subject: Benefits To Live And In-person Guitar Lessons [print this page] A new debate has been coming to the forefront of the musical education industry. With the constant innovations being brought on by the internet, more and more people are taking advantage of its convenience to learn guitar (as well as numerous other instruments). It has certainly proven itself to be a productive means of teaching. And while it may be the best decision for so many aspiring guitarists out there, acoustic guitar lessons are also readily available in your local music academy. Live and in person lessons have a wide array of advantages that you will want to take note of before making up your mind about whether going with an internet website or a local guitar instructor.
One of the biggest and most obvious advantages to taking acoustic guitar lessons with a live instructor is the interpersonal communication. The internet offers several methods for dialogue between students and instructor, and they are all quite efficient, but nothing can replace the ability to walk to an office, sit down, and have a live conversation with your music teacher about your performance. In a live acoustic guitar lesson one can learn a lot just by watching and mimicking the instructor's technique. Feedback is also quite easily received when you are in the same room with the person doing the teaching.
Another benefit to live lessons is, for some, being able to learn along with other classmates who may be asking questions you do not think of. Hearing them along with your instructor and yourself may allow you to refine your skills. Obviously, this is not the case for everyone. This is something to be said for learning the guitar in your own room with your own guitar and computer. Online lessons are an extraordinary alternative to the music academy down the street. Not everyone learns in the same way, so it is pointless to insist that one means of learning the acoustic guitar is always superior to the other. It is up to the student.
The guitar is a wonderful instrument, and that is probably why you decided to start playing to begin with. You really want to get your money's worth in lessons, so shop around. Compare prices between the different music academies in your area. What credentials do the instructors have? Are the lessons private or classroom oriented? The answers to these questions will all factor in to the decision you will eventually make. And do not forget about online lessons either. They are frequently cheaper and may be the best route if you are short on cash but ready and willing to learn.
