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1 month 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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10 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!
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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.
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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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