Congrats! You made it to our second guitar module.

Now it's time to set an effective practice schedule to improve your guitar skills. For this stage, we'll have a 20-minute practice session. This plan will cover everything we've learned in Module 2!

Here are some guitar practice tips to remember:

I recommend committing to 4 practice sessions a week
Don't over-practice - it can lead to finger pain
Make sure to have a light touch with your fingers when practicing chord changes - don't press the strings too hard, and aim for the correct finger placement
Use the right pick - thinner picks are more suitable for beginners
Don't forget about tapping your foot - this is really helpful!

💡 Make things easy and use the pre-made practice routine for Module 2. Click on the 'Practice' Tab under the video, save the routine, and access the items in your Dashboard.

My Practice Assistant

The best way to practice the guitar is to use My Practice Assistant, which is available for free to all users! My Practice Assistant is a fantastic tool to keep you accountable and motivated. :)

Make sure you log in to your JustinGuitar account to make the most of your time and track your progress. Once logged in, go to your dashboard. The link is on the top right of your screen - you can access it here. Select the Practice tab, and off you go! Of course, you can edit your routine as you wish. :)

20-Minute Practice Breakdown

Here is my recommendation for a typical 20-minute practice session at this stage:

-' Technique - Tune Your Guitar


2' Technique- Chord Perfect Practice E Chord


1' Technique- Chord Perfect Practice D Chord


1' Technique- Chord Perfect Practice A Chord


2' Technique - Anchor Finger E, A & D Chords


1' Technique - One Minute Changes A to D


1' Technique - One Minute Changes A to E


1' Technique - One Minute Changes D to E


1' Riff - Peter Gunn Theme


10' Repertoire - Songs for Module 2

YOU'LL BE READY TO MOVE ON WHEN...

You memorized the E chord - as well as A and D chords, of course! :)
You are comfortable using an anchor finger for these chord changes
You can get around 30 chord changes in one minute between all chords learned so far
You had some fun with the Peter Gunn Theme
You had a go at playing a song (or two) using all three chords.

Now good luck and see you soon!