Finding the Right Method for
You
Author: Rajinderpal
Singh
Every newbie guitar player faces the following question: "What's the
absolute best way for me to learn guitar?" Should you should learn it
yourself or hire a professional? Which guitar courses are recommended most
often? What about those Internet based guitar training sites?
These
are all valid questions because how you learn to play the guitar is just
as important as what you learn to play. Teaching yourself how to play
might work just fine if you've got a good ear and some previous exposure
to music theory or proficiency on another instrument.
If you are a
"newbie" to playing any instrument,it would be a good idea to get a
teacher -- or -- join an online program where you can interact with
several teachers as well as fellow students. In fact, I would recommend
finding at least one 'mentor' or a 'study buddy' to learn with even if you
lean towards teaching yourself.
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In short, you learn
more and make more progress faster than you would in isolation because
you'll be exposed to alternative ways of thinking about your approach to
the guitar. Other players can share tips and techniques you have never
seen before, as well as help you overcome a problem area that they've
already mastered.
Ultimately, though, the question of how to learn
guitar is up to you and your choice should be guided by consideration of
your own unique situation. The following list of questions should help you
make a solid decision:
1. How much can I afford to spend on
lessons, books, etc, and how much am I willing to invest to get
started?
2. How do I learn best? For example, can you pick up
concepts easily just by reading about them, or do you prefer to have audio
and video demonstrations you can follow along with?
3. Am I looking
to learn a specific style of guitar such as Classical, Blues or Jazz?
You'll still need to learn basic music theory for any style of music, but
you might want to look for instruction that focuses on teaching the theory
in one of these contexts.
4. How much time can I allocate to
practice? This is very important if you're considering on hiring a guitar
teacher. Most teachers will require you to master a lesson before moving
on to the next one.
You'll still be paying for those lessons even
when you aren't making much progress. So, if you're strapped for time, I
recommend investing in a home-study or online couse. This will give you a
24/7 access to the information you need away from your regular guitar
lessons.
5. How 'good' of a player do I want to be? If guitar
is just a hobby for you, then you'll likely do well with just about any
method of instruction. If you want to go pro or start a band, though, you
should learn from as many different sources as possible.
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