Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

I began not knowing much of any theory and have only been with the guitar for a little over a year. After 5 months straight of 4-8 hour practice days incorporating Tomos videos and information into my practice, i have improved beyond measure! I am so stoked to continue from here.

In the beginning I was overwhelmed with the content and just started from the beginner sections.

I was eager and flew through the beginner and theory section not really knowing what I was learning and integrating…just trusting it was good for me.

If I could go back I would take my time, and watch each video 5-6 times until I fully grasped the concept before moving on
( I ended up doing this anyways but I was still going from one video to the next) No Rush friends. Go slow you’ll be happy you do.

After 2-3 months I STILL really didn’t know what I was learning (definitely because I rushed a bit , but also because I think the brain just takes a while to integrate the language)

It wasn’t until about month 4-5 here that I now feel my mind is comprehending the theory side of things. And how to apply it.
For example, simply just incorporating modes and scales (Vertical And horizontal) into improv, as well as why they apply to certain chord progressions. When tomo was soloing in those mode videos I just did not understand how and why he could do it like that and how it could be possible to get to a place where I don’t have to memorize in order to play a solo or freely improv.
Intervals intervals intervals woah.

My intention here is really just to second tomos philosophy and encourage everyone beginning their journey here- to TRUST the process and of course have fun and be patient with yourselves. Go Slow! Don’t be like me and rush through. You’ll end up going back anyways and I think it’s worth it to sit with the information received for at least couple of days before taking in more.
Beginning month 5 here I am JUST NOW feeling like I actually grasp the concepts I am learning and can use it beyond the very basic and dry practice. With that said I have fallen in love with the simple “dry “ slow practice and see how it is really the way that I am able to process and actually learn the concepts.

Thank you thank thank you Tomo and EVERYBODY here for making this all come together. I feel like I have received so much in such a short time and my confidence with the instrument is increasing day by day. This gift is gold to me.

I hope this message resonates with new students and can save y’all some time by slowing down a bit and even when you’re not getting it-TRUST TOMO. Lol and yourselves and that you absolutely will gain understanding in time.

-Dillion

One more thing
The journal!
Something I started around month 3!
DONT WAIT!
Taking notes has been pivotal in processing and integrating it all for me.

Great to refresh and hear about how hard work pays it forward. There seems to be so many ways to learn, yet slow is sinking in these techniques to more natural feel freeing guitar motions. With you there Dillion! Congratulations on 5 months of dedication to guitar practice and learning solid techniques!! Cheers - johno

I love your beautiful words , Dillion !
So encourage me , I think when I want to move fast , I will come here reading this .
Thank you these so kinds words.

Lovely post & thanks everyone for your support & encouragement!

Tomo

So glad to be apart of the GW community. I appreciate everyone’s comments and once again, thank you Tomo for the feedback and always showing your support in our process.
We keep growing and enjoying the journey !

Dillion, thank you so much for sharing your experience with Guitar Wisdom! Your trust in the process and your commitment to maintaining a positive attitude will continue to bring you joy on your journey with guitar. I also appreciate your recommendation to new students!

In hindsight, you recognize that if you had taken more time to go slow from the beginning, you would have saved yourself some time in the end. However, you wouldn't have discovered that going slow was the key to your progress. Every part of your journey is significant, and over time, you come to realize that the path you took is exactly what led you to where you are now. Knowledge + Experience = Wisdom.

Again, thank you so much for sharing your experience and sentiment. Every journey is special and yours is one to celebrate! Congratulations and keep going and growing :)

Sammi