Durockrolly Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I have been playing guitar for over 30 years. While I play decent, I want to broaden my knowledge of music. I have decided take some lessons. When choosing an instructor, Are there any issues that I need to consider? Fernando If you can't say it in 12 bars... then it can't be said!
Gruupi Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 For me would be if I both liked the teacher as a person and respected him as a player. I wouldn't want someone to come in and and say we are going to change your basic outlook on guitar. I might like to have a few lessons on theory, or maybe a specific lessons on slide or some other style of guitar that I am not up to speed on. I don't know where Duarte,CA is but in California there are probably some good schools with several options for instruction available. My soundclick site: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=397188 My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gruupi
Tone Taster Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 It takes a while to get into the groove with anyone, so it is hard to tell right out of the gate. Ask if they guy has a theoretical system which applies diectly to the guitar. Does he teach note reading? IS he really a gigger who just teaches to pick up some extra cash when gigs are low?
UnderTheGroove_dup2 Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 Look for an instructor who can explain concepts and techniques in a way that makes it easy for you to understand. Guitar teachers come in many varieties. You may need to take a few lessons with someone before you know if they are a good instructor for you. Year End Sale: Save 20% on Jam Tracks or Exotica. Save 30% when you buy both. Sale ends December 31. www.UnderTheGroove.com
Durockrolly Posted July 12, 2006 Author Posted July 12, 2006 Thanks. I appreciate your responses. Fernando If you can't say it in 12 bars... then it can't be said!
Bbach1 Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 One of the biggest problems I found with instructors I tried was this: no matter how smart in theory, or how good a player, or how good at communication, they did not seem to be able to create a syllabus for each individual student to keep the student on track towards their goals. If I find another, he/she will be much better organized. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
Justus A. Picker Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by Durockrolly: I have been playing guitar for over 30 years. While I play decent, I want to broaden my knowledge of music. I have decided take some lessons. When choosing an instructor, Are there any issues that I need to consider? Take lessons from a violin teacher, a horn teacher, a piano teacher, etc. rather than a guitar teacher if your goal is learning "more about music" as opposed to furthering your guitar technique. It's not that you can't learn theory from a guitar teacher, it's just that the different perspective sometimes helps. Especially after 30 guitar-centric years! http://www.smokedsalmonband.com/exile/exile1.jpg
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