What path should I take?

i just got a guitar, i' m turning 50, willing to devote 20 to 30 hours per week. is jazz too much to attempt or should i just stick to learning familiar cover songs?

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Hello,

My answer in a few words :

If you have that much time to spend on the instrument consistently, you'll be able to learn many different "styles". Practice what you like best!

Did you listen to jazz a lot throughout your life? Are you passionate about improvisation and other aspects of the genre? Do you "know" a handful of jazz tunes (in your head)? Do you have your jazz "heroe(s)" that you'd like to imitate?

I think you get the picture. If you are answering "no" to all of these questions, well ...

Learning music (and an instrument) is a process. You'll be stirred naturally towards your "true love(s)" in music.

So, for now, don't worry too much about it. Learn the basics on the guitar and play, play, play...

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The rest will follow,

Marc-A Seguin

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