Discussion Good free sources to learn introductory instruments (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, etc)

GodisanAtheist · Sep 7, 2023

I'm starting to hit midlife crisis mode where I pick up and discard hobbies almost as a hobby as I search for some level of fulfillment in the existential rut that is my life.

My newest thing is learning to play an instrument to at least an introductory level. I had signed up for Fender's instrument learning class and had taken a number of lessons last year, but somewhere along the way they seem to have lost my account and refused to refund me the $90 annual subscription as part of the process.

So instead of laying down a bunch of money on subscription fees, I'd like to locate a free virtual music tutoring program that I can use to at least get the basics down on something like Piano or Guitar.

Once I have the basics and have shown myself that I can commit, then I might put a little money behind it to get to the next level.

Any recommendations?

nakedfrog · Sep 7, 2023

JustinGuitar

balloonshark · Sep 7, 2023

Been there and done the collecting hobbies thing. Here are the links that I bookmarked. Not all are lessons though.

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https://www.youtube.com/user/martyzsongs
http://www.justinguitar.com/
https://getinstinct.com/courses/year-of-rock/
http://guitarsix.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6dlN93MGgw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXU3GYv5qEzuPePqXOJBgXw
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?src=3TP5DNB&&noPopup=true&src=3TP5DNB
http://www.guitarcenter.com/
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/music-theory-made-simple-0-index-toc.1371119/
http://www.frudua.com/
http://www.guitarworld.com/lessons-0
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FG800
http://www.learnguitarinlondon.com/index.php/free-acoustic-guitar-lessons-index/

Cweekensd · Sep 5, 2024

I get the feeling of jumping between hobbies while trying to find something that sticks. I had a similar experience with music lessons. After dealing with a not-so-great subscription service, I found a free online resource through https://www.artmaster.com that offered basic lessons for both piano and guitar. It was a great way to get started without spending a lot. Once you get the hang of things and decide you want to go further, you can always invest in more advanced classes. It’s a good way to test the waters and see if music is something you want to pursue long-term.

nakedfrog · Sep 5, 2024

How's it going, @GodisanAtheist ? Can you play Smoke on the Water yet?

GodisanAtheist · Sep 5, 2024

nakedfrog said:
How's it going, @GodisanAtheist ? Can you play Smoke on the Water yet?

-My son is actually making decent progress on his Ukulele, my issue always boils down to time (and discipline). I tend to be able to sit down consistently for about a week before something comes up and knocks me off track.

nakedfrog · Sep 5, 2024

GodisanAtheist said:
-My son is actually making decent progress on his Ukulele, my issue always boils down to time (and discipline). I tend to be able to sit down consistently for about a week before something comes up and knocks me off track.

Good for him, I started dabbling with uke in 2020, but didn't start taking it seriously until earlier this year when I got a banjolele. But if you can just put in 15 minutes a few days per week consistently, you should be able to make some progress

Torn Mind · Sep 5, 2024

Keyboards can be found on Craigslist, often by former learners or their parents.

Then you try to learn Mozart's K. 545 piano sonata, which is a teaching work but the teacher is 200+ years dead.

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