Beginning Guitar Lessons

Beginning guitar lessons isn’t a simple task. You’ll have to find the right teacher and the right type of class. Not to mention, you’ll also have to find the right guitar for you as well. So what do you do to minimize the time and maximize the enjoyment? Well, our friend, read on and find out how.

First, it’s best to start with your guitar. There’s no need to buy a guitar costing more than $200 as the instrument you’ll be getting would only serve as your practice guitar. This said, go for one that’s around $100-150—just be sure that you get one from a trusted brand, though. Next, hire a teacher that specializes in your favorite music genre. This is because you and your teacher should be on the same page. This way you two can easily set your expectations and goals. Also, if you have a lot of things in common you’ll have more fun learning as you and your teacher would be playing music that you both love.

Now, let’s discuss the class type. If you have the money, try to get a one-to-one class with your instructor so that he/she can focus on you. You can learn a lot more here since private guitar lessons usually move at your own learning pace. If you don’t have the money to hire a private instructor, however, you can then go for group classes—which are way cheaper. All that said, enjoy taking your first formal guitar lessons!