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All those things are helpful but nothing will ever beat one-on-one lessons (Covid/finances permitting) with a teacher who is proficient in the style of play you

by Fezzik 5y ago

All those things are helpful but nothing will ever beat one-on-one lessons (Covid/finances permitting) with a teacher who is proficient in the style of play you’re most interested in. Or if you have a buddy who will jam with you and show you scales, basic chord progressions, and standards. I have been playing guitar for 21 years now, and bass for about 7 (4 of those in a relatively successful band, as small gigging goes) and every time I stop being lazy and signup for lessons again my skills accelerate exponential faster than tooling around on my own. I know Covid makes this difficult, as can cost, but I highly recommend it! Even an hour lesson every other week would work wonders for you. Edit, grammar: I got my second Covid shot today and I’m a bit groggy.

jimnotgym 5y ago
Do you think some of the advances you make by having a teacher is the discipline. I mean I guess you set up a time every week and have to actually go and spend that time. I guess you would feel bad if you didn't practice what the teacher told you to? This is what stops me progressing, I don't have a reason to play. I never progressed more quickly than when I was in a band.
- honkycat 5y ago
  I actually have a teacher so I can speak to this: a teacher helps a lot because they police my technique when they watch me play and point out errors in my technique. Additionally I do find it motivating to have someone else on my team helping me keep motivated with playing.
- Gene_Parmesan 5y ago
  Teachers (good ones) teach and correct technique in ways that no apps or self study methods will ever be able to do. Unfortunately the most benefit here comes from in-person instruction which is hard right now. But in person, they can see the way you are holding the instrument, they can work directly with your hands, etc. But yes a skilled teacher is always worth it if you have the money. Apps, subscription services, and so on have a vested interest in keeping paying customers. Therefore they ensure you always feel safe and comfortable. If you feel too challenged, your association with the sefvice will turn negative and you'll stop paying. But learning an instrument is not comfortable; it's extremely challenging and requires hard work and commitment. It doesn't have to be like bootcamp, and of course it's really fulfilling to watch yourself improve, but there's no hiding how challenging it is, especially if it's your first one. Good teachers know this and have the pedagogy to help you through it in as efficient a manner as possible. Besides, the good teachers are always in demand so they are usually not too concerned about losing a student here or there because they decided it was too hard for them.

by Fezzik 5y ago

jimnotgym 5y ago

Do you think some of the advances you make by having a teacher is the discipline. I mean I guess you set up a time every week and have to actually go and spend that time. I guess you would feel bad if you didn't practice what the teacher told you to? This is what stops me progressing, I don't have a reason to play. I never progressed more quickly than when I was in a band.

honkycat 5y ago
I actually have a teacher so I can speak to this: a teacher helps a lot because they police my technique when they watch me play and point out errors in my technique. Additionally I do find it motivating to have someone else on my team helping me keep motivated with playing.
Gene_Parmesan 5y ago
Teachers (good ones) teach and correct technique in ways that no apps or self study methods will ever be able to do. Unfortunately the most benefit here comes from in-person instruction which is hard right now. But in person, they can see the way you are holding the instrument, they can work directly with your hands, etc. But yes a skilled teacher is always worth it if you have the money. Apps, subscription services, and so on have a vested interest in keeping paying customers. Therefore they ensure you always feel safe and comfortable. If you feel too challenged, your association with the sefvice will turn negative and you'll stop paying. But learning an instrument is not comfortable; it's extremely challenging and requires hard work and commitment. It doesn't have to be like bootcamp, and of course it's really fulfilling to watch yourself improve, but there's no hiding how challenging it is, especially if it's your first one. Good teachers know this and have the pedagogy to help you through it in as efficient a manner as possible. Besides, the good teachers are always in demand so they are usually not too concerned about losing a student here or there because they decided it was too hard for them.