Guitar

[XxGuyxX]

I think this should be in this section, so here goes. I used to play the guitar and i had gotten quite good; but then other aspects of my life started to get in the way and i gave up about 1 or 2 years ago. I was wondering how i would go about getting back into playing again. Should i start getting lessons again, or should i just have a play on my friend's guitar, see how it feels, then go on from there? Any tips would be welcome...

Thanks

[coreyorama]

i was in the sme scinario as you, jsut play your guitar again, and just let it coem back to you, then judge. i relised after i had gotten ok again that i would start lessons... so yeah, get back to it man, guitars god gift to earth lol

[Dave5]

I was the same way. I picked up the guitar again in like 5th grade and i would search how to play certain songs on youtube. It worked pretty good for me and i started getting better. Eventually i started reading tabs for it. I always played the electric guitar. Whether your playing electric or acoustic, i highly recommend you start playing again. Guitar is soo much fun. Look up tutorials on things. Eventually you will start getting better

[Sordid Saint]

I stopped playing for a while for some specific reasons, and then recently I've just picked up my guitar and started playing again. You'll be surprised how quickly it all comes back to you

[Fiction]

Guitar is like riding a bike, you don't forget it :p

Of course it'll take practice too get up to the standard you once where, but it shouldn't take too long to get there. I'd try messing around with your guitar first, and then see how you feel then about whether you want lessons or not.

[Sordid Saint]

Guitar is like riding a bike, you don't forget it :p

Of course it'll take practice too get up to the standard you once where, but it shouldn't take too long to get there. I'd try messing around with your guitar first, and then see how you feel then about whether you want lessons or not.

This, also lessons aren't always the best anyway lol, if that's the best way for you to learn then go ahead! But the way I learned was just picking up a guitar and learning the feel for it, then learning the tabs of songs I liked. Never been to a lesson before so I don't know if it's a better way to learn or not.

[Gothicdeer]

I'm a off and on player...I usually mess around for an hour before it all comes back to me

[Aves]

This, also lessons aren't always the best anyway lol, if that's the best way for you to learn then go ahead! But the way I learned was just picking up a guitar and learning the feel for it, then learning the tabs of songs I liked. Never been to a lesson before so I don't know if it's a better way to learn or not.

I honestly believe lessons to be a great help at guitar. If anything, you're in the room with someone who can give you advice on gigs, gear, and artists to listen to. I've benefited greatly from having a teacher for the past five years.

He gives me advice on all sorts of topics, and it also gives me somebody to jam with at least once a week.

[XxGuyxX]

Ok, i have listened to all your comments and would like to start again. I listened to a song in the car while my mum was there and said "i wish i could play this on guitar..." dropping hints, and my mum just said "oh well, you had your chance". I don't know what to do, really. I would love to just play around for a bit (in secret if i have to) but i got rid of my guitar when i stopped, and after what my mum said in the car, i don't know if she would support me in it - she'll just think that i'll give up again. Any more advice would be helpful


Also, the song was 'Misery Business (Acoustic Version)' in case you wanted to know...

[Wakesetter03]

Dude, to an extent, all guitarists are self taught.
Save up and buy a cheap guitar (I mean, seriously an Epiphone DR100 (acoustic, but I'm sure there are plenty el-cheapo electrics out there if money is an issue) runs for under $100 these days, great for learning/getting back to speed).
Once you buy one, use the internet to teach yourself.
YouTube, tabs, and Google are friends.
I find even with my lessons, I learn a lot of trivial things at home (pick squeals/harmonics etc) so that I'm not wasting time in my lesson.