Guitar Lessons, "Learning The Right Way" at DeAngelis Studio

HAVERHILL, Mass. - May 23, 2015 - PRLog -- When I asked Mike DeAngelis, owner of DeAngelis Studio of Music, what is the most important thing in a "good" guitar lesson program, he said "Structure".  Mike went on to say that a good teacher not only knows how to make lessons fun to keep the students motivated, they also know how give the student the knowledge & techniques they need to progress and become a talented professional musician.

From my interview with Mike DeAngelis, the following are some of the things I have learned about guitar and bass guitar lessons:

- The age that kids can start learning guitar is typically 8, but there are exceptions.  DeAngelis Studio has had some kids as young as 6 with advanced potential.  The keys are "finger strength", "attention span" and a willingness to "practice".

- A very common misconception - is that you have to start on an acoustic guitar; it is actually easier to learn on electric first.  Necks are smaller on electric and you don’t have to press down the strings as hard.

- Another common misconception: "lefties need a left-handed guitar".  Some lefties might prefer the feel of holding a left-handed guitar, but as a lefty you actually have an advantage playing a "right-handed" guitar because the fingers that do most of the work are on your left hand.  Stick with a right-handed guitar, you'll also have an easier time finding and having bigger selection of guitars to choice from.

- Be an individual, don't become a clone of your teacher.  A good teacher will help you develop your own style and musical interests.

-Make sure your teacher gives you good "core knowledge".  You need to learn your basic chords, key signatures, notes on the fret board, and scales.

- DeAngelis Studio's Rock School Band program requires that students have a good "core knowledge" to be accepted into the Rock School program.  Mike DeAngelis runs his Rock School very professionally.   The program is conducted on a large stage with great equipment and you learn many of the same skills as professional adult bands.

Bass players are extremely sought after.  If you want to be in a band you should think about playing the bass guitar.  Bass players are the "foundation" of a band, and if you have good rhythm and can develop a great grove, you will never be out of work!  At DeAngelis Studio, bass players get snapped-up for Rock School bands almost as soon as they walk through the door!

“We love seeing the changes in our students as they start to master their instruments” says co-owner, Nancy Burger.  “Learning music builds self-esteem and confidence, a real life-changer for some kids – especially those who have been bullied.”

DeAngelis Studio of Music is the place you want to be for lessons, not only in guitar and bass but drums, piano/keys, vocals and more.

DeAngelis Studio has students from all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire including: Haverhill, Bradford, Groveland, Merrimack, Newbury, Newburyport, Andover, Amesbury, Georgetown, Boxford, Danvers, Peabody, Woburn, Burlington, Salem, Derry, Seabrook, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Atkinson

- where are you from?  Join DeAngelis Studio today!