You may be wondering. . .
"Isn't it better to have an in-person
instructor?"
Short answer:
No. Your instructor's skill level is
far more important than their location. And it's very improbable a top 1% guitar instructor lives in your neighborhood (or works at your local music shop).
Longer answer:
We’d understand if you took our answer with a grain of salt. Afterall, we offer remote lessons and, if you’re reading this, statistically you are most likely not local to us. Still, here are some points to consider if you are skeptical about virtual lessons…
The two most impactful factors to your guitar progress will be:
a) The experience level of your guitar instructor.
b) Your commitment to consistent & mindful practice.
These two elements are FAR more important than the medium of instruction. In fact, we submit that a master guitar instructor would be more effective over a voice-only phone call, than a less experienced instructor could ever be in-person. Now give that master instructor a strong internet connection and a high-definition webcam, and it’s not even close.
Many guitar students don’t have access to WGA’s caliber of guitar instructors in their local area, so they choose to study with us virtually. Over the years, we’ve helped accelerate the musical progress of students all over the U.S. and our international reach has spanned 6 continents.
Virtual lessons are as effective for complete beginners as they are for highly experienced players.
Some of our most successful students (virtual or otherwise) have been remote students who, when they started with us, were total beginners. Believe it or not, Avi Khemini, a remote student of ours, still holds the all-time record for fastest beginner progress. He went from total-beginner to competent-chord-strummer in just four weeks, totally remotely.
Many students who are local to us prefer to study remotely.
This is for a number of reasons, not least of which is Los Angeles’ notoriously bad traffic. But we’ve even had students hyper-local to us (within 5 miles) who prefer to study virtually out of convenience.
A common scenario is that a student will start with us, adamant that in-person lessons are the only way to go. Then for whatever reason– a work trip, or an illness– they will suggest doing a one-time virtual lesson. Once they experience just how seamless, convenient and effective the virtual lesson is, what may have felt like a one-time concession becomes their new preferred method of learning.
If you’re still wary about virtual lessons, that may be hard to believe, but we see this sort of thing time and time again.
Do I need any special equipment?
For the vast majority of virtual students, their computer’s built-in webcam and microphone are sufficient. In some instances (with certain PCs, specifically) an external camera and microphone is recommended. There are high quality yet affordable options we’ll be happy to refer you to.
Cell phones and tablets are also options.
During your initial consult, we'll get an idea of your camera and audio setup and, if needed, set you up for a quick meeting with our tech team to make sure everything is running smoothly before your first lesson.
See for yourself:
Watch an unedited virtual lesson:
We Offer Virtual Guitar Lessons
Waldron Guitar Academy offers highly effective virtual guitar lessons via Zoom or Skype. Hear from some of our virtual students below.
Waldron Guitar Academy
WGA’s teachers have offered their musical expertise to thousands of students. We provide lessons for both acoustic and electric guitar in all musical styles. Instruction is custom-tailored for each student, ensuring the best guitar lessons possible. If you're committed to learning and want to advance your skill, Waldron Guitar Academy is the place for you.