![]() ![]() So, if you are a beginner and you like the Beatles, then you will be learning some songs that you like relatively soon. Beginners start with an easy guitar Beatles songbook in order to learn to play and read chord symbols from a songbook. Certain fundamental skills need to be acquired first. Will you teach me to play the songs that I want to play? Probably not right away. Some students do this to “test the waters” in order to meet Pete and get an idea what the lessons would be like before making a decision to attend more regularly. ![]() Is there a specified number of lessons that I must commit to when beginning guitar lessons? No, students can schedule a single lesson if they like. Remote lessons via Facetime, Zoom, or Skype. All in person lessons are conducted at Pete’s home studio in Harleysville, PA. Individual lessons are far more beneficial for a student than group lessons when it comes to learning to play the guitar.ĭo you offer to go to the student's home to teach the lessons? No. There is a different feel in the looser tension of the nylon strings, more space between strings to allow room for the fingers and a specific size and shape to the instrument that are important when pursuing classical guitar.Īre group lessons available? No. The notes are located in the same place and the chords are played the same way, so in most cases, it makes little difference whether the student is working with an acoustic or electric guitar. However, it is important for the student to have an acoustic guitar (more specifically, a nylon string, classical guitar) if/ when the time comes to begin learning classical guitar techniques. So, in a sense, there is no set “finish line” where it could be declared, “There, now you can play the guitar.” Students do, in fact, begin “playing the guitar” at the first lesson (on a very basic level) and then work consistently to improve week by week.ĭoes Pete teach electric or acoustic guitar (or both)? Pete Smyser's teaching method for beginners utilizes the same learning process for both electric and acoustic guitar. How long will it take to be able to play the guitar? This is an impossible question to answer because there is always a higher level of accomplishment that can be achieved if a student is motivated to strive for it. The student (or student’s parent/ guardian) is financially liable for any lessons missed or cancelled if such notice is not given. What happens if I need to cancel a lesson? A minimum notice of two days is required to cancel a lesson. Payment options include Venmo, PayPal, cash or personal check. Payment is due at the first lesson of each month. How does payment work? Payments are made on a monthly basis. ![]() ![]() Repertoire (important songs/pieces that relate to the style of music being studied) Lesson plans are structured to develop ability in the following. When a student comes to a lesson with prior experience, the first lesson is diagnostic so that Pete can assess the students level, goals and determine an appropriate course of study. After a certain point of accomplishment, the student is invited to choose songs (or songbooks) that are of the most interest to them. Reading Music (standard music notation) by working through a method book.Ĭhords - by learning to strum chords and play songs from an easy guitar song book (usually a Beatles Songbook to start). Technical Exercises - designed to develop the necessary finger control and coordination to play the guitar while avoiding common bad habits. Beginner guitar students can expect assignments that concentrate on the following. ![]()
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