I don't really have an answer to your question but here is an observation I've made over the years: A lot of people want to be able to play, and want to get the

I don't really have an answer to your question but here is an observation I've made over the years: A lot of people want to be able to play, and want to get there as quickly as possible. But the people who succeed are the ones who enjoy the journey. In other words: Don't view practice as a hump you need to get over. Enjoy it. Having said that... As with learning all things... It's definitely more enjoyable when you progress quickly.