I'm looking for a good teacher.

Someone who teaches from the ground up and has a solid teaching plan, high expectations of the student and a timeline for learning. I hope to learn excellent technique, proper habits, solid timing, theory, etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations, or suggestions in Ann Arbor?

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In figuring the 60 mile radius, it might be helpful to know where you are, or at least the state Also, what are you looking to learn (fingerstyle, bluegrass, blues, etc). I'm a teacherless player, so I can't help, but others here surely can steer you to real good teacher.

Forumites, help this player. Not sure what he plays but maybe you can recommend an all purpose teacher in the Detroit area.

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Originally posted by mtrinske:
I'm starting over at 40+, and looking for a good teacher.

Someone who teaches from the ground up and has a solid teaching plan, high expectations of the student and a timeline for learning. (I've been known to backslide if not held to goals...) I hope to learn excellent technique, proper habits, solid timing, theory, etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations, or suggestions? I am willing to drive 60 miles or so to work with a good teacher.

Thanks.

If you do not have a clear knowledge of what makes a good teacher vs a poor teacher you will have a difficult time (not be lucky enough) to find a good teacher. The vast vast majority of teachers will teach you WHAT to play, not HOW to play it. How is much more important than WHAT.

Read what I posted here:

http://collingsforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/25760485/m/2651086065

If that strikes a chord with you, then PM me for some help in finding a teacher in your area.

you can always go to www.workshoplive.com and do lessons online.

mtrinske: Recently, I heard a guy on Youtube named Rob Bourassa who lives in south Detroit -- he's an excellent player and gives lessons. Do a search on Youtube if you're interested.

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I am in Brighton, MI and I have to say that you have only a couple of choices (from my limited knowledge of teachers in the area)... you have Herb David Guitar Studio on Liberty in Ann Arbor and you have Elderly Instruments in lansing. Herb David has some skilled teachers that have been in the game for years, but Elderly has teachers for every style and every ability that you can grow from and to... Personally, I'd buy a couple of books on theory... pick some of your favorite songs (that you don't really need to hear anymore you've got them in your memory bank) and start the arduous task of learning what you like. From there, you'll be more receptive to the instruction that someone may give you as well as be able to decide what you like about that particular instructor and what you don't. I have always been against taking "lessons" from one person as you tend to adopt their style and theoretical take on the music. It's got to be personal. The best "lesson" is the one where you watch and learn from the ones you like...

just my $0.02