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Guitar Lessons for All Skills Levels
Do you have a passion for learning how to play the guitar?
The Back to Basics Music Academy welcomes you to enroll in our guitar lessons.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO PLAY THE GUITAR
Playing the guitar is a great way to express yourself through music. If you feel a strong urge to learn to play the guitar, here’s a quick self-test to determine if you’re ready to take this giant step.
Test Mind and Body
Your mind should be clear to learn. Learning to play the guitar is like learning any other skill. You must have some free time to dedicate solely to learning – even if it’s only 15 minutes per day. This should be a time of total concentration when you can block out the cares of work and life to work on your lessons and practice.
Physical Health and Playing the Guitar
Your body’s physical health is also important. Playing the guitar requires holding a guitar in an upright position, either resting on your legs or held upright by a shoulder strap. Consider the strength of your back, shoulders, arms and legs. A person who suffers from severe lower back pain may find it difficult to hold a guitar for any length of time. If you know someone who owns a guitar, you can practice holding theirs to test your strengths and weaknesses.
Also, consider the physical condition of your hands, fingers and wrists. Some conditions that could hinder your playing ability include arthritis, carpal tunnel or frequent swelling of the wrists or fingers.
It’s Still Possible
Even if you have a condition that makes it difficult to play a guitar, this doesn’t mean you will never play. Our professional instructors here at Back to Basics Music Academy will find the best way to work around your disability or physical weakness. For example, if you have back pain, you might find a lightweight guitar that’s easy to hold. Or, if you have swelling or pain in the hands, there may be exercises to help relieve the tension. Don’t give up until you’ve done the research.
The Relevance of Musical Talent
If you have natural musical talent, that’s great. However, if you don’t feel that you are naturally talented, don’t worry. You only need the desire to learn and the ability to listen, read and practice. You learn to play the guitar by taking one step at a time – or one note at a time. Without musical talent, you might have to concentrate just a little harder at the beginning, but soon you’ll find it to be similar to learning any skill.
What You'll Need
For those simply looking to explore playing the guitar, there's no real prerequisites other than having a musical selection.
What to Expect
During our Guitar Lessons, you can expect an assessment of your skills in which we will provide any recommendations on how you can improve.
The Benefits of Guitar Lessons
Our lessons are supported by music theory training that promotes and encourages students to develop their own musical style, and produces a literate musician. In addition, our training helps students to spiritually connect to their musical gift which translates into an authentic musical expression.
GUITAR IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
You can learn to play the guitar through our unique one on one lessons. Schedule with us today to find a course that's ideal for you.
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Why Students Love Our School
C. Johnson
"I am so impressed with my visits to the Academy. The staff is very professional and personal with its clients, visitors and students. They create an environment conducive to learning and empowering students and their family. I always look forward to my practice time because it's a time I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Ocie Banks
When I was a student at Back to Basics Music Academy, I studied piano with the late James Robinson who was a Master at voice and piano. Training under him was rigorous, yet rewarding. This foundation was integral to my studies as a Music Education Major when I was at George Mason University. Being a teacher at Back to Basics Music Academy gave me my start in teaching private lessons and has afforded me many professional opportunities. I have grown as a teacher and musician during my tenure at Back to Basics Music Academy.
Elder Jane Jones
My name is Elder Jane Jones and I am a vocal and piano student of The MILT Matthews Music Academy. I have been a student for a number of years, where I receive quality training under one of their professionals. I have engaged in several capacities of the ministry, of which, feeding the homeless and serving those in need. The ultimate focus of the ministry is to provide for those who are in need of a savior in this world. Through the ultimate love of Christ, the ministry has shared the gospel of Jesus Christ and echoing the need of love and protection of God’s grace and mercy.