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.
A – P – R - ? - ? F - ?- ? - L
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
