Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 ........ and it felt great 2 doors down a new family moved in and heard me practicing. around 3pm their teenage son and daughter knocked on the door and asked if i could help out, bascially they have one guitar between them, but it didnt hold them back. They were really keen and until yesterday hadnt really played before, but i taught them a simple riff to play and apparantly they havent put the guitar down since, which is fantastic. No money changed hands, no way, i love to help people out Now, im no teacher, but i learned a lot myself and its good to help sometimes, hopefully they will continue to play as much as im willing to help them happy easter everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 That's excellent man...once you get the teaching bug it NEVER goes away...stick with it, it's a rewarding way to make a little side money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 it was rewarding not only because learnt something, speaking to their mum this morning they havent spent all their time sat on a pc, or tv, and they havent stuck to any real hobby before so apparantly its quite a turnaround :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyLarge Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 It's also very nice when you are a beginner that someone takes time out to show you a few things. Guitar is hard enough without trying to figure it all out on your own. I still struggle with basic chords and need to get some lessons on changing them around to make proper songs. It's a good thing you are doing Chris, you are being extremely generous. John:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 It's also very nice when you are a beginner that someone takes time out to show you a few things. Guitar is hard enough without trying to figure it all out on your own. I still struggle with basic chords and need to get some lessons on changing them around to make proper songs.It's a good thing you are doing Chris, you are being extremely generous.John:) did you get my pm mate?chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 also shows i need to brush up on some of my own skills lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 It's also very nice when you are a beginner that someone takes time out to show you a few things. Guitar is hard enough without trying to figure it all out on your own. I still struggle with basic chords and need to get some lessons on changing them around to make proper songs. It's a good thing you are doing Chris, you are being extremely generous. John:) your be fine mate, we all struggled with those first chords at one point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caleb B Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 That's awesome of you. I go to lessons right now, but they're $20 a lesson, 4 times a month. The guy, Mike, he's really great and all, but the stuff we do is so easy! I think I'm just being impatient because we're learning simple scales and stuff, but everyone says it's an important part of guitar so I'm not giving up on them. Word of advice, let him show off every once in a while. Just ask him, "Have anything new you'd like to show me?" because if he is really inspired to play he'll be at home learning new stuff and want to come to lessons and show them off to you. I'm like this, but sometimes I don't get to and it'd really make my day if I could show him and chances are it's the same for this kid. Just sayin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 That's awesome of you. I go to lessons right now, but they're $20 a lesson, 4 times a month. The guy, Mike, he's really great and all, but the stuff we do is so easy! I think I'm just being impatient because we're learning simple scales and stuff, but everyone says it's an important part of guitar so I'm not giving up on them. Word of advice, let him show off every once in a while. Just ask him, "Have anything new you'd like to show me?" because if he is really inspired to play he'll be at home learning new stuff and want to come to lessons and show them off to you. I'm like this, but sometimes I don't get to and it'd really make my day if I could show him and chances are it's the same for this kid. Just sayin'! sweet advice mate thankschris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Teaching has many rewards. I have met some great people. Since I teach at the student's home I end up being part of the family! Even the cats and dogs are happy to see me every week. And stick with it even if you have some frustrating students. You can't make them practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caleb B Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 I go to this store called Jenkins to get my lessons. I don't mind though, it's filled with guitars and stuff so I'm at home there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 I go to this store called Jenkins to get my lessons. I don't mind though, it's filled with guitars and stuff so I'm at home there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyRaincheck Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 I wish I had the patience to give lessons. It would be a good way to make some extra scratch. Everyone I've tried to teach in the past wanted to jump right into playing something like " Cliffs of Dover" instead of learning how to just pick up and down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Sounds cool. Maybe you've just stumbled onto something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Sounds cool. Maybe you've just stumbled onto something.im not a 'teacher', im a guitarist just like most who like to get people to play, i wont do it for money etc, just for fun until they can carry on down their own paths as to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESchmidt Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 cool. good for you! I pay $76 a month for a REALLY good teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 thats awesome, i tried to teach my roommate, even got him a gretsch americana when they were being blown out. he tried it for one day and never picked it up again, oh well, at least i get the guitar...i would totally teach anyone willing to learn for free if they were serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2732 Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 That's really cool and awful nice of you to just help out a neighbor for free. Helping someone with music is the greatest feeling in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 That's really cool and awful nice of you to just help out a neighbor for free. Helping someone with music is the greatest feeling in the world. music is a cool thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Cool, Teach them how to read open position chord diograms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Nice going Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbc83 Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Awesome stuff mate. The main reason I kept going with the guitar was an inspiring teacher. Most guitar teachers where I came from were older men that would stick to playing classical and jazzy tunes, and while thats quite cool in some ways, its rarely inspiring for a 14 year old kid. Instead I had a 25 year old fella', he played in a signed metal band. I'd never listened to metal, no idea what it was. He started me off with the standard stuff. Open chords, rythm, the basics that are needed. We tried the classical stuff for a bit, mainly cause the music school wanted him to, but when he saw it wasnt catching my attention, he started pulling out AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath. Opened my eyes to classic and heavy rock. Suddenly the stuff coming from my guitar sounded cool on its own, and it inspired me to learn more on my own. After 5 years he couldnt teach me anymore, which was a shame. We'd become good friends, and to this day I still believe I owe it all to him. I later went on to teach as well, and its really a giving experience. Reminds you how hard it was in the beginning, and makes you appreciate just how far you've come, even if you think you suck. Bottom line, get to know your students, find out what inspires them and help them. You may even discover new music yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chindog Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Chris, There is nothing more noble in the world than giving of yourself to others. You have truly done a good deed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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