I like to use new technology and gear in my guitar lessons. Usually I will default to a new effects pedal, or an app that I have found. I just want to give a shout out / recommendation for  the ILoud Bluetooth speaker system. 40 watts, with a lot of low end, and the size is like those leather bonus bibles your parents have. It works well with running a mini 8 plug cable from your Ipad/ cell phone / laptop straight into the ILoud. Some are using this with their virtual guitar rigs. Or in...

You You are never too young or old to begin private guitar lessons. Couple of teacher tips: Learn on a guitar that stays in tune, and is easy to play. Yes, your finger tips will develop calluses in the beginning. But this takes time. Decide what you want to learn: playing acoustic or electric guitar. What kind of music? Blues, rock, country, Christian gospel. Make some measurable musical goals that you can measure/ define. Example: I want to be playing in a band in six months. Or I...