I have been thinking of taking guitar lessons now that I have so much free time especially in the colder months.
How long realistically would it take me to be proficient?
Four weeks?
So, those are actual Gilmours... Wow. That's several million dollars there. Like, well over $50M in that room.
Considering I find far less iconic "artist" guitars going on Reverb for $300k+... Wow.
Proficient at what? In a few weeks, you should be able to alternate between some basic chord positions, know a few simple scales, know a few simpler iconic riffs. All depends on the learner though. I brought someone to Guitar Center with me in 2010, he picked up his first guitar, and had an Andy McKee-style finger-style album recorded 6 months later.
I've been playing for 21 years and I'm still learning new techniques and trying to master old ones.
All depends on the style of music you're going for, your natural aptitude for music, and your level of dedication to learning. Getting the most out of practice is key. Almost everyone eventually falls into a funk of just "noodling around" and calling it "practice."Proficient enough to join a band and make others proud.
I used to have far more time. From 2009 to 2011, I practiced around 4-6 hours a night. I'd get home from work around 3PM, plug in, practice non-stop. After I moved, that number went down to 2-3 hours. After I got married and my job became overly demanding, that lowered to 1hr max.I wish I had time to learn to play guitar.
Some days I practice for 20 minutes, and other days I have a guitar in my hand all day. My playing greatly suffers if I skip practice for a few days.All depends on the style of music you're going for, your natural aptitude for music, and your level of dedication to learning. Getting the most out of practice is key. Almost everyone eventually falls into a funk of just "noodling around" and calling it "practice."
I used to have far more time. From 2009 to 2011, I practiced around 4-6 hours a night. I'd get home from work around 3PM, plug in, practice non-stop. After I moved, that number went down to 2-3 hours. After I got married and my job became overly demanding, that lowered to 1hr max.
Some days I practice for 20 minutes, and other days I have a guitar in my hand all day. My playing greatly suffers if I skip practice for a few days.
If you're in NYC, I think there is also a guitar related exhibit at the Met museum currently being shown.
Curious to see how this strat does in sales compared to Clapton's Blackie & Brownie.