New Guitar Student

I do not get many guitar students. But when I do, I am happy if they have that same passion and curiosity that I have about playing the guitar. The type of guitar is not so important. The style of music is not so important. Just playing becomes the most important focus. With a guitar, a player can evoke so many moods and memories, and timeless moments that recall how that world was and how it can be with universal, eternal sounds. Making a start is the initiative of the student, and then commitment to learning, and being open to being taught. I have a new student, who has like many, already gotten started playing on his own, taking some lessons at various times in his life. The call would not leave him alone, and it calls him to study the guitar at a deeper level. A few other times, I have had students like this. Most recently, was a guy in his 20s back home in the DC area. His company had sent him to work in the area, and he was ready to go, having purchased one guitar, but not the best quality, so a newer, better built guitar was needed. He also traveled for his job a lot, so he also bought an electric travel guitar. And best of all, he practiced on his own. So giving a weekly lesson was a breeze. Of course, it also means I have to be prepared. And, so I like teaching because I keep my saw sharp on all alspects of guitar playing. Another student was also equally motivated to play guitar. His guitar had quite a warped neck, so he also need advice on how to select a better build guitar. Once done, we set off on lessons that he was always prepared for. He made good use of Youtube as well. I really like that, and its now pretty well populated with good quality guitar information and lessons of most every style. So, one good thing about teaching guitar is that it also remindes me that I am still a student, too!