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How to Find a
Guitar Good Teacher in Your Area
Since a person does not
need any kind of degree or training in order to call him/herself a
guitar instructor, you have to do some work to find a good teacher.
You may have a friend who knows of a good guitar teacher, but I
encourage you to carefully research all of your options. Guitar
lessons require an investment of money, time and energy. There are a
lot of teachers to choose from, so take your time and make a smart
decision.
Ask music store employees, performing musicians,
schools and your friends who take music lessons for their
recommendations. You can also check your local paper, do a Google
search and pick-up some flyers from your local coffee shop. Make a
list of names, websites and phone numbers, and leave plenty of room
for your notes and impressions. Try to collect between 5-10
contacts.
After you have gathered their contact information,
you can prepare to interview each teacher over the phone. Be
prepared to tell prospective teachers what you would like to achieve
by taking guitar lessons, your current playing level, any past music
experience you have had, the style(s) of music you enjoy, plus any
other information you think would be helpful for them to know about
you. Keep it brief, and realize that the teachers you are
interviewing are also interviewing you. :)
If you live out in
the middle of nowhere, don't fret! There are many great teachers who
are offering webcam guitar lessons, including myself. All you need
is an internet connection and a webcam.
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