Guitar Lessons In Bedfordshire

Playing the guitar is growing in popularity year on year (definately in bedfordshire) but while there are many options of how to learn the guitar you first need to ask yourself a few questions before locating a guitar tutor. I personally offer guitar lessons in Bedfordshire (UK) and below are the most common questions that a potential student should ask. From experience many guitar students overlook some of these before proceeding, but answer these and save yourself both time and money.

The questions that you should ask are:

What style of the guitar would I like to play? There are many styles such as classical, blues, ragtime, folk and rock are probably the most popular – but which one would you like to learn?
What songs do you want to learn? Having an idea of the direction that you would like to take is vital. If you like The Rolling Stones, tell your guitar tutor, they can then design a lesson plan around getting you to play their songs. Studies have shown that learning to play something that you enjoy far speeds up the learning process.
How would you like to learn? There are many choices now about the location of your guitar lessons. You can learn via a web cam or online lessons nowadays, but I wouldn’t advise it at first. While these both have their benefits a one to one tuition is probably better suited for a beginner to correct an potential mistakes early on. Learning over the web can’t do this as well.
Would you like to travel to a guitar tutors house/studio or would you prefer he or she travel to you? Traveling to a guitar tutors house can take up to 30 minutes each way in travelling and fuel costs where as a visiting guitar tutor will only take up an hour of your time – for the same cost (usually). On the other hand, you may enjoy the time out of your house.
What’s your budget? A VITAL question. Don’t begin learning the guitar until you know your budget. Assuming that you already have your guitar, how much money can you now allocate to being taught the guitar – it can soon become expensive. Guitar lessons are usually between £15-£25 per hour. Speak to your guitar tutor first to see if he or she can offer any reduction on lesson fees for block booking. Think about using your guitar tutor when you need them and not every week – a weekly lesson may be too much.
What is your guitar tutors cancellation policy? This too is worth knowing before you proceed. What happens if you are ill 6 hours before a lesson, or your child is taken ill from school and you have to cancel for whatever reason? Ask your tutor this, do you still have to pay the full fee or 50% of the lesson fee? You don’t want this starting an argument several weeks down the line. I personally allow 3 cancellation within 24 hours then after that I charge 50% of the lesson fee.
How far do I want to take the guitar? Do I just want to play for fun or would I like to get some exam grades under my belt. In my experience, most people just want to play for fun and with their friends. Unless you are looking for a career within the music/guitar industry then grades are not necessary. Even if you are looking to join or start a band, grades are not necessary so don’t let this hold you back – playing for fun is often the best and least stressful.

There are many options that you have in getting guitar lessons in Bedfordshire. The reason I signal out Bedfordshire is because it is local to me and so I am familiar with the guitar tutors in this area. I can recommend Max Milligan, who has years of experience. I personally offer a service which you can look into at www.guitarlessonsbedfordshire.co.uk. I travel to the students house as I find this works well in my experience and I do not charge for travel. In a more relaxed atmosphere you can learn better.

A lesson plan is a great idea to have, this can give you a timetable and direction of your lessons and where you are currently and where you need to go next.

Any questions about guitar lessons in Bedfordshire or anyone else don’t hesitate to contact me.