| It might seem contradictory, but believe this: the | | | | the process of self-tutoring. Doesn't sound like |
| guitar is probably the easiest musical instrument | | | | fun, does it? Hmmm, I thought so myself. The |
| to play in the whole wide world. A reason for this | | | | other alternatives which are much better are: |
| is that the ability to read music is not a | | | | - Private tutoring: here, you make arrangements |
| pre-requisite for learning - I know quite a number | | | | to be taught by a guitar teacher at home. While |
| of renowned guitarists who can't even read sheet | | | | this is good, it is also quite expensive! |
| music! Unfortunately, however, there are a | | | | - Group tutoring: this is much easy on the |
| number of guitarists who have been stuck within | | | | pockets. It means that you get to receive classes |
| the rut of playing only a couple of weak chords | | | | with a whole bunch of other guitar playing |
| every year. Beyond that, they become fish on | | | | wannabe's. This can be quite fun too, as you have |
| dry land. The good news, therefore is that I have | | | | the opportunity of making friends with a like mind |
| discovered that you can actually perfect your | | | | - playing the six stringed music piece. |
| skills and learn guitar in just three easy | | | | - Online Sessions: Yu can choose to use the online |
| procedures! I'm going to run by them shortly: | | | | session, logging on to websites that offer guitar |
| 1. Shop for the guitar that is 'you': It might sound | | | | lessons, with accompanying DVD's and |
| a bit far-fetched, but you need to get a guitar | | | | audiovisuals. |
| that actually fits you. That is why I do not advice | | | | - Practice Over and over again: Yes. That's the |
| you go to these commercialized shops and order | | | | last step. Keep learning independent of your |
| anything wooden with a hole in it. If you do so, | | | | teacher, day in, day out. For at least ten minutes |
| you might discover that you will be frustrated | | | | daily, exercise those fingertips. It helps strengthen |
| with the guitar within a couple of days, in essence | | | | them, as well as perfects your skills. Make sure |
| making you give up guitar entirely - worst case | | | | you have your guitar within easy reach daily for |
| scenario. My suggestion is that you go to a shop | | | | this purpose. Practicing with friends is okay, too as |
| where you can talk to a professional, getting | | | | this will enable you learn new things and stimulate |
| "professional' advice on the best guitar that will | | | | your mind to challenges. |
| suit a person like you. It shouldn't be hard to find | | | | Okay. There you have them: the three tips to |
| someone like that, if the shop is credible. Just | | | | guitar playing. Simple yet effective. They are |
| don't allow your shyness to get in the way, okay? | | | | winners anytime. It makes guitar playing fun too! I |
| 2. Get taught: This means that you begin learning | | | | hope that as you embark on your guitar learning |
| to actually play the guitar. You could buy the | | | | journey, you find fun all the way! |
| guitar books that we have lying around, and begin | | | | Good luck! |