GUITAR LESSON
Congratulations! You have just become a guitarist. Maybe not a very good guitarist yet. But you play the guitar and so you belong to the club of guitarists. Now all you have to do is learn to play better. Here’s one tip in advance.
5 SUPER SMART TIPS FOR THE BEGINNER GUITARIST
1. GET YOURSELF A COOL GUITAR
Find a guitar that suits you. How? Simply with your eyes and ears. Start by looking at which one you like. Ask someone to play it for you and listen. And get advice on quality from a good guitar store.
2. TAKE LESSONS
Guitar lessons are a fun way to quickly find your way around the guitar. Moreover, taking lessons ensures regularity and, if you need it, a motivator. And a good teacher will regularly challenge you with songs that are just that little bit more difficult. This way you make progress while you are just playing.
3. ONLY FUN SONGS
Start right away with songs you like. And that is really not so difficult. There is an easy version of almost every song. And you can find almost everything online for free.
4. 10 MINUTES EVERY DAY
If you play 10 minutes every day, you learn faster than if you play two hours every week. And if you keep it fun (tip 2) those 10 minutes will soon grow into half an hour or more.
5. PLAYING TOGETHER
The sooner you start playing with others the more fun it will be. Preferably play with people who are better than you. Then you will learn the fastest.
6. PAY ATTENTION
We said 5 tips.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A GUITAR TEACHER?
Make sure that it clicks
Take a moment to think about your guitar teacher. It’s nice if you have a click with the person who will teach you to play guitar. A few helpful things to think about.
- How far is it from your home to a guitar lesson? Close by is easier.
- What style do you want to learn to play? It’s nice if your teacher is familiar with your favorite music.
- Want to play together with others? Many music schools offer this possibility. Ask for it.
