Mac,

I certainly agree with you about the right teacher. My first requirement would be enthusiasm. And yes, I would like to have a guitar instructor who reads music not just tabulature. On the other hand, there are many many great guitarists and probably instructors who do not have this skill. I just would like to learn from someone who recognizes my ability level and knows how to motivate me and get me to that next level and beyond. I want someone who knows the right place to start with me. I'm okay with baby steps. I think the instructor route might work out best because I kind of the like the pressure of demonstrating my progress with my assignments. My trumpet teacher was a well known symphonic player who had no patience for wasting his time because insufficient time had been spent practicing week's performance piece.

Todd