What to look for in a guitar teacher?

Hi I live in Houston and there are so many different people and ways to learn guitar but whats good and what should I look for--Suggestions?
What to look for in a guitar teacher?
definitely someone who knows their stuff


but you also want to find someone who is friendly and someone who can encourage you along, but be able to give you constructive criticism and not be afraid to be honest about your strengths and weaknesses.


it%26#039;s essential when playing guitar to find those weaknesses so you can correct them.


look for someone who is also good at explaining things, demonstrating, and teaching. it would be horrible if you got lessons from an amazing guitarist who couldn%26#039;t explain to you what to do!
What to look for in a guitar teacher?
You should look for a guitar teacher who plays the style that you like and would like to play.
Reply:hxchink has provided an excellent answer and I totally agree. Just want to add one quality that ANY instructor should have and that is patience. You can just imagine why...





Kabum
Reply:Look for someone who is classically trained. Even if this isn%26#039;t their main style of playing (I know a guy who plays death metal and is extremely competent with classical music) or the type of music you want to learn, this is the sign of a good teacher. This is because that is the most musical type of playing, and if you can play that, you can play anything. This is also the most advanced type of music, so if you ever wanted to move into learning that eventually you would be able too. And if they have mastered classical guitar it means they have been very well trained themselves. Beyond that, the most important thing is someone you would enjoy spending a half hour of your time with every week and someone who will keep you motivated to continue to play.