How to pick a great guitar teacher

You do not want to spend your money on a guitar teacher that will not teach you anything. Many students who had previous teachers confessed to me they learned more in three weeks with me than in one year with another teacher. Time is money. A teacher’s role is too teach and for you to learn and progress in the art of playing music. This is for the parents as well as the students. So let’s look at a few things that may play a role in your decision

Look at his resume. Does he have schooling? Whether it was private or in public school does not really matter as long as he was thought the art of guitar playing. Did he play with a Jazz band, a metal garage band a 5 piece R &B cover band? This might influence what he will teach you..

Let’s look at the structure of the course. Does he have a theory and exercise book he will have his students follow? Does he write his own exercises and studies for his student according to their own level and learning capabilities? Does he have anything at all? When you fail to plan you plan to fail, they say.

How long is one single class? If it is less than 1 hour I have serious doubts he will be able to teach you anything constructive. The art of music has a science related to it and it takes the investment from the teacher for his students to learn how to read, write, learn the scales and different positions,. learn chords, different rhythms, different styles and picking mode.
If it is possible go for a teacher who can offer a band experience (from rock band to orchestra) as well as personal coaching. Learning to play with other musicians is also a crucial element in the development of a musician.