You’ve booked your lesson, you’ve scheduled the time, and now is the time to host your first in-home guitar lesson. Don’t worry. You’re one step ahead already. Choosing to take guitar lessons already puts you on a pedestal for success as a guitar enthusiast. This is especially true if you decide to have one-on-one classes with an instructor at home, where you are comfortable with the surroundings. Not only does this speed up the learning process, it saves you time and money. However, this means that you have a bit of work to do in preparing the lesson. Unlike a music studio where you find everything set up, here, you must prepare everything. Whether you're just starting out or exploring new musical frontiers, these steps will help you adequately prepare for your in-home private guitar lessons.
Create the Space
Having a guitar instructor come to your home is totally different from learning online. But as convenient as it may seem, it also presents you with the additional challenge of choosing the best place in your home. The good news is, you don't need a big home to find enough space for you and the instructor. Sometimes the sitting room will do, but if you have a home office, patio, balcony, or garden, it's even better. Some of the things to keep in mind when choosing the space are;
1. Accessibility
Concentration is crucial when learning guitar. Therefore, you need a space that you can easily access crucial amenities such as the bathroom or a glass of water. Constant movement to access these may disrupt the lesson and the learning process.
2. Noise Levels
The guitar is one of the most melodious musical instruments. This means that you'll want to hear each and every note to easily tell them apart. Find the quietest place in your home, away from noisy pets, children, and television or radio sets. Furthermore, keep away from places with echoes as they affect the acoustics and distorts the guitar's natural sound. Notify roommates of your lesson to avoid clashes and to give them adequate time to work around it.
3. Comfort
Every little detail matters when it comes to learning the guitar. And yes, this also applies to your sitting posture and how you hold the guitar. Your guitar instructor should be able to advise you on poses so you can know what you're comfortable with. Some people prefer to play it while sitting on a chair, on the floor, or standing. This is why choosing a space that can accommodate you, the instructor, and your equipment is important.
Preparing Equipment
Playing the guitar, like any other craft, has its own set of required equipment needed to play. The easiest way to avoid having too much equipment is to get an acoustic guitar, which means you won't need any cables or an amp. However, most people prefer to advance to an electric one after a while, and this will require having some essentials, which include;
1. The guitar, stand, tuner, capo, and picks
2. A music stand for holding chord charts and reading sheet music
3. A working amplifier
4. The necessary cables
5. Audio or video recorder if you need to record.
If you have no idea what you need, you can ask your instructor and see what they can bring to your lesson and what you need to get.
Get Ready
Besides preparing the space and your equipment, you also need your body and mind to be ready. You could start by ensuring that you practice everything from the previous lesson, so that you can move on to the next step. Additionally, you need to eat and hydrate adequately and get rid of any anxiety in case it's your first class.
Prepare For Your Lesson
About Our Teachers
Without someone to hold your hand and guide you, learning the guitar can take you forever to master the skill. This is even more so if you decide to learn from self-proclaimed teachers who don’t have over a decade of experience nor the qualifications & credentials. That’s why we have invested in high-level online & local guitar teachers in Gilbert Arizona, experts who’ve been there, seen that, and done it; top level teachers with a passion and vision for music, ready to inspire and teach the next generation of guitar players.
Because at the core of our heart, we believe that all it takes to master this craft is the right kind of one-on-one support with easy-to-follow step-by-step measurable instructions. And this can only be made possible by an expert team of Guitar Teachers who have spent over a decade with guitars in their hands, playing, teaching, performing, and sharing their passion for music.
We have handpicked only the best teachers from world-renowned music schools, and their world-class expertise, experience, and interpersonal skills guarantee you great pleasure in learning from the best.
What Makes Us Different Than Other Guitar Schools?
Worked With World Renowned Artists
Having worked alongside Grammy Award Winners, chart-topping musicians, and even acclaimed studio engineers, you can rest assured that you’ll be joining a team of music teachers ready to transform you into a sensational guitar player.
Record For World Renowned Music School
As the go-to recording studio for some of the greatest music schools across the world, including the CRAS - Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, we’ll usher you into a whole new world of endless musical possibilities even before you know it.
Top Music Skills
Currently musical director for a local corporate group known as ZGF. Our guitar instructors and tutors all have real-world experience and understand the field inside out. They’ve worked with some of the best music schools in the world and would be happy to see you become better than them.
Why Choose Us?
ACCESSABILITY
The availability of a teacher is critical for getting the best private guitar lessons possible. At Guitar Development, we do everything to ensure our services are accessible worldwide. For students around Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona, our guitar instructors are more than willing to drive up to your home and teach you. For those in other parts of the U.S. and abroad, there are online, virtual, Zoom, and Skype lessons available.
TEACHING ABILITY
Learning how to play the guitar is a mix of studying and practicing. For this reason, our online guitar instructors in Gilbert Arizona are experts with decades of experience and musical prowess extending beyond playing the guitar. They’re here for one purpose and one only; to share their wealth of experience and skills with you.
TRANSPARENCY
As one of the best private guitar studios in Gilbert Arizona, we are an open book. We don't withhold our rates or any lesson information, as we have an established curriculum that all students have access to.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
The true value of quality is measured from the experience of other users. And after providing guitar lessons in Arizona to successful guitar players over the years, we have gained top-rated status on our google page, a clear indication of our commitment to excellence to every student who use our services. If you’re looking to learn the guitar and become an expert, we’re your only hope. Join our roster of happy clients.