Do You Need a Teacher?

If you are just beginning to play guitar, or thinking about learning, you might be wondering if you need a teacher. The short answer is "yes". Everyone is different, and we all learn in different ways. So, you might need a teacher to get you started, or you might be able to pick up the basics on your own from books or videos. When I started out, I got a couple of Mel Bay books with my guitar. I read them and looked at all the chord diagrams, but I had no idea what to do with them. I was finally able to take some lessons from a local guitar teacher, and instantly things began to make sense. For me, the one on one was much easier than trying to figure out stuff from a book. Even if you can pick up things from books or videos, there is no one there to give you feedback. Feedback is invaluable when you are starting out. This is true for just about anything you are learning, not just guitar. If you are learning, or struggling to learn, on your own, you will find it money well spent to invest in some guitar lessons from a local teacher. If nothing else, a few lessons will give you the feedback to see if you are on the right track.