Online Guitar lessons

So, you want to learn how to play the guitar, terrific, it’s not easy, but it is a flair you’ll have for the rest of your days. Make sure you get some good instruction however, because bad training, or no training, will just leave you frustrated and looking like an amature.

Make sure you learn how to use the tension screws in the head of the guitar, (the part at the end of the neck) some electric guitars can have lock’s put on the neck to help stop the strings from slipping and going out of tune, but for the most part, you’re not going to have to worry about that. Simply using your ear and learning the correct tuning technique will be more than enough for you.

When you get started learning to play the guitar, the first thing to do, is to make sure that you get along with your teacher. If you can’t stand the approach or the wandering explanations, then you’re not going to learn, it’s not going to get any better over time. Your best bet is to find someone either very clinical, yet friendly, or very laidback and not a perfectionist for music theory, unless you want that too.

That’s why, for the most part, I tend to recommend training on line. I know, people always look at me funny when I tell them to sign up online. But consider this:

• 100% free trials, so you can quit if you want.
• You can skip ahead if the lessons are boring.
• You can go at your own pace.
• Usually, you can choose from a list of teachers to pick from.
• Different styles – so you can learn Blue Grass, contemporary, or even Country if you want, it’s really up to you.
• And, you usually get some bonus’ if you do decide to sign up for the full courses. Stuff like tuning software, jam packages, and virtual drum and rhythm machines.

Now, keep in mind, sitting in-front of your PC, watching your coach play the guitar isn’t going to make you any better! Far from it. You will actually have to make it happen on your own. Harsh, but true, but the only truly effective way to become great musician, is to practice to the point where you think your fingers are actually going to bleed. It’s worth it!

No, one said it wouldn't hurt! the most viatal thing is to be consitant. Watch your positions, pay attention to proper technique, avoid the dreaded 'claw hand', when playing low on the frets, and you'll be fine. Just never forget, it's supposed to be uncomfortable at first, that's who you know you're doing it correctly. In other words, your hand isn't used to being held in that position, and learn the frets by feel. Then, when you got that down, you won't even be aware of how fast you're progressing.

You'll start to fly by your friends, and able to skip sections with some of the teachers online, and move to some of the more advanced stuff.

Just rember to go back often tot he essentials and watch your technique. All music styles have the same core foundation. No matter if it's rock, blues, hip-hop, what have you, they all start with the same core basics.

Once you get those down, you'll be on your way. and nothing will be able to stop you. So, welcome to the world of music, and guitar's, pay attention to the teachers, practice like mad, and let it rip!