The Story Behind Play-Driven

The Story Behind Play-Driven

There was a moment that hit me like a brick.

For years, I was following the same path as everyone else — chasing speed, technique, and all the things that “great players” are supposed to have. I thought that was the secret to success. But I was wrong. And to be honest, it still pisses me off.

What frustrates me the most is that so many teachers, coaches, and online influencers are leading you down the same road. They’re selling you the same story: "Just learn more scales, perfect your technique, and then you’ll be a great guitarist." But here’s the truth — they don’t get what it takes to actually succeed in today’s music world.

If what you know about guitar isn’t working — if you’re not yet living the “rock star dream” you’ve imagined — it’s not your fault. I was stuck in the same place.

Over the past few months, I had a massive shift in how I see this whole thing. I awakened to the truth of what actually makes a difference. And it’s not about how many scales you know, or the perfect technique you have. It’s about something much deeper.

It’s about connecting the dots between mindset, purpose, and the sounds you create.

I know, that probably sounds like a lot. But that’s why this information is so hidden.

The fact that no one told me this sooner? That’s all you need to know. Only a few people really understand this — and even fewer are willing to talk about it. You either get lucky and someone tells you, or you find out the hard way, like I did.

When it hits you — when you finally wake up to how this really works — it’s impossible to unsee. And it’s infuriating. You look back and realize how long you’ve been chasing things that never mattered. But once you’ve seen the truth, there’s no going back.