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Old 07-03-17, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ruudlaff
That's fair. Although in fairness as a beginner I don't even know what I'm looking to train or where my strengths lie. I suppose that's what I'm trying to find out.
Anyone can learn the guitar by figuring it out on their own between books, YouTube, and websites. But, the beginning stages can be made easier when following a program (any program) under the guidance of an instructor (either one on one or in a small group). If anything, you avoid learning bad habits that you will have to spend time/energy unlearning later. Plus it will eliminate the mental anguish about "What should I be doing???"

The same applies for track racing.

Join any beginner class, clinic, etc.. that you can. Those are the most cost effective. Next is joining a club/team that focuses on track. Those teammates will have good advice, some of which will have paid coaches. Then when that gets you only so far, maybe consider paying a coach that knows how to coach track (not a roadie coach who thinks he/she knows.)
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