... not taught correct fingering technique / ad hoc

[TheCrystalShip]

Not sure if there is a music/hobbies section, but since it I'm a bit annoyed I thought I'd post here.

Just wonder if anyone else has experience of lessons for pop/rock guitar? If yes please read on ... if not then skip :)

Context: DD is a very good violin player, and accomplished on piano and voila too. A few months ago she started teaching herself electric guitar (in a rock band with some friends). Since the Christmas holidays she's been having private guitar lessons. The teacher is a secondary school teacher, and an accomplished musician, highly recommended, fairly expensive and time consuming to get there/home.

DD does seem to be making progress, enjoys it but it seems very informal and not structured. For example, there seems no reading of music, seems to based around playing portions of songs, with no special emphasis on technique. As a teen I played some classical guitar and there was huge emphasis on fingering technique, posture, etc.

Is this normal for rock/pop guitar lessons? It's not my experience learning instruments growing up, or DD other hobbies to date.

Maybe ahem ask mn to alter your title

Playing rock guitar is a lot about the sound and the "feel", as opposed to technique. No doubt there are excellent technical musicians too, but a lot of successful artists have had minimal classical training, and often self taught (or learning from other pros and peers)

This is awkward!

So not what I thought from the title 😂😂

😂😂😂 feck, I was hoping to learn something here

I clicked on this only to be really disappointed 😂

This title

😆😆😆😆😆

Well this was an anti-climax

Oh no, I see what you mean ... thanks! I was writing a long post in the car while DD at lesson

I've also found a hobbies section which will be more helpful! Apologies!

I clicked on this out of curiosity. Wondered what on earth this could possibly be about. Now disappointed!

@CornishGem1975

Well this was an anti-climax

That'll be the poor fingering technique

@CornishGem1975

Well this was an anti-climax

That'll be the incorrect fingering technique in action!

How can I ask MNHQ to remove this thead?

Lots of people teach themselves rock guitar. You only need three chords!

If she wants classical guitar lessons then look for a classical teacher.

Jinx, @Spud1130!

@mnhq works

But fir your question - learning from ear /by feel is a really useful addition to traditional skills and with an electric guitar it feels normal to me

@mnhq, could you please remove this thread? I'll re-phrase and post in hobbies. Thank you!

It has brightened up a dull afternoon OP.

@CornishGem1975

Well this was an anti-climax

@TheCrystalShip

How can I ask MNHQ to remove this thead?

Noooooo! This is best thread title in ages

I would say the important thing when it comes to fingering technique is plenty of practice.

“Playing rock guitar is a lot about the sound and the "feel", as opposed to technique”

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ignore this, it’s absolute nonsense.

How do you think “sound” and “feel” is achieved? By your technique!

I’ve played guitar for years and thought this was true, and I wish I’d spent time concentrating more on technique and making more of an attempt to learn more music theory .

Some rock musicians pride themselves on lack of the above, as if it’s some sort of badge of honour… fair enough if you’re self taught and want to play 3 chords in a punk band with you’re mates, but if you’re paying for lessons, structured lessons and technique is the bare minimum you should be getting.

If you’re told why you’re learning something and taught HOW to practice, you’re make better use of your time and improve quicker
… by the same token it has to be fun, and learning the fun parts is important, but you need a balance … if you’re learning something out of context it’s not going to stand you in as good a stead if you’re wanting to progress.

TLDR : you’re paying good money, there SHOULD be focus on structure and technique

@HellonHeels, the teacher is a school music teacher, but also highly recommended for pop/rock lessons.

[quote TheCrystalShip]@mnhq, could you please remove this thread? I'll re-phrase and post in hobbies. Thank you![/quote]
You can report and ask for a title change / thread move.

Maybe 3 chords in Status Quo's Whatever You Want is an appropriate song ??
Great thread title!!