Where to start?

[Lord Lemons]

Okay, I really want to learn how to play Classical guitar this summer, and I just bought a Classical guitar. But I really dont know where to start. There are many, many resources on the internet, but I dont know which ones to trust. In about a month or so I am going to get a teacher.


And a question for Chris

Are you still giving online lessons (Via WebCam)? Would It be worth it to start learning from you now, as a begginer, or later on, when I have more experience?

 

[r_young112]

ive played for a little, but i wanna get a teacher this summer

i'd suggest starting with something easy to get patterns down, like well tempered clavier, or moonlight sonata, then move up to classical gas

 

[Shredfiend]

Definately find a good teacher if you can. I think it could save you a lot time and work and especially get your technique off to a good start.

You will probably want to pick a method book or maybe a couple. I mainly worked out of the Parkening methods (volume1 and years later volume2) myself and lots of song books. Looking back when I was younger I kinda wish I would have worked through a few methods simultaneously, if nothing else for supplemental material.

 

[progmetaldan]

'Pumping Nylon' is a good method book, but if you get a teacher, they'll probably have a specific book they like to use... Defiantely recommend getting a teacher though.