Edit the following text in a formal style.
He wanted to practice the guitar so bad but he never did it
He desired to practice the guitar intensely, but he never managed to follow through with it.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Edit the following text in a formal style.

### Input:
He wanted to practice the guitar so bad but he never did it

### Output:
He desired to practice the guitar intensely, but he never managed to follow through with it.