Guitar Lessons Near Me: How to Learn Music via SKILLR
Searching for guitar lessons in your area and feeling a little lost? Don’t sweat it. Now, you can learn how to play guitar from the comfort of your home with a seasoned guitar instructor on the SKILLR App.
Before we jump into how you can become a badass guitar player with SKILLR, let’s explore the types of lessons available, costs, benefits and why guitar lessons online might be the right fit for you.
Types of Guitar Lessons
Learning how to play guitar looks different for different people. Some people might spend years and years in private classes in childhood and be bonafide rock stars playing bars and local venues by the time they’re adults.
Some might take a few lessons here and there and then try to teach themselves via YouTube video tutorials (shoutout to eighth grade me learning “Teardrops on My Guitar”).
Other people might opt for group classes where they can learn in a laidback classroom setting with other people at their level.
Group Lessons
Group courses are typically led by an experienced guitar teacher who works with a small group of students. You can find these kinds of classes at local universities or music schools.
Private Lessons
Private guitar lessons are traditionally offered in-person and students learn from a private guitar instructor who walks them through concepts like how to read music, music theory, ear training and strumming techniques. These are one-on-one lessons usually done with a local teacher.
After the pandemic, the experience of learning guitar via a private guitar teacher has changed and students sometimes meet with a teacher for an online lesson via Zoom or another video conferencing platform, which leads us to our next lesson style…
Online courses
Guitar lessons offered via online courses can include anything from live, private courses with a guitar instructor to asynchronous, recorded lessons via sites where students follow along with a curriculum and learn on their own.
Self-teaching
Learning the guitar on your own can be intimidating but it’s a great education method for independent learners. You can learn on your own using a variety of resources including music books, tutorials or whatever else you find works for you.
How much should guitar lessons cost?
According to Lessons.com, guitar lessons typically cost between $40 to $60 an hour or an average of $30 for a half hour lesson. The cost of private guitar lessons can vary based on your location and the format of the lesson. Online classes may be cheaper than in-person lessons. The price can also vary if you’re doing private classes, a formal university class or group lesson.
On SKILLR, you can pay by the minute so you only pay for the time you actually use in the guitar lesson. That means if you only need five minutes of help that day, you only pay for that five minutes. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Can you teach yourself guitar?
Absolutely! Like with any skill, with the right resources and motivation, you can teach yourself guitar. It’s important to remember though that not everyone can just pick things up without any guidance.
If that’s you, then great! But if it’s not, don’t beat yourself up. There are plenty of resources and great teachers who would love to help you in your learning process.
Also, keep in mind that one way of learning isn’t superior to another. They may be different but they’re definitely equal. So whether you decide to learn in a group class, on your own or by taking lessons with a dedicated guitarist, your learning style and method is 100% valid.
Are online guitar lessons worth it?
Absolutely! Guitar lessons online offer a level of flexibility and freedom you don’t get with in-person music lessons. You can learn from the comfort of your home on a schedule that works for you. With SKILLR, you don’t even have to schedule lessons ahead of time. You can just call one of our guitar teachers when you need them.
Whether you want to play acoustic guitar, lead guitar or bass guitar, if you’re playing guitar and working on something new and need a little help in the moment, you don’t have to worry about waiting a week until your next lesson to get help with your guitar playing question.
And you don’t have to bother with watching video tutorials trying to get answers either. A SKILLR guitar teacher will walk you through your specific question so you can learn guitar and be on your way to playing music like a pro in no time.
How to find a good guitar teacher
Finding the right teacher can be a challenge. You want to find someone who gels with your personality and can match your individual learning style. If you’re motivated by encouragement, you’ll want to find a teacher who is kind and gives constructive feedback. Meanwhile, if you’re motivated more by tough love, you may want someone who holds you to a high standard and doesn’t put up with your bullshit.
Think about the ways you learn best before you begin searching for a teacher. Then, you can take your preferences and needs into account while talking to different teachers and have a clearer idea of what the right guitar instructor looks like for you.
Consider how often you want to meet with your teacher, if you’re more comfy with online or in-person lessons and any specific skills you want to focus on (things like how to play your favorite songs or read sheet music).
You’ll also want to take into account your skill level. Are you a complete beginner just learning to play who needs someone to explain the ABCs of guitar? Do you already know a few chords and want to move on to how to put them together to play songs? Speak to the guitar instructors you find about your skill level, any concerns you have and how you learn best.
If you want to take lessons in your city, you can search for “guitar lessons near…” or “find guitar lessons” on search engines. If you don’t care as much about where your teacher is based and want to work with someone remotely, download the SKILLR App and learn with a pro via live, one-on-one video chats. To find a great teacher for you, you can read through profiles to see if you connect with their bios, personality or experience.
Learning & playing guitar via the SKILLR App
On the SKILLR App, you can learn music with a professional musician or experienced teachers via a live, one-on-one video call. On SKILLR, sessions are paid per minute so if you just need some quick help, you can get what you need for an affordable price without the hassle of search engines.
Just match instantly with a guitar teacher, ask them your question and get answers in real time. With SKILLR, you can learn faster and problem-solve easier.
Plus, SKILLR offers a variety of expert musicians and private teachers who can help you with multiple instruments including singing lessons and playing piano. And, if you find the perfect teacher for you on the app, you can save them in your favorites so you can keep working with the same teacher.
Private guitar lessons on SKILLR
Take private guitar lessons in your home with the help of a musical maestro via the SKILLR App. What are you waiting for? Start lessons today and learn a new skill! Your first lesson is free.
Guitar teachers: are you a guitar instructor looking for ways to expand your student base through online lessons? Consider teaching guitar lessons on SKILLR. Learn more about how to become a Skillr so you can teach guitar and help your students in on-demand, private guitar lessons.
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