Jam Babble

I talk a lot on here about using guitar lesson dvds, online guitar lessons and other self study methods for learning to play guitar. Of course that isn’t the only method it just happens to be the primary methods I’ve used to teach myself.

If you happen to be one of those guitar players or beginners that enjoys the interaction with a private guitar teacher here are some tips to follow when choosing your teacher for guitar lessons.

1.) Using Classified Sites: Sites like Craigs List and Kijiji are full of ads for guitar teachers. The majority will teach from their home, which isn’t a problem, but ask for their credentials as a guitar teacher. They don’t need to be professionally or classically trained but they should have some solid back ground and experience with playing.

2.) Local Music Stores: Visiting your local guitar or music store is a great source of info for choosing a guitar teacher. Often stores will offer lessons in house, if this is the case it’s a solid bet because the teachers will be top notch. Of course you will likely pay a bit more for it this way since the store wants to make a few bucks and so does the teacher.

A second way to use a music store to your advantage is to ask for referrals to people they know or see if there are any ads up in the store for teachers.

3.) Music Schools: Not ever city has a professional music school but some do. If your city is lucky enough to have a music school you can likely take guitar lessons there. Schools such as these offer a variety of levels of guitar as well as styles.

The price point will likely be higher here but it will be well worth it because the quality of instructor and consistency will be well worth it.