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Jen
My son is 12 and wants to learn guitar but gets frustrated so easily and hasn't learned the first chord yet. Many Thanks!
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Hello there,
You did not mention the style of music your son is learning (trying to learn). Here is a link to a series of video lessons on Youtube. This guy is a great teacher. He has a series of 12 lessons there and covers the basics very well and is entertaining (at least to kids). He uses an electric, but much of the material will translate to an acoustic.
A couple years ago, my nephews and nieces decided to learn. All live too far away for me to teach them. I gave them guitars for Christmas. Then searched the internet for a good set of lessons. I liked this guy the best of those I reviewed. He is a bit of a clown and sort of strange looking (at least to a 60 year old guy). But he comes across well for kids and teens. Take a look at his videos and see if you think your son could benefit from him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhxIV0I5T8&feature=related
Later,
Hello there,
You did not mention the style of music your son is learning (trying to learn). Here is a link to a series of video lessons on Youtube. This guy is a great teacher. He has a series of 12 lessons there and covers the basics very well and is entertaining (at least to kids). He uses an electric, but much of the material will translate to an acoustic.
A couple years ago, my nephews and nieces decided to learn. All live too far away for me to teach them. I gave them guitars for Christmas. Then searched the internet for a good set of lessons. I liked this guy the best of those I reviewed. He is a bit of a clown and sort of strange looking (at least to a 60 year old guy). But he comes across well for kids and teens. Take a look at his videos and see if you think your son could benefit from him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhxIV0I5T8&feature=related
Later,
Is it hard to teach yourself how to play the guitar?
gvreptiles
Is it hard to teach yourself how to play the guitar?
What are some good guitars and guitar brands?
What are some good guitar music books for beginners?
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I taught myself (pretty much; I did learn some from a friend, and I also took a beginner's course at the local community college, although the class was really below my level at the time, so it didn't do alot of good other than to force me to practice). It's pretty hard, but the more you learn, the easier it is to learn how to do more and more stuff. Anyway, the book that helped me the most as a total beginner was Guitar For Dummies. I'm not kidding. It really helped alot. I'd say lessons aren't really a necessity, although I'm sure you will learn faster if you get them.
As for "good" guitars, it depends what you're looking for. Acoustic? Electric? How much do you want to spend? In general, good brands for acoustics would be Martin and Taylor, although they're generally quite expensive. Good electrics would be Fender and Gibson. But there are lots of cheaper guitars that are great too. I'd recommend Blueridge for a cheap, yet good, acoustic, if you can find a shop that deals them. I have a BR 63 and it's nice. It was about $450. You could also try a Martin X series (Google them; they're cheaper than a normal Martin, but sound great. I have one).
For a beginner electric, try a MIM (made in Mexico) Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. A Squier (made by Fender) is also a good choice, and cheaper, although I'd recommend getting one of their "standard" series rather than an Affinity series.
The best advice is to take someone to the shop with you who already plays.
ETA: Oh yeah, and whatever you buy...GET THE SHOP TO DO A SETUP, especially if you're buying a cheapo guitar! Many places will do it for free if you buy the guitar there. Otherwise, it might cost $25-$40. But it's worth it, because the guitar will be easier to play.
I taught myself (pretty much; I did learn some from a friend, and I also took a beginner's course at the local community college, although the class was really below my level at the time, so it didn't do alot of good other than to force me to practice). It's pretty hard, but the more you learn, the easier it is to learn how to do more and more stuff. Anyway, the book that helped me the most as a total beginner was Guitar For Dummies. I'm not kidding. It really helped alot. I'd say lessons aren't really a necessity, although I'm sure you will learn faster if you get them.
As for "good" guitars, it depends what you're looking for. Acoustic? Electric? How much do you want to spend? In general, good brands for acoustics would be Martin and Taylor, although they're generally quite expensive. Good electrics would be Fender and Gibson. But there are lots of cheaper guitars that are great too. I'd recommend Blueridge for a cheap, yet good, acoustic, if you can find a shop that deals them. I have a BR 63 and it's nice. It was about $450. You could also try a Martin X series (Google them; they're cheaper than a normal Martin, but sound great. I have one).
For a beginner electric, try a MIM (made in Mexico) Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. A Squier (made by Fender) is also a good choice, and cheaper, although I'd recommend getting one of their "standard" series rather than an Affinity series.
The best advice is to take someone to the shop with you who already plays.
ETA: Oh yeah, and whatever you buy...GET THE SHOP TO DO A SETUP, especially if you're buying a cheapo guitar! Many places will do it for free if you buy the guitar there. Otherwise, it might cost $25-$40. But it's worth it, because the guitar will be easier to play.
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