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AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 04-01-2005, 02:09 AM

How about a slightly different approach...

Good electric guitars are relatively inexpensive. A really decent Fender Strat and amp set-up can be had for $300-400.

However, I would recommend that he start on an acoustic guitar.

Just like a heavy dose of reverb makes any karaoke singer sound better, the vast array of guitar effects peddles can do the same for guitarists. That doesn't make you a better singer or guitarist, it just makes you a better fake (not that there is anything wrong with that if all you aspire to is the bar circuit).

If instead he learns how to play on an acoustic guitar, he will know how to strike clean notes every time and even create many effects by himself simply from bending the strings properly.

I have taken very few lessons in my life, but I've been playing guitar for decades.

How I wish, my parents would have hooked me up with a hip guitar teacher in the early days that could teach me how to play songs I wanted to learn, rather than those who wanted to teach me "Red River Valley" by rote, causing me to quit after a few lessons.

Learning by watching friends and by ear can be great, but I believe to really excel you must learn from guitarists that are artists and know how to teach students by knowing what the students want to accomplish and learn.

Your son may initially curse you for putting him through the discipline of learning to read music and playing endless scales, but in the long run he will be glad you did since he will be able to talk intelligently with other musicians about music theory and have the licks it takes to make his playing special.

You might be surprised to learn how many great electric guitarists first learned on acoustic guitars and compose their songs using acoustic guitars. Look at the "MTV Unplugged" collection of music, and you will see that this is true.

Whatever you decide, I think it is great that you are taking an interest and active role in this. You seem like a good parent.

Best wishes to you, and good luck to your son.

ADG Webmaster

Edit: Got busy while writing my reply - missed your earlier post. Get him some good lessons on acoustic/electric. He'll thank you later.

04-01-2005, 02:09 AM
AsianDivaGirlsWebDude Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38,323	How about a slightly different approach... Good electric guitars are relatively inexpensive. A really decent Fender Strat and amp set-up can be had for $300-400. However, I would recommend that he start on an acoustic guitar. Just like a heavy dose of reverb makes any karaoke singer sound better, the vast array of guitar effects peddles can do the same for guitarists. That doesn't make you a better singer or guitarist, it just makes you a better fake (not that there is anything wrong with that if all you aspire to is the bar circuit). If instead he learns how to play on an acoustic guitar, he will know how to strike clean notes every time and even create many effects by himself simply from bending the strings properly. I have taken very few lessons in my life, but I've been playing guitar for decades. How I wish, my parents would have hooked me up with a hip guitar teacher in the early days that could teach me how to play songs I wanted to learn, rather than those who wanted to teach me "Red River Valley" by rote, causing me to quit after a few lessons. Learning by watching friends and by ear can be great, but I believe to really excel you must learn from guitarists that are artists and know how to teach students by knowing what the students want to accomplish and learn. Your son may initially curse you for putting him through the discipline of learning to read music and playing endless scales, but in the long run he will be glad you did since he will be able to talk intelligently with other musicians about music theory and have the licks it takes to make his playing special. You might be surprised to learn how many great electric guitarists first learned on acoustic guitars and compose their songs using acoustic guitars. Look at the "MTV Unplugged" collection of music, and you will see that this is true. Whatever you decide, I think it is great that you are taking an interest and active role in this. You seem like a good parent. Best wishes to you, and good luck to your son. ADG Webmaster Edit: Got busy while writing my reply - missed your earlier post. Get him some good lessons on acoustic/electric. He'll thank you later. __________________ Asian Diva Girls - Exclusive Photos and Videos Asian Diva Girls Affiliate Program (50% ccBill Revshare) Last edited by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude; 04-01-2005 at 02:11 AM..