The Insider Secret to Getting Instant Overnight Success as a Guitar Superhero!!

Welcome!! I would like to congratulate you for coming to this page. You are here because you want to live your dream as a guitar super hero, and you want to play to hordes of cheering fans. You want to make brilliant music. You want to do this all without the frustrations and tears that far too many other guitarists experience.



After many countless hours of performances  and teaching over the last 10 years I believe that I have created the only course of it's kind. Even if you have never played a note before in your life, you are guaranteed to sound like a guitar hero in just one day.



Think this claim is outrageous? Read the comments below, find out what others have to say about it and then decide for yourself!!:



"Anything is possible with this method. You can progress faster with this than with any other system".
Andy Anderson


"Perfect! Complete beginner to virtuoso in just a few hours of training, Unlike anything else out there!"
Percy Polanski


"Really can't believe it but after just a few hours invested in this course I can now play 'Flight Of The Bumblebee's' and have set a new world record!"
Rob Reel


"I couldn't believe it, but after getting this product the guitar seemed to just play by itself!"
Ivy Ivanhoe


"Living the dream. After completing this course I got a record deal with a major label and next month I start my first world tour. All this without learning any scales, chords, theory, or doing any of that practice that all my school music teachers insist you need to do get good on guitar.."
Laura Landon

Still unsure? Perhaps these testimonials below will really spell it out for you:

"Finally.... A guitar method where you can become an expert without having to practice or learn anything technical about music!"
Fabian Ferrari


Originally I was going to take lessons with a teacher, but then I decided to do this instead because I liked the way it offered instant gratification without the possibility of failure or sounding bad.
Oliver Olive


"Overjoyed at the results from this! Yesterday I entered my name into the Rock N Roll high score table. It's early day's but I can see myself winning a guitar contest against ****** later this week!!" (* = Name of famous guitarist whose name can't be published).
Olivia Olive

"Love the way that my guitar fretboard catches fire when I play a cool lick, Not even ******* can do that!"  (* = Name of famous guitarist whose name can't be published).
Linda Lee





I'll let you in something here........ There's something that each of these 'Guitar Heroes' have in common. Two words in fact. Can you work out what they are?


Clue: Get a pen and paper and write down the first letter of each testimonial OR the first letter of each persons name.
























OK.......The morning coffee has yet to kick in? To help you some of these have been completed for you.


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Ha ha! Happy April Fools Day!!

Hope you liked my little joke ! - ) Sorry...Couldn't resist!!



OK..so now the joke is out of the way, here comes the more helpful advice There are 2 options for playing guitar that you will learn about below. Option A is about faking it. Option B is about making it happen for real..



A) To get instant guitar hero results like the fictional testimonial characters above you can buy one of the many console gaming products like the ones in the links below:



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If you are not a fan of computer games you can always invest in an 'air guitar'.



B) The other much more rewarding option is to learn guitar for real. You may not get the same instant gratification (or the ability to shoot bolts of lightning from your guitar), but you will have a more satisfying experience of music that outlives your games console.

Why buy a plastic guitar shaped controller with plastic buttons when you can have the real thing for about the same amount of money?

Five Tips For Making It Happen


1) Is your guitar playable? You don't need to spend £1500 on a custom model signature guitar to get a good instrument to learn on. However it should be comfortable to play, sound good and stay in tune, and make you feel inspired to play it every time you look at it. I wrote an article a while back on finding a suitable instrument which you can find in the link Below:

http://southamptonguitaracademy.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/advice-on-buying-your-first-guitar.html

It's possible to get a good quality guitar/amp package these days for less that £250. That's still less than the price of a new Xbox games console and guitar hero games package.



2) Have a plan. Without direction you will not make much progress. Using a syllabus such as Rockschool or RGT will help you develop the skills to become a well rounded competent player. Setting small achievable goals that you update regularly will help you to make more progress than setting something Big that feels overwhelming.



3) Don't Believe The Lies. There are a lot of popular myths that seem to be perpetuated about natural talent or having 'natural ability'. Whilst it is true that some people may have an aptitude for learning some things quicker, it should be noted that practice and dedication will win over natural talent. You can learn about other common myths that may be holding you back in my free E-course 'Learn Guitar The Smart Way' which I have details on at the end of this article.



4) Train Your Ears. Tab sites have been especially popular over the last few years, however good ear training is often an overlooked and essential part to becoming a good well rounded guitar player. If you ever want to play with other musicians this is especially important. Contrary to popular myth this is actually a skill that can be developed, and will allow you to appreciate and enjoy the process of making music much more. There are some top quality products on the market today that can take you from beginner to very advanced level. The two programmes I've used are Earmaster Pro and Theta Music Trainer which are both excellent and highly recommended.




5) Learn From A Pro.   Learning from a professional guitar teacher will save you months, probably even years of learning and minimize the frustration of not knowing if you are learning a particular song or technique correctly. This is something that you can never get from a magazine, Internet lesson or DVD instructional. The fact is that despite the recent wealth of free information and free lessons on the Internet, the demand for paid lessons with a tutor is as great as it has ever been, and doesn't look likely to become obsolete any time soon. The reason for this is that no matter how good all these other learning resources are, they are unable to give you feedback on your technique and progress, identify and solve potential problems, and help you to set realistic achievable goals. When searching for a suitable guitar teacher check out the following:

-Do they teach the style of music that you want to learn?
-What experience do they have teaching, and what results do their students tend to achieve?
-Do they have an organized syllabus of lesson material to move you towards your goals?
-Can they offer additional services & support between lessons?
-Are they CRB checked (if lessons are for your child)?
-Are they a member of a professional organization such as the 'Registry Of Guitar Tutors' and 'Musicians Union'?
-Do they offer a money back guarantee?

Pricing: As with most things you really do get what you pay for when it comes to music lessons. Whilst some high profile tutors can charge over £60 per hour, The standard hourly rate set by the MU for private lessons in the UK in 2014 is around £30 per hour for 1 on 1 lessons. This money pays for the tutors expertise as well as his/her time. Be wary of anyone who charges significantly less than this.

FREE LESSONS: Like all professionals I charge the market value for my time. If you are serious about becoming a better guitarist this is a great option, but not for everyone.
There are more people that want to learn guitar than I could possibly teach in my studio each week, so I created this free e-course to help those of you that are not able learn with me personally or that are still unsure about taking lessons.

Simply click link below or copy & paste into your browser to get full free access

https://www.facebook.com/GuitarLessonsSouthampton/app_123077107711598

https://www.facebook.com/GuitarLessonsSouthampton/app_123077107711598

Top Performance Tips

These tips will help you to successfully ace that important audition, performance or music exam:

1. Be Well Prepared
   This sounds obvious but one of the biggest causes of performance anxiety can be feelings of guilt due to lack of practice or preparation. If you have done the preparation and the practice in the weeks/month leading up to this performance then this is one less thing to feel anxious about. In fact, the sense of accomplishment from being in control and well rehearsed is a confidence booster that will help you achieve a top performance.
   
   
2. Don't Try Too Hard
   The second biggest cause of performance anxiety is due to 'trying to hard'. Sure, you want to put in the effort and work hard to get the best result, but there is also such a thing as overdoing it which can be nearly as counterproductive as not putting in the practice. If you feel overwhelmed, stressed and don't seem to be making progress you are probably overdoing it and would benefit from taking a short break, and coming back to your guitar with a fresh perspective.  Take it easy and stay as relaxed and stress free as possible. This is especially important leading up to the performance or exam. keeping a relaxed, but focused mind and body on the big day, and to getting plenty of sleep the night before will maximize the chances of you getting the best possible result. See 'Mind Over Matter' for further details on this topic (below).
   

3. Don't Do Drugs 
   Using drugs; this includes alcohol or excessive amounts of caffeine as well as other illicit substances before an important performance, audition or exam is never a good idea.
   It may be tempting to “tank yourself up” with some “dutch courage” to calm the nerves, and you may feel that this enhances your performance, but what it really does is creates a false sense of security and deceives you into thinking you are giving a better performance than you really are, and can actually make you play far worse than your actual ability (the exception to this is that some musicians take prescribed medications for stage fright).
   
   

3. Go Bananas.
   Eating foods that are rich in potassium such as bananas about 60 minutes before the performance can have beneficial effect on your performance. This will help to take the edge off any adrenaline and allow for a calmer more focused mind and more control over those fine motor skills needed for playing your instrument at its best.....Many professional musicians swear by this! There are also reports of some performers that have been prescribed anti anxiety drugs in the past such as beta blockers to control their performance anxiety confirming bananas can be just as effective.

5. Mind Over Matter
   A great performance all begins in the mind: You can spend many years learning about music, and working hard to improve your instrument playing, but without a healthy mindset you will rarely perform to the best of your ability. You may occasionally have those moments where the music just flows effortlessly through you where you are “in the zone” but these moments may not happen as often as you would like them to, and may not happen at all when you feel under pressure to perform well (from the presence of a judge, examiner or an audience)..
   One of the most important performance lessons I learned was in Barry Greens book 'The Inner Game Of Music': Performance = Ability – (minus) Distraction. There are several key topics covered in this simple statement, which goes beyond the scope of this article, You would need to read the whole book to fully understand this concept, however if I was to try to wrap this sentence up in a nutshell I would say that your performance is only as good as what you focus your mind on. If 50% of your mind is worrying what the audience or judge is thinking (distraction), and 20% of your mind is worrying about that tricky phrase that is coming up towards the end of the piece (another distraction) then you are performing at about 30% of your ability.
   Paradoxically your best performances happen when you don't consciously think about them or “try too hard” to make them happen. They naturally flow out of you as a result of hours/weeks/months of practice and focused concentration.
   Essential reading: The best performance psychology books I have read that I personally recommend to anyone serious about improving their performance skills are listed below:
   Inner Game Of Music http://amzn.to/1dvWGjy
   Zen Guitar http://amzn.to/1fo5VD4
   
 

Hypnosis is another great way to help you perform at your peak. There are several specialist hypnosis websites that address 'Stage Fright' and 'peak performance', however the most comprehensive hypnosis site I've personally come across is by Sam Brown who specializes in creating scripts and recordings specifically for musicians. You can check out Sam Brown's website and Hypnosis downloads using the links below:
http://www.musicianshypnosis.com/ 

http://www.musicianshypnosis.com/ http://www.sambrown.co.uk/self-hypnosis-for-musicians/ 

http://www.sambrown.co.uk/self-hypnosis-for-musicians/
Please note: Many people experience the benefits from a hypnosis recording right away, however, It can take up to 3 or 4 weeks of using a hypnosis audio programme on a daily basis for the full benefits to become apparent.

One last word on peak performance.
Some of these tips can be used to benefit you immediately. Some of these strategies may take several weeks or longer before you see the beneficial results, but it is worth persevering with these too. Remember that learning to train your mind for peak performance is a discipline that can take almost as much dedication to master as learning to play your instrument (which is why the best music schools and conservatories hire a specialist music performance psychologist to help developing musicians with this 'inner game' performance), but it is worth doing because the benefits and rewards from doing this will enhance other areas of your life outside of music and lead to a more creative, enjoyable and stress free performances that take you “in the zone” more and more often.