Ron.M -> RE: Teachers online? (Jun. 19 2010 2:18:03)
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But seriously, nothing beats having a teacher face to face Yeah, I would agree with that, but the difficulty in smaller countries is finding a teacher who is actually a FLAMENCO guitarist, be it a professional or very good student. One to one lessons are obviously the most expensive option and there is the danger that you may get a teacher who is primarily a CLASSICAL guitarist who has "a bit of an interest" in Flamenco. So you can spend a lot of money just working your way through a couple of written pieces, which is the totally WRONG way to go IMO. Basic Flamenco guitar has practically nothing in common with Classical playing with regard to guitar setup, RH position, tone production, emphasis on compás, rhythm and phrasing etc. Classical LH techniques, music theory etc are valuable...but not crucial to begin with. Guitar workshops with the Maestros are also a great "value-for-money" option for intermediate and advanced students. But for starting out, unless you have access to a good FLAMENCO teacher, the best option IMO is one of the on-line teachers or purchasing a good DVD course. Oh yes...and hanging out at this Forum too! [:D] (BTW there is another Norwegian member here "farteinj", but I don't know which town/city he's from) cheers, Ron
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