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Once you have everything you need to start learning guitar, its time to start learning...

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• The very first stages of learning guitar are the hardest part, you'll feel like you have no control of your fingers, they may get sore, you may get blisters; these are all growing pains, once you break through to the other side you fingers will toughen up and playing will start to feel natural.

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• Be cautious during the beginning. Without proper guidance you may pick up bad habits which will either inhibit your playing or cause injuries like RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). An injury like this could put your hands out of action for months (it's a musicians worst nightmare!).

 

• If you experience pain stop playing! If after some rest you still feel pain, check your technique!

 

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Where do I start?

 

• You could rummage through the internet, which is an invaluable resource for learning just about anything. But it's easy overload yourself with too much information, you'll have trouble focusing and you're at risk of getting distracted. If you start feeling overwhelmed you could lose your motivation to practice and give up before you've had a chance.

 

• You could learn through books, your local library will no doubt have some knocking about or you could have a look on amazon. But is this going to be another hobby you take up, do for a few weeks and then give up because you don't feel like you're getting any better? Maybe the book isn't very good, maybe you're not practicing or maybe you don't know how to practise efficiently. 

 

Or you could get a teacher....

 

• A good teacher will guide you to the quickest path to your goals, they will show you how to practise properly and develop a solid and productive practise routine.

 

• They will inspire and encourage and you'll have someone to discuss topics with, jam with and to share the learning experience with. 

 

• Most importantly a good teacher will equip you with the skills to eventually get out there and teach yourself.

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Learn with Dean...

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