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Comment on Should I take Guitar Lessons? by OU812

OU812 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:49:59 +0000

These guys gave you some great advice, but I'd just like to add one thing. Not all teachers are right for all students and like in any other trade there are just some instructors that aren't good at their job. My point being that it isn't just about lessons or not, it's also about finding the right teacher.
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Comment on Top 10 must learn blues songs for guitar? by Miles Dewar

Miles Dewar — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:43:59 +0000

Listen to Muddy Waters!
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Comment on 3 good songs to learn on my acoustic guitar? by Lady in a Blue Dress

Lady in a Blue Dress — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:35:59 +0000

The Funeral-Band of horses

Heartbeats -The Knife (Jose Gonzalez does an awesome acoustic version of it)

The boy who blocked his own shot-Brand new
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Comment on Should I take Guitar Lessons? by double_whammy

double_whammy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:30:59 +0000

To keep it simple, private lessons offer invaluable advice you can't find online. If you have a good teacher, they will be able to "get" your style and guide you in the direction that best helps. Keep in mind I am not talking about group lessons. It is essentially one-on-one guidance suited to your personal style.
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Comment on what are some of the best free guitar lesson download sites? by WebtvDan

WebtvDan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:21:59 +0000

My favorites ~

Justin Guitar – completely free ~
http://www.justinguitar.com/index.php

Totally Guitars – about 25% of the lessons are free after registering (at no charge).
http://www.totallyguitars.com/
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Comment on 3 good songs to learn on my acoustic guitar? by Randy Lane

Randy Lane — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:10:59 +0000

Run around – Blues Traveler
Time of you life (strum) – Green Day
Flake – Jack Johnson
Slide – Goo Goo Dolls (Don’t worry about intro)
Lola – The Kinks
Wonderwall – Oasis (2nd capo)
About a Girl – Nirvana
Horse with no Name – America
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Comment on Top 10 must learn blues songs for guitar? by Lucy

Lucy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:10:59 +0000

Here’s a few standards to start with. I’ll try to come back later with links and maybe some more suggestions, unless you have a lot more answers by then.

Born Under A Bad Sign – Albert King
Stormy Monday – T-Bone Walker
Hideaway – Freddie King
Honky Tonk – Bill Doggett
Hold It – Bill Doggett
Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters
Smokestack Lightnin – Howlin Wolf
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Comment on 3 good songs to learn on my acoustic guitar? by Elle Khaw

Elle Khaw — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:55:59 +0000

I Will Follow You Into The Dark – DCFC
it’s a rather easy song to learn once you get the picking pattern

Better Together – Jack Johnson
i’ve tried learning this, gave us as my fingers simply couldn’t reach, but other than that it’s a simple song.

Long Shadows – Josh Ritter
The Temptation of Adam – Josh Ritter

we have quite similar music tastes so yeah ;3

also if you told us what sort at level you were at i could give you more suggestions.
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personal experience

Comment on Top 10 must learn blues songs for guitar? by andybrown225@sbcglobal.net

andybrown225@sbcglobal.net — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:50:59 +0000

Check out Kenny Burrell's Midnight Blue, certainly an older album, and some really stellar blues
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Comment on Should I take Guitar Lessons? by Left-T

Left-T — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:44:59 +0000

You do bring up a good point. I am self-taught all the way and NEVER took a course. I studied sight-reading, arranging and what helped me immensely if my ear training. I developeda good ear due to the fact that I used to play alond with my fave music. Eventually, the ear got used to picking up chords and notes without using the instruments. Very useful for writing.

I ended up at Berklee College and after audtioning, I studied for 1 year and because a teacher. Their wasn’t much I couldn’t do. Shredding means nothing. Actually, its worthless. Play with the heart and soul and you will go a long way.

The advantage of a teacher is that you have the chance to see if your picking technique is good, the fingering, and other stuff that you never think of practicial liked for instance Isometric fingering. This is so important because it adds versatility in your fingering and soling.

The advantage at Berklee is that we go one-on-one and we improve the technique of the student we work with. So we develop a more friendly atmosphere and I would help improve the student according to what he loves, not what I loved. Their are procedures but eventually, the student got ahead in the field he chose when he auditioned.

Good Luck
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Berklee Teacher / Luthier & Studio Guitarist