Are you feeling stuck on guitar… even though you’re practicing more than ever?
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, I break down the most common beginner guitar frustrations of 2025 — the ones I hear every single week from students all over the world — and more importantly, what you can do right now to fix them as you head into 2026.
We’ll talk honestly about why so many guitarists feel like they’re putting in the effort but not seeing the results, and how small changes in focus, expectations, and practice structure can completely change your progress.
🎸 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why “practicing more” doesn’t always mean “getting better”
✅ The biggest mindset traps beginners fall into (without realising it)
✅ Why certain chords, changes, and techniques feel permanently difficult
✅ How social media and comparison are quietly slowing your progress
✅ Practical ways to rebuild confidence and momentum in 2026
If you’ve ever thought:
“I should be better by now…”
“I keep starting songs but never finishing them…”
“Everyone else seems to be progressing faster than me…”
…this episode is for you.
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What’s been your biggest guitar frustration this year?
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