There are many musicians in today's world. Many of them offer guitar lessons. However, not all of the guitar lessons are of high quality. If a musician can play guitar well doesn't mean that he can teach guitar well.
Parents can exploit several options to find guitar instructors in their area. The first resources they can use is Craigslist. Many guitar teachers post their ads on Craigslist. However, it is important to ask these instructors for references and experience before hiring them. Most guitar instructors will not be reluctant to provide references.
Asking friends and colleagues is another great way of finding guitar instructors. People will generally only recommend guitar teachers that helped them or their children greatly improve their guitar skills.
Another way to find guitar instructors is by Googling lessons in an area. There are plenty of the music lesson programs in each area. It is important to find a service that is affordable, close to home, and well established. Such agencies generally carefully screen each applicant so there is generally no need to ask for references. Some programs may also be reluctant to provide references to protect the privacy of their clients.
It is important for a parent to make sure that the guitar instructor is right for their child. Some guitar instructors specialize in acoustic guitar lessons while others specialize in electric guitar lessons. Other instructors specialize in bass lessons. Also, some teachers may be more experience in some genres more than others.
If a student is not comfortable with an instructor's teaching styles, it is not the end of the world. The parent can always easily replace a guitar teacher. Most programs charge per session and do not have mandatory contracts.