Archive for May, 2009

How to learn to play rock guitar?

May 31, 2009

I have this guitar and I used to pay for lessons, but my teacher never taught me anything new. I have some basic background knowledge on how to play. Does anyone know good sources such as books that I could buy to teach myself. I have plenty of time to practice if theres a book [...]

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How do I learn how to play a guitar without taking lessons?

May 31, 2009

My mom's friend, from work, is selling his guitar for $20 including a book. I asked my mom if we could buy it and she said yea. (and maybe his 2 other guitar's, she said) But the problem is, I don't know how to play a guitar. Sure I have played one before, well no, [...]

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What is an easy guitar solo to learn for a beginner?

May 31, 2009

I have owned guitars for years and my dad was in a band but I haven't really learned any actual songs on the guitar. My dad has tried teaching me but because my parents split and I live quite far away I rarely see him. I don't want lessons because I don't like the idea [...]

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Live Video Guitar Lessons?

May 31, 2009

I'm considering providing private guitar instruction over the internet using a webcam. Does anyone have recommendations as to the best setup to use (ie Skype vs MSN or any other methods)? Also, I'm trying to find some students who would like to serve as guinea pigs. Is anyone interested in trying this out? I would [...]

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What can I get from guitar lessons in person I can't get from lessons online?

May 31, 2009

Trying to decide whether to take guitar lessons in class or online and save money. I'm a beginner and my friend is kinda intermediate… he thinks(LOL). We want to get the best instruction, quick! I think it's the competition among teachers that makes some thumbs-down your answer, Switch. I gave it thumbs up. I think [...]

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What would teach you more about guitar online lessons or a teacher?

May 31, 2009

I just bought a online guitar lesson program and i was wondering after i finish the online lessons should i look into getting a teacher? Will they teach more then the online lessons. A live teacher will increase your progress so much because they can respond to your questions, correct your technique and change the [...]

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What is a good guitar instruction DVD for a 10 year old?

May 31, 2009

My 10 year old has taken guitar lessons for about 8 months. She has also taken piano lessons for about 5 years. She knows some chords. We may need to stop her lessons. To keep her learning, we were thinking of an instructional DVD. Is there one that would be especially good for her age. [...]

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Where is the best place to get free Guitar Lessons on the Internet?

May 31, 2009

just got a guitar for christmas and my busy schedule wont really allow me to make appointments with an instructor. Was looking for a site that can teach me the essential things to playing a guitar that i could reference at my own pace. YouTube.com All-Guitar-Chords.com Ultimate-Guitar.com Youtube for lessons/songs. All-Guitar-Chords.com for scales, chords, ect. [...]

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What are some good websites that teach beginner guitar lessons?

May 31, 2009

I just started playing guitar and need to learn chords, progressions and scales. What are some websites that offer free lessons on line? Or better yet, this site is free, and has all the free instructional videos you need. http://codeshredlessons.com/lessons.html

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