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Monday, September 12, 2011

Learning To Play Guitar

By Jason Amistad


Bands form, merge and break up. It is the order of the day, and to be expected. Every day, a band emerges. Musicians and singers join one band and then another over the course of their music career. A musician may find his or her growth stifled by such instability. Perhaps they have yet to be in an environment that fosters growth. Deciding to take control of your situation can change your musical future, and maybe your life. Guitar superstars like Metallica, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix started out without the benefit of the online resources that are available to you.

Years ago, before the internet was as sophisticated as it is now, independent study was a concept framed around correspondence courses. Perhaps some advertisement in the back of a magazine promised to teach you some skill, and send you some kind of certificate upon completion. Some colleges and universities followed suit. The independent study curriculum has since become wider, and offers both classroom and independent study. Musicians can also take advantage of advances in online education.

Obtaining guitar lessons can involve a lot of variables for those in the market to consider. Finding a teacher is just the start. You have to figure out what kind of instructor background is a match. As much as a band is born every day, someone steps into the spotlight to be a guitar teacher. Teachers can be made, some can be born, but not all are capable of turning out guitar musicians.

An instructor may have public performances, but this does not always translate into teaching capabilities. Consider that someone may be teaching because their musical capabilities in the market do not earn them a living. Some may advise students to beware of those who teach by default.

Personal instruction also highlights the fact that time is money. Typically, students reserve blocks of thirty minutes to sixty minutes of time. Musicians who are serious and want to study and practice as much as possible, may soon realize how expensive a traditional approach to study can become. The cost of studying with an experienced music instructor can be compromised when your funds are limited. To gain additional training time for whatever reason, whether remedial or not, is less focused when you are concerned about billing. If you need remedial training in an area, you might be forced to settle for less than exceptional skills.

An online training teaching approach allows students to study at their own pace, review material, and target trouble spots until lessons are mastered. A student can avoid postponing or detouring progress until a follow-on lesson on another day with a personal instructor. A student can avoid paying money for remedial instruction from a personal instructor. A student can avoid the domino effect of remedial needs not being resolved over the duration of your guitar instruction.

In any occupation, career or endeavor where a task is performed, practice can improve your skills. When you study at home, you can practice anywhere, anytime, even during inclement weather. Cancellations and schedule changes will also not hinder your progress. In fact, setting your own personal training schedule will further support your learning, retention and long term goals.

Independent self-paced online training can supplement or replace your guitar study objectives. You can design your own training plan, with lessons scheduled to achieve certain goals. You can also learn from accomplished guitarists. You can master the art of guitar playing by taking control of your guitar education. You can close the gap between you and guitar superstars.




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