Free Guitar Solo Lessons
Quality guitar lessons might seem to be beyond your budget, but that's only if you're not thinking outside the box. Learning to play solos on guitar doesn't have to be expensive; in fact it doesn't have to cost a penny.
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Online Lessons
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The Internet has copious resources for learning guitar solo technique via video. For example, there are many You Tube channels with video lessons and several online guitar lesson companies, which offer at least one or two free soloing lessons.
While some of these companies may require you to pay a fee to continue your lessons to a more advanced level, they are a worthwhile starting point if you are guitarist on a tight budget.
Guitar Magazines
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Guitar magazines almost always feature guitar solo lessons, often designed by famous musicians. Many libraries carry guitar magazines, so you don't have to pay for the magazine to learn from its experts. Guitar magazines also often include lessons on their websites either in written or video format, along with sound clips and guitar notation. The lessons in this type of magazine typically cater to more advanced players, but usual include some lessons and exercises for beginners.
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Written Sources
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The Internet has a huge collection of free guitar tablature. Guitar tabs range in quality, but many websites use a rating system which allows you to quickly find trustworthy tabulations. Using these tabs to learn your favorite guitar solos can help improve your soloing skills.
You can also find books in libraries which come with CDs and DVDs that teach soloing technique. This type of self-directed study is different than a one-on-one guitar lesson, but can constitute an essential part of your practice routine.
Friends and Family
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Mark Morton, lead guitarist of Lamb of God, believes that jamming with and learning solos from his friends was one of the most important aspects of his development as a guitarist. Friends and family members who play guitar should always be willing to share soloing technique tips and tricks with each other. If you have friends who play guitar, spend time jamming with them and learning from them. These "lessons" may not always be formal or scheduled, but they can improve your playing without leaving you broke.
Guitarists
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Approach guitarists at performances for soloing tips or a quick lesson. Not every guitarist will have the time or be interested in helping you, but many may feel flattered and offer some technique advice or impart some words of wisdom to you. This type of short "lesson" might influence your approach to practicing and playing guitar in a more valuable way than any conventional guitar lesson could.
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