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Rick Beatoguestexpertise55

Beginners should focus on learning songs using open chords to maintain motivation before diving into theory.

“I wouldn't say necessarily right off the bat. I think learning songs is the first thing that you should do 'cause that you want to keep people motivated.”

Lex Fridman Podcast · Mar 2026 · 1 episode · 495K views on this topic

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