The Secret to Becoming a Better Guitarist

For most of my guitar-playing life, I've been trying to find the secret to becoming a better guitarist. I've spent countless hours reading magazines and books, scouring the Internet, and searching for teachers. What I've learned is this: There is no secret.

Becoming a better guitarist takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance. There are no shortcuts. This is a lesson that has taken me many years to learn. Actually, I'm still learning this lesson. The way all the guitarists I admire got better was by playing, listening, and learning. That's what it'll take for me and you to get better, too.