learn to read music

I got a call the other day from a guitar player that had decided that he wanted to attend a Music School for college. When he went for his first interview they informed him that he would be sight reading music for part of his audition for entry into the school. Well this particular guitar player had taken lessons for 5 years and had never learned how to read music. Oh he could figure it out given enough time but that is not what the college was looking for. He said he had 6 months before his audition and could I help him to learn to read music.
The process of learning to read music usually comes about through the years as you lean to play the guitar. All though many instructors on the internet try to tell you learning to play the guitar can happen in a short time I can tell you that learning music is not a quick process. It takes time and practice.
I designed a plan for him and set him up on http://www.gtrteacher.com/ to learn from the very beginning. A plan I recomend to all beginning guitar students. I advised him to move through the lessons quickly so as not to memorize the exercises and to be sure he was reading the notes and not going by just the patterns. I will then give him new sheet music at each lesson to check his progress as we go along. Along with lots of practice and reading of new music I believe we can accomplish our task in time.
For the beginning guitarist learning the notes string by string not only teaches the student how to read music but also helps to understand music and rhythm. It also gives the new student a chance to strenghten their hands and create agility with their fingers at a steady pace. This is not a process that happens all at once either.
Remember practice and repetition are the keys to learing to play the guitar.

Six String Music is Good for the Soul

Learn Guitar

I'd like to talk about learning and playing the guitar. Learnig music , and in this case, the guitar is an experience you can take with you through out your life. It brings comfort, confidence and a consistant companion where ever you go. I have used my acoustic guitar as entertainment for myself and my friends, ( they said they were entertained) as a way of making a very enjoyable living and as a peacefull get away for my self.
I have spent countless hours with my guitar just playing and listening to the beautiful sounds we can make. It can bring me back to reality and let me float off to a place where it is peaceful and scerene.
Online guitar lessons are a great way to get yourself started learning how to play the guitar. You can go to www.gtrteacher.com and you will find all the tools you need to begin your online guitar lessons.
You will find free lessons to help you begin your musical journey, useful videos for tuning and tablature along with easy to follow lesson videos and printable resources. There is even a bargin box to help you with purchasing your first guitar or locate a good source to buy strings
If you have been thinking about learning guitar, give it a try I know you will enjoy it.