Before you “go electric” and spend your money let me give you a couple of tips…
1) The primary question you should ask yourself is:
“Why do I want to learn electric guitar?”
If the answer is because electric guitars are a lot easier to learn than acoustic guitars, you might want to reconsider that. Why? Because playing electric guitar requires all the technique you need to play an acoustic guitar PLUS the ability to be in command of all the different sounds that an electric instrument can produce.
So, if you are shopping around, my first tip is to buy a basic model.
2) Don’t spend a fortune!
These days, you can purchase a nice electric guitar for just $200-400.
If you have absolutely no experience, ask a friend who has been playing for quite a few years. Don’t have one? Go to gigs. Find a guitarist that you like and, right after the gig, ask her if she could help you choose the perfect electric guitar for your needs. You can offer to buy her lunch in return! Doing so, you’ll also make a new friend whom you can always go back to when you need more advice…
3) Buy a nice amp too
Guitar amplifiers are available in many sizes. As beginner, you’ll want just a small amp (20-30 watts) that you can utilize for your every day practice sessions. Don’t buy those very small amplifiers. They sound terrible. Invest in a good amp that you can use for years.
4) Don’t be in a hurry to buy!
Spend some time trying both guitars and amps before making your choice. You might want to go to a few stores before making a decision. Most stores allow their customers to test their gear. Bring a note pad with you and take note of what you liked and what you didn’t like in the instruments you tried. When you have a few options under your eyes, go back to the shop where you found the instruments you liked the most and buy them. Also, keep in mind to purchase an amplifier that already has a distortion box, especially if you are into rock or heavy metal.
And finally, when buying your guitar and amplifier, don’t be afraid to ask the shop assistant to give you a few picks for free. And, why not, ask for an spare set of strings too…
5) Make sure you know how you are going to learn to play your new guitar…
Sounds obvious right? wrong! I have seen way too many times people spending hundreds in a gorgeous electric guitar and then getting frustrated for non making progress. What does this inevitably lead to? giving up! that means your new guitar is going to sit in a corner of your living room and accumulate dust for the next few years…
Bottom line is:
6) Find a good instructor
How about the guitarist who helped you choose your gear? Does he teach? Does he know how to teach?
Or else, if there is any music school in town, you can be sure they’ll have several guitar courses.
To begin with, you must decide what style interests you more. Who is your favorite guitarist/group?
This will assist you immensely to choose the right guitar teacher for you.
Careful though, guitar lessons can be very expensive! A skilled teacher will ask you between 20 and $50/hour.
On the other hand, if you check the internet, you’ll find literally TONS of on line guitar instructionprograms. Most online guitar schools offer free lessons that you can grab to get you started. Spend some time trying out different methods and, after you find the guitar teacher you want, make your final decision.
Anyway… I hope you found these tips useful…Again, start small and invest in your skills rather than spending a lot of money in a flashy guitar.
Francesco Amico – Jazz Guitar
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