I am a 34 year old woman interested in learning to play guitar. I like both rock and soft music. Which is recommended to learn first, electric or acoustic? How much do lessons typically cost? Thank you for any advice you can give me!
2006-09-21 05:23:15 · 11 answers · asked by Stevie 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's easier to play an electric guitar, but you also need an amplifier for that so you're better off starting on an acoustic. You should start with a folk acoustic, which is the type that has metal strings (as opposed to a classical acoustic, which has nylon strings) since you like rock music. Lessons can range from $10.00 to $25.00 for half an hour depending on where you live and the teacher's level of experience. You might want to consider buying instructional books or videos instead -- I have learned a lot more by doing it myself than by taking lessons. Check out the website below for good deals on guitars, strings, picks, cases, books, DVDs; virtually EVERYTHING you need to learn how to play the guitar.
2006-09-21 05:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to learn on an acoustic. I took group lessons last year - it was 6 weeks, 1 hr a week for $80 or $90. I think one on one lessons were $135 or so. Of course this depends on your area. Also some places rent you a guitar and some places you have to buy. But you can get a decent guitar for less than $150, less if you can tolerate eBay. It's ok to start out in group but after that you'd have to take private lessons because it would be very difficult to learn anything but the very basics in a group setting, especially since I was the only adult in a group of 15 kids or so. Oh the racket! But so much fun!
2006-09-21 05:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also about your age. I had a burning desire last year to learn accoustic guitar. I played the electric for a while and I didn't notice too much of a difference. I think you can learn either guitar easily - it's a question of practice and dedication. I lost the dedication once I bought my home.
My lessons were setting me back 85 bucks a month (CDN$). Lessons were given once a week for 30 minutes.
NOTE: As a "mature" student you can set the pace and the tone of your lessons. I took other musical instruments as a child and I hated running through my scales. Some musicians will argue that scales are a must but if your ultimate goal is to play around the camp fire - don't waste your time with them.
2006-09-21 05:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by tallblackchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start learning on an acoustic or classical. DO NOT start with an electric! After a while 3-12 months, depending on how much u study, u ll be able to play on an electic easily. But start with an acoustic or a classical!!!!!
2006-09-21 05:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by giorocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many would suggest learning the acoustic first, but it's really up to you. I must say you have to have more skill to make an acoustic sound good as apposed to the electric guitar because on acoustic you can't hide behind distortion and other guitar effects.
2006-09-21 06:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Vinyleyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nylon strung acoustic (spanish ) is best to start with, far easier on the fingertips.
Also you cant play the same stuff on an acoustic as you can on an electric, so different techniques are required.
Note: A cheap guitar will always be cheap....you can only realise your potential with quality instruments
2006-09-21 05:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by Old Cynic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better learn acoustic before electric. To tell you the truth, it is best to learn piano first before anything else. Do that and other instruments and writing music will be so much easier. Tommy Lee learned how to play piano first and he can play most instruments with ease and read & write music!
2006-09-21 05:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by fuhqutoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long it takes to learn guitar depends on how good you want to get and how much practice you put in. How good you can get with 1-2 hours a day for a few months depends on what methods you use to practice. There are effective practice methods that will help you make the best use of your time. This course is one of the best. https://bitly.im/aMCW9 It's not just about how much you play but how effectively you play that will determine how good you will get.
2016-05-16 09:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn actustic, its pretty much like this acustics are alot cheeper and easier to learn on. So if you get bored of playing, you wont be out 200 and up dollers on a guitar. Plus you need to start on the basics before you can go to a better one!
2006-09-21 05:35:21 · answer #9 · answered by Moose1123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an acoustic or classical, you'll be able to play and you wont annoy neighbours too much ;) also you will be able to play some beautiful songs and sit around a camp fire.
Electrics and equipment can get pricey and if you're not going on stage it seems a waste.
If i was closer to you i'd teach you for just your company.
2006-09-21 05:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Angelo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋