Im experienced in teaching guitar and do it full time for a living. In the course of this article Im going to point out what I think are the most important considerations for anyone planning to learn to play acoustic guitar. Hopefully it will help you to avoid some of the more common problems beginners often fall into.
Firstly its important to find good quality instruction. You can try to teach yourself, as I did in the beginning, but there will almost always be gaps in your knowledge which will frustrate you in the future as a result.
My best recommendation is to find a good local tutor although this is not always possible. Failing that there are some great online sites to learn to play acoustic guitar but choose wisely and be sure to try out their sample lessons first. You need to make sure that the pace and which they teach, the style and level of the lessons are suitable for you.
Ideally, having a combination of different sources to learn acoustic guitar from is the best situation. So you would have 1-1 lessons plus online lessons plus books ECT. Its true that not everyone is good at self instruction but most people are O.K with that, supplementing your 1-1 lessons with books or DVDs will require you to have a decent level of self motivation to learn.
One of the most popular questions asked by beginners is How long does it take to learn? I would say that normally its around 4 weeks before you can strum along to basic beginner songs. This assumes youre being taught a good quality method for guitar and possess an average aptitude for the instrument. Beyond that however is a never ending journey which youll probably never reach the end of no one ever does!
Aside from quality guitar lessons the most important will be in knowing how to practice correctly. Practicing is a technique you have to learn! Learning how to practice correctly will shorten the time to takes you to learn to play acoustic guitar enormously, it may even mean the difference between success and failure. - 18758
Firstly its important to find good quality instruction. You can try to teach yourself, as I did in the beginning, but there will almost always be gaps in your knowledge which will frustrate you in the future as a result.
My best recommendation is to find a good local tutor although this is not always possible. Failing that there are some great online sites to learn to play acoustic guitar but choose wisely and be sure to try out their sample lessons first. You need to make sure that the pace and which they teach, the style and level of the lessons are suitable for you.
Ideally, having a combination of different sources to learn acoustic guitar from is the best situation. So you would have 1-1 lessons plus online lessons plus books ECT. Its true that not everyone is good at self instruction but most people are O.K with that, supplementing your 1-1 lessons with books or DVDs will require you to have a decent level of self motivation to learn.
One of the most popular questions asked by beginners is How long does it take to learn? I would say that normally its around 4 weeks before you can strum along to basic beginner songs. This assumes youre being taught a good quality method for guitar and possess an average aptitude for the instrument. Beyond that however is a never ending journey which youll probably never reach the end of no one ever does!
Aside from quality guitar lessons the most important will be in knowing how to practice correctly. Practicing is a technique you have to learn! Learning how to practice correctly will shorten the time to takes you to learn to play acoustic guitar enormously, it may even mean the difference between success and failure. - 18758
About the Author:
The author is a successful and popular guitar teacher. His unique system to learn how to play acoustic guitar is called Guitar in a Nutshell. You can visit the website to find lots of free video tutorials and lessons plus receive a series of learn acoustic guitar secrets!
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