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3 weeks ago
I got a guitar about four years ago, but I haven’t learned it. I want to take professional guitar lessons so I can write songs and accompany myself when I sing.
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How to take guitar lessons
It made me
Musical
 "Brushing up can never hurt"
How I did it: I am a self taught guitarist. Studied piano for years, played flute for years, I'm a vocalist.... tried my hand at violin.... jack of many instruments, master of NONE! So I decided it was time to get myself into lessons. I am extremely motivated to perfect the craft for a couple of reasons. I am playing guitar now with a VERY talented guitarist and his bass player friend. I am the worst player of the bunch so I need to get up to par! And.... we will be playing out within a few months so it's important for me to once again sound professional as I have in the past... So I started asking around and looking in phone book and googling guitar lessons in my area. I asked them if I could do a trial lesson to see if I mesh well with the teacher before I committed to a month and it was agreeable. What I learned in a 30 minute lesson convinced me... if I could even learn 1/2 of that each time, I'll be in good shape.
Lessons & tips: Try your teacher on for size before you commit. Set aside at least 3 hours a week in between for personal practice... AT THE BARE MINIMUM! : )
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It made me
Confident!
How I did it: I went to my local music shop and signed up for lessons. This was over ten years ago when I was in high school. I think I took lessons for about two years. I also took a few years of piano. Read how I did it…
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It made me
feel talented
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Oooh lala 
How I did it: Well you can learn to play by yourself easily, as thats how I initially started, BUT, taking guitar lessons will definitely help you understand the vast techniques and styles that are out there quicker and more deeply. Read how I did it…
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9 months ago
Well, I already sing, so I thought it would be a good idea to try to take guitar lessons! It’s not one of my more important goals, but I’d like to start by the end of the year!
Theskysthelimit1976 "Constant dripping hollows out a stone." Lucretius
Done!
10 months ago
I wanted to start lessons again and here I am. I am committed to the studio where I am taking lessons, as I have paid up for the month. If I like it and feel like I am continually learning, I will continue. If after one month I am either a) not enjoying it or b) don’t feel like I’m learning anything new or beneficial to my craft, I will keep teaching myself at home or try to find another studio : )
So I guess I’m going to mark this as done!
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The gift
11 months ago
I realized something this weekend. If someone gave me money in a card… I wouldn’t throw it in the garbage, or just let it sit there on the counter and do nothing with it. I’d take the money and put it towards something…. it is a gift! It is meant to be used. Not ignored or tossed to the side.
I sing and play guitar… musical talent is a gift… why would I not go ahead and develop these gifts instead of letting them sit “on the counter”...
Yeah!
14 months ago
I am taking guitar lessons and loving it! Music is the window to the soul! How fun to have an amazing teacher! Thanks Steve from Oz’s!
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