Question for guitar instructors (or students)

[ezzywave]

I started playing guitar with Rocksmith a few weeks ago. I now want to take some lessons.

Are there any instructors here who have had students in my situation? Or new students?(How is it working?)

Does Rocksmith seem to help or hinder the process of learning guitar the traditional method?

Should I search for an instructor who understands and embraces Rocksmith?

[KilaRoach]

After a few weeks on Rocksmith I went to the computer for some additinal instruction. I found the the mechanics learned from Rocksmith were an incredible plus for me.

I was able to pick up the intro to Aqualung no problem because me fingers would go where I told them to go.

I went to justinguitar.com and read through his theory stuff and was able to understand fairly well. His 12 point clock style note circle is a must to know. click on "The Basics", scoll down to "TB-006 • How to Use The Note Circle"

I can go to Youtube and search for song lessons and follow the direction very well because my coordiation has been enhanced by Rocksmith.

I think the only criticism that an instructor would have is that Rocksmith allows or even encourages sloppy play. but this to can be corrected with the use of Free speed in the Riff Repeater.

[Drunkbiker]

Actually I just started giving lesson to a new guy recently and he does enjoy the idea of incorporating Rocksmith in his lessons.

What rocksmith does to the new students is giving him immediate gratication in being able to jam along songs, and the desire to learn more.

I usually got trough the normal music theory, single strings, and chord techniques then I'll make him work on rocksmith for a bit and then teach him practical phrasing and licks that are typical of the style of music of the song he just played incorporating scales and chords he is studying during the typical formal guitar lesson.

[jimi_sez]

Check out Marty Schwartz. BEST ONLINE GUITAR INSTRUCTION EVER!!!!! Plus he seems like a pretty cool guy from his vids.

http://www.youtube.com/user/martyfs74?feature=watch

BTW, Marty if you see this, it would be awesome to watch you playing RS :-)

[rchiav]

I think Rocksmith will make you play more, nd playing more will make you a better player. That said, Rocksmith won't replace what an instructor can do. Rocksmith can't tell you when your technique could be better or *why* things are played the way they are. It just tells you when you play the notes its asking you to play in an acceptable way.

[WickedBadz]

Rocksmith is a great aid to make learning more fun but can't replace a instructor. Theory and technique are things Rocksmith cannot teach. Just look at the issues people have with bends, tremolo and pinch harmonics in the game. They aren't broken, they work great, they feel it's broken because they don't know the proper techniques to play them.

[TopJimmyZ]

Rocksmith is a great aid to make learning more fun but can't replace a instructor. Theory and technique are things Rocksmith cannot teach. Just look at the issues people have with bends, tremolo and pinch harmonics in the game. They aren't broken, they work great, they feel it's broken because they don't know the proper techniques to play them.


There are pinch harmonics in this game?

[fatherrock]

Some say that Rocksmith cannot replace an instructor.
I guess that is true.

But to be honest, can an instructor replace Rocksmith ?
Did the instructor thing...it was a fail to launch.

So can Rocksmith work alone? Depends on the player really.
If you are modivated enuff and fill in some of the blanks with books or such..Rocksmith can teach you.

The same could be said about a lot of skills
Can you become a world class chef by just working in a world class kitchen or do you need a school ?
Depends on the person.

Rock On ! With or without an instructor.

[Jasta_man]

After a little more than a month of playing Rocksmith, I decided to begin lessons. I wanted to learn more about what I was doing and to avoid learning bad habits. So far, I'm happy with my decision to get lessons. Spending an hour a week with someone watching what I'm doing and correcting mistakes is great. It's much more efficient than trying to teach myself only books and Internet.

I love playing Rocksmith, but for me it isn't the same as spending time with an instructor and a sheet music book. Possibly my favorite thing about Rocksmith is that it got me motivated enough to go get lessons with the confidence that I will stick with it. Since I started playing Rocksmith, hardly a day has gone by that I haven't spent at least 45 min. practicing guitar.

[supotco]

I think finding an actual instructor might be good. They can listen to how you play and adjust you hands making it easier or more intuitive. They can also just play the guitar part, knowing what it should sound like helps in learning. Also instructors teach more than just songs. Rocksmith is good for learning songs not guitar.

-a student

[Marauder359]

Rocksmith is good for learning songs not guitar.

-a student

I think I'd mostly agree with that. RS isn't going to teach you the absolute basics... But it will give you plenty of practice, both of those basics and of songs. It's a practice tool, not an instructional tool, as it were.

That said, I think most stuff can be picked up through web tutorials. If you're new to guitar, definitely check out justinguitar.com.