A guitar lessons question that should definitely interest you all this week
Question: I have an acoustic guitar and has couple of books to teach myself a guitar, however, I have not yet learned how to play. I have learned about 10 chords, but knowing these chords does not make me a guitar player….. I have been thinking of taking a guitar lesson, is it worth it?
Answer: >>I have been thinking of taking a guitar lesson, is it worth it?<<
Guitar lessons (not just one lesson) are totally worth it. Statistics show that 90% of people who try to teach themselves, fail. If you’re serious about learning to play the guitar, take lessons. Good luck.
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: What's the Average Price of a Guitar Lesson?
Answer: Depends on your location.
Expect $15.00-$20.00 for 30/60 mins.
If you live near a college that has a music school you can contact the guitar/strings professor and ask if they know of any guitar majors that could take on a student. That is your best bet for a cheap price. However, they may not be a good teacher as they lack experience.
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: I am 14, and I just had my first guitar lesson Last Friday, so far, I can play smoke on the water perfect, and the inspector gadget theme song (… my teacher asked me to learn them so I would learn the basics.) I practise about 4 times a day, just playing around and I’m getting bored of playing the SAME thing over and over … are there any other fun songs like these I would be able to learn?g Nothing too hard… I’d like something fun to learn. Or maybe a site that would have the TAB so I could see it? I am hoping to play mostly rock music… but anything would be great 
Thank you in advance
Answer: There’s a lot of punk songs are easy which use mostly 5th chords like smoke on the water and there’s a lot of other easy songs too. Go to www.ultimate-guitar.com for tabs.
Sheena is A Punk Rocker – The Ramones (try any Ramones song)
Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles
Sunshine of your Love – Cream
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
All These Things I’ve Done – The Killers
Play With Fire – The Rolling Stones
Hard to Explain – The Strokes
Paranoid – Black Sabbath
Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
More Than A Feeling – Boston
Death Or Glory – The Clash
Highway to Hell – AC/DC
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
Karma Police – Radiohead
Pieces of What – MGMT
The Kooks – Love it All
Here’s my advice to you as a beginner. Find any simple melody you hear that you really like and learn how to play it by ear. Just explore the songs you like and if you learn how to play them it will be so gratifying. So just try and play the music that you love and it will be much easier to learn. That’s how I did it and I know that if the passion is there anyone can. Learning by a combination of your ear and tabs will make you a much better player. Plus its more fun trust me so good luck and just don’t give up!
What’s this week’s guitar lessons question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: I got a classical guitar, and I wish to learn how to play it during my vacation (two months). Where can I get good free online guitar lessons for beginners?
I know. I am not saying that I am going to master the art of guitar playing, know how to play Cavatina in two months, or something. I don’t like rushing up with learning something. I will keep studyng guitar! My main point is where can I get basic online guitar lesson.
And thanks a lot for the website. I ‘will’ keep studying guitar. It is not like I am going to do something quickly and rush, and then forget it. I am very interested in playing instruments as one of my good hobbys. Such as flute, which I leared how to play when I was 9 years old and still play it. I just wanted to learn basic stuff during my vacation. Thanks.
Answer: I doubt very seriously you will learn to play in two short months. The study of guitar is, or should be a lifelong experience that is forever evolving.
A short answer to your question may be found at: http://www.learnclassicalguitar.com/ This is a good place to start your journey.
Have fun and remember, "Rarely do words alone adequately express the emotions inside, it’s the accompaniment that embellishes them with passion. Even when you play as poorly as I." — JonBouye
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Question: Hi, I wanna know some christian songs or any songs to be played for my guitar. I need it this Saturday and I need to practice. I doesn’t have any song to play. Plz give me a song that have easy chords and easy to play in guitar. Plz put the lyrics and chords there with the strumming pattern. I also want to know how to strum LEAD ME TOP THE CROSS
Answer: Can’t you transpose out of a hymnal? That is what I would do.
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Question: I am starting guitar lessons this week , well , more like I am talking to my future teacher , it won’t really be a lesson. I am going to be paying her at the the end of the month, do you think she is going to charge for the consultation, or whatever? I believe we will just be talking about certain guitar books, etc.
opinions, experiences??
Answer: There is no way I would pay for a consultation. It’s like shopping in a store. You check the merchandise, see if you like it, and if so, move ahead and pay for it.
The most outrageous charge I’ve ever seen was a neighbor whose dog was old and infirm and had to be put to sleep. The veterinarian charged them an extra $25 for GRIEF COUNSELING. All the vet did was ask her if she was sure that was the right decision and asked her if she was going to be OK to drive home.
There are some money-grubbing people out there and you’ll recognize them when they charge for breathing the air in their lobby.
But, just to be sure, always ask in advance if the consultation is free.
Well here’s a question I just had to answering straight away:
Question: I take a weekly guitar lesson and I want to know some ways I can make my teacher laugh. Can yu tell me some random statments and jokes about guitars and playing shows? Thanks
Answer: Wait for him to say that something is in D Minor, then say "…the saddest of all keys"
Or any other Spinal Tap references
Well here’s a question I just had to answering straight away:
Question: For acoustic guitar. Styles – rock, jazz, ska.
Answer: I am currently offering guitar/theory lessons in the Baltimore area. I hold a BM degree with a concentration in classical guitar performance from Towson University. Learn to read standard notation, music theory and analysis, ear training, orchestration, musicianship, technique, composition, classical, rock, or jazz styles from a teacher with 5+ years of teaching experience.
Accepting students ages 6 and up.
Rates are $25 per half hour or $45 per hour at my home studio in Roland Park in NW Baltimore City, or $60 for a one hour lesson at your home.
If interested, please email me for a copy of my resume, references, video clips, sound files, or any questions you might have.
-Doug Phillips
wphill2@towson.edu
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: His teacher recommended that he buys his own electric guitar as the ones provided in the school are a bit naff and a bit big for him … can someone please advise me on what i should be looking for or recommend a good website for me to visit … thanks ….
I would like to add i am not going to rush into this with my eyes closed i do know what kids and their fads are like, i have 3 sons…. Just curious because if it is something he is interested in i want to give him all the support and encouragement that i can … He suffers from mental health problems (OCD & Depression) and i think it may be a good outlet for him…
I cant tell u what a jizzumonkey is or i will have to kill u 
Answer: i don’t know where you are (and that info would really help), but i suggest getting something inexpensive that comes lumped together with the amp, cable and (sometimes) tuner. i know the fender starcaster is the one that’s substituting squires now in this department. and if you live in the states, Costco is a great place to buy it, but i’m thinking the use of the word naff suggests otherwise *grin*.
here’s the deal: fender has a kid’s electric guitar that’s small and good for little hands. it’s cool; it’s going to get the image that your son wants, and it’ll fit his fingers better (though, i often start third grade kids on full-sized electric guitars).
it’s a good idea to get a straight suggestion from your son’s teacher. he really shouldn’t be so vague. he should tell you exactly what he wants your son to have.
musician’s friend is a good site that will give you a look at the guitar. it’s called the mini strat and the item number in MF is 510421. check it out….ask the teacher if that’s what he has in mind.
www.musiciansfriend.com
good luck.
EDIT: and contrary to traditional thought, STARTING WITH AN ELECTRIC is a great idea for a kid. it’s usually much more accessible on the neck, so it’s easier to get successful at AND it’s cool. let’s face it, for most kids, if they feel what they’re doing isn’t cool, it won’t work too long!
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Question: A number of guitar lesson sites ahve MP3 files of the lesson being produced. I am unable to open (download) them. I get to the link and it says that it is done but I don’t get a download.
Any ideas?
Answer: What site, please be more specific on everything.
Try turning off your download manager, or getting one if you don’t use one.
Right-click the link and select save as…
Right- click the link select properties and look at the info here, may give a clue.
