Can I learn everything I need to know on my instrument by watching videos on YouTube?

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Andy John

Possibly. There are some great tutorials and a lot of good information (and a lot of bad!). Music should be considered the same as anything else you want to know about. I personally cook only occasionally and I find videos to be just fine for what I want to cook. But I’m not really trying to grow as a cook. If I were, I’d probably find some cooking classes to be helpful. I always encourage my students to explore music in all its dimensions and that includes tutorials online. I can’t vouch for anyone else’s teaching but my own but if you know what you’re looking for then you might get answers. I often find that people who have done some internet work find lessons more valuable because they have already answered some basic questions and are ready for more directed learning.