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New Guitarist Guidebook & Checklist
Rating: 4.0 out of 5(171 ratings)
18,359 students
Created byScott Perry
Last updated 3/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Find the right motivation, instrument, teacher/method and practice tools and tips to jumpstart their guitar playing journey.

Course content

5 sections16 lectures1h 7m total length
  • Why Do You Want To Learn To Play the Guitar?9:40

    I think this is the BEST place to start your guitar playing journey!

    Take a minute to think about this question and say the answer out loud and/or write it down. Then watch the video. If I don't mention or discuss what inspires or motivates you to learn to play the guitar, please list your answer in the Comments; I'd love to read your answer!

    Download the Checklist that accompanies this lesson and fill it out as you watch the video!

  • The Extra-Musical Benefits Of Learning To Play the Guitar2:28

    There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of benefits to learning to play the guitar (or any other instrument), that go beyond making and sharing music.

    In this lesson I break the benefits into some basic categories and list a few of the benefits in each.

    Download the Checklist that accompanies this lesson and list the benefits that most appeal to you as you watch the video!

  • The Guitarist's Journey2:24

    So we now know that playing then guitar can make us happy and healthier; but are even more compelling reasons to begin your guitarist's journey!

    Learning to play the guitar will teach you a new language, the language of music. With this language you will communicate with others; family and friends at first, but eventually bandmates and audiences.

    The guitarist's journey is engaging, fun, challenging and ultimately rewards the musician and the audience.

    Before we start acquiring our "gear" for this journey watch this video.

  • Guitar Break - "I Hope You Have the Time Of Your Life!"0:46

    This course is about how and why to embark on your guitar playing journey and what you need before you start so there's not much actual guitar playing until later. These "Guitar Breaks" are just short snippets of songs and styles that I teach to remind you that your journey will eventually involve playing the guitar and having fun!

Requirements

  • All you need to start this course is the interest or aspiration to start a guitar playing adventure and a pencil to fill out the checklists!

Description

This comprehensive, step-by-step course will get you, the new or returning guitarist, off to the best possible start in your guitar playing journey. In it you will find a complete guidebook and checklists for:

  • checking your motivation and setting goals
  • selecting the right instrument
  • choosing the best teacher and method
  • selecting the gear & gadgets to get started
  • setting up your practice space & schedule
  • and much, much more!


    You'll also learn about the benefits of learning to play an instrument and how to stay curious and motivated during your journey!

    Finally, you'll get some insights into some of the most popular styles of guitar playing, providing inspiration and awareness of the possibilities!

    This course is absolutely FREE; so, what are you waiting for? See you inside!

    Who this course is for:

    • This course is targeted at aspiring guitarists just getting started or those returning to the instrument after a failed or false start.