How To Get The Results YOU Want! With Guitar and Piano Lessons

Questions and Answers with Paul Gasztold, A Top Music Teacher in Toronto.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: I don't want to waste my time or money. How do I get RESULTS in learning the guitar or piano? What is the least I can invest in Piano or Guitar lessons and still get the results that I want?

Guitar Lessons Toronto: Do you see that asking what is the least I can put in is the wrong question?

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: But I don't want to invest a lot of money.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: What is your time worth? What about wasting YOUR precious time sitting at the piano trying to make things work by yourself when you just don't have the tools?

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: So I need the tools to succeed and THAT will make my learning efficient.

Guitar Lesson Toronto: A plumber goes to the job with his tools. But more importantly he takes his SKILL SET with him. Having a piano or a guitar or a violin is just a tool. You still need to learn the skills from someone who knows them.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: And without them I am wasting time and hoping for a RESULT what won't come on its own.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: Now you're seeing why most Piano or Guitar players WANT to play well, but don't.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: Because they are hemming and hawwing and wasting time blaming their own lack of commitment on lack of resources, namely money.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: Yes, but not wanting to invest in yourself is not the root of the problem, it is a fear of commitment to their goals. If someone won't invest money in themselves they are really saying that 'I don't want to commit to achieving my goals'.  This is ok too.  Whatever is best for you and your life is right for you.   Be happy. 

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: But they blame it on the money. Instead of showing up and making a commitment to getting what they want.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: A real commitment is what separates those who do and those who 'want to' but never do.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: So what is the best way to make a commitment and get the Piano or Guitar results I really want?

Guitar Lessons Toronto: Put your bacon on the table. Invest and commit to packages of music lessons with a teacher. And not just any teacher, or the cheapest closest teacher but BEST ONE that can get you there.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: So in the long run I save money by doing it right.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: And time and effort. And the journey can be SO much more fulfilling which is what it is all about.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: How do I start?

Guitar Lessons Toronto: Set a lesson date today for your first lesson and take the plunge. Every journey starts with a first step.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: What if I choose the wrong teacher?

Guitar Lessons Toronto: If a piano or guitar player doesn't reach their goals it is not usually the teacher, but what the student is willing to bring to the table. If you are doing your homework, if you are playing each day in the way your teacher shows you to you WILL get results.

Only then, once you are doing your part fully and consistently is the question of 'is there a better teacher for me' even valid.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: But having a great one from the start sure helps.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: That is what I have found. I've had the best teachers, wonderful very inspiring teachers that made me want to learn. I was excited. They certainly weren't the cheapest teachers, or the closest to my home. But the extra 'distance' I had to go has paid off HUGE for me.

I think you'll find that almost all wonderful players had wonderful teachers.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: I guess the biggest mistake I could make is to not start.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: You're seeing that starting is the first key to all success.

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: That would make sense. Ok, I'm ready to make this happen for myself. I want to reach my goals and not waste time.

Guitar Lessons Toronto:That's great. Remember to have fun! That is the most important thing. Have fun reaching your piano and guitar musical goals!

Toronto Guitar QUESTION: Thank you.

Guitar Lessons Toronto: You're quite welcome. All the best to you on your life journey.  This is what matters.