I've been learning guitar since about 1965. My first 10 years, I must have gone through 7 different "instructors". They all had two major things in common, they refused to listen, and they were very interested in showing me how great they were.
Finally, I met and studied with Ted Greene. I wasn't really advanced enough to fully appreciate much of what he was teaching me, yet I learned. Why?
Because the late Mr. Greene had never-ending patience, and a real positive attitude. Even though it took me twice the length of the lesson just to drive to his home, every minute was worth it's weight in platinum. Ted taught me to listen and observe, like a scientist!
If a "teacher" has a consistent bad attitude, move on and don't look back.
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