3) What You Need:
Beyond a playable instrument with a case or "gig-bag" and, if electric, an amplifier and cord, students will need the following:
Immediately:
- All Students:
- A well lit, relatively private practice space with a straight backed chair.
- Music stand. An inexpensive wire stand will work. You may wish to upgrade to an "Orchestra" style stand at a later date.
- 8 1/2 x 11 Spiral bound notebook dedicated to guitar lessons
- Electronic Tuner. I recommend the KORG GA-30. (The silver one, not black CA-30)
- Picks. Medium or Light. Tortex or Nylon is easiest to grip. Small children may prefer the smaller "jazz" picks. Buy a selection of different styles. The student will develop their own preference.
- Beginners:
- Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Book 1 by Will Schmid/Greg Koch
- Mel Bay's Guitar Technic by Roger Filiberto (Mel Bay)
- Intermediate/Advanced:
- Books will be determined after we meet
Soon:
- All Students:
- Metronome. It should be loud!
- Spare set of strings. I use D’addario and Ernie Ball.
- String Winder
- Ear Plugs (see "WARNING" sheet)
Eventually:
- All Students:
- Book of staff (music) paper. I like the half size with wide spaced staff. Hal Leonard #HL00210004; 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 wide staff includes a brief notation guide. Any staff paper will do.
- More books
- A Capo
- A Slide
- A bigger amplifier
- Another guitar
- Endless doodads and gizmos!
Most of these items are available at my online store GuitarSlinger Store
