Time to move up

[crawford]

Hey all..I have a quick question about taking guitar lessons.

I have been playing now for roughly 2 years. I am kind of in a rut and really wish to know more about different theorys, styles etc. Everything I have learned is from online readings and flat out making things up.

Would anyone suggest that I take lessons now to enhance what I already know or should I just surround myself with players better than me and learn from them?

I realize that taking lessons may quasi mean starting over, however if it is not done correct than that is really unsatisfying.

Thanks for your help, if anyone has any more suggestions than what I can have posted please let me know.

[lionken07]

I guess there are good and bad on takin' lessons.

First you might not get a good teacher. He/she might teach you in a way that you don't really like and therefore makin' you not want to play (maybe). Secondly, it really cost a lot to take decent lessons (well, as far as I'm concern). Generally, surfin' the web for guitar info should be enough (if you pay enough attention to what your doing and what your doing wrong).

Yes, share your experience with other player will definitely help you out, but make sure they know what they're doing. I learned most of my music theory at my guitar teacher but that's not the only way and surely not the best way(hehe) to go.

[James]

A lot of enjoyment can be had from this instrument no matter what level you're at, but the serious and aspiring student of guitar, no matter what genre he or she plays in, definatly needs lessons (imop). It's imperative to develop good habits and kill bad ones, especially if your style is something quite intensive, like shred or classical. But whatever you play, you won't go wrong with securing the basics and then building on them.

[Joseph]

We don't always know where we want to go as musicians, despite how much knowledge we possess, that's why it's good to sometimes have a helping hand. Sometimes, when it comes to music teachers, we would much rather rely on their way of thinking instead of relying on our creativity or our gut instincts. But the thing is, your teacher is your friend, and he's not there for you to lean on, but to simply guide you in the right direction.

-Joseph

[crawford]

Thanks guys. I think I am going to take the leap and take some lessons just for the experience...hell that is what life is about anyways.

Thanks for your words,