You have decided that you want to learn how to play the guitar. Now you just need to find the path of learning to get you to become the great player that you want to be. Ahead of you are some different methods that can guide you on this journey and each one of them has it’s own unique strength. These methods include online learning, method book/text based learning, and private instruction. I will lay these out for you so that you may decide for yourself what is the best path for you.
Online learning. This is a great way to learn almost anything, including the guitar. Anytime I’m faced with something I haven’t done before, i.e. replacing a part on my car, or working with a tool I’m unfamiliar with, I use Youtube to research it. Youtube is a great source to learn a new a instrument. Be prepared, it’s a jumbled mess out there in the land of instruct-able videos. You may need to be prepared to pay for a series of online video lessons. Some online instructors have also been employing the use of skype to give online lessons a more personal touch. You may consider looking into your local music academies near you that may offer this service. This could give you the benefit of meeting your teacher face to face if the need were to arise. However, there are plenty of qualified guitar instructors on the web that are offering their services through live video instruction. Guitarlessonsokc.com will be offering skype lessons with our qualified staff soon. Check back for updates or contact me directly at cory@guitarlessonsokc.com if you are interested in getting started.
Method books and text based learning are excellent ways to gain knowledge of an instrument, learn to sight read, and build an understanding of the fundamentals of music theory. The Mel Bay Method for Modern Guitar is a long running and trusted series of guitar method books that have been guiding aspiring guitarists for decades. I have been teaching out of this method for the past 6 of 10 years that I have been teaching. This is a simple way to learn an instrument. Go to a music store and buy a book and get started. Now days you can order online or even download method books in a .pdf format or ebook.
Private instruction is arguably the best and most efficient way to learn an instrument, but I may be biased since I am a private guitar instructor. There should be music academies in your area that offer private instruction for guitar and other instruments. These lessons are typically 30 minutes long once a week and vary in price. I suggest you research an instructor that you plan to study under. Read teacher bios to make sure that you find a qualified instructor that can meet your needs. Online skype lessons are also available as I mentioned above. Many private instructors will also employ the use of a method book as a means of reference in your learning progress. This is a service that we offer here at guitarlessonsokc.com as well. Feel free to contact me directly for info on private lessons here or in your home. You can also check out our teacher bios to connect with best teacher for you.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Whatever option that you pick (pun intended) will set you on a very exciting path to learning the guitar. I hope you have fun with it. Be the best player you can be
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