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He won't know if I have progressed due to him never hearing me play.
I have had 5 lessons so have spent over £100 and don't feel I have got anywhere.
I have subscribed to an American Country site that teaches techniques and songs that are popular and I learn more from that although I feel that if I just went on the site there is no time limits on practice and you can end up becoming sloppy although I have my lesson tomorrow and I have been set no homework, nothing to practice, and I have no idea what to ask for because the chances are he won't be able to help me. :-<
This.
Your teacher should be evaluating (even just to himself) what needs some more practise, and what's up-to scratch, and setting lessons around that.
You'd be best walking away and finding someone else.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
Got a return call from one of the many teachers I contacted before the industrial estate debacle and knew after the first lesson he understood me. Asked me what my aim was, what music I was interested in and what styles I'd like to learn. Every week I feel like I've either learnt or achieved something with him and he understands that I get very little chance to practice through the week due to work. The difference between him and the others was he showed a genuine interest in wanting to teach as he called me back after just enquiring. Teaches in a dedicated room in his house and doesn't kick you out bang on the hour unless there's a lesson directly after yours.
As with most things word of mouth is really powerful, my dad never needed to advertise his business as he got on with people and did a good job so he just got recommendations left right and centre.
I'd have had suspicions about not being heard play even for one lesson unless the teacher had explained before the reasons why.
He has also said he will help me put a harmony to my lyrics so will enjoy that!! Watch this space!!!
I know the feeling of being stuck with the same phrases.
I'm currently working through some Musicians Institute (MI) books to get away from playing the same things.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/010535/details.html
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http://www.musicroom.com/se/id_no/068437/details.html
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Really useful as they have a CD to hear what the example should sound like and/ or play along to.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
Any books that come with a CD to play along to and/or demonstrate the examples are probably the best way to go for learning outside of you lessons. as you can come back to them repeatedly, and practise by playing along. I'm working through the "rock lead basics" currently, and looking to have this completed by Christmas and move onto another book after that (I have loads).
The Progressive series are good too, again along the same lines (Book/CD) with different licks/solo's to learn.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)