subject: How to Succeed With Beginner Guitar Lessons [print this page] How to Succeed With Beginner Guitar Lessons
Beginner guitar lessons are a great place to start; but it takes more than just lessons to be a successful guitar player. You can listen to the music in your spare time, watch videos demonstrating how certain chords are to be played, practice in your room, but these things alone are not enough. A truly great guitar player needs some real live experience out in the world.One can read notes, practice chords, and study certain techniques on the guitar, but playing guitar in front of an audience is very different. It is like studying for a written exam and then having to stand up in front of class and explain everything you knew and studied for in such a way that the other students will not fall asleep. There are many obstacles along the way.It is quite likely that you will not make the cut in certain bands, or in certain venues - especially if you have not played in front of an audience before (not including your family and closest friends). Taking beginner guitar lessons is a great way to begin. Work hard and practice often and you will be at a good place. But take opportunities that come your way to play in front of others. It gives great experience, which will in turn allow you to feel more comfortable next time you end up playing your guitar for others.Another great reason to have real world playing experience is so that you will be able to interact with other guitarists. Some may be more experienced and will have some good tips for you. Others will be near your level; the two of you will be able to interact, share advice, tips and ideas that you have had. And you may even be able to work with newer players who are still up and coming in the world of guitar.This is a lot to think about for new guitarists. If you are overwhelmed by the idea of playing in front of an audience at this point - don't sweat it. You are likely still too new to the guitar to worry about getting involved in different gigs around town. And that is okay. However, thinking down the road a bit, it would be a great idea for you to get involved with a group or a venue outside of your bedroom. But make sure you go through some guitar lessons for beginners first. Succeeding at guitar is like going up the rungs of a ladder. You have to start at the bottom.
