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 …

Guitar instruction videos can be of great help to guitarists at all ability levels. This previous article looked at three things to consider when choosing the best guitar videos for your needs, and now this article adds three more.
We’ve already seen that the teacher’s qualifications and/or expertise, the lesson content and the quality of the production are important factors. However, you should also think about the method of delivery (DVD or online), the length and depth of the instruction (or whether the video is …

Anyone who is beginning guitar lessons will first need to decide which type of lessons are best for them. All types of guitar lessons have their pros and cons, and the best choice for you will depend on things like your budget, lifestyle, musical ambitions and preferred learning styles. This article takes a look at the options available for those wanting to learn to play the guitar.
Types of Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons fall into three basic categories: lessons with a private teacher (either individually …

So you want to learn to play guitar? Good choice! This article discusses some things that you’ll want to consider and be aware of before you begin learning to play.
1. Why Learn The Guitar? – Motivations For Playing
2. Where To Start
3. Types of Guitar
4. Which Guitar Is Best For Learning On?
5. Types Of Guitar Lessons
6. What To Expect – Making Progress
7. Are You Really Committed To Learning Guitar?
1. Why Learn The Guitar? – Motivations For Playing
People decide to learn how to play guitar for many …