Find a mentor

Many people have this idea that they can learn everything from a book. This applies to those that want to learn music. Sometimes a person would buy a book or magazine with "tabs" in the hopes of being a virtuoso. But, we all know that learning music from books can only take you so far; they have limits. Don't get me wrong, when used properly, books are a great resource for musicians and artists alike. They can give you ideas to further your musical progress or be a source of reference to rehash some techniques. By far, having a competent mentor or teacher to show you the ropes is the way to go. A teacher can show you the tiny little things that you may be doing incorrectly and give you feedback. They are 3-dimensional fonts of knowledge that can give you visual, audio and tactile tips. Anyway, my point is to find your musical Yoda. They can guide you through your books and