One of my favorite maxims is less is more. I love the idea of simplifying ideas, concepts, and techniques.
When it comes to doing research on the guitar, or finding information on a certain topic, I also take the less-is-more approach. I tend to research specific topics in small numbers at one time, and basically master the information that I have consumed.
I recommend the same for you, especially if you are a beginner.
The rest of this post goes over why having a less-is-more attitude about learning guitar helps build your momentum and your enjoyment of the guitar.
Read MoreThere are thousands of places online where guitarists of all levels can hang out and talk shop. It takes a little bit of effort to find a good community if you're a beginner and want to find one, but it's well worth the trouble. After all, they can help you learn guitar much faster. How?
The answers might surprise you. Let's suss this out...
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When you take face-to-face guitar lessons, you are presented with customized information from an experienced guitar teacher. The material that you learn will be specifically tailored to your current ability. If you really want to progress at guitar quickly, my suggestion is to casually follow up on what your guitar teacher teaches you, online.
Would you like to know why doing this makes guitar ten times as much fun to play?
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Teaching guitar, believe it or not, is a full-contact sport. Guitar teachers must know how to play and how to teach guitar. Friends, bless their hearts, are usually quite clueless.
The rest of this post will get into the details of why relying on friends to learn guitar won't help you in the long run. Let's hit this and be done with it...
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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 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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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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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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There are tons of teachers out there. Mean ones, nice ones, compassionate ones, weird ones, and you might even be able to find a teacher who is kind. But, chances are you are not going to find this amazing first teacher without a little bit of work.
Do you want to find a great guitar teacher on your first attempt at face-to-face guitar lessons? This post will show you how.
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What's the easiest way to learn guitar? I'll give you a hint: it's not free. If you are interested in learning guitar online, in person, over the internet, or through osmosis (joke), this post covers it all. Let's hit it!
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