I have already been teaching in excess of 30 years now, in both public and state schools and in my own, personal home practice. I've found no 2 pupils study the exact same way or rate. It is best if you be trained with a professional Classical Guitar Tutor, as they understand what are realistic targets for your learning, and will set realistic targets in line with that. These smaller aims will keep you enthusiastic and make sure you continue to learn the Classical Guitar in the years to come.
If you are a complete beginner, then a weekly half hour session will be a good start. You will soon know the essentials and the more you learn, the more entertaining it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like learning to do anything else in life, the more time you spend doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will benefit you. I used to spend hours a day practicing whilst I was learning. Of course, not everybody may want to pursue the Classical Guitar as a occupation, and instead as a leisure activity or as a skill. Studying by yourself will be tough, and you may find yourself becoming unhappy with your progress or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complex, so having a Classical Guitar teacher there will give you the belief that you are learning the right way.
Ok, so you've decided to learn the Classical Guitar with a professional teacher. 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 teacher may recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the correct size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop poorly 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 staff or your Guitar Tutor.
Arrive at your first tutorial with the right guitar and any music books (if your tutor has advised one for you). If it is your first lesson, 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 teacher 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 mentioned. But it would be a positive thing to check to confirm.
As a parent, don't feel scared to speak to the instructor 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 right away, could do a shared lesson 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 discouraged. This can be avoided by having individual 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 enjoyable instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner artist! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
If you are a complete beginner, then a weekly half hour session will be a good start. You will soon know the essentials and the more you learn, the more entertaining it becomes. Learning how to play the Classical Guitar is just like learning to do anything else in life, the more time you spend doing it and the more hardwork you put into it, the more it will benefit you. I used to spend hours a day practicing whilst I was learning. Of course, not everybody may want to pursue the Classical Guitar as a occupation, and instead as a leisure activity or as a skill. Studying by yourself will be tough, and you may find yourself becoming unhappy with your progress or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complex, so having a Classical Guitar teacher there will give you the belief that you are learning the right way.
Ok, so you've decided to learn the Classical Guitar with a professional teacher. 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 teacher may recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the correct size, as if it is too small your playing stance will develop poorly 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 staff or your Guitar Tutor.
Arrive at your first tutorial with the right guitar and any music books (if your tutor has advised one for you). If it is your first lesson, 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 teacher 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 mentioned. But it would be a positive thing to check to confirm.
As a parent, don't feel scared to speak to the instructor 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 right away, could do a shared lesson 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 discouraged. This can be avoided by having individual 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 enjoyable instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner artist! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
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