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Metal Edge: Extreme Guitar Series-Learn killer metal soloing techniques with Andy James. Take your shredding to the next level as you learn the killer technique and increase your musical knowledge with an arsenal of pentatonic licks and techniques including minorpentatonic positions two string sequences speed building licks alternate and economy picking licks tapping and legato licks and much more. Also includes three jam tracks! Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacherwhose influences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde. He is known for his blistering technique.Learn killer metal soloing techniques with Andy James. Take your shredding to the next level as you learn the killer technique and increase your musical knowledge with an arsenal of pentatonic licks and techniques including minorpentatonic positions two string sequences speed building licks alternate and economy picking licks tapping and legato licks and much more. Also includes three jam tracks! Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacherwhose influences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde. He is known for his blistering technique.

Jimi Hendrix Style-The American Blues Guitar in 6 Weeks course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques concepts and licks to help you play and understand blues soloing at a manageable easy to follow pace. Week five focuses on the style of Jimi Hendrix and includes: Learn a blues scale pattern learn the Jimi Hendrix vibrato learn the 'blues rake' learn how to use phrase repetition. The DVD is presented by Steve Trovato who is best known as a world class country guitarist but is equally proficient in a wide range of popular Guitar styles. He has written anumber of bestselling Guitar tuition books and maintains a full time position in the Guitar Department at the University of Southern California.

Week 1-Welcome to the Electric Blues in 6 Weeks guitar course. This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques concepts and licks to help you playand understand blues soloing at a manageable easy to follow pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop an ear for the differencesbetween players. If you have been frustrated or intimidated by other educational material this course is for you. You will see the improvement as you work through each week taking small steps occasionally looking back and beingsurprised by how far you have come. Practice can sometimes be difficult with the player often being unsure which material to work on. With the Electric Blues in 6 Weeks guitar course the material is presented to you in easy toabsorb sections which progress in a sensible logical order. Stick with this course and I guarantee you will improve. Week one includes: Pentatonic scale in the first position Blues scale in the first position Blues bends Stringbending Vibrato Combining string bending and vibrato Blues scale licks three licks in the style of David Gilmour.Welcome to the Electric Blues in 6 Weeks guitar course. This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques concepts and licks to help you playand understand blues soloing at a manageable easy to follow pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop an ear for the differencesbetween players. If you have been frustrated or intimidated by other educational material this course is for you. You will see the improvement as you work through each week taking small steps occasionally looking back and beingsurprisedby how far you have come. Practice can sometimes be difficult with the player often being unsure which material to work on. With the Electric Blues in 6 Weeks guitar course the material is presented to you in easy toabsorb sections which progress in a sensible logical order. Stick with this course and I guarantee you will improve. Week one includes: Pentatonic scale in the first position Blues scale in the first position Blues bends Stringbending Vibrato Combining string bending and vibrato Blues scale licks three licks in the style of David Gilmour.

Week 4-This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques concepts and licks to help you play and understand country soloing at a manageable pace. Ifyou have been frustrated or intimidated by other educational material this course is for you. Lessons by Steve Trovato. Week four includes: Playing a classic country blues Chick 'n Pick techniques one minorpentatonic scale pattern mixing the major and minor pentatonic scale to produce bluesy country licks and three licks in the style of James Burton. Steve Trovato is best known as a world class country guitarist butis equally proficient in a wide range of popular guitar styles. He has written a number of bestselling guitar instruction books and maintains a full time position in the Guitar Department at the University of Southern California.This course is designed to focus your practice towards realistic goals achievable in six weeks. Each week provides you with techniques concepts and licks to help you play and understand country Guitar at a manageable pace. Three licks in the style of a featured artist are taught each week to help you towards playing in real musical situations and develop your ear for the differences between players. Week four includes: Playing a classic country blues Chick’n Pick’n techniques one minor pentatonic scale pattern mixing the major and minor pentatonic scale to produce bluesy country licks three licks in the style of James Burton.

Week 5-Advanced Blues in Six Weeks is the next step from the already classic Electric Blues In Six Weeks. This series goes deep into the possibilities of blues soloing analyzing the true diversity between some of the bestblues guitar players who have explored the genre. From the string bending and jazz concepts of BB King to the amazing fast blues rock runs of Joe Bonamassa. Concepts such as diminished scale usage made popular by Robben Ford aredemonstrated and taught for practical application. Artists such as Larry Carlton also bring a jazz flavor to the blues and popular ideas such as playing off of the five chord are discussed and utilized. For anyonetrying to take their playing to the next level Advanced Blues in Six Weeks will give you plenty of new ideas licks and inspiration to help you take a further step into better understanding and playing of blues guitar.Advanced Blues in Six Weeks is the next step from the already classic Electric Blues In Six Weeks. This series goes deep into the possibilities of blues soloing analyzing the true diversity between some of the bestblues guitar players who have explored the genre. From the string bending and jazz concepts of BB King to the amazing fast blues rock runs of Joe Bonamassa. Concepts such as diminished scale usage made popular by Robben Ford aredemonstrated and taught for practical application. Artists such as Larry Carlton also bring a jazz flavor to the blues and popular ideas such as playing off of the five chord are discussed and utilized. Foranyonetrying to take their playing to the next level Advanced Blues in Six Weeks will give you plenty of new ideas licks and inspiration to help you take a further step into better understanding and playing of blues guitar.

Week 3-In week 3 we look at Robben Ford again but this time in a much more traditional blues style. Using a blues shuffle backing track in E we look at open position licks odd grouping phrases open string motifs as well as connecting positions within a lick. Robben's signature string bending approach using fingers to pop out notes is discussed once again extending the boundaries of blues soloing. In week 3 we look at Robben Ford again but this time in a much more traditional blues style. Using a blues shuffle backing track in E we look at open position licks odd grouping phrases open string motifs as well as connecting positions within a lick. Robben's signature string bending approach using fingers to pop out notes is discussed once again extending the boundaries of blues soloing.

Style: Alexi Laiho- Key: Dm-Learn fast metal guitar licks in the style of Alexi Laiho renowned shredder and Children of Bodom frontman! Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Andy James. Each DVD in the Quick Licks series includes an arsenal of guitarlicks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus guitar jam tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose influences include Greg Howe PaulGilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde. He is known for his blistering technique.Learn fast metal guitar licks in the style of Alexi Laiho renowned shredder and Children of Bodom frontman! Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Andy James. Each DVD in the Quick Licks series includes an arsenal of guitarlicks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus guitar jam tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose influences include Greg Howe PaulGilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde. He is known for his blistering technique.

Style: Gary Moore-Learn killer licks in the style of your favorite players and jam along with our superb guitar jam tracks. Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus backing tracks to practice your new-found techniques! Learn killer licks in the style of guitar legend Gary Moore. Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Jamie Humphries. Learn killer licks in the style of your favorite players and jam along with our superb guitar jam tracks. Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style of your chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus backing tracks to practice your new-found techniques! Learn killer licks in the style of guitar legend Gary Moore. Also includes a guitar jam track. Lessons by Jamie Humphries.

Essential Guitar: The Modes Series-Learn to improvise compose and recognize modal music. Also includes a guitar jam track and licks in the style of Michael Schenker. Lessons by Danny Gill. The modes of the major scale have been used for centuries as a compositional tool and as a source for improvisation. This excellent DVD series will to take you through each of the 7 modes step by step so that you will be able to improvise compose and recognize modal music. Each DVD includes licks in the style of a featured artist and a guitar jam track. The Aeolian Mode tutorials include: Aeolian scale patterns · finding the relative major scale · recognizing and creating Aeolian chord progressions · Åeolianarpeggios · Aeolian licks including intervallic soloing and string skipping · adding the blues note to the Aeolian mode · and three licks in the style of Michael Schenker. Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Lead Guitar series. His songs have appeared on numerous TV shows including 'The Osbournes' as well as motion picture soundtracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege ' Learn to improvise compose and recognize modal music. Also includes a guitar jam track and licks in the style of Michael Schenker. Lessons by Danny Gill. The modes of the major scale have been used for centuries as a compositional tool and as a source for improvisation. This excellent DVD series will to take you through each of the 7 modes step by step so that you will be able to improvise compose and recognize modal music. Each DVD includes licks in the style of a featured artist and a guitar jam track. The Aeolian Mode tutorials include: Aeolian scale patterns · finding the relative major scale · recognizing and creating Aeolian chord progressions · Åeolianarpeggios· Aeolian licks including intervallic soloing and string skipping · adding the blues note to the Aeolian mode · and three licks in the style of Michael Schenker. Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Lead Guitar series. His songs have appeared on numerous TV shows including 'The Osbournes' as well as motion picture soundtracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege '

Metal Edge: Extreme Guitar Series-Learn killer metal soloing techniques with Andy James. Take your shredding to the next level! This superb DVD will take your metal soloing to the next level while increasing your musical knowledge with an arsenal of licks andtechniques including string skipping sweep picking tapping techniques alternate picking metal rhythm techniques and much more. Also includes three jam tracks. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whoseinfluences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde.Learn killer metal soloing techniques with Andy James. Take your shredding to the next level! This superb DVD will take your metal soloing to the next level while increasing your musical knowledge with an arsenal of licks andtechniques including string skipping sweep picking tapping techniques alternate picking metal rhythm techniques and much more. Also includes three jam tracks. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whoseinfluences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde.

Ultimate Guitar Series-Learn to play Paganini's Caprice #5 on electric guitar with Andy James. The 24 Caprices have often been hailed as some of the most challenging musical pieces ever written. We have taken this music and translated it to the electricguitar to provide a wealth of melody harmony and killer guitar licks! Although not for the faint hearted completing these pieces will not only make you a better player but will also put you out there with some of the besttechnicians in the World. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose influences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde.Learn to play Paganini's Caprice #5 on electric guitar with Andy James. The 24 Caprices have often been hailed as some of the most challenging musical pieces ever written. We have taken this music and translated it to the electricguitar to provide a wealth of melody harmony and killer guitar licks! Although not for the faint hearted completing these pieces will not only make you a better player but will also put you out there with some of the besttechnicians in the World. Andy James is a well respected guitarist and teacher whose influences include Greg Howe Paul Gilbert Tony Macalpine and Zakk Wylde.

Style: Angus Young- Key: B-Learn killer rock licks in the style of Angus Young guitar powerhouse of Aussie rockers AC/DC! Also includes a rock guitar jam track. Lessons by Jamie Humphries. Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style ofyour chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus backing tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Jamie Humphries is the author of the acclaimed Giants of Rock and Giants of Metal guitar courses. He is a tutor at one ofthe UK's leading music colleges.Learn killer rock licks in the style of Angus Young guitar powerhouse of Aussie rockers AC/DC! Also includes a rock guitar jam track. Lessons by Jamie Humphries. Each Quick Licks DVD includes an arsenal of licks in the style ofyour chosen artist to add to your repertoire plus backing tracks to practice your new licks and techniques. Jamie Humphries is the author of the acclaimed Giants of Rock and Giants of Metal guitar courses. He is a tutor at one ofthe UK's leading music colleges.

Effortless Guitar Series-Learn classical guitar techniques with Danny Gill. This excellent tutorial will guide you through basic classical ideas to more challenging pieces! Suitable for beginner to intermediate players. Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Guitar series. His songs have appeared on TV shows including 'The Osbournes' and film sound tracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege.' Learn classical guitar techniques with Danny Gill. This excellent tutorial will guide you through basic classical ideas to more challenging pieces! Suitable for beginner to intermediate players. Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Guitar series. His songs have appeared on TV shows including 'The Osbournes' and film sound tracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege.'

Ultimate Guitar Techniques Series-In Rock and Metal Runs Danny will teach you over 40 runs using all of the classic techniques used in rock and metal: bends pull-offs hammer-ons sweep picking 2 hand tapping slides vibrato and more. Each idea is played incontext with a backing track and then demonstrated slowly with full explanations on the scales and techniques used. These melodic phrases will help you to solo over the entire length of the fretboard in a variety of rock and metalsituations.In Rock and Metal Runs Danny will teach you over 40 runs using all of the classic techniques used in rock and metal: bends pull-offs hammer-ons sweep picking 2 hand tapping slides vibrato and more. Each idea is played incontext with a backing track and then demonstrated slowly with full explanations on the scales and techniques used. These melodic phrases will help you to solo over the entire length of the fretboard in a variety of rock and metalsituations.

Essential Guitar Practice Routines-Expand and develop your string picking technique with Danny Gill. One of the most frequently asked questions in the field of guitar education is What do I practice? This excellent DVD series provides lessons and pieces of musicexclusively written for practicing essential guitar techniques. By combining the technique lessons with the music and learning the piece from start to finish you will not only improve your ability but also get a sense ofachievement and fun from practicing.Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Guitar series. His songs have appeared on TV shows including 'The Osbournes' and film sound trackssuch as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege 'Expand and develop your string picking technique with Danny Gill. One of the most frequently asked questions in the field of guitar education is What do I practice? This excellent DVD series provides lessons and pieces of musicexclusively written for practicing essential guitar techniques. By combining the technique lessons with the music and learning the piece from start to finish you will not only improve your ability but also get a sense ofachievement and fun from practicing.Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Guitar series. His songs have appeared on TV shows including 'The Osbournes' and film soundtrackssuch as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege '

Ultimate Guitar Series-Learn to write your own rock riffs with Stuart Bull The corner stone to any rock classic is without doubt the rock riff whether it is used as an intro verse or chorus any killer rock song simply cannot survivewithout it. Many people belive that writing music is only possible for the gifted few but I will share with you the secrets used by the pros when writing. In no time at all you will be composing and playing yourvery own riffs amazing your friends and musicians alike. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award-winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series.Learn to write your own rock riffs with Stuart Bull The corner stone to any rock classic is without doubt the rock riff whether it is used as an intro verse or chorus any killer rock song simply cannot survivewithout it. Many people belive that writing music is only possible for the gifted few but I will share with you the secrets used by the pros when writing. In no time at all you will be composing and playing yourvery own riffs amazing your friends and musicians alike. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award-winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series.

Ultimate Guitar Techniques Series-This superb DVD covers funk guitar styles of the greats from James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire Chic and many more. Right and left hand techniques are looked at in detail. The examples played and explained will give you thetools to play funk in many different situations whether it's pop rock or your own compositions. Understanding and playing the funk guitar style can add dynamics and spice to your playing. Backing tracks are provided along withplayed examples in the package so you can really dig in on this style... Enjoy. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series.This superb DVD covers funk guitar styles of the greats from James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire Chic and many more. Right and left hand techniques are looked at in detail. The examples played and explained will give you thetools to play funk in many different situations whether it's pop rock or your own compositions. Understanding and playing the funk guitar style can add dynamics and spice to your playing. Backing tracks are provided along withplayed examples in the package so you can really dig in on this style... Enjoy. Stuart Bull has taught tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the award winning TOTAL ACCURACY guitar series.

Ultimate Guitar Techniques Series-A complete guide to effects pedals with Michael Casswell. This groundbreaking DVD teaches you all you need to know about effects pedals new and old and guides you through the various combinations and sounds that can be achievedby pedals including; Flanger Wah Wah Distortion Compression Delay Reverb Volume pedal and many more! Michael Casswell is a highly sought after freelance guitarist and producer. He has played and toured with many well knownbands and artists as diverse as Brian May Cozy Powell and Ronan Keating to name just a few. His playing can be heard on numerous film and TV soundtracks.A complete guide to effects pedals with Michael Casswell. This groundbreaking DVD teaches you all you need to know about effects pedals new and old and guides you through the various combinations and sounds that can be achievedby pedals including; Flanger Wah Wah Distortion Compression Delay Reverb Volume pedal and many more! Michael Casswell is a highly sought after freelance guitarist and producer. He has played and toured with many well knownbands and artists as diverse as Brian May Cozy Powell and Ronan Keating to name just a few. His playing can be heard on numerous film and TV soundtracks.

Start taking your blues playing to the next level with an injection of jazz and practical theory! This excellent DVD draws from the styles of legendary artists such as Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. We'll look at 30 licks in greatdetail (across 3 positions) which are not only taught note for note but explained in a way that will not just show you where to play but focusing in on exactly why we're playing that particular note in relation to the chord. TheDVD also includes tab which features all the licks improvisation and diagrams to really help you get this under your fingers fast. It also looks at scale and arpeggio shapes in a selection of CAGED positions and digs down intothe sound of the dominant 7 chord and much more to massively improve your blues fusion techniques.Start taking your blues playing to the next level with an injection of jazz and practical theory! This excellent DVD draws from the styles of legendary artists such as Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. We'll look at 30 licks in greatdetail (across 3 positions) which are not only taught note for note but explained in a way that will not just show you where to play but focusing in on exactly why we're playing that particular note in relation to the chord. TheDVD also includes tab which features all the licks improvisation and diagrams to really help you get this under your fingers fast. It also looks at scale and arpeggio shapes in a selection of CAGED positions and digsdown intothe sound of the dominant 7 chord and much more to massively improve your blues fusion techniques.