WHY TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS?
For beginners, lessons are ALWAYS a good idea. Of course you should take advantage of other tools like books, videos and the Internet. But with those tools, especially for beginners, and if you have no real experience with music, you should seek out a teacher. With a teacher, you get answers to your questions and instruction tailored to your goals as a guitar player. With private lessons, you choose the direction you want to go - and are not limited by the "one size fits all" format of books and videos.

If you're having some success teaching yourself, then taking lessons will only increase the speed of your progress. I started out learning on my own, but my learning took a big leap forward when I began lessons. It's SO much easier when someone that's "been there, done that" can show you the way.

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages to lessons is to prevent you from doing something the wrong way. If you start doing something incorrectly, or misunderstand something, how will you know? No computer program can watch you play and correct the curve in your fingers or adjust the angle of your wrist for maximum effectiveness. A good instructor will also pick up on equipment and setup problems that may be blocking your progress. Lessons will provide the knowledge and experience to get you where you want to go.

Another important thing to consider about private lessons is that a teacher will help you stay motivated. Staying motivated is key to achieving your musical goals. Nothing is more motivating than the one-on-one relationship between you and a teacher who cares about your progress and is committed to seeing you reach your potential.

And last - you get results. That's the bottom line - and the surest path to having a great deal of fun with your playing.