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What to expect on your first guitar lesson
I had my first guitar lesson and I feel like I walked away learning nothing. He seemed awkward and acted as if it was his first day on the job. He came highly recommended by two guys who can play the guitar fairly well. During my lesson he showed off his guitar skills for 10+ minutes, asked what songs I wanted to learn, handed me a printed form of chords and wrote out a few strumming patterns.
After about 25 minutes he asked if I had any questions. Mind you, when I booked the lesson I told him I know absolutely nothing about guitars but I always wanted to learn. So I said, ‘Since I don’t even know guitars I don’t even know how to strum or if I’m even holding the pick correctly.’ He was embarrassed and said, ‘Oh yeah, let’s see.’ A few minutes later my lesson was up. My gut tells me he teaches students who have some background in guitars and not newbies like myself. Thoughts? |
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I would simply recommend taking an introductory lesson with 2-3 local teachers if you can and see which feels right. This instructor might be an excellent player and technical teacher, however listening well, being perceptive to your needs, giving good feedback and having "chemistry" is also important.
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You are logged into an internet forum.
You know how to use a computer and the internet. Find out what you want to learn so he can know what to teach. Youtube. Justinguitar. (1000 thousand more at least.) Oh, yeah. Welcome. |
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Do another lesson with him. I'm sure this time he will go over more of the basics.
Just keep in mind that he can't play the guitar for you. You have to be relentless in your practicing. The instructor will just more or less guide you and help you when you have difficulty interpreting music.
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His behaviour, playing for 10 minutes, that sort of thing, reminds me of a favourite quote: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Many good online resources as previous posts mentioned. |
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Sounds like my guitar teacher in the 70s. Great guy, still a friend, and a talented musician, which is why he was sought out. But as a teacher...mostly wasted time.
The advice to try other teachers is spot on. And lessons online via skype can put you in touch with some truly great teachers with tremendous experience getting beginners up and running and having fun. The availability of high quality guitar teachers today is incredible. |
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Wow strum patterns on the first lesson? If you have zero guitar experience, then he should’ve started with the very basics. How to hold the pick is quite important. I recommend you look online for some basics and start practicing. Build some calluses and finger flexibility. That’s the hardest part when you first start learning guitar.
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1958, it was twinkle, twinkle little star.
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I'm with those who feel this guy is NOT a good teacher.
Instead of spending the first 10 minutes wasting your time he should have been talking with you to learn about your interest in guitar, what you do and don't know, can and can't do and then come up with a teaching plan to help you work toward your goals. I would guess the guys who recommended him may be good players but maybe not savvy guitar students and most likely not this teachers students. The idea of auditioning a few teachers (even if you have to pay for 1 lesson each), is a pretty good idea. You seem to be pretty observant, I think you'll know when you're working with someone who can teach in a way you'll appreciate and enjoy. I'd put this guy on hold for now.... |
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I'd probably give hime another chance and be clear about your level and goals. If you can get a lesson with another person to compare, that would be good.
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Find another teacher.
A real teacher doesn't teach a real teacher helps you learn. Showing off skills is not helping you learn.
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Still the same in 1980
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This is why I told my wife to find someone other than me to teach her to play the bass. And she did, and life is good again.
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