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CMBurns

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Sep 12 2011 08:06pm

Quote (Floppyduck @ 28 Aug 2011 23:57)

im thinking to take a lesson on music theory

This would serve a much better purpose than guitar lessons.

Learning guitar is all about knowing what you have to do and the time you're willing to put to get better at it.

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Sep 12 2011 08:51pm

Quote (CMBurns @ Sep 12 2011 10:06pm)

This would serve a much better purpose than guitar lessons.

Learning guitar is all about knowing what you have to do and the time you're willing to put to get better at it.

i didnt realize there was a difference between taking guitar lessons and learning about guitar music theory.

maybe there is a class in my university that i can take.

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Sep 12 2011 10:27pm

Quote (Floppyduck @ 12 Sep 2011 22:51)

i didnt realize there was a difference between taking guitar lessons and learning about guitar music theory.

maybe there is a class in my university that i can take.

Music theory isn't instrument related. You learn about music in general. It'll help you understand and break down songs you're trying to learn and also be alot more organized if you plan on composing.

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Sep 14 2011 10:15am

for most of the beginners, i know first thing in mind is to get proper guitar lessons, but for me if you have the instrument (guitar) with determination to learn, you'll learn even by yourself, especially nowadays where you can easily grab a copy of music chords and how it is being executed....you just have to make it everyday so you'll get used to it...

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Sep 15 2011 02:10am

Quote (Rupsu @ Aug 29 2011 06:34am)

If you are considering to actually know something about music (and its theory), consider taking some lessons.
If you are being less serious, and just intrested in playing Guns 'n Roses riffs, then the allmighty Internet and all its unprofessional youtube-guitarists are decent enough friends for you.
Im not saying that either would be better or worse. Just consider what goals you want to achieve, and how much are you willing to work and what you have to do in order to achieve 'em.

I took lessons for five years weekly, and nowdays I play and teach for my profession. No regrets here

This isn't 100% true. Many great musicians never took formal lessons.

Only lessons I'd ever take are music theory.

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Sep 15 2011 01:51pm

Quote (magikod @ 15 Sep 2011 11:10)

This isn't 100% true. Many great musicians never took formal lessons.

Only lessons I'd ever take are music theory.

Thank you for pointing out what exactly is not.

But anyways, there is no absolute facts, so thank you for pointing out the obvious. No offense tho.

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