Hey All,
So I'm looking for some opinions on learning the guitar. Some background...
For as long I I can remember, I have tinkered with the guitar. I would pick it up, get frustrated, and wouldn't touch my guitar again for years. Finally, in my early 40s I became determined to acquire some skills on guitar. I was making a decent amount of headway (cowboy chords, major scale...nothing crazy at all) but then I started focusing on playing the bass. I really enjoy playing bass but every once in a while I get the hankering to play the guitar (only Jerry brings that feeling out in me!).
As a teacher, I am anxiously awaiting summer and I'm think about dedicating my spare time to learning guitar. I have basically learned bass via DVDs and online tutorials. So, my question is it worth the expense in getting a teacher? On one hand, I feel like guitar is more complex than the bass and having a teacher from the beginning would help me to focus and be more efficient. On the other hand, I feel like I'm at such a elementary level, that I have plenty to work on before things get confusing. Or maybe, I'll just try to be the best darn bass player I can be!
Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Jimmy
So I'm looking for some opinions on learning the guitar. Some background...
For as long I I can remember, I have tinkered with the guitar. I would pick it up, get frustrated, and wouldn't touch my guitar again for years. Finally, in my early 40s I became determined to acquire some skills on guitar. I was making a decent amount of headway (cowboy chords, major scale...nothing crazy at all) but then I started focusing on playing the bass. I really enjoy playing bass but every once in a while I get the hankering to play the guitar (only Jerry brings that feeling out in me!).
As a teacher, I am anxiously awaiting summer and I'm think about dedicating my spare time to learning guitar. I have basically learned bass via DVDs and online tutorials. So, my question is it worth the expense in getting a teacher? On one hand, I feel like guitar is more complex than the bass and having a teacher from the beginning would help me to focus and be more efficient. On the other hand, I feel like I'm at such a elementary level, that I have plenty to work on before things get confusing. Or maybe, I'll just try to be the best darn bass player I can be!
Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Jimmy