Guitar Class

Guitar Lessons

2006-03-02T04:06:00.000-08:00

Many a young boy or girl has the dream of playing guitar on stage to a wildly enthusiastic crowd. It can happen. But first you have to learn how to play. That’s the bit where you need some help…

There are a lot of guitar sites on the Internet, some good, some not so good. One site I’ve found to be a cut above the rest is Jamorama. It’s described as “The Ultimate Guitar Learning Kit” and they’re not far wrong. Ben Edwards, who runs the site, says this about the course:

“It doesn’t matter what level you are at now (beginner, intermediate or advanced), Jamorama is packed full of quality step-by-step lessons, sound files, games, and other resources to get YOU results fast!”

One of the reasons why this guitar learning resource is so good could be because Ben has a college degree in education. He knows how to put together the materials that will help you learn best in the fastest possible time. That’s important for you.

But Ben also has the guitar playing skills to guide him in what works best for the beginner. He’s the former lead guitarist for the popular down-under band DegreesK. He toured with them internationally, so Ben has walked the talk. The audio samples on the website proves that.

If I have any criticism of this guitar-learning course, it’s that you get swamped with information overload. But that’s not a bad thing, really. You get great value, that’s for sure: 84 step-by-step guitar lessons, three high quality books, 54 video lessons, 400 sound files, hundreds of lines of guitar tabulature, and several software games designed to speed your guitar learning.

I think the thing I like best about this site is that you can try out a little bit of the course free of charge. Ben has a six-day e-course that will be delivered directly to you, one course per day, at absolutely no charge. This alone should get you excited, and I definitely advise signing up for this at least.

The site is jam packed with testimonials from satisfied customers. People don’t write this kind of stuff unless they like what they get. And there’s also Ben’s 60-day money back guarantee. That’s what swung it for me; the risk was all on him if I didn’t like it. But I not only liked it – I loved it. My guitar playing still has a bit to go before I pack the concert halls, but it’s getting better every day – thanks to Jamorama.

Take a look for yourself. You’ll find them here. I think you’ll like Jamorama as much as I did.

Guitar Class

2006-02-27T06:52:00.000-08:00

Guitar Class

Many people want the best guitar class there is. There’s a certain kind of magic about playing guitar. This is especially so for young people who see their musical idols wielding screaming instruments during power-packed stage performances. But real life is different. A guitar class is not easy and fingers get sore. But a little determination, and these few tips should help you discover the secrets of how to get the best from your guitar lessons.

1. When tuning each guitar string, you should always start low and tune up to pitch. If you start with the string tuned higher than the desired note and tune down, the string is much more likely to go flat. A guitar class is difficult enough but when the guitar is tuned flat they’re impossible.

2. To get the best from guitar class you first need to master tuning. This usually requires a keyboard or pitch pipe as a reference. But if you have neither, then use your land line telephone dial tone, which is an F. Place your index finger of your left hand on the first fret of the first (thinnest) string, and tune it to the telephone dial tone. Now you can enjoy your guitar class as soon as you tune the other five strings to that string.

3. When changing strings, it’s usually best if you can change them all. Change the strings one at a time, starting with the thickest. This keeps tension on the guitar and will make it easier to get it back in tune for your guitar class, as the instrument doesn’t have to re-stabilize itself.

4. Bridge pins can get stuck and be difficult to remove when changing strings. To help prevent damage to the bridge, keep a short piece of strong, smooth twine handy. Wrap it around the visible part of the pin and pull gently out of the guitar.

5. You may find that your plectrum, or pick, is too smooth, and prone to slipping from your fingers as you learn notes on guitar. Super glue a small piece of shaped fine grade sandpaper to both sides of the upper part of the pick, where you grip it, to create a solid textured grip for your guitar class. A good alternative is to use skateboard grip tape instead.

One thing you will have with your guitar class is sore fingers. It takes time to build up calluses, and there really is no shortcut. But with time you will develop hard tips to your fingers, and those hours of left-hand finger agony will be but a distant memory as everyone admires the fine music you play.

Guitar class.

Guitar Class

2006-02-25T07:16:00.000-08:00

Welcome to this blog all about the best to be found when you're searching for a guitar class. If you want to someday play like a professional, then you first need a guitar class - or maybe several. Taking a guitar class and learning how to play guitar is not like going back to school. It can and should be fun!