I have a friend that began to learn guitar a few years ago. I hadn't heard him play until two days ago, and his skill level blew me away.  He has become quite the guitar master in a short amount of time.
I have a buddy who decided to take up playing guitar a few years ago.
user
That is nice. Did you start playing guitar with him?
assistant
I tried, lol.  I recently heard him play for the first time in over a year.  His skill levels astounds me.
user
That is good.
assistant