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How to Learn Guitar on YouTube by The School of Feedback Guitar

There are millions on guitar lessons on YouTube. Millions. How do you choose which one is best for you? How do you choose the best teacher for what you’re interested in? After all, learning guitar on YouTube is possible, but it can be a really difficult task if you don’t have some guidance.

Luckily, there are ways you can make it easier. Here are my tips on how to learn guitar on YouTube:

Know your skill level

If you know your skill level at guitar, then you know exactly what videos to look for. Not all YouTube guitar teachers are great at saying what level their video lessons are for, but if you can find one that is specifically meant for your skill level, that’s half the battle.

For instance, I like to give my YouTube lessons a rating from 0 to 10. When I rate a lesson at a 0, it’s meant for people who have zero experience, and 10 is for experts.

Know the style of what you want to learn

Many people are sucked into the guitar lessons that are interesting but not exactly what they want to learn. For example, you may want to learn indie-rock, but the guitar teacher on YouTube is showing you a pentatonic scale. Though that scale might be interesting, it’s not exactly what you want to learn, right?

Knowing the style of what you want to learn will make it a lot easier to find good content that’s relevant to your interests, and will keep you engaged for longer with the guitar.

Find teachers that are interesting and funny

Guitarists can be either really funny and a party to hang out with, or they can be a bit of a downer! There’s a little in-between that, but my point is to find a teacher that doesn’t rub you the wrong way.

I’ve always made it a point to make sure that my students are having an excellent time in their lessons with me. It’s important that you have a good time learning, that it doesn’t feel stressful.

If you get frustrated, seek real advice from a human being

The biggest problem with YouTube is that is doesn’t allow you to interact with the teacher in real-time. This means that you are at a disadvantage, especially when it comes to learning something custom. That is why I recommend not being shy about finding a local guitar teacher whom you like and can ask questions.

I will be honest: Many of my students tried to learn how to play guitar on YouTube and failed, so you are probably climbing an uphill battle. Be good to yourself if it doesn’t work out, because chances are that it will be a lot tougher to learn that way than to take lessons (but of course, I’m biased!).

Good luck!

How to Find a Guitar Teacher: What to ask a teacher before taking guitar lessons by The School of Feedback Guitar

My first question for any teacher I'm considering working with is, What is your favorite thing to teach? This question gives the teacher the floor to talk about what he teaches best.

It could be that he is the best at teaching jazz guitar, or loses herself in teaching lead rock guitar. If you want to learn lead rock guitar, then you've found your teacher.

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How to Find a guitar teacher: Do you feel welcome? by The School of Feedback Guitar

Ask yourself this question the next time you walk into any store or place of business: Do you feel welcome there? If not, that's probably not going to change.

If you can find a business that makes you feel welcome, right from the get go, you will have a much better experience in the long run. This also applies to guitar teachers.

This post goes over four archetypes of guitar teachers to avoid because they won't make you feel welcome, and they certainly don't want to help you learn in a way that works for you.

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How to Find a Guitar Teacher: How much do you pay for lessons? by The School of Feedback Guitar

In general, there is a positive correlation between reputations and fees. The better the reputation, the better the chances that the teacher is worth his or her salt. 

That said, how much is too much? How little is too little? How can you know what a guitar teacher charges is fair? 

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Guitar Classes: Everything You Need To Know by The School of Feedback Guitar

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Guitar classes are simple: Imagine a group of like-minded guitarists being taught just one topic at a time and you're in the ballpark.

If you are an outgoing person, you'll find that guitar classes are a lot of fun. If you tend to be a little picky with who you hang out with, you're less likely to find guitar classes to be enjoyable.

All that said, what are guitar classes good for? Let's get into the details.  

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Face-To-Face Guitar Lessons: Are They Worth the Money? by The School of Feedback Guitar

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Face-to-face guitar lessons are totally worth the time and money. Why?

They are customizable, they can be really fun if you find the right teacher, and you could get even more inspired to learn.

Are you interested in learning from a teacher in face-to-face guitar lessons? The rest of this post goes over the perks of finding an awesome teacher.

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Video Chat Guitar Lessons: Are They Worth It? by The School of Feedback Guitar

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Guitar is a complex interment to learn. We need guidance, either online or with a specific teacher. video chat guitar lessons might be just the ticket if you aren't thrilled with the idea of seeing a teacher in a face-to-face lesson or taking online guitar lessons either.

This post gets into the advantages and disadvantages of learning guitar from a remote teacher, the tools you need to do it, and what to expect from your experience. Ready?

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Learning guitar online: Is it doable? by The School of Feedback Guitar

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Guitar is a fun, complex instrument to learn.

Sometimes, complex tasks requires guidance from an experienced teacher, someone who can save us from frustration. At the same time, there is much to be gleaned from online tutorials. 

What do you do? Learn the guitar entirely online, or seek a guide in face-to-face guitar lessons?

This post will help you make the wisest decision. Let's destroy this argument once and for all.

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