The Acoustic Guitar Method by David Hamburger is like a complete 6 month course in guitar. It's a two disc set by a talented, funny and low key teacher. For the price of a single lesson, you get what equals to about 6 months of lessons.
The first disc is useful for those just starting out. If you don't know how to play chords, learn a chord, turn off the DVD, even after only 15 minutes, and practice. In a few days of practicing, turn the DVD back on and go for lesson 2, or the next chord.
If you are, like me, someone who has been playing for awhile and is self-taught, take the entire course. Do not skip much in disc 1 even though disc 2 is more appealing. Get the basic strums, bass patterns, etc. Find out, like me, if you have holes in your guitar education and fill them. In other words, use this wonderful 2 DVD set to build a solid foundation, and then, after mastering Disc 2, move on to other Homespun DVD's, expanding your education, while learning to play songs.
David Hamburger is so much easier to follow than the other teachers I have tried. He teaches in a very laid back and easy going manner, and the songs that I have learned so far are fun to play. I like to watch the videos and then use the books to compliment what I have learned visually through the videos. I am happy to say that my guitar playing technique is progressing very well considering that I have no instructor other than David Hamburger on the video.
From the moment I heard the opening bars of the tune on the menu page, I was connected with this laid back host/teacher. He explains things very well, such as a bar, for the benefit of those with a sketchy music knowledge base. This is a great way to learn.
In all the lessons, I usually found something new to me or a better way of doing something. For example, a different way of holding down G, or hints on holding the pick. I did know a few basic chords but I still followed every step of his curriculum.
The lesson plan is easy enough for beginners and it's fun playing along with Hamburger who has a nice style and playing ability.
The first disc is useful for those just starting out. If you don't know how to play chords, learn a chord, turn off the DVD, even after only 15 minutes, and practice. In a few days of practicing, turn the DVD back on and go for lesson 2, or the next chord.
If you are, like me, someone who has been playing for awhile and is self-taught, take the entire course. Do not skip much in disc 1 even though disc 2 is more appealing. Get the basic strums, bass patterns, etc. Find out, like me, if you have holes in your guitar education and fill them. In other words, use this wonderful 2 DVD set to build a solid foundation, and then, after mastering Disc 2, move on to other Homespun DVD's, expanding your education, while learning to play songs.
David Hamburger is so much easier to follow than the other teachers I have tried. He teaches in a very laid back and easy going manner, and the songs that I have learned so far are fun to play. I like to watch the videos and then use the books to compliment what I have learned visually through the videos. I am happy to say that my guitar playing technique is progressing very well considering that I have no instructor other than David Hamburger on the video.
From the moment I heard the opening bars of the tune on the menu page, I was connected with this laid back host/teacher. He explains things very well, such as a bar, for the benefit of those with a sketchy music knowledge base. This is a great way to learn.
In all the lessons, I usually found something new to me or a better way of doing something. For example, a different way of holding down G, or hints on holding the pick. I did know a few basic chords but I still followed every step of his curriculum.
The lesson plan is easy enough for beginners and it's fun playing along with Hamburger who has a nice style and playing ability.
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