Why Intermediate Guitarists Never Advance

Imagine you’re on a road trip.

You’re driving for hours—focused, committed, totally sure you’re making progress. But then you look around and get that sinking feeling:

The scenery hasn’t changed.
Not a single landmark.
Nothing new in sight.

You weren’t slacking.
You weren’t lost on purpose.
You were moving the whole time… just not moving forward.

That’s exactly how most intermediate guitarists lose years without realizing it.

It’s not because they lack talent… or discipline… or passion.
It’s because they quietly slip into routines that feel productive but actually keep them looping in the same safe, familiar circle. And those loops are dangerous, because they can steal months before you even notice.

If you’ve ever looked back and thought, “Why am I still playing the same way I was last year?”
Or wondered how all your practice time somehow led you back to where you started…

This episode is going to hit home.

Because today, we’re breaking down the hidden reasons guitarists get stuck on that plateau—and how you can finally break out of the loop and use your time in a way that actually moves you forward.