I have already been teaching for 30 years now, within both public and state schools and in my very own home practice. I have found no 2 learners understand the exact same way or speed. It is for the best if you learn with a professional Classical Guitar Tutor, as they will understand what are realistic targets for your learning, and will set accurate targets according to that. These modest objectives will keep you inspired and make sure you continue to learn the Classical Guitar in the years to come.
If you are a total starter, then a weekly half hour lesson will be a good start. You will soon know the basic principles and the more you learn, the more entertaining it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like studying to do anything else in everyday life, the more time you invest doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will reward you. I used to spend hours a day practicing whilst I was studying. Of course, not everybody may want to focus on the Classical Guitar as a professional, and instead as a leisure activity or as a talent. Studying by yourself will be tricky, and you may find yourself becoming frustrated with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complicated, so having a Classical Guitar teacher there will give you the belief that you are learning the correct way.
Ok, so you've decided to learn the Classical Guitar with a professional tutor. What do you have to get? Make sure you have the correct Classical Guitar. This is obviously the most important thing! Most good online and offline shops will have a specialist section on Classical Guitars, however your teacher may highly recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the correct size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop improperly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These specifications will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop assistants or your Guitar Tutor.
Come to your first lesson with the correct guitar and any music books (if your teacher has recommended one for you). If it is your first lesson, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Tutor will already have some music books and resources for you to work from. Whilst picking your tutor, check they are a member of the ISM (Incorporated Society of Musicians) or Musicians Union, and that they have an up to date CRB check. It is always a good sign if the music tutor has a music room or studio if lessons are to be held at their residence. Obviously, for a guitar instructor to be in a school, they will have been CRB checked and are usually a member of one of the organizations I have just outlined. But it would be a positive thing to check to verify.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel afraid to speak to the tutor direct, and ask to see the CRB or Membership number if you want to.
Some people who don't want to agree to individual lessons immediately, could do a shared session with a friend but be warned, one of the friends may learn faster than the other one, so you run the risk of the quicker one being bored and the other friend being disappointed. This can be avoided by having different lessons from the very beginning.
Duet lessons and ensemble groups are the best way of playing together in a non comparative environment.
The Classical Guitar is a fulfilling instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner performer! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
If you are a total starter, then a weekly half hour lesson will be a good start. You will soon know the basic principles and the more you learn, the more entertaining it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like studying to do anything else in everyday life, the more time you invest doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will reward you. I used to spend hours a day practicing whilst I was studying. Of course, not everybody may want to focus on the Classical Guitar as a professional, and instead as a leisure activity or as a talent. Studying by yourself will be tricky, and you may find yourself becoming frustrated with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complicated, so having a Classical Guitar teacher there will give you the belief that you are learning the correct way.
Ok, so you've decided to learn the Classical Guitar with a professional tutor. What do you have to get? Make sure you have the correct Classical Guitar. This is obviously the most important thing! Most good online and offline shops will have a specialist section on Classical Guitars, however your teacher may highly recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the correct size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop improperly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These specifications will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop assistants or your Guitar Tutor.
Come to your first lesson with the correct guitar and any music books (if your teacher has recommended one for you). If it is your first lesson, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Tutor will already have some music books and resources for you to work from. Whilst picking your tutor, check they are a member of the ISM (Incorporated Society of Musicians) or Musicians Union, and that they have an up to date CRB check. It is always a good sign if the music tutor has a music room or studio if lessons are to be held at their residence. Obviously, for a guitar instructor to be in a school, they will have been CRB checked and are usually a member of one of the organizations I have just outlined. But it would be a positive thing to check to verify.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel afraid to speak to the tutor direct, and ask to see the CRB or Membership number if you want to.
Some people who don't want to agree to individual lessons immediately, could do a shared session with a friend but be warned, one of the friends may learn faster than the other one, so you run the risk of the quicker one being bored and the other friend being disappointed. This can be avoided by having different lessons from the very beginning.
Duet lessons and ensemble groups are the best way of playing together in a non comparative environment.
The Classical Guitar is a fulfilling instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner performer! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
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