Teaching Lessons
This page contains some articles for teachers and people considering becoming teachers. There are also plenty of tips for anyone looking for a guitar teacher.
The Importance of Musical Knowledge
By Jimmy Hudson
This article shows why Jimmy Hudson feels it is important for you to know as much as you can about music, and takes a look at approaching music as a career.
The True Teacher
By Jamie Andreas
I am now going to write about something for which I feel the utmost passion. If I could only get across one message, and for some reason wasn't allowed to say anything else, this is what I would want to say. I want to tell you what I have learned about The True Teacher, and what True Teaching is.
A Brief history of Mine 2
By Len Collins
The brain behind the Guitar Breakthrough tutorial software, Len Collins, describes his early teaching days. Plus, we get to meet Budgie the cat! A great read for those of you contemplating taking up teaching guitar as a profession!
The Story of K
By Len Collins
On occasion, the guitar teacher does double shift as a fairy godparent! Len recounts a wonderful story of one of his guitar students who learned to overcome being shy about playing.
Choosing a Teacher
By Tom Hess
The electric guitar has advanced far beyond the time when someone could teach himself (or herself) to become a world class player. If your ambition is to become a competent player and a competent musician, you need a competent teacher. Even if your goals are more modest, you can reach those goals far more quickly, easily and efficiently with the guidance of the right teacher.
Could You Teach Guitar?
By Nick Minnion
Nick Minnion, founder of Nick's Music Studios in England and creator of www.teachguitar.com, has kindly written a piece especially for Guitar Noise readers. Have you ever thought about teaching but then thought that you might not be qualified? Nick dispels a lot of the myths about what it takes to teach but also sets up some pretty high standards.
Are Lessons and Music School Really Worth it?
By Mike Walsh
Mike returns to Guitar Noise with a very enthusiastic article I think most of you will find very informative. In these days where we put a lot of stock in gear and equipment, he tells us not to neglect the most important investment of all - your own skills and learning!
Do you really need a teacher?
By Tom Hess
Tom examines this question, as he tends to look at everything, in a very thoughtful way. Not only does he look at the pros and cons musically, but he also discusses the many non-musical benefits that one can get from having a teacher.
Plans Are NOT Goals
By Tom Hess
Knowing the difference between plans and goals can help you to focus your attention on important matters, and to not waste your time that might be otherwise put to good use. Tom Hess explains the importance of making this distinction and shows how focusing on our goals will make us plan better!
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