Want to teach yourself guitar? Are you sure? Although many successful guitarists are self-taught, there are situations where it’s not a great idea – read on and become aware of these before you take the plunge.
1. You Want To Learn Classical or Flamenco Guitar
Teaching yourself guitar can be great – you’re free to chart your own course, and there’s no need to spend time travelling to lessons or fork out huge sums for a private teacher. There are downsides however, and one of the potentially …

Many people are choosing to learn to play acoustic guitar with the help of online lessons. These have a lot of advantages, but they’re not the best choice for everyone. Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of online acoustic guitar lessons.
What Exactly Are Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons Anyway?
Online guitar lessons do vary enormously in quality, but the best courses typically provide a multi-media learning experience, with a mix of video and text instruction, audio demos and jam tracks, and often …

Are you practicing hard but still feel like you’re not making much progress with your guitar playing? Here are some suggestions for making improvements by taking a more relaxed approach.
In western culture there’s this very pervasive and rather silly macho attitude where hard work is seen as a great virtue. Many people even appear to think that nothing that’s worth having comes without a struggle (and the longer and harder that struggle, the better!). Many musicians also have this belief, which is unfortunate, since …

If you have a child who wants to learn to play guitar, ideally, it’s best to find a good private guitar teacher for him or her. However, sometimes this isn’t possible, in which case online guitar lessons might be helpful for your child (they can also help to supplement traditional lessons). While there are many options online, not all are child-friendly. Here are some things to consider when choosing beginner guitar lessons for kids:
1. Firstly, your child’s age (and maturity level) will obviously determine the …

If you’re thinking of taking up the guitar, you’re making a great choice – probably. While the guitar is lots of fun to play, it’s not the best option for everyone, which is one reason why a lot of new learners give up. So before you take the plunge, ask yourself these three questions:
1. Why the guitar?
Firstly, why are you choosing the guitar? It’s important to be honest about your real motivations. If you simply love the instrument, you’ll be fine. But if you’re just …