Originally Posted by: McLarryAny tips on how to learn as many songs as possible in the least amount of time?

By picking songs that only require the level of skill you already have.

Any song that has a technique or skill you can't yet do will by definition require more time. You have to learn that specific skill in addition to the song parts.

If, and only if, you practice a lot, you can gradually climb the learning curve a little faster. As you gain more skills to put in your toolbox you will find a gradually wider set of songs you can play.

And as Jarsew points out, grinding it out hour after hour, day after day, is something great guitarists enjoy. It's not a chore, it's a pleasure they don't want to stop. :)

Having said that, you can practice smarter. And that can help you get ahead a little faster. Smarter practicing involves making a list of goals you want to accomplish, then a list of techniques & skills that will help get you there. Then focusing on these goals & skills to the exclusion of any and all distractions.

Not easy, but worth it. :) Best of success.