5 Reasons For Not Learning Guitar With Books
Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
by Kyle Richey
Are you wanting to learn guitar, but are not sure where to start? Have you considered private lessons, taking classes at school, group lessons, online classes, books, or even DVD's to do at home? There are a lot of options out there, how do you know which one to choose?
Well, to help narrow your list, here are the top 5 reasons why you should not go with books:
It's good to have someone else to either show you the correct technique, notes, etc. or to catch any mistakes you make.
2. If you are learning guitar on your own through books, you are more likely to not make time to practice, get frustrated with yourself and give up, or you just don't have the self-discipline that is needed to really succeed on the guitar. Taking private lessons will keep you practicing, since the teacher usually has a set time that you come each week. Also, practicing with another friend who is learning guitar is a good idea.
3. If you have any questions about the music, or you just want to be sure on something, you are on your own to figure it out. It can be tough trying to learn a particular skill on your own if you don't pick it up right away from the book, which is why it's so nice to get feedback from a professional guitarist.
4. Books are very limited. Whatever is in the book is what you get. Sure, some books have basic information and beginner techniques in them, but that's it. Books don't teach you how to play songs by ear or how to take basic knowledge and apply that knowledge to more advanced techniques.
5. Books don't always have the style of songs you want to learn, or even a particular song you would like to learn (Unless you track down a certain book and buy it). The only way to learn your favorite song is to find it in a book and spend a lot of time teaching it to yourself, and trust me, it takes A LOT more time to learn the song if you are teaching yourself.
I hope this list helps you in deciding which guitar-learning method is right for you. There are a lot of good options out there, so I know there is one that is right for you. The best place to start learning guitar would be in your own home, but not though books. Don't waste your money on private lessons or waste your time trying to teach yourself. Instead, invest a little money in an at-home DVD guitar lessons course, which can save you $1,000's compared to private guitar lessons!
Alright, so you know you're not going to waste your time learning guitar with books now, but what DVD course is best for you? Check out this Learn and Master Guitar review to see if the most popular home study course online will do the trick.Or, read this comparison of the most common guitar lessons for beginners options to break down the choices and make the decision easier. Have fun learning guitar!
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