Level Hours Needed Daily Practice Investment Introductory Basic Beginning Intermediate

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Hours Daily Practice Investment

Level Summary
Needed 30m 1h 2h 4h

10 156 Can play simple musical parts, songs and accompaniments, and at least one real piece of
Introductory 156.25 78 days 39 days
months days music, although likely with a somewhat irregular rhythm and flawed technique.

10 156
Basic 312.5 1.8 years 78 days An expanded grasp of fundamentals, and can play several pieces, albeit imperfectly.
months days
1.8 10 156 Basic competence as a rhythm guitar player, and can continue learning and growing
Beginning 625 3.5 years
years months days independently.
3.5 1.8 10 Skill suitable for more advanced pursuits such as improvisation, home recording, writing
Intermediate 1250 6.9 years
years years months music, and beginning to tackle advanced repertoire and technique.

Starts to take command of the musical performance, beyond merely playing right notes and
13.9 6.9 3.5 1.8
Advanced 2500 right rhythms, and into deeper awareness of feel, tone, and dynamics. Most never reach
years years years years
this point.

27.8 13.9 6.9 3.5


Expert 5000 Can start to teach others; guitar skills are quite serviceable.
years years years years
55.6 27.8 13.9 6.9 Can teach almost any player, and can perform comfortably in at least one style. Most would
Professional 10000
years years years years describe this as mastery.
111.1 55.6 27.8 13.9
Master 20000 World-class musician, guitar deity, or frightening demon.
years years years years

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