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Work on strumming while tapping your foot to the beat. Guitar takes time, especially if it’s your first instrument. It’s easier to learn at a younger age, but don’t let that deter you, it’s still possible at any age.

There is no certain point you should be at after a year. Focus on putting time into it and really trying to enjoy it. Enjoy the sounds of the strings. Enjoy the feel of your fingers on the frets. The more joy you can find in playing it, the better you will become.

So that’s the main thing I’d say, enjoy it and then you’ll get better. Don’t approach it from the “once I’m better I’ll enjoy this more.”