In learning the guitar, a beginner usually would look into a time frame. They would ask themselves how long will it take for them to learn how to play the guitar. In truth, learning it requires a lot of dedication and patience. Some would give up after a month or two, but the learning process contributes to the fun of playing it. It is said that it would take you 156 hours in order to be acquainted with the guitar. It would take a month or two for you to learn the basics and call yourself a beginner in playing. And it would years and years of practice in order to become a world-class renowned musician. Of course, not all guitarists would be able to accomplish that in their lifetime. But if you are willing to be that person, some articles suggest that it would take you at least 20,000 hours of practice before you become the next Slash or Jimi Hendrix. You see, the moment you decide that you would want to learn how to play the guitar, your life will forever be changed. Some may do it as a hobby, others would do it for work or passion. But the talent you have acquired or the title as “that man who knows how to play guitar” will stay with you forever.