Are You Learning Guitar the Right Way?

Have you ever wondered if you're learning guitar the right way?

After working on playing guitar for a few months, a beginning guitar student will wonder if there's something he or she can be doing better so that they learn guitar the "right way." The first thing to keep in mind is that everyone's tastes and goals are different, so you may want to start thinking instead in terms of learning the "right way for me."


The guitar is a very versatile instrument.

Since the guitar is so versatile, there are many approaches to teaching and learning. One of the first things you and your guitar teacher should do is have an interview to help you understand the different teaching methods and ways of getting started. The type of music you like, the equipment you own, your previous musical background, and the level of commitment will all be considerations. It's a good idea to think about these things before you set up your first lesson. Hint: "I just want to learn guitar, I want to learn songs," and other general statements Don't Help! Dig deeper and find what really would make you want to stick with learning guitar. Think about particular artists, bands and styles of music. The more details you can provide the better.

So, what's the right way to learn then?

Set goals, learn technique and remember that you're supposed to be having fun. If you've never played an instrument before you'll have to develop a basic skill set to work from. Your guitar teacher will help you learn what tools you'll need to play the style you like. For example, if you want to play rock guitar you need to work with using a pick, and you can't give up on it. Too many beginning guitarists get discouraged and think they'll find a short cut to learning. Believe me, it will catch up to you and you're not going to like relearning something.