Unless you are an incredibly gifted musical prodigy a la Mozart, Jimi Hendrix or Brian Wilson (all of them musical geniuses in my opinion) you are going to need some sort of guidance in your musical quest. This will of course mean that you are going to need some type of tuition or music lessons.

As someone who has been in this position I know how crucial it is to be taught in a way that suits the type of musician you want to be and the style of music you want to play. Its no use getting lessons from someone who teaches acoustic folk music if you are a thrash metal freak. Here at Rock Scool Brighton we are of the opinion that taking a course at a rock school is always going to be a more beneficial route to take rather than having private one-to-one lessons, not to say often more expensive.

One-to-one lessons ate perfectly ok if you have have been playing for a while and have a definite teacher in mind who specialises in your chosen style whocan take you to the next stage, and are particulerly useful if you are a solo player, such as a pianist or acoustic guitarist. But for most people who at the beginning of their musical paths, they are interested in not just learning an instrument, but also want to play with others in a band and become a musician.

Rock schools in Brighton are ideal for this but not all are the same. Often the school will teach you in a classroom type environment which is convenient for the school and good from a social standpoint. From the students point of view, you get taught in structured, course type format learning what you need to know in an atmosphere that is  encourageing and not a little competitive between your fellow pupils. This can also have the effect of making everyone ultimately sound the same as they have been similarly influenced in knowlege, style and technique, the result tending to squash any individuality and creativity.

These Rock schools are really suited to musician who has been playing for a while as they often need you to take an audition to show you are of a sufficient standard to take the course. This is of course no good for a beginner or a younger player.

The type of Rock school that caters for this level of player does things slightly differently. Rather than in a classroom environment, the lessons are taught one-to-one BUT a greater emphasis is put on playing and being taught with other students in a band context. They also encourage you to play what you want to (rather than what is in a course written by a tutor) and develop your own style through creative collaboration with your bandmates and other students.

This approach gives your learning more meaning, as you can immediately apply what you have learnt to a real musical situation. This boosts your enthusiasm and confidence way more than a weekly music lesson ever could on its own, and makes learning an instrument a lot more fun.

At Rock School Brighton we have talked toanumber of Rock schools in the Brighton area and have found one that really fits the bill if you want to learn your chosen instrument be it guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals in a fun and enthusiastic environment that will get you the results you want. Check them out here.