Advice to people learning guitar - from someone learning guitar

[tbirdman]

Originally Posted by Golffishny

I used to have hard thick callouses, mostly due to poor setup and a death grip with my left hand. I have transitioned to good setup and practicing fretting as light as I can get a clear tone. My fingertips now feel like a soft leather and I get little to no finger pain. It takes some effort but is worth it. Works for me.

I'm trying to transition from a Vulcan grip. I've only been playing for 2 years, so I need to transition from poor posture and the death grip.

[Rick_In_Tampa]

Originally Posted by Jamolay

Look up “JustinGuitar”.

Excellent teacher, great, well organized course online and you can do it for free through intermediate levels (donations and add on purchases available but not required). It has an attached online “community” which is very supportive and kind.

It will augment in person lessons well.

I have it bookmarked for further reading when I get home from work! Thanks for the tip. I really appreciate it.

[Joe Beamish]

Originally Posted by Jamolay

Look up “JustinGuitar”.

Excellent teacher, great, well organized course online and you can do it for free through intermediate levels (donations and add on purchases available but not required). It has an attached online “community” which is very supportive and kind.

It will augment in person lessons well.

I used to visit his site and cherry pick his lessons, much to my benefit especially before I learned the fretboard, the triads, scales, etc. But I never stuck with him systematically, because I found him more dry and repetitive than inspiring. He’s doing a great service to people who want to learn the basics of guitar, and I thank him for it, but he’s a jack of all trades who doesn’t excel at any one kind of playing, and he apparently lacks any voice of his own.

Use what resources work for you, but also be sure to stay inspired musically, song-wise.