
Heres a short video sharing my story and my experience with guitar.
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I cannot stress how important it is to follow the instructions on this video.
Remember, being able to successfully dominate this course in 4 weeks will depend on how hard you work, how often, how closely you listen, and will depend on your level of musical talent.
BUT
I do believe every single people can successfully knock this course out of hte park in time. If you are working hard, pracicing often, and listening carefully I suspect it will take 4 weeks for abnormally gifted students, 6 weeks for the average student, and 8 weeks for those (Like me!) who are musically challenged.
Materials needed
V-Neck
http://www.amazon.com/Thompson-Tee-Hydro-Shield-V-neck-X-Large/dp/B00CIZLQIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873780&sr=8-4&keywords=deep+v+neck
Capo
http://www.amazon.com/Kyser-KG6B-String-Capo-Black/dp/B0002CZVWI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873711&sr=8-6&keywords=guitar+capo
http://www.amazon.com/BestDealUSA-Perfect-Acoustic-Guitar-Trigger/dp/B008B1ZQTK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873741&sr=8-7&keywords=guitar+capo
Tuner (or app)
http://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN1-Guitar-Tuner/dp/B00IFHCOUO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873593&sr=8-2&keywords=snark+tuner+guitar
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guitar-tuna-ultimate-free/id527588389?mt=8
Pics (get a set of them and try to get .50 mm or below)
http://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-Standard-Tortex-Picks-Orange/dp/B0002GX7Q6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873559&sr=8-3&keywords=guitar+pics+dunlop
Wire cutter, peg puller, and turner
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Winder-String-Cutter/dp/B0002E1G5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407596071&sr=8-1&keywords=guitar+string+winder
Extra pair of strings (Make sure you get light or extra light! and don’t get electric on accident!)
http://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Strings-Acoustic-Phosphor-6-String/dp/B000A6ASSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873808&sr=8-2&keywords=elixir+strings
http://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Coated-Phosphor-Acoustic-Strings/dp/B009SC2DQA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873860&sr=8-9&keywords=d%27addario+strings+exp+light
http://www.amazon.com/DR-Strings-DSA-12-Phosphor-Acoustic/dp/B005111CKK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873910&sr=8-5&keywords=dr+strings+coated+acoustic
Cloth for wiping (Regular cloth or rag can work fine)
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Microfiber-Polish-Cloth/dp/B0002GYW4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407873944&sr=8-1&keywords=guitar+cloth
Finger strengthener (optional)
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-Varigrip-Adjustable-Exerciser/dp/B001OCGGEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407874038&sr=8-1&keywords=finger+strengthener+planet
Guitar Strap (Optional)
http://www.amazon.com/Protec-Guitar-Strap-Leather-Pocket/dp/B0009G1E0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408730486&sr=8-1&keywords=guitar+strap
Check out the link for help on transposing keys with a capo.
Print these out or have them up on your computer whenever you practice!!!
Nothing will help your skills grow more then trying to play like a pro. Practice by playing along. The chords are exactly what Matt uses. At first, try strumming down once and holding the note on every chord change. After you can play along with him semi comfortably, move along to the next section. Don't get discouraged if you don't get it immediately. It takes time and your first week will probably be the hardest. Better to continue to move on than try to stay on this week and master it. Come back later to this lesson after finishing the course and be amazed at how well you will be able to play it!
After you have the basic strum down and you can keep up with the chord changes, try my other video on “strumming like Matt.” E
Don't forget to worship Jesus!
Mercifully shorter than last week! This week, you can catch up!
These are three excellent resources that can take you much further. They have much more advanced material, so consequently, they are more expensive and more challenging, but I think you would benefit tremendously from any of these course. Check them out and get a feel for which one resonates with you.
If none of them, I will continue to add material to this course and you can stick with me!
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About this course:
I believe this is the simplest and easiest way to learn the basics of guitar. Right off the bat, I get you playing guitar and learning techniques through PLAYING SONGS! People learn best when they are actively doing what they enjoy! I cut out all the unnecessarily lingo and theory and get you right in.
After one week, you will be able to play a song!
Believe it or not, but most worship songs are not very different. Most are either one of four different chord patterns. I will teach you 4 different songs that will empower you to play almost every popular worship song!
Artists like,
Hillsong, Tomlin, Crowder, Sovereign Grace, Jesus Culture, and Classic Hymns.
In this course, I will teach you,
"Crash Course" - How to choose a guitar, tune it, strum it, change the strings, how to play a chord, etc.
After the "Crash Course," you will start learning how to play songs. I will teach you how to play 4 different songs that contain the basic framework and skills of most songs out there!
4 songs that will unlock a thousand.
How do I continue to progress without this course?
"Advanced Songs"- If there is a demand, I will continue to add different songs and teach you how to play them focusing on new techniques from each, like slapping, advanced picking, advanced strumming, body percussion, and more.
How long will it take?
Remember, Udemy frees you up to learn as quick or slow as you want. Its on your terms! But I suggest that it will take the average student about 1-2 months to learn (Depending on your natural talent and diligence).
While many others would still be learning basic theory, you will be jamming away!
REAL Testimonials
"I definitely got my moneys worth. I knew some basic chords going into this course. Now I am leading worship songs in a small group. Thank you for bringing me to the next level." -Mattias
"Awesome course! Learning guitar while praising the lord you can't get any better than that!..." - Volta
"I come from a classical guitar background - reading music, so when I applied this to worship music, I just read the chords and have never been able to play by ear or properly worship while playing because I'm so focused on reading the chords. Taking this course has opened a new world to me. I never saw the patterns of chords for each key before. Now that Sam has explained it, it seems so obvious. After learning the "C" family, I started to play/sing How Great is our God and found I could fit the chords without music because I know which chords would fit C major! That got me excited. Also, learning to play chords with such beautiful sounds has been so enjoyable (I've always played chords at the first fret and bar chords). The chords that Sam uses sound so nice and are so easy to play together for each key. I just love what I have learnt! I have a new passion for worship guitar again. Thank you Sam." - Tiffany
"Choi really simplifies things and explains well, and is full of energy. Makes this class a joy! I already played a little bit of guitar before starting this course, but I learned a lot of shortcuts and started strumming to videos, which really helps. I would definitely recommend this course to other guitarists!" -Alani
"Sam is a great teacher. Right from the very beginning, I can tell that his motivation is really for people to learn guitar so they can worship Jesus. He's also a gifted communicator. I feel like he's talking to me in the same room when he's teaching. He also teaches in a way that makes it easier for me to learn because of how he systematically organized the lessons. This is definitely of of the best investments I've made." -Robert
"This course is designed to be simple and easily understood for the average person, musically inclined or not. Sam does a wonderful job at affectively communicating and doesn't miss the necessary details that someone who has been playing for years could forget to share with a beginner. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn guitar, even the person who has started before and quit. I believe that Sam will prove to you that with this course that you can go further than you thought possible. This is just the beginning of setting ourselves up for a lifetime of learning." -Katy