Guest Kora Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Considering taking up guitar lessons, I have an old acoustic guitar which I used to play when I was about 12 but my parents couldn't afford lessons at the time.Could anyone tell me where I might get lessons and how much they are likely to cost?Or at least tell me how those of you who do play the guitar learned. I want to start of with the one I have and upgrade it when I'm good at it.That is if I decide to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Chalmers Mackay music school, its down a stairwell in the street that you turn left into, just before BK in Union Street.Can't remember the price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scorge Spike Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Originally posted by Kora Could anyone tell me where I might get lessons and how much they are likely to cost? I think this is what Mac Atom does. Give him a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 i got lessons from bruce millers, 8 a lesson for a 45 minute group lesson or 11ish for a lesson on your owni think it might have changed though im not sureDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superterrorizer Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Either all that or pick it up yourself...tricky at first but very satisfying once you can play the riffs to your fav songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Originally posted by Superterrorizer Either all that or pick it up yourself...tricky at first but very satisfying once you can play the riffs to your fav songs. Amen - spent days figuring out how to use tabs. But the final product is far more satisfying knowing that you, on your own have tought yourself to a decent level.But if you want i think corn from Hot mangu Was also giving lessons - i also had some lessons with a guy called William? Norvil who - last time i saw him - was working at bruce millers. He was sound and tought you the basics in a decent manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Paul, his name isn't William. I can't think just now what it is... maybe Graham... no... anyway, i've been told he is one of the best for starting out.I get at Bruce Millers.Half hour lesson is 13.Dont know how much group lessons are though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Originally posted by Superterrorizer Either all that or pick it up yourself...tricky at first but very satisfying once you can play the riffs to your fav songs. i would say it would be best to get a few lessons to start with, it can be 'more rewarding' doing it yourself, but you will pick up some bad habits, bad hand positions etc.... one or two lessons (at least) to get you going on the right trackpersonally i didnt get along with lessons too well, but the ones i did take were usefull, i took some when i first started to get me going (just plain guitar lessons) and some more later on to keep me going in the right direction (but for rock guitar, not in general)David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Atom Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Originally posted by starSTUstar Paul, his name isn't William. I can't think just now what it is... maybe Graham... no... anyway, i've been told he is one of the best for starting out. GEORGE!!!! His name is GEORGE norval!!!! he's the man by the way... easily the best teacher I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ascension Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Screw the lessons man, teach yourself!!I started playing on my dad's (RIGHT-HANDED!!) Martin acoustic, so I played everything upside down.Got a a tab to "One" by Metallica and started strumming. Its a good song to start with I think as it gets progressively difficult on the intro riff.Eventually I started playing on a left handed guitar and had to learn everything again hehe! I woulnd't recommend doing that though, as by the time i switched I had already played a gig (albeit an extremely shoddy one) on a right handed guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Mennie Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Graeme MennieNoticed your ad re guitar lessons. If your not in city centre then I hold 1 2 1 at my home in Blackburn @ 10 1/2 hour. Also at Leonards Music Inverurie @ 12 1/2 hour. I'm in yellow pager under musical instrument repairers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A.R.T Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 booo lessons! i started when i was 12/13 learning the basslines to bleach by nirvana. then my brother showed me that adding your pinky to the string below made a power chord.sinse then ive picked up some chords when ive joined bands or through watching mtv.now i can usually figure out a chord by hearing it.i think lessons may be good for learning theory....but you cant teach an ear for music.which is what i have gained through teaching myself.if you want some pointers id be happy to give them in exchange for cheap white wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprinted Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Chalmers McKay is where I got lessons for bass.Paul Holroyd was the man who taught me and he's a man i'd recommend to anyone looking to start out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 booo lessons! i think lessons may be good for learning theory....but you cant teach an ear for music.which is what i have gained through teaching myself.The internet is good for learning the theory and I'd say lessons are better for practical application where someone can show/tell you things a computer or book can't. I f you don't know anything about the guitar then I'd say lessons untill you have a grasp of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A.R.T Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 The internet is good for learning the theory and I'd say lessons are better for practical application where someone can show/tell you things a computer or book can't. I f you don't know anything about the guitar then I'd say lessons untill you have a grasp of it.yeah the internet is fine....i just think that lessons are overated.take eddie van halen....ok he was classicly trained on piano, but took no guitar lessons. he just copied what he heard on records or seen other people playing.through this he developed his own very unique style.i think this is whats to gain through not taking lessons...more feel and more style.i'm not against people taking lessons, but i dont really see the benefits of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 It depends how your driven. Some people can push them selves others need a helping hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryn Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 All the 'self taught' people I've seen play have been shite. Lessons generally take you over rock guitar technique which is very useful when starting out. They also give you a drive - targets to meet etc mind you I played for about a year and half before getting any. You should probably get to grips with the basics before taking lessons.I recently had a few *classical* guitar lessons from Paul Holroyd which were really good as he's a classical beast - for anyone interested in that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprinted Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 How is He? the man's a legend - he can put his hand to almost anything can't he!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Elvis Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Pro-SoundI'm going to give Pro-Sound on Holburn Street a go for guitar lessons, as I haven't a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryn Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 How is He? the man's a legend - he can put his hand to almost anything can't he!?huh??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprinted Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I had Paul as an Instructor when i was younger - no matter what kinda song i put in front of him he'd be able to have a go at it even if he'd never heard it before. he was cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 All the 'self taught' people I've seen play have been shite. Lessons generally take you over rock guitar technique which is very useful when starting out. They also give you a drive - targets to meet etc mind you I played for about a year and half before getting any. You should probably get to grips with the basics before taking lessons.I recently had a few *classical* guitar lessons from Paul Holroyd which were really good as he's a classical beast - for anyone interested in that!I disagree, Im self taught and I get by ok, em, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulDW Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Personally, I prefer taking gutiar lessons. Ive played guitar for nearly 6 years now, and I still tod along once a week. It keeps me focused on practicing, and it gives me the chance to work on techniques/scales/sound that I really would not work at if I was just on my own... If that makes any sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornTYP Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I do lesson @ the uncommercial rate of 10 /hour. Working with 2 complete beginners, one ive been teaching for about 6 months and hes progressing, the other just started. Will only teach from complete beginner to intermediate(Grade 5). I'll teach u what u want to know!!! U like rock/metal based guitar? Or maybe ur a wanna be jazzer??? Lessons can be done at the Torry Skylab or i will travel for an additional 3(obviously only so far) I once heard that any rock guitar player can shred his/her ass off at lighting speed, u just have to go through the "weight training" phase!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 I got lessons for a year when I was 14 and it gave me a good grounding I think. You get what you put into it basically. A friend of mine started at much the same time with the same teacher but actually practised and he turned out to be the best guitarist I know. Whereas I'm mediocre at best but can play what I want to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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