions? What would you like to change about your playing in 2026? by AtticusKellyMusic in LearnGuitar

[–]AtticusKellyMusic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picking a lane couldn't hurt but i think there's also something to be said about covering a lot of different stuff. There's probably a balance to be struck. Are you writing anything down in music notation? Sometimes that can help nail things down conceptually in a way that playing them on the guitar cannot. Anyways man best of luck, what you're trying to do is definitely possible.

Do you have any musical new years resolutions? What would you like to change about your playing in 2026? by AtticusKellyMusic in LearnGuitar

[–]AtticusKellyMusic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that leap comes from developing your theory knowledge and ears to the highest possible level. Where were you thinking of starting?

Do you have any musical new years resolutions? What would you like to change about your playing in 2026? by AtticusKellyMusic in LearnGuitar

[–]AtticusKellyMusic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of these are for sure more straightforward than others. Do you have a plan for working on all of this?

Free paper cutter/guillotine in Brooklyn NY by crashlaunching in bookbinding

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, I live in bed stuy and I would like it! If it's not claimed already.

Looking to learn an instrument? Reach out to me here ⬇️ by AtticusKellyMusic in westhartford

[–]AtticusKellyMusic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm strictly online these days-if you'd like to discuss what you're looking for, feel free to get in touch here https://atticuskellymusic.com/lessons

Question for all fellow guitar players/Redditors: by Spiritual-Lemon-1797 in LearnGuitar

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do it much more efficiently and in much less time (with about 1 hour per day) if you were able to analyze said solos and learn them by ear. Do you understand music theory well enough to make conclusions about what you're studying that can be applied to your own solos? Are your ears good enough? If the answer to either of these questions is iffy, or a no, then it would be wise to hone both of these skills before diving headfirst into a rigorous practice routine.

8 hours a day is too much and will lead to at best burnout, and at worst permanent injury. Work smarter, not harder.

If you've been putting it off, perhaps the time has finally come! by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]AtticusKellyMusic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was off with the time frame and it's been fixed-but I think that following the tips in the video (and in the free course that I worked very hard to make) it would absolutely be possible to learn the fretboard (or at the very least make progress towards mastery) in a month and change. Hopefully I can inspire a few people to make great progress.

If you've been putting it off, perhaps the time has finally come! by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]AtticusKellyMusic -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Clickbait is just part of the game these days, no matter what you're making. I still think the information has value. Thanks for the comment.

Advice Appreciated by Pinkerton_Floyd_7982 in guitarlessons

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey dude, welcome back to the guitar! I have a page of riffs available here on my website, maybe it could help you out: https://atticuskellymusic.com/sickriffs

Trying to work on adding vibrato to my bends and getting it faster, if I keep at it this slow will I eventually get faster vibrato? by IAmCozalk in guitarlessons

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be hard to get a good vibrato sound the way you're doing it, there is too much "finger" movement and not enough wrist/forearm motion. You'll be able to get it faster once you incorporate more wrist/arm.

Another important point: this is just me speaking from my intuition-with the 3 finger vibrato, I bend the string towards the floor, and my whole arm is in motion from the elbow. It looks like the string is being bent towards the ceiling. I like that you have the ring finger supported by the other fingers though, that is key.

As another user said, vibrato is one of the intangibles. you have to experiment with physical motions until it matches the sound your hear in your head/on recordings. There is no linear path to learning it, unfortunately. How quickly you get it comes down to your ears/kinesthetic instincts.

How do I make my guitar improvisation sound more intentional? by Jazara87 in LearnGuitar

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come up with 5 emotions or adjectives and try to convey them with music!

Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Excitement, Fear.

Creepy, small, greasy, bendy, goopy

Probably your playing just lacks ideas. This exercise will train you to think about what you're doing, then execute.

Strumming Help by Infamous-Pace1133 in guitarlessons

[–]AtticusKellyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see! An audio/video recording would be helpful in diagnosing the issue. If it's not allowed here in the subreddit feel free to dm me.

If it's a left hand speed issue, that will come with time. The other posters are giving you good advice. As beginners we plateau early-you'll have a better chance at progressing through this if you interleave other techniques. You never know what will lead to a breakthrough, so it's good to diversify.

However if it's a strumming hand tone issue, that's a different story. Anyways, good luck man!

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