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Re: Can I learn from books and videos?

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Posted by Charles Rathmann (from: ) on May 30, 2000 at 04:13:27:

In Reply to: Can I learn from books and videos? posted by KC on May 27, 2000 at 01:34:06:

Dear KC --
This is an excellent question. I can't slam books because I publish guitar instruction books. However, I write them with my teacher. My studies with Jim Crimmins have been instrumental to me, and have sold me on the idea of having a teacher.

One thing we stress in ROCKIN' JIMMY'S DAILY GUITAR WORKOUT is that it is important to have a teacher. A very accomplished musician, particularly one whose playing you admire, can add immeasurably to your progress. The stimulation they provide, the feedback, the interaction -- all will help you fully realize your potential. Working only with books and videos is a one-way street -- you never know what you may be doing incorrectly or what opportunities you are missing.

Think of it this way -- you can never learn from a book or video, but only from the person who developed that book or video. And these forms of communication are not as effective as personal attention.

Even if lessons are infrequent, they can help you stay focused and grow as a musician. Often, however, lessons are scheduled too frequently, and the student doesn't have the time to completely master what was taught previously. This can contribute to frustration involved in the learning curve.

The important thing -- develop a mix that works for you.

Sincerely,
Charles Rathmann
www.rathmanncomm.com
http://charlesrathmann.iuma.com

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: : Dear KC -- : This is an excellent question. I can't slam books because I publish guitar instruction books. However, I write them with my teacher. My studies with Jim Crimmins have been instrumental to me, and have sold me on the idea of having a teacher. : One thing we stress in ROCKIN' JIMMY'S DAILY GUITAR WORKOUT is that it is important to have a teacher. A very accomplished musician, particularly one whose playing you admire, can add immeasurably to your progress. The stimulation they provide, the feedback, the interaction -- all will help you fully realize your potential. Working only with books and videos is a one-way street -- you never know what you may be doing incorrectly or what opportunities you are missing. : Think of it this way -- you can never learn from a book or video, but only from the person who developed that book or video. And these forms of communication are not as effective as personal attention. : Even if lessons are infrequent, they can help you stay focused and grow as a musician. Often, however, lessons are scheduled too frequently, and the student doesn't have the time to completely master what was taught previously. This can contribute to frustration involved in the learning curve. : The important thing -- develop a mix that works for you. : Sincerely, : Charles Rathmann : www.rathmanncomm.com : http://charlesrathmann.iuma.com

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