| While the guitar has been a popular instrument for | | | | and you may stay more focused. Like the theory |
| many years, more and more people are wanting to | | | | books, these lessons allow you to practice whenever it |
| learn to play it for themselves. Teens may fantasize | | | | is convenient for you. The only real drawback is that |
| about becoming the next big rockstar, but there are | | | | you can't get feedback or personalized attention like |
| many people who just want to learn to play the guitar | | | | you would with a teacher. |
| just so they can enjoy making music. So many of | | | | Private Lessons |
| these enthusiastic guitar fans don't find the best way | | | | If you have time and money to dedicate to your |
| to learn guitar however, and after a few fruitless | | | | pursuit, most people are successful if they take private |
| attempts they give up. | | | | lessons. A good guitar teacher can design a program |
| Everyone learns a bit differently. Besides that fact, we | | | | that is customized to your learning style and you get |
| all have different resources, different schedules, jobs | | | | feedback and one-on-one attention to keep you on |
| and demands on our time. If you are not making the | | | | track. They can also correct any mistakes you may |
| strides you wish you were, perhaps it is because you | | | | be making early, so they don't become habits. This is |
| haven't found the best way to learn guitar. There are | | | | the best way to learn guitar for many people. |
| many methods to learn to play this instrument out | | | | Learning by Ear |
| there. A few are listed below. | | | | Some people who were born blessed with natural |
| Theory Books | | | | musical ability find learning the guitar by ear to be fun |
| There are lots of theory books that you can buy to | | | | and effective. With modern technology that allows us |
| teach you how to play the guitar. Some are actually | | | | to slow down audio, this is a lot easier than it used to |
| very good, and if you learn best this way, an excellent | | | | be in generations past. |
| theory book may be the way to go. This method is | | | | Remember that you should be having fun playing the |
| cheap, and you can learn at your own rate. However, | | | | guitar. If it is more stressful or difficult than you think it |
| most of us don't do well using this method by itself. If | | | | should be, it could be the learning strategy you've |
| you are patient and determined however, this may be | | | | chosen that is making it this way. If you really want to |
| the best way to learn guitar for you. | | | | find the best way to learn guitar, you may need to try |
| Video Lessons | | | | many methods before you find the one that you like |
| You can find video guitar lessons on tapes and DVDs | | | | best. If you have the money and the time to practice |
| in most music stores as well as online. You may even | | | | regularly, you'll find that having private lessons will be |
| find some video lessons online, some of which are | | | | the quickest way to achieve the goal you've set. |
| even free of charge. Learning with a video is dynamic | | | | |