Comments for I Love Guitar http://iloveguitar.net A guitar lover Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:10:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Is It Possible to Learn How to Play Guitar Without Taking Lessons? by LucasMan http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-7047 LucasMan Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:10:47 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/#comment-7047 Is it possible? Yes Is there any benefit to it? No Personally, I find the whole idea of being "self-taught" to be a crock. Right here you're talking about watching videos and stuff on YouTube, so are you really "self-taught"? No, you're not. It's a BS term that people use in hopes that I'll be more impressed with their skill. But guess what! I'm not. If you're good you're good, if you suck you suck. Private lessons with a good teacher is the oldest and still the best way to learn a musical instrument. The end. Is it possible? Yes

Is there any benefit to it? No

Personally, I find the whole idea of being "self-taught" to be a crock. Right here you’re talking about watching videos and stuff on YouTube, so are you really "self-taught"? No, you’re not. It’s a BS term that people use in hopes that I’ll be more impressed with their skill. But guess what! I’m not. If you’re good you’re good, if you suck you suck.

Private lessons with a good teacher is the oldest and still the best way to learn a musical instrument. The end.

]]> Comment on Is It Possible to Learn How to Play Guitar Without Taking Lessons? by Guitarpicker http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-7046 Guitarpicker Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:04:45 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/#comment-7046 I'm self-taught up to a point. In August 1956 a friend drew 11 chords on a sheet of paper, then assisted me in forming them and playing rhythm techniques. Those lessons were the only ones I had except for jam sessions with other guitarists. What improved my playing greatly was learning how to read and write music notation and learning music theory. I have routinely wrapped my thumb over the neck to capture the bass strings of a chord because that's what I saw Merle Travis and Chet Atkins doing. The method works well for me, even after 55 years of playing. I imagine both Travis and Atkins were self-taught too. I’m self-taught up to a point. In August 1956 a friend drew 11 chords on a sheet of paper, then assisted me in forming them and playing rhythm techniques. Those lessons were the only ones I had except for jam sessions with other guitarists. What improved my playing greatly was learning how to read and write music notation and learning music theory.

I have routinely wrapped my thumb over the neck to capture the bass strings of a chord because that’s what I saw Merle Travis and Chet Atkins doing. The method works well for me, even after 55 years of playing. I imagine both Travis and Atkins were self-taught too.

]]> Comment on Is It Possible to Learn How to Play Guitar Without Taking Lessons? by Stuart H http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-7045 Stuart H Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:05:00 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/#comment-7045 Yes there are numerous books on the subject. Many professionals taught themselves to play the instrument. Yes there are numerous books on the subject. Many professionals taught themselves to play the instrument.

]]> Comment on Is It Possible to Learn How to Play Guitar Without Taking Lessons? by ILikeBreadddd http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-7044 ILikeBreadddd Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:09:51 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/is-it-possible-to-learn-how-to-play-guitar-without-taking-lessons/#comment-7044 A LOT of people are self taught, especially on guitar. You can use YouTube videos, you can save pictures of music notes from the internet to learn what each note means (when you're really good at playing you can just look at these notes and know exactly what they mean), or you can buy guitar books (beginners editions would be good for you) from music stores. Or Ebay. Depending on how much you want to pay. As long as you're dedicated and practice everyday, you'll learn in no time. GO WITH THE FLOW BRO. ...too cheesy? Okay then. OH! Or if you really want to learn and are confused but don't want to pay much, ask the buskers on the streets with their guitars to teach you. Make friends. A LOT of people are self taught, especially on guitar.
You can use YouTube videos, you can save pictures of music notes from the internet to learn what each note means (when you’re really good at playing you can just look at these notes and know exactly what they mean), or you can buy guitar books (beginners editions would be good for you) from music stores. Or Ebay. Depending on how much you want to pay.
As long as you’re dedicated and practice everyday, you’ll learn in no time.
GO WITH THE FLOW BRO.
…too cheesy? Okay then.

OH! Or if you really want to learn and are confused but don’t want to pay much, ask the buskers on the streets with their guitars to teach you. Make friends.

]]> Comment on What is a Good Song to Learn for a Beginner Guitar Player? by в.נ. http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/what-is-a-good-song-to-learn-for-a-beginner-guitar-player/comment-page-1/#comment-6972 в.נ. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:00:08 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/what-is-a-good-song-to-learn-for-a-beginner-guitar-player/#comment-6972 Um, how about Teardrops on my Guitar by Taylor Swift. Um, how about Teardrops on my Guitar by Taylor Swift.

]]> Comment on What Should I Say to Make My Parents Let Me Take Guitar Lesson? by sandyblondegirl http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/what-should-i-say-to-make-my-parents-let-me-take-guitar-lesson/comment-page-1/#comment-6954 sandyblondegirl Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:40:51 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/what-should-i-say-to-make-my-parents-let-me-take-guitar-lesson/#comment-6954 Do you have a guitar already? If so, start trying to play it as often as you can. Show a definite interest in playing. Or, if you do not have a guitar, could you borrow one from a friend, like for a weekend or so? When I did this it was my mom who suggested taking lessons. Otherwise, talk with a music teacher at school, even if you are not taking any music classes. They may be able to help you. Do you have a guitar already? If so, start trying to play it as often as you can. Show a definite interest in playing. Or, if you do not have a guitar, could you borrow one from a friend, like for a weekend or so? When I did this it was my mom who suggested taking lessons.
Otherwise, talk with a music teacher at school, even if you are not taking any music classes. They may be able to help you.

]]> Comment on What Should I Say to Make My Parents Let Me Take Guitar Lesson? by Boy Who Drinks Coffee http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/what-should-i-say-to-make-my-parents-let-me-take-guitar-lesson/comment-page-1/#comment-6953 Boy Who Drinks Coffee Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:10:19 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/what-should-i-say-to-make-my-parents-let-me-take-guitar-lesson/#comment-6953 Tell them its something that has your interest and you'll pay them back when you become famous :-) Tell them its something that has your interest and you’ll pay them back when you become famous :-)

]]> Comment on How Much Should I Charge 2 People for a Guitar Lesson at the Same Time? by Ana http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/how-much-should-i-charge-2-people-for-a-guitar-lesson-at-the-same-time/comment-page-1/#comment-6937 Ana Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:41 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/how-much-should-i-charge-2-people-for-a-guitar-lesson-at-the-same-time/#comment-6937 My sister takes piano lessons from an old lady and for an hour it is 30 minutes. I take guitar lessons at a fancy school and it's about 50 dollars for 45 minutes. I believe 15 dollars is just too cheap. I would charge 25-30 dollars each since you aren't a professional who works at a school. Guitar is an instrument that many would love to learn and learning, unless you're doing it through Google, doesn't come cheap. My sister takes piano lessons from an old lady and for an hour it is 30 minutes. I take guitar lessons at a fancy school and it’s about 50 dollars for 45 minutes.

I believe 15 dollars is just too cheap. I would charge 25-30 dollars each since you aren’t a professional who works at a school. Guitar is an instrument that many would love to learn and learning, unless you’re doing it through Google, doesn’t come cheap.

]]> Comment on Used to Guitar- Want to Learn Violin But…? by lainiebsky http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/used-to-guitar-want-to-learn-violin-but/comment-page-1/#comment-6933 lainiebsky Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:23:31 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/learn-guitar/used-to-guitar-want-to-learn-violin-but/#comment-6933 You get used to it. The size of violin necks is pretty uniform. Viola necks are only slightly bigger. You could play cello, but be aware that cellos are much more expensive than violins. If you decide to get a violin, don't buy one from a guitar store. They're almost universally slapped together by a guitar player who doesn't really know how to set up a violin. Some of them don't even know that the blank pegs and bridges are supposed to be fitted; they just stick the blanks on. You get used to it. The size of violin necks is pretty uniform. Viola necks are only slightly bigger. You could play cello, but be aware that cellos are much more expensive than violins.

If you decide to get a violin, don’t buy one from a guitar store. They’re almost universally slapped together by a guitar player who doesn’t really know how to set up a violin. Some of them don’t even know that the blank pegs and bridges are supposed to be fitted; they just stick the blanks on.

]]> Comment on How Much Should I Charge 2 People for a Guitar Lesson at the Same Time? by Donald B http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/how-much-should-i-charge-2-people-for-a-guitar-lesson-at-the-same-time/comment-page-1/#comment-6936 Donald B Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:20:38 +0000 http://iloveguitar.net/guitar-lessons/how-much-should-i-charge-2-people-for-a-guitar-lesson-at-the-same-time/#comment-6936 You need to give them a financial break if you are teaching two at once as each person will only get half of your attention. You should charge $20 or $25 but not $30. If you are getting more students than you can handle at $15 then you should raise your prices. If not, you are priced correctly for your area. You need to give them a financial break if you are teaching two at once as each person will only get half of your attention. You should charge $20 or $25 but not $30. If you are getting more students than you can handle at $15 then you should raise your prices. If not, you are priced correctly for your area.

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