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Guitar Level Self-Assessment

Rate each statement from 1 to 5 — honestly. There are no right or wrong answers. This takes about 3 minutes and helps identify exactly where to start your lessons.

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Section 1 — Your Guitar & Setup

1. I can tune my guitar (by tuner or by ear) without help.

Section 2 — Chords & Fundamentals

2. I can play common open chords (G, C, D, E, A and their minor versions) without having to think too hard.
3. I can change between chords smoothly without breaking the rhythm.
4. My barre chords (F, Bm etc.) sound mostly clean and don't feel like a constant battle.

Section 3 — Rhythm & Feel

5. I can keep steady time when strumming without speeding up or slowing down.
6. I feel comfortable playing along with a song or backing track.
7. My strumming feels musical and relaxed — not stiff or forced.

Section 4 — Lead Playing & Fretboard

8. I feel confident playing simple solos or fills without overthinking every note.

Section 5 — Physical Comfort

9. I feel physically relaxed when I play — hands, shoulders, posture.

Section 6 — Confidence & Momentum

10. I know what to work on when I pick the guitar up.

Section 7 — Musical Creativity & Interpretation

11. I can make my own interesting version of a cover song rather than just copying it note for note.
12. I know what rhythm or strumming pattern to play when I hear a song for the first time.
13. I'm comfortable playing as a backing musician for a singer.
14. I know a wide range of songs I can play confidently.
15. I can adapt what I play to suit the feel of a song rather than just following the chords.

Quick Reflection

Pick one in each. Helps Mark understand where to focus in your first session.

The area I most want to improve
The biggest thing holding me back
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