Been "teaching" myself acoustic guitar for a couple of years via youtube. But I would like to correct some of the problems I have most probably created via this method of learning & would like to take lessons from a "live" teacher. I am under no illusions of my musical talent, I play for my own enjoyment, something I like to do. But I would like to improve & hoping immediate feedback from a teacher would help. What advice would veteran musicians or other music students offer to a noob who wants to locate a good teacher & improve and learn? TIA.

Probably should add, 62 year old here.

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Posted by SEClint

New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 7/18/21 at 11:06 pm to flvelo12

Admiration for Randy Rhoads, Dimebag Darrell, tremolo picking, chainsaw distortions, tube amps and palm muting

Eta

I'm of no help, but with you id explain exactly that to someone giving lessons. You want to help with things you feel you can improve on. If the teacher is capable, they can probably help you or at least point you in the direction of someone who can.

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Posted by awestruck

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Posted on 7/19/21 at 5:31 am to flvelo12

Can't vouch for Guitar Center but there's one in Clearwater.... so maybe you can ask the same thing from a couple guys that are playing something you like... without getting automatically tied to one of their instructors.

and while your waiting

Angela Petrilli she can you teach a thing or two

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Posted by TheFretShack

Member since Oct 2015

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Posted on 7/19/21 at 7:14 am to awestruck

There is no rule that you have to subscribe to a particular teacher from the onset. Bounce between a few until you find the person who is YOUR best fit.

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Posted by dbeck