Quitting

A few years ago while I was in grade 10 I quit guitar lessons. Now I am in grade 12 and I really regret the fact that I quit (I quit a lot of things cause my parents never pushed me). Would it be weird if I took lessons with the same teacher again? This September I am gonna be moving away to university so I don't know if me doing lessons again would matter.

I would advise taking up guitar again once you get to university, maybe also get some lessons going before you move.

Did you like the feeling of guitar? If you did, my advice would be to get lessons and set up a practice regimen. I would also recommend reading a book called Zen Guitar by Philip

Toshio Sudo. And remember the journey is the goal. Don't be like me and wait until mid-life to find out how much you love guitar. I lost a lot of years. Good Luck! And good luck in college.

Originally Posted by: jeffreycassady

...I would also recommend reading a book called Zen Guitar by Philip

Toshio Sudo. And remember the journey is the goal....

I heartily concur. It's a great book that I've been recommending here for years. It's not just for those that don't have pushy parents.

john

Never read that book or heard of it, but echo the sentiment that guitar is about enjoying the journey, all of it, especially adversity in every challenge. Once realisation of that occurs and perception realigns to recognise that as primary objective, playing is the reward in itself and doing so whatever the immediate goal never ceases to be fun.

manXcat --

It's a short book and a quick read. It doesn't teach music or playing nor is it about Zen. But it is a refreshing read that near everyone comes away from with a better approach to, and understanding of, playing guitar. I usually read it once a year (and it's about that time ). Still, what you've posted here sounds like much of the book.

Look it up on Amazon and read the reviews for a better understanding of what the book is (74% 5-star ratings the last I looked). Lot's of posts in the GT Forum, too.

There are several copies available now on EBay for around US$5.

john

Thanks john. I'll check it out. 👍

Originally Posted by: maryzarb

A few years ago while I was in grade 10 I quit guitar lessons. Now I am in grade 12 and I really regret the fact that I quit (I quit a lot of things cause my parents never pushed me). Would it be weird if I took lessons with the same teacher again? This September I am gonna be moving away to university so I don't know if me doing lessons again would matter.

You might want to consider a guitar instruction method that is more portable than a teacher (...perhaps like Guitar Tricks ... ).

Nothing would be weird about how you approach wanting to play guitar. If you want to play, just approach how it feels right. They key is the 'wanting' part. Guitar, or any instrument, is there to play because you enjoy music and want to be able to play music yourself. If within you, there is music you want play, then however you choose to get there is good.

I barely had any lessons and that paths served me for a long time (though I don't recommend it) and others prefer a structure to walk them through step by step. Musicians are not a rubber stamp that all must be done the same way. What works for you?

Under the assumption that you came to ask the question here because you are interested, it's a matterr of how. A face-to-face personal instructor has been how people learned music probably since music was created. So, even if for only a short time, it has benefits.

Also, here at Guitar Tricks, there is a curriculum that is (most importantly) easy and understandable for a beginner. Also, it is portable. meaning that when you go to university, it goes with you.

Also, I believe Guitar Tricks does have a newer service for personalized lessons with intstructors via online.

Some thoughts to consider but the key is first to know that you want to play. Following that, in todays world of technology, you have great options to get you there.

There is nothing wrong with going back to your same teacher. Believe me. This happens all the time, but you might want to just take the lessons here at Guitar Tricks. They probably have more to offer than your old teacher does anyway. :)