Taking up Guitar...where to get lessons...

[SaveElmer]

As I approach middle age I have decided to take up playing guitar. I played cello for many years when I was younger so I am not unfamiliar with reading music etc.

I'm looking for the best way to take beginning lessons. Best to just get a book and go through it myself, or try and find someone. I live in the DC area if anyone knows of a good teacher in the area.

[KitchenWitch]

1. Ask at the guitar stores

Most of the employees will know of good instructors.

[AllegroRondo]

2. Most music stores have listings

and employ instructors.

[xmas74]

3. Music stores and colleges.

A smaller college might have a student studying music that would be willing to give lessons for a very inexpensive rate.

[derby378]

4. Esteban, perhaps?

Yep, the guy in that Geico commercial. If you're not able to head down to a guitar store for lessons, Estaban sells a DVD course at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores. Might be worth a look.