I have already been teaching for 30 years now, within both public and state schools and in my very own home practice. I have found no 2 learners understand the exact same way or speed. It is for the best if you learn with a professional Classical Guitar Tutor, as they will understand what are realistic targets for your learning, and will set accurate targets according to that. These modest objectives will keep you inspired and make sure you continue to learn the Classical Guitar in the years to come.
If you are a complete starter, then a weekly half hour lesson will be a good start. You will soon know the basic principles and the more you learn, the more exciting 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 reward you. I used to spend several hours a day practising 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 difficult, and you may find yourself becoming frustrated with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complex, so having a Classical Guitar trainer there will give you the belief that you are learning the correct 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 specialist section on Classical Guitars, however your tutor may highly recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the appropriate size, as if it is too small your playing posture will develop improperly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These specifications will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop staff or your Guitar Teacher.
Arrive at your first lesson with the right guitar and any music books (if your tutor has suggested one for you). If it is your first tutorial, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Tutor will already have some music books and helpful information 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 home. Obviously, for a guitar teacher to be in a school, they will have been CRB checked and are usually a member of one of the institutions I have just noted. But it would be a good thing to check to confirm.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel scared 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 commit 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 eliminated by having separate 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 fulfilling instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner performer! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
If you are a complete starter, then a weekly half hour lesson will be a good start. You will soon know the basic principles and the more you learn, the more exciting 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 reward you. I used to spend several hours a day practising 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 difficult, and you may find yourself becoming frustrated with your development or not being able to see an improvement. The Classical Guitar is technically complex, so having a Classical Guitar trainer there will give you the belief that you are learning the correct 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 specialist section on Classical Guitars, however your tutor may highly recommend a particular one. Make sure that you get the appropriate size, as if it is too small your playing posture will develop improperly and if it's too big you will find it hard to reach across the fretboard. These specifications will depend upon your physical size etc, so talk to the shop staff or your Guitar Teacher.
Arrive at your first lesson with the right guitar and any music books (if your tutor has suggested one for you). If it is your first tutorial, it is likely that your Classical Guitar Tutor will already have some music books and helpful information 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 home. Obviously, for a guitar teacher to be in a school, they will have been CRB checked and are usually a member of one of the institutions I have just noted. But it would be a good thing to check to confirm.
As a parent or guardian, don't feel scared 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 commit 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 eliminated by having separate 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 fulfilling instrument, and can help you to connect with your inner performer! I hope you enjoy your experience in learning to play the Classical Guitar.
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