We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of learn guitar. Let’s take a look:
Question: I’m teaching my self how to play the piano and i know how to play a lot of songs for a beginner, but I want to learn the guitar as well. I want to know where to buy a guitar for $100-$150 and tips on beginning. I’m planning to take lessons from my sisters friend who is a great guitar player. Help???
Answer: any music stores should have decent beginner guitars.
i recommend you get on youtube and check out users marty schwarz, justin sandercoe, yourguitarsage, for great easy to follow lessons
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: Playing lead and rhythm? being part of a commercial band? knowing all the scales? being able to show off to an audience? being able to replicate any song on demand? Having a different colour guitar? Playing left-handed? playing a variety of styles? having an extensive fan-base? Being able to play any song by ear? Making your own solo on the spot? etc.
Answer: Most people have not answered the question. The practice practice and more practice is what it takes to become a good guitarist, but great guitarist ? I have known many guitarists and after the initial learning process, most simply accept their position in the order of things and do not get better or worse….25 years later they are still playing the same riffs. This leads me to believe that providing you have the basics and can play, being great is very much in the lap of the gods…..you either are or you aren’t !
