Originally Posted by: fernando breaif you play jazz or classical guitar you must study theory

Depends on what music you play...... that's the biggest bunch of crap ever.


There are only two types of music.... the music you like and the music you dont!

Theory exist in all music and the more you know of theory the better off you will be in many musical aspects. Is it necessary, No. Is it necessary to be able to read to live, No but it sure as hell makes life a bit easier.

The only reason you would not learn theory is either personal laziness or a lack of love for musicianship.

(I've been teaching for years and the only students who really hate theory are the ones who choose a style of music to augment their choice of fashion. They want to be "punk" or "hip-hop" in style and need the music to complete the image. The kids who really love music take well to at leasting thinking about theory.)