Dear The Reader
Budding guitarists may have found that over the last couple of years ads have been popping up on guitar music websites claiming to show you the mistakes guitarists make. Here are some real mistakes guitarists make:
1. Clicking on ads claiming impossible feats like learning the guitar in a half hour or three basic rules. These guys just want your money! They give you a couple of "duh, everyone knows this" videos, then asks you to pay $1,000 a month to see the rest of their videos.
2. Going to group lessons. This is fun, but unless your main priority is to meet other beginner guitarists it's a waste of money. You will learn faster by just teaching yourself. It is better to find a guitar teacher who offers reasonably priced lessons to teach you correct technique and the basics, learn some theory, then learn the rest by playing songs. (Yes, I teach guitar here in Sydney. Email me at jared.spence89@gmail.com for info).
3. Comparing yourself to others. Every guitarist is different. Everyone learns at different speeds and everyone has different has different tastes in music. Instead, set yourself some goals (a teacher can help you with them). You will build confidence, learn faster, and be playing live in no time!
Follow these rules and you will be a guitar hero in no time.
Educate. Entertain. Inspire.
Why didn't I ask you for guitar lessons when I had access to you? *doh* I think maybe I'll have to stick to piano.
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