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searching for a teacher or following a disciplines self-teaching process

by Senay Isin
(Sweden)

Hello, Thank you for designing such a site. My question is basically what your opinion and recommendation on starting learning classical guitar after a long time break.

I have trouble in "how to start" I think the worst thing about my learning process of classical guitar was learning by seeing. I think it is Suzuki method. That prevented me to make progress in continuing my study when alone. I turned back to simple rules on reading notes and performing with guitar simultaneously.

So, do you think I should process by myself and which method and steps should I cover? Where should I start again, or do you think I should proceed with a teacher?

If so, could you recommend me one in Gothenburg, Sweden? Would only online courses help me in forming a disciplined learning process? Best regards, Senay Isin

Hi Senay,

Having a teacher is obviously good because they can see directly any problems you have and advise you accordingly (if they're good of course! :))

I'm sorry I don't live in Sweden so I wouldn't know any good teachers there. Perhaps one of my site visitors reading this are from Sweden and could respond to this entry.

There are a number of good books to give you guidance. Many, like Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant come with a D.V.D. version so you can see what he is doing as if in front of you.

Actually, I do recommend some pretty good books if you're looking to get back into playing. You can see them on this page...

Additionally, look out for my very own Classical Guitar Study Course . They'll be some modifications and upgrades very soon and it's designed to help the beginner to intermediate player develop a strong technique.

I hope this was of help.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.