Question 1

What is the best guitar to buy for a beginner in LA?

Accepted Answer

For acoustic: a Yamaha FG800 or FS800. For electric: a Squier Stratocaster or Squier Bullet with amp bundle. For classical or fingerstyle: a Yamaha C40 or C70 nylon-string. Avoid very cheap department-store guitars that cannot be tuned properly.

Question 2

What age can my child start guitar lessons in LA?

Accepted Answer

Acoustic with a 3/4-size guitar works from age 6 to 8. Electric is best started around age 8 and up. Before age 6, ukulele is a better first "guitar-like" instrument because of the smaller neck.

Question 3

Are online guitar lessons as effective as in-person for adults?

Accepted Answer

For adults age 15 and up, yes. Guitar teaches particularly well over video because the teacher can see chord shapes and strumming hand clearly. For young beginners under age 10, in-home works better because the teacher can physically guide hand position.

Question 4

How long until I can play a song on guitar?

Accepted Answer

Most beginners with 15 to 20 minutes of daily practice play their first two-chord or three-chord song within 2 to 3 weeks, and a full recognizable song within 4 to 6 weeks. Smooth chord changes take 2 to 3 months.

Question 5

Which LA neighborhoods does Craft Music cover for in-home guitar lessons?

Accepted Answer

All major LA neighborhoods including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, and every other major area.

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