Online instructor ROCK STARS!
Jun 13, 2016 16:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by petermac on Jun 13, 2016 16:43:39 GMT -5
As a newbie/would-be guitarist as of two years ago (at age 60), I somehow found three sites that REALLY helped me get started and progress rapidly -- probably 5x faster than the "old way" of in-person lessons once/week.
Jamplay - Steve Eulberg's intro/basic lessons are great. He's very patient (obviously used to working with kids). He can get a bit theory-heavy at times (the Circle of Fifths, etc) but he does point out that you can absorb what you can and then revisit it later, when it often makes more sense. Jamplay has dozens of instructors, a wide variety of skill/interest levels, and many hundreds of lessons. Yeah, you have to pay for it but all things considered, $139/year (and there are frequent coupons/offers available) is a bargain.
justinguitar.com - Justin Sandercoe is awesome. All of his (hundreds) of genre-, technique- or song-specific lessons are free, but he does accept donations (which I gladly sent him). A Tasmania native now living in London, his style is patient, endearing and leaves you wanting more. Something for everyone.
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I struggled getting a handle on fingerstyle. I tried various tutorials but all left me with a mechanical technique that just wasn't right. I found Lisa McCormick (no relation, even though she does live in Vermont as well) at GuitarTricks.com and she is great. Patient and encouraging without being condescending, she's geared toward the "mature" learner more than kids. Again, it costs a few bucks but my progress was fast and it suddenly all made sense, and started sounding good!
Jamplay - Steve Eulberg's intro/basic lessons are great. He's very patient (obviously used to working with kids). He can get a bit theory-heavy at times (the Circle of Fifths, etc) but he does point out that you can absorb what you can and then revisit it later, when it often makes more sense. Jamplay has dozens of instructors, a wide variety of skill/interest levels, and many hundreds of lessons. Yeah, you have to pay for it but all things considered, $139/year (and there are frequent coupons/offers available) is a bargain.
justinguitar.com - Justin Sandercoe is awesome. All of his (hundreds) of genre-, technique- or song-specific lessons are free, but he does accept donations (which I gladly sent him). A Tasmania native now living in London, his style is patient, endearing and leaves you wanting more. Something for everyone.
I struggled getting a handle on fingerstyle. I tried various tutorials but all left me with a mechanical technique that just wasn't right. I found Lisa McCormick (no relation, even though she does live in Vermont as well) at GuitarTricks.com and she is great. Patient and encouraging without being condescending, she's geared toward the "mature" learner more than kids. Again, it costs a few bucks but my progress was fast and it suddenly all made sense, and started sounding good!
Just thought I'd throw these three a big THANK YOU for helping to change my life so much for the better!
