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How to Learn Guitar: Finding the Right Method for You

Every newbie guitar player faces thequestions should help you make a solid
following question: "What's the absolute bestdecision:
way for me to learn guitar?" Should you
should learn it yourself or hire a1. How much can I afford to spend on lessons,
professional? Which guitar courses arebooks, etc, and how much am I willing to
recommended most often? What about thoseinvest  to  get  started?
Internet  based  guitar  training  sites?
2. How do I learn best? For example, can you
These are all valid questions because how youpick up concepts easily just by reading about
learn to play the guitar is just as importantthem, or do you prefer to have audio and
as what you learn to play. Teaching yourselfvideo demonstrations you can follow along
how to play might work just fine if you'vewith?
got a good ear and some previous exposure to
music theory or proficiency on another3. Am I looking to learn a specific style of
instrument.guitar such as Classical, Blues or Jazz?
You'll still need to learn basic music theory
If you are a "newbie" to playing anyfor any style of music, but you might want to
instrument,it would be a good idea to get alook for instruction that focuses on teaching
teacher -- or -- join an online program wherethe  theory  in  one  of  these  contexts.
you can interact with several teachers as
well as fellow students. In fact, I would4. How much time can I allocate to practice?
recommend finding at least one 'mentor' or aThis is very important if you're considering
'study buddy' to learn with even if you leanon hiring a guitar teacher. Most teachers
towards  teaching  yourself.will require you to master a lesson before
moving  on  to  the  next  one.
Why?
You'll still be paying for those lessons even
In short, you learn more and make morewhen you aren't making much progress. So, if
progress faster than you would in isolationyou're strapped for time, I recommend
because you'll be exposed to alternative waysinvesting in a home-study or online couse.
of thinking about your approach to theThis will give you a 24/7 access to the
guitar. Other players can share tips andinformation you need away from your regular
techniques you have never seen before, asguitar  lessons.
well as help you overcome a problem area that
they've  already  mastered.5. How 'good' of a player do I want to be?
If guitar is just a hobby for you, then
Ultimately, though, the question of how toyou'll likely do well with just about any
learn guitar is up to you and your choicemethod of instruction. If you want to go pro
should be guided by consideration of your ownor start a band, though, you should learn
unique situation. The following list offrom as many different sources as possible.



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