That guitar is still there in the closet and maybe it's been years since you last pulled it out and tried to play that E minor chord. Maybe you took a few lessons but nothing stuck. Then you tried to teach yourself and just got frustrated trying to make sense of it all. But you still would love to play guitar.
It's time to take another shot at it because there are a number of reasons it's easier than ever to learn.
More learning options. Guitar instruction is available in a number of different formats today including DVD lessons, interactive lessons, video lessons and hundreds of websites where you can learn your favorite song or find out how to play a killer guitar solo. And don't forget to check out the latest guitar books online or at your local music store. Chances are good you'll find one that really works for you.
Better qualified guitar teachers. Gone are the days when your guitar teacher would hand you book one of a certain guitar method, then book two and three. They would simply guide you, page by page, song by song and your lesson would consist of them correcting what you worked on during the week. Teachers are much more creative today partly due to the availability, via the internet, of an almost endless amount of songs and other learning material. Plus, guitar students are more demanding now and look for a teacher with considerable experience and credentials.
There are a number of guitar courses you can take online if you want to go it alone. They are not particularly expensive if you compare them to the cost of private lessons and many of them allow you to learn at your own pace. It's not exactly a one on one experience but you may find it works for you.
A better awareness of your learning style. Trying to learn the guitar the first time around probably gave you a good idea of your learning style. Do you get the best results by watching someone else play? Do you like reading text-based lessons so you can put things together in your mind before trying them? Maybe you're most comfortable sitting in front of your computer with software you can tailor to what you want to learn. Decide which is best for you and get started.
New guitar tuners are easier to use. A big challenge in the early stages of learning guitar is keeping it in tune. But that is much less of a problem. There are new electronic tuners that automatically detect which string you are playing along with whether it's sharp, flat or in tune. There are models you can clip on your guitar and leave there so you always know where your tuner is. Displays are easier to see and batteries last longer.
It's time to take another shot at it because there are a number of reasons it's easier than ever to learn.
More learning options. Guitar instruction is available in a number of different formats today including DVD lessons, interactive lessons, video lessons and hundreds of websites where you can learn your favorite song or find out how to play a killer guitar solo. And don't forget to check out the latest guitar books online or at your local music store. Chances are good you'll find one that really works for you.
Better qualified guitar teachers. Gone are the days when your guitar teacher would hand you book one of a certain guitar method, then book two and three. They would simply guide you, page by page, song by song and your lesson would consist of them correcting what you worked on during the week. Teachers are much more creative today partly due to the availability, via the internet, of an almost endless amount of songs and other learning material. Plus, guitar students are more demanding now and look for a teacher with considerable experience and credentials.
There are a number of guitar courses you can take online if you want to go it alone. They are not particularly expensive if you compare them to the cost of private lessons and many of them allow you to learn at your own pace. It's not exactly a one on one experience but you may find it works for you.
A better awareness of your learning style. Trying to learn the guitar the first time around probably gave you a good idea of your learning style. Do you get the best results by watching someone else play? Do you like reading text-based lessons so you can put things together in your mind before trying them? Maybe you're most comfortable sitting in front of your computer with software you can tailor to what you want to learn. Decide which is best for you and get started.
New guitar tuners are easier to use. A big challenge in the early stages of learning guitar is keeping it in tune. But that is much less of a problem. There are new electronic tuners that automatically detect which string you are playing along with whether it's sharp, flat or in tune. There are models you can clip on your guitar and leave there so you always know where your tuner is. Displays are easier to see and batteries last longer.
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