Another common problem with most ‘how-to’ music books, and even many music teachers, is the overwhelming plethora of information they want to share with you. Many music teachers (who write these books) want to pass on every bit of knowledge they have on the subject. You end up getting an encyclopedia of everything they think is important. But the human brain can only learn so much at one time, and finding your way through those books can be tedious.
On the same line of thought, many music teachers are just not skilled in the art and science of 'teaching'. They tend to throw random lessons at you and move at a very fast pace, believing that you are home practicing 10 hours a day. Most never stress the importance of the fundamental skills. As a kid of about 13 learning the Guitar, I remember being taught the Dorian mode of the G scale at about the third week of lessons! I remember because it was written in one of those practice books (and it was a painful experience). The Pentatonic Scale was the first week, the Blues Scale was the second week, and the Dorian Mode the third week... I think the fourth week was the Mixolydian.
This is just one small example of many, but the point this; just because you can play it, doesn’t mean you can teach it. Don't set yourself up for failure. If you want to learn how to build a house, where would you go to learn? Google it and teach yourself? Hire a construction worker? Or go to a Trade School or College and learn from the professionals? The old saying is very true - 'You get what you pay for.'
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