From the article: Ten Questions to Ask a Potential Guitar Teacher
Have you had experience in looking for a guitar teacher? If you've had success in finding the perfect guitar teacher, please take a moment to share any tips you can offer here. Share Your Advice
Guitar Instructor- 35 yrs
- Offer a 30-45 min trial lesson for a small fee, $15..Meet with student, test all his skills and technique (strength in both Hands)show him imeadite playing skills to spark up a reality check..Share a few things they may like to see and hear,no matter what they like.Ask questions, get answers. Both decide what lessons they can handle: weekly, bi-weekely, monthly, and agree on your price.Ask for referrals, offer a free lesson each time.
- —Guest Joe Faiella
Performers!
- I've found it's unbelievably important to make sure that your teacher is capable of showing you the things you want to learn, which is why the best way to find a teacher is to actually go to shows, find someone whose style you appreciate, and approach them about taking lessons. Many if not most musicians are open to taking students, and the ones who aren't have an infinitely better shortlist of respectable, quality musicians you should study with than you will ever find in a phonebook or on the internet! Whenever I've wanted to take guitar lessons with a new teacher, I've just gone up to guitarists after the show, told them how into their music I was, and introduce myself as a player who wants to take lessons and I get good feedback. Even if you're just starting or haven't even picked up an instrument yet, I'd definitely get an idea of what types of things you want to learn by going to a show and explain it to the guitarist after - musicians are generally friendly, laid-back people!
- —Guest Eternal Music Student
