I f your learning guitar is it easier to have a teacher or teach yourself?

Answer 1

TEACHER.

I dont' care if peopel tell you you can learn on you're own, GET A TEACHER.
It is a pain, but they are the only ones who can teach you proper form and technique, and will inform you on how to imrove.
A web page or book can't tell you if you're holding your axe wrong.

Answer 2

I would say this. There is absolutely nothing wrong with learning proper music theory, scales, chord progressions, etc. from a qualified music teacher. But the thing to remember is this. If you teach yourself (by experimenting around on the neck, by reading, by playing in bands, etc.) you will definitley have a more unique or creative style than if you only went to the same guitar teacher for years. If you learn from Eddie Van Halen (or whoever) personally, chances are you will be an Eddie Van Halen clone. If that is what you want, then go for it. But if you actually want to write music and have your own signature sound, then you would be better off trying to teach yourself. But teaching yourself takes ALOT of patience and hard work. I am probably 50% self taught and 50% taught by various guitarists.

Answer 3

It depends. If you're good with tablature and are only after the basic stuff to muck around with, teaching yourself is fine.

However, if you're serious about learning and want to actually learn (notes and chords and things, not random dots on tablature) then it would be much, much better if you got a teacher.

There are various techniques that are hard to learn through books and from cd's. Also, teachers often have bits of knowledge that the books don't bother sharing.

An example would be in minor pentatonic scales, it is better to focus on the flat 3rd and the flat 7th, when improvising.

I have yet to see a book that mentioned little things like this, but found it really helped, and my teacher has given me so many little tidbits, that I'd take a teacher over learning myself any day.

Answer 4

I taught myself using Russ Shipton's books (I think that is the right name) to learn 20 ish basic chords and some simple tunes. When I couldn't progress any further alone, then I went to a teacher, who taught me how to finger pick and things like that. That worked well for me, but I already played the piano, so I was quite confident I could teach myself to a certain level. May not be the best solution for you. Enjoy your playing whatever you decide. By the way, a good way to practice is to find the chords to your favorite songs, and try and play along to the cd at home.

Answer 5

it kinda depends on you, i would start out with a teacher to get the basics. if your really serious, do some on your own. no one can teach you your own style, you have to develope that yourself. lessons can only do so much, a technique for one person might not be right for the other. remember, there is no 1 right way to play guitar. jimi hendrix started out playing left handed on a right handed guitar turned upside down.

Answer 6

I learned by teaching myself. I had a teacher for a year and couldn't learn much from them then i bought some books and a dvd and taught myself. Depends on how you learn

Answer 7

I think it would be easier if you had a teacher because they know more than you don't.You could teach yourself but I think it would take a longer time.

Answer 8

a teacher obviously

Answer 9

is it easier to teach yourself, or go to school?

dont strain your brain man..