conv: I have a friend that began to learn guitar a few years ago. I hadn't heard him play until two days ago_comma_ and his skill level blew me away.  He has become quite the guitar master in a short amount of time. I have a buddy who decided to take up playing guitar a few years ago. That is nice. Did you start playing guitar with him? I tried_comma_ lol.  I recently heard him play for the first time in over a year.  His skill levels astounds me. That is good.