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The Rut

Stop me if you've heard this one...

You've always wanted to learn the guitar. You finally make a decision. You buy one.

Where to start? The "Online University" that is Youtube.

You surf the platform, navigating the maze of teachers, channels and videos. You finally find someone you like (maybe?). You look through their videos.

You try a few things they are talking about. But, soon, you find that you're in over your head. The teacher isn't covering anything that pertains to you, where you are or what you're trying to learn.

But you're going to figure this out.

Then, your hands hurt. Your head hurts.

All good. Day one down. You'll try again tomorrow.

Tomorrow comes. More of the same.

You'll try again. Tomorrow.

Rinse. Repeat.

A few weeks or months in, you realize you're not getting any better, and worst of all, you're questioning whether or not you can even do this.

Why did you buy this thing anyway?

Now what?

Or how about this one?

You get a guitar, inherit guitar, or maybe one lands in your lap. You pick it up.

You're a natural.

You find yourself chugging along, learning songs and licks. New chords. New lines. No problem.

A few months or, even, years in, and you feel great.

Then it hits you.

The Rut.

You never see it coming. You don't even know how you got there. But you realize you've been playing the same old stuff for a while now and you're spinning your wheels.

Progress is long behind you.

You're not getting any better.

Over time, the guitar starts to collect dust.

Until you pick it up again. For a few weeks, or days, or maybe even just few hours.

Then it goes back to being a part of the furniture, quietly collecting dust again, in some shadowy corner you don't want to think about.

Maybe you're one of the lucky few who haven't experienced this. But if this sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone.

"Rado is a fantastic guitar teacher. From basic technique to improvisation he always has an exercise ready to help solve specific problems that come up in the lesson.... Plus he is a really great guy to hang out with."

Peter J - Professional Clarinetist

From a 5-Star Yelp Review

6 Skills the Typical Self-Taught Guitarist Must Master to See Consistent Progress:

Know their strengths and weaknesses (which continually change over time).
Know how to accurately self-assess: their playing, their progress, their overall direction.
Develop exercises that provide sound foundational technique.
Develop exercises that challenge and grow their total skill sets.
Organize a strategy that will get them from where they are to where they want to be.
Continually find ways to grow.
Continually find ways to stay inspired.

Daunting.

50% of people who start playing the guitar eventually quit.

Yea.

Some of the Benefits of taking lessons at SF Bay Guitar

Academy:

Receive guidance, expertise and support from an experienced and professional musician.
Gain the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment.
Receive instruction from an enthusiastic teacher who is as invested in your progress and musical future as you are.
Receive critical and timely feedback on your strengths, weaknesses and progress.
Learn how to analyze your own playing to contribute to the direction of your own lessons.
Attain a solid foundation in technique, a critical aspect of success on the guitar.
Learn from a patient teacher, taking your lessons at your own pace.
Learn the guitar in multiple formats - not just one-on-one lessons, but group lessons, workshops and more - to adequately address your changing needs as you grow as a musician.
Perform for friends and family in a band setting along side professional, gigging musicians from the Bay Area.
Gain the opportunity to record your playing on quality recording equipment.
Jam along with other SF Music Academy students in organized jam sessions and workshops.
Be part of a growing music community in San Francisco.
Gain the confidence of knowing that you CAN play the guitar.

"If you're looking for a chill teacher who is both knowledgeable and passionate about guitar, music, and teaching, but isn't a strict task master, Rado's your guy."

Luis M -

From a 5 Star Yelp Review

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