Comments for Beginners Guitar Lessons

Comment on Jerry Wyatt Guitar Jam by admin

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:40:22 +0000

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Comment on Can you actually learn how to play guitar from a video and instructional book? by Pat S

Pat S — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:30:59 +0000

have taught myself to a very high level without ever getting a single lesson. I’ve learned a lot from DVDs, guitar magazines and books.

That’s not to say that it will or will not work for you, but I would go to your local store and ask someone what is a suitable book for you and take it home and try it.

I would recommend lessons to anyone, but if you can’t afford them (as was my case), then don’t let that stop you. There are a lot of resources free on the web also, which you can get to by typing in google
References :
http://www.guitarpracticeblog.com/

Comment on Can you actually learn how to play guitar from a video and instructional book? by Patrick O

Patrick O — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:46:59 +0000

I have taught myself to a very high level without ever getting a single lesson. I’ve learned a lot from DVDs, guitar magazines and books.

That’s not to say that it will or will not work for you, but I would go to your local store and ask someone what is a suitable book for you and take it home and try it.

Comment on Is it hard to learn how to play acoustic guitar? by Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:15:59 +0000

Of all of the instruments out there, it is one of the easiest to learn. Not to mention it is by far the coolest!

Here are some tips since you’re just starting out that will help you sort through all of the information out there:

When you’re learning anything for the first time, it’s overwhelming to try to pick the most reliable source of information. You can buy a cheap book or even try to go through reading a lot of free lessons that are offered online. Keep in mind though that just like many things, you get what you pay for. A walmart book or free articles are only going to take you so far, and you probably won’t learn what you actually want to learn.

The best inexpensive yet reliable option is video lessons on the web. You actually get taught how to play. I personally have spent years and years developing a system and creating an online instructional website that is quality (not just trying to make a buck–like most sites out there). In fact, I offer a new video lesson every single week, answer questions, have a forum. It’s set up just for people like you. I actually take the time to help you as you learn. I’ve tried to make a very simple way to learn. I think you’ll like it! http://guitarmann.com

Anyway, here’s a blog post I made recently about choosing on online guitar instruction website. Good luck learning! http://guitarmann.com/articles/the-best-…

Stephen
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guitar instructor for over 10 years

Comment on Can you actually learn how to play guitar from a video and instructional book? by Lester G

Lester G — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:09:59 +0000

It’s much better to take lessons. An instructional video is not going to answer all of your questions, show you how to change strings, tune the guitar, and so on. If you’re serious about learning the guitar, get lessons.
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47 years pro guitarist

Comment on Is it hard to learn how to play acoustic guitar? by Kab

Kab — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:34:59 +0000

Learning the Guitar
You need a course of instruction.
The best way is with a private teacher
2nd would be class lessons
3rd regularly get together with other guitar players
or if you absolutely will or cannot do the above, Buy a book on how to play the guitar and follow it religiously.
Last would be to find some free online lessons and skip around in them doing what YOU think you want to do next.
Guitar is one of the world’s most popular instruments.
It is easy to take with you.
It has a sound that people like.
It can be use in almost any type of music.
Almost anyone can learn to play it.
Simple music is easily played after only a few days or weeks.
You can continue to learn new and challenging music forever.
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Comment on Can you actually learn how to play guitar from a video and instructional book? by baxterville

baxterville — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:25:59 +0000

You can definitely take advantage of today’s technology and save a fortune learning to play, since DVDs contain the same information teachers have. I’d been playing more than 20 years when I decided to buy a DVD set to improve. I was absolutely floored by how much I learned in a short period of time. The set contains three DVDs (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and three accompanying books. The teacher is amazing (I’ve had some really bad guitar teachers — frustrated guitarists who resented having to teach to support themselves) and explains everything very clearly. If you had a private teacher and had problems with something you’d learned, you’d have to wait until the next lesson to resolve them. Likewise, if you mastered the assigned material early, you’d be ready to advance but forced to wait. But with DVDs, you can learn at your own pace and review anything you’ve learned whenever you feel the need.

Best of all, the complete set costs less than $40, but contains everything you’d learn in years of lessons. And if your guitar is electric, there’s a set for that, too. Here’s a link to the acoustic set:

http://books-videos-music.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rock-House-Learn-Rock-Acoustic-Guitar-Beginner-Intermediate-Hands-of-Steel-DVD-Package?sku=942720

No disrespect to guitar teachers, but the information they impart isn’t something so special it can’t be contained on DVDs. And if I can have access to the same information I’d glean from lessons in my own living room, on my own schedule, and without the travel and expense of lessons, I’d be crazy not to do it.
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Guitarist for 20+ years who’s improving with DVD instruction.

Comment on Can you actually learn how to play guitar from a video and instructional book? by PhilsFan

PhilsFan — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:07:59 +0000

If you start out by teaching yourself with videos and books, you’ll learn some useful stuff like where some notes are and how to play a few chords. What will also almost definitely happen is that your technique will be garbage while you learn, and that can take a long time to fix as old habits die hard. Get some lessons from a good teacher before you do anything, then you can go on to learn from other materials afterward.
References :
Teaching 8 years
http://toptierguitarstudio.com

Comment on Is it hard to learn how to play acoustic guitar? by Misuse Of Muse Use

Misuse Of Muse Use — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:01:59 +0000

Only at first. The first few weeks can get discouraging and painful, but it is more than worth it. It takes time to train your fingers, strengthen them and to eventually form calluses. The first few weeks your fingers may bleed and you may struggle with picking up chords and scales and junk, but its really not as hard as it may seem. Anyone can play guitar and its tremendously rewarding.

Don’t be discouraged when you’ve been playing for a few weeks or even a month or so, and you still feel you haven’t picked it up yet.
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Comment on Is it hard to learn how to play acoustic guitar? by Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:41:59 +0000

Yes, I'm learning now and it's just really confusing learning all the chords and how to master the correct placement and movement of your fingers. You will have trouble with your fingers because they will get sore and you have to practice least 30 min. everyday to learn faster. You will also need to learn music..
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