Experiences With "in Real Life" Guitar Teachers, IRL - what's that? :D |
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Experiences With "in Real Life" Guitar Teachers, IRL - what's that? :D |
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Jan 2 2009, 08:31 AM |
He Barenaked ninja,
I would quit if it doesn't satisfy you. I wanted to have lesson myself so i looked at the yellow pages. The teacher had a conservatorium degree. And teaches a lot of style. But there was a queue of 1/2 year waiting. So i googled "guitarlesson on-line" didn't know what to expect, but i was amazed. I realized that these lesson on the www and especially GMC where of great value: 1) You can enter at any time and place you like: a teacher goes on holiday or can be sick: no lesson; 2) There are video's that you can recall any time you like; 3) There are backing tracks; 4) And there are tab's 5) All kinds of music styles and even theory lesson 6) There is a form and wiki So for me this are thing a local teacher can't give you. And i am 100% satified by this GMC site. I think i will have more progression than i would have with a local teacher. -------------------- Gear:
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Jan 2 2009, 09:12 AM |
What you describe is definitely what should be expected from a guitar teacher and I would indeed quit if I was you.
I am also taking lessons from a guitar teacher, which are for me very useful as it keeps me on a certain track towards becoming an allround musician (often by doing 'simple aspects' of playing, some chords or whatever, which at the moment I have to learn it, I always think why the hell is he teaching me this simple stuff, but 2 months down the line I am always grateful that he did). But he is giving me some homework, supplying me with some materials etc. -------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!' |
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Jan 2 2009, 05:01 PM |
I'm with everyone else here mate, that guy is definitely not a very good teacher, based on what you have told us about your sessions. I don't have anything personally against the guy of course, he may be a great player, but being a good teacher requires extra (non-playing) skills, and not every guitar player can do it. Being late at the session more than 3 times is enough reason to release him from that duty I guess, not to mention that he doesn't learn you theory!
The whole point - You should definitely quit and just use GMC. Here you have 63 instructors, some of us are here over the whole day, every day, and you can always get the help you need - and for 30$ for 3 months!! Come oooon! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jan 2 2009, 08:23 PM |
Definitely try another teacher. A good one will quickly pinpoint what you know and what you don't know, and take it from there. I have an irregular schedule so I have to make the most of my sessions, and my teacher is very accomodating to when I can come. He always gives me homework enough to last until next time.
It's very much to your advantage to interview other teachers, or ask around about who's a good one. I found mine on Craigslist. -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Jan 2 2009, 08:48 PM |
my first teacher was a bad teacher he hardly even taught me. he kept on going out for smokes during the lesson. I just teach myself now
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Jan 3 2009, 01:41 AM |
Search for another teacher that suits your need, it may be more expensive but teachers in real life are (or should be) better than vids.
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Jan 3 2009, 02:07 AM |
Since I found GMC I don't feel the need for a teacher anymore... I mean I know there's SO much I can learn on my own that I actually don't have enough time, neither do I feel I've hit a "wall" where I'd need an actual teacher in the same room to help me develop my playing.
Having said that, if I ever feel like attending real life classes, I will, but I just don't feel the need at all -------------------- Guitars:
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Jan 3 2009, 03:40 AM |
It depends awfully lot on the teacher.. If he/she has that "spark" that makes you wanna teach, you're doing the right thing ^^
If however, you feel like you're wasting your time, quit ^^ I've been asked several times by friends if I should take some lessons once a week, but my standard response is: "No thanks. I pay the same amount of money, and have a 24/7 open guitar-academy with hundreds of musicians to interact with" But I know that this particular teacher is dull, though... If there was another one in this town as enthusiastic as Kris, for example, I'd take lessons with him This post has been edited by Canis: Jan 3 2009, 03:42 AM -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle!
https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<- |
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Jan 3 2009, 05:22 AM |
Really? He was playing guitar in the 14th century? Maybe it's just that his methods are outdated, then... lol. I guess internet tabs. Even though they're the same |
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