I have already been teaching for more than 30 years now, in either public and state schools and in my home practice. I have found no 2 pupils understand the same manner or pace. It is better if you learn with a professional Classical Guitar Tutor, as they understand what are realistic targets for your learning, and will set realistic aims in line with that. These modest targets will keep you committed and make sure you continue to learn the Classical Guitar in the long term.
If you are a complete beginner, then a weekly half hour tutorial will be a good start. You will soon know the essentials and the more you learn, the more gratifying it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like studying to do anything else in life, the more time you commit doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will reward you. I used to spend several hours a day rehearsing whilst I was studying. Of course, not everybody may want to focus on the Classical Guitar as a occupation, and instead as a leisure activity or as a skill. Learning by yourself will be difficult, and you may find yourself becoming unhappy with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complicated, so having a Classical Guitar tutor there will give you the confidence that you are learning the right 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 suppliers will have a dedicated section on Classical Guitars, however your tutor may encourage a particular one. Make sure that you get the appropriate size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop badly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These requirements will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop assistants or your Guitar Teacher.
Go to your initial tutorial with the right guitar and any music books (if your teacher has advised one for you). If it is your first session, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Teacher will already have some music books and resources for you to work from. Whilst picking your teacher, 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 institutions I have just described. But it would be a good thing to check to be careful.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel afraid to speak to the teacher direct, and ask to see the CRB or Membership number if you want to.
Some people who don't want to decide to individual tuition straightaway, 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 disheartened. This can be avoided by having standalone lessons straight away.
Duet lessons and ensemble groups are the best way of playing together in a non comparative environment.
The Classical Guitar is a beneficial instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner musician! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
If you are a complete beginner, then a weekly half hour tutorial will be a good start. You will soon know the essentials and the more you learn, the more gratifying it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like studying to do anything else in life, the more time you commit doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will reward you. I used to spend several hours a day rehearsing whilst I was studying. Of course, not everybody may want to focus on the Classical Guitar as a occupation, and instead as a leisure activity or as a skill. Learning by yourself will be difficult, and you may find yourself becoming unhappy with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complicated, so having a Classical Guitar tutor there will give you the confidence that you are learning the right 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 suppliers will have a dedicated section on Classical Guitars, however your tutor may encourage a particular one. Make sure that you get the appropriate size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop badly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These requirements will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop assistants or your Guitar Teacher.
Go to your initial tutorial with the right guitar and any music books (if your teacher has advised one for you). If it is your first session, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Teacher will already have some music books and resources for you to work from. Whilst picking your teacher, 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 institutions I have just described. But it would be a good thing to check to be careful.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel afraid to speak to the teacher direct, and ask to see the CRB or Membership number if you want to.
Some people who don't want to decide to individual tuition straightaway, 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 disheartened. This can be avoided by having standalone lessons straight away.
Duet lessons and ensemble groups are the best way of playing together in a non comparative environment.
The Classical Guitar is a beneficial instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner musician! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
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