Would I be okay learning classical guitar from a regular guitar teacher?
He is not specifically a classical guitar teacher. He is an excellent guitarist however. I have experience with playing an instrument already, and I can read music, so I figure with the help of classical guitar books, if he doesn’t know much about playing fingerstyle, then I can attempt to teach myself that and then he can still instruct me on every other aspect of playing. I already know him and want him to be my teacher, but my question is if that might limit my ability to become a good classical guitarist.
It wouldn’t be the same as a trained classical guitar teacher giving you instruction compared to one who is not, even if they are highly skilled. Take this for example: would you expect a heavy metal or ska guitar player to truly convey instruction of playing folk guitar to you? Most likely not.
However, if this individual is a highly skilled guitar player, he can still help you. Once a certain set of skills is bettered, it usually helps to learn other skills or forms of guitar playing more easily. It definitely won’t be the same, whatever he teachers you, but it won’t hurt.
It wouldn’t be the same as a trained classical guitar teacher giving you instruction compared to one who is not, even if they are highly skilled. Take this for example: would you expect a heavy metal or ska guitar player to truly convey instruction of playing folk guitar to you? Most likely not.
However, if this individual is a highly skilled guitar player, he can still help you. Once a certain set of skills is bettered, it usually helps to learn other skills or forms of guitar playing more easily. It definitely won’t be the same, whatever he teachers you, but it won’t hurt.
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