I'm a beginner, so I won't even attempt to pretend like I have any valuable advice for anyone, but I've found that I get a lot out of doing lessons from other sites along with here. It prevents boredom from setting in and also presents the information in a slightly different way. I particularly enjoy the Yousician app where there are games and challenges to test you, as well as the very cool ability to slow down a song to a snail's pace for practice. I feel very fortunate to have so many resources available literally at my fingertips through the internet. I'm able to get a lot of reinforcement without being tempted to advance too quickly because of waning interest or monotony. Plus, the instructors all have their unique take on things and provide tips that another one doesn't. It's working for me anyways! Good luck!