Monday, September 12, 2011

Dream On And Take Charge Like A Guitar Superstar

By Garett Christianson


The only thing constant about the music industry is that change happens. Lead singers change, band members change, instruments change, managers change, labels change, and management changes. In such an environment, a musician may find his or her growth as an artist is compromised. You might not be where you would like to be as far as your abilities. The good news is that you can take charge of your development. Learning to shred like guitar superstars is easier than ever before.

Independent study used to be a concept that involved correspondence lessons. Curriculums have since become broader and more diverse, with in class and online study. Musicians can capitalize on these same educational concepts to help your music career.

For those in the market for guitar education, finding an instructor is only one of many considerations. In finding a teacher, you have to consider whether they have what you need. While a band may be formed every day, a self-proclaimed guitar instructor also steps forward. A caveat to students is that not everyone is a capable and competent teacher. Buyers must beware. You want to get the best of what you need from the overstocked guitar teacher market.

All teachers are not created equal. Some teachers are not good at translating the methods of teaching to others. They might be players but they might not be good at demonstrating or helping a student pick up skills. Some may be teachers by default of being unable to make a living as a musician. There is the adage about those who can, doing, and those who cannot, teaching.

Other issues about in person instruction include those concerning time. Lessons typically are based on half hour and hourly rates. You may find longer sessions, or more frequent sessions are needed. Students who are serious about their careers might find their ambitions are undermined by the costs. Study based on hourly rates can hamper your career goals. Should you need to gain additional practice in certain areas, you might become further discouraged. Remedial training to target weak areas, when the clock is ticking, may become prohibitive as well as drive students to abandon mastering guitar elements.

Independent guitar lessons with an online training system allow students to revisit study areas, and rewind for retention and mastery. A student can review and work on problem areas, or on areas that you strive to be exceptional in mastery. You do not have to postpone or detour current progress until the next in-person lesson. With personal instructors, the follow on lesson may be days away or longer, dragging your guitar studies behind. Additionally, you are paying for remedial live training. This type of scenario over years can snowball such that you are further from your goals than you would like.

Practice, practice and more practice, is what teachers advise. No matter which occupation or career someone chooses, practice will improve your skills. This means that inclement weather can be a showstopper when you study outside your home. A student can avoid bad weather, cancellations and schedule changes when you study at home. In fact, you can set your own training schedule so studying is as convenient as possible and conducive to retention, and goals.

Online training can replace or supplement your guitar training goals. Training can be targeted with modules for particular goals. Students can learn from guitar masters. With self-paced education, nothing and no one will stand in your way. You can move closer to closing the gap between guitar superstars and your guitar abilities.




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