I’m a beginner guitar player and am trying to hone in on what I need to focus on to be able to play the way I want to. My favorite band is Megadeth and one of my most admired guitar players is Marty Friedman. During multiple interviews, I have heard him make comments about “not knowing theory”, specifically the modes, etc. As a beginner I thought theory would provide the blueprint for being able to play and improvise. I’ve heard other guitar players that I admire mention this as well (EVH comes to mind as well).
How did Marty Friedman become so talented with guitar without knowing “any” theory? What would that path look like for a beginner and what would an experienced guitar player recommend I focus on ?
I appreciate the input!
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