do you have to have a teacher to be really good at the guitar?

Question

some people say that i have to get a guitar teacher to become very good at guitar

Answer 1

no. A teacher is a guide to show you the basics. you need to be self-motivated, though, to be proficient at anything.

Answer 2

Well, I see everyone has the same answer as I was going to post, and that is that you don't NEED a teacher for anything that you want to learn in life, but it helps - it speeds up the learning process, gives you someone to talk with about on the subject, and someone to rely on.

In the case of learning guitar, a good teacher should have an ear for how a song should sound in pitch and tempo, and have tips and tricks for learning chords easier.

I hope that helps and good luck!

Answer 3

This teacher works for you. You're the one paying. Talk to the store owner and tell him you want a different teacher. If he doesn't make a change, take lessons somewhere else. There are other guitar players who will be happy to work with you.

Answer 4

Depends on the person. I had a roommate that was extremely good but had no teacher.

Answer 5

at first to get the basics and to train your ear.....ive been at it for 20 years and never had a teacher.....i figured out most of it from watching mtv when it was about music....but if ya want it bad enough.....anything helps

Answer 6

if you want a teacher call a friend who knows how.professional ones ask high prices

Answer 7

to get good quick, it helps to have a teacher.
but if you keep playing ull get good even without one

Answer 8

I know a guy that is self-taught and really good, so no.

Answer 9

You can teach yourself. Mark Knopfler did, and he is one of the best.

Answer 10

perhaps you should die and ask mr hendrix.
I believe he was self taught