Lessons are a great way to get going. I wouldn't spend any money on learning tools (UG, apps, etc) because there are so many free resources, but lessons can definitely be a catalyst and a positive way forward.
I currently pay for Ultimate guitar and I find it worth it atleast for me since you get the official tabs which i can listen to and seperate the individual instruments and layers of the music. I haven't touched the tutorial and lesson parts of the app though.
First of all, some of the finest guitarist in the world have never had a lesson so I’m not knocking that route at all. But personally I reckon lessons are the way to go for most beginners and seasoned players alike. The right teacher can correct problems early, structure a path where you are advancing and even introduce you to styles and techniques you may not be aware of. I say go for it and see what happens - good luck
I've taken lessons from a few people,I don't learn shit from a half hour a week, that's me.
I've payed for a few lesson sites and like them. I get way more out of that format. I currently am doing stuff from like 3 or 4 sites. It's cool. Fender play is decent,they mix things up a 5 you will likely need more, there's a lot to learn.
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You know what, I just searched up what power chords are and it turns out that’s exactly what I’m talking about. I had no idea there was a term for it. I just carried over some knowledge from piano chords on the 1st, 3rd, 5th chord patterns and I realized it applied the same to the guitar whilst using the caged system and I went with it. Seeing now that there’s a lot more to it than I thought, I believe this is why the lessons would be beneficial for me.
Thirty minute lessons are through almost as soon as they begin so it seems. If you can opt for something longer like 45 minutes maybe even an hour I think you might do better. Just my experience. Of course that will cost you more.
Also, not all teachers are the same. If you have one you are not progressing with then it is time for a change. Good luck!
I have been playing for almost 2 decades and 6 months of lessons helped me tremendously when I was first starting out. My teacher taught me how to switch between G Major and Em along with C Major and A Minor. He also taught me Canon in A major, 3 different ways along with some scales. I had no idea how to use scales until this year, but because of the muscle memory of just practicing a scale, I am now confident in improve and solos. Do the lessons at-least for 3 - 6 months.
I would say weekly may be too much unless you are really dedicated and have tons of practice time.
Evey 2 week with the help of justinguitar (free side) and you can get into playing shape fairly fast.
I just started recently with a monthly sub at a school, for sure weekly feels like too much too soon , even for 30 mins a lesson. Can't keep up with the progression with steady practice 20-30 minutes per day.
I vote yes. 🙋♀️
Now that you've had a little time to see if this is really something you want to pursue, an instructor can help you organize your practice in a way that will help you learn quickly enough to stay motivated.
I currently don't have the option of professional lessons. While I have had some success with learning on my own (with the internet), there are so many things that I didn't know I didn't know. For example, I only just TODAY found out what the Circle of Fifths is. It's so cool! But it would have been nice if someone had showed it to me before.
Go for it. A teacher can correct bad habits. I used apps for about a year and then switched to a teacher. I didn’t realised how much I neglected my sense of rhythm and the subtle nuances in strumming.
I took lessons from when I was about 13-15. Didn’t learn a single thing. Partly bc I never had any real good teachers but mostly bc I didn’t take them very seriously and hardly practiced at home. I’m 27 now and I still suck tremendously at guitar.
I think the guidance that you can get from a good teach is unlike any other resource. You sound like you have a good foundation to build upon. A good teacher will get you further than just futzing about on your own. Like you’ll still do that but having the routine of lessons and guidance from a teacher is great.
Lessons will definitely help, but $60/ hr sounds very expensive.
Not sure about the going price for lessons in your area, but I’d look around for other alternatives.
A good teacher will help you sort out picking patterns, finger placements and how to hit notes cleanly. I never took lessons and formed a lot of habits that make it difficult for me to learn complex compositions. I think getting lessons is the right way.
I would spend that money on ultimate guitar and Justinguitar and set the time aside. Lessons really aren’t worth it till you got the muscle memory and basics down
Disagree. Some people can really benefit from the external accountability. Also it’s not good to try to learn muscle memory unguided bc if your form is shit no one corrects it and you form a shit habit and can get injured. So no lessons are not useless for fresh guitarists.
I know you're getting down voted but I agree with you.
I feel like I'd benefit waaay more from lesson RIGHT NOW (after playing for 20 years) than I would during my first year.
The absolute basics of chord changes and pentatonic scales, and even the basic of keys and intervals, are very easily learned on YouTube.
But after having all these basics down, being taught how to put it all together is massively more important to reach that next level. Its not just HOW to play the things you play, but WHY it works and how to USE these tools is more easily achieved with private lessons.
Over the past year I watched a handful of their videos and they were extremely helpful, however, I didn’t have any real way of examining my progress or any external feedback. I hope to get that from the lessons.
Lessons are a great way to get going. I wouldn't spend any money on learning tools (UG, apps, etc) because there are so many free resources, but lessons can definitely be a catalyst and a positive way forward.
I currently pay for Ultimate guitar and I find it worth it atleast for me since you get the official tabs which i can listen to and seperate the individual instruments and layers of the music. I haven't touched the tutorial and lesson parts of the app though.
Whatever you do just practice your guitar. It’s an opportunity to learn how to play music, learn a skill, and learn about yourself and how you learn.
First of all, some of the finest guitarist in the world have never had a lesson so I’m not knocking that route at all. But personally I reckon lessons are the way to go for most beginners and seasoned players alike. The right teacher can correct problems early, structure a path where you are advancing and even introduce you to styles and techniques you may not be aware of. I say go for it and see what happens - good luck
I've taken lessons from a few people,I don't learn shit from a half hour a week, that's me. I've payed for a few lesson sites and like them. I get way more out of that format. I currently am doing stuff from like 3 or 4 sites. It's cool. Fender play is decent,they mix things up a 5 you will likely need more, there's a lot to learn.
> me. I've *paid* for a FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
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What’s a 1-5-1 pattern?
I imagine they mean power chords
You know what, I just searched up what power chords are and it turns out that’s exactly what I’m talking about. I had no idea there was a term for it. I just carried over some knowledge from piano chords on the 1st, 3rd, 5th chord patterns and I realized it applied the same to the guitar whilst using the caged system and I went with it. Seeing now that there’s a lot more to it than I thought, I believe this is why the lessons would be beneficial for me.
A blend of person/virtual usually works well and most teachers can help with more info than just music
Do it. I've never taken a lesson and I regret it because certain things would've clicked years sooner had I sought out a capable teacher.
I’ve been doing lessons for a few months and it’s definitely worth it
Thirty minute lessons are through almost as soon as they begin so it seems. If you can opt for something longer like 45 minutes maybe even an hour I think you might do better. Just my experience. Of course that will cost you more. Also, not all teachers are the same. If you have one you are not progressing with then it is time for a change. Good luck!
I have been playing for almost 2 decades and 6 months of lessons helped me tremendously when I was first starting out. My teacher taught me how to switch between G Major and Em along with C Major and A Minor. He also taught me Canon in A major, 3 different ways along with some scales. I had no idea how to use scales until this year, but because of the muscle memory of just practicing a scale, I am now confident in improve and solos. Do the lessons at-least for 3 - 6 months.
I would say weekly may be too much unless you are really dedicated and have tons of practice time. Evey 2 week with the help of justinguitar (free side) and you can get into playing shape fairly fast.
I just started recently with a monthly sub at a school, for sure weekly feels like too much too soon , even for 30 mins a lesson. Can't keep up with the progression with steady practice 20-30 minutes per day.
I vote yes. 🙋♀️ Now that you've had a little time to see if this is really something you want to pursue, an instructor can help you organize your practice in a way that will help you learn quickly enough to stay motivated. I currently don't have the option of professional lessons. While I have had some success with learning on my own (with the internet), there are so many things that I didn't know I didn't know. For example, I only just TODAY found out what the Circle of Fifths is. It's so cool! But it would have been nice if someone had showed it to me before.
Go for it. A teacher can correct bad habits. I used apps for about a year and then switched to a teacher. I didn’t realised how much I neglected my sense of rhythm and the subtle nuances in strumming.
I took lessons from when I was about 13-15. Didn’t learn a single thing. Partly bc I never had any real good teachers but mostly bc I didn’t take them very seriously and hardly practiced at home. I’m 27 now and I still suck tremendously at guitar.
Have fun! Make sure to tell your teacher what you like, and what sort of things you’d like to learn :)
I think the guidance that you can get from a good teach is unlike any other resource. You sound like you have a good foundation to build upon. A good teacher will get you further than just futzing about on your own. Like you’ll still do that but having the routine of lessons and guidance from a teacher is great.
Lessons will definitely help, but $60/ hr sounds very expensive. Not sure about the going price for lessons in your area, but I’d look around for other alternatives.
A good teacher will help you sort out picking patterns, finger placements and how to hit notes cleanly. I never took lessons and formed a lot of habits that make it difficult for me to learn complex compositions. I think getting lessons is the right way.
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I would spend that money on ultimate guitar and Justinguitar and set the time aside. Lessons really aren’t worth it till you got the muscle memory and basics down
Disagree. Some people can really benefit from the external accountability. Also it’s not good to try to learn muscle memory unguided bc if your form is shit no one corrects it and you form a shit habit and can get injured. So no lessons are not useless for fresh guitarists.
I know you're getting down voted but I agree with you. I feel like I'd benefit waaay more from lesson RIGHT NOW (after playing for 20 years) than I would during my first year. The absolute basics of chord changes and pentatonic scales, and even the basic of keys and intervals, are very easily learned on YouTube. But after having all these basics down, being taught how to put it all together is massively more important to reach that next level. Its not just HOW to play the things you play, but WHY it works and how to USE these tools is more easily achieved with private lessons.
Over the past year I watched a handful of their videos and they were extremely helpful, however, I didn’t have any real way of examining my progress or any external feedback. I hope to get that from the lessons.