Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Is it hard to play lead guitar? In this clip from a TikTok live, I break down tips on learning to play lead guitar so you can start making real progress.

If you’ve ever wondered “is lead guitar hard?” the answer is—yes and it also depends on what you practice. Learning lead guitar gets easier when you focus on the right fundamentals.

In this clip, I mention the skills you have to learn like pentatonic scales, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, vibrato, and improvisation—skills you need to start sounding like a lead guitarist.