Congratulations! Today's lesson is a very special lesson.This is where the magic is.The X-factor.

This is where you get the opportunity to inject personality, emotion and expression into you playing. This is where you get to define your own unique style as a lead guitarist. Today I am going to teach you how to improvise. Incase you don't know, "improvise" means to make it up as you are going along. When you see a guitarist playing a solo, sometimes it's a melody that they had already prepared in advance, sometimes they are making it up as they go along. They do this by using a framework of notes called a scale. Do you remember when we learned the blues scale and the minor scale? Any of the notes in the scale can be played in any order and they will always sound good! How exciting! What that means is, once you've memorized the scale of notes, all you have to do is choose any of the notes in any random order and it will sound good! Think how liberating that is. It's like having a comfy pair of underwear which makes every movement a pleasure throughout the day! When you improvise, you don't know what note you are going to play next untill the moment you play it. This can be extremely fulfilling because it brings your attention into the present moment. Think about when you talk to a friend, what you are thinking and what you are saying happen at exactly the same time, as one single event. When you are relaxed, you are not thinking about what to say next, and you are not thinking about what you just said, and you didn't plan your speech before hand! It just flows out of your mouth. It's very much the same when we improvise a solo on the guitar. The scale is like a language. When we talk, we don't insert bits of Spanish, French, German, Chinese and English do we? No. We use language which will make sense, that is what a Scale in a certain Key is. This is a very spiritual concept because some people spend years learning how to meditate so their conscious attention is fully in the present moment. Not thinking about the past, not thinking about the future, but only aware of this moment. In the moment there is no worries, only peace. Regret lives in the past, anxiety lives in the future, but pure silence and peace lives in the present moment. Improvising brings you into the present. It's possible to improvise with chords also, so long as you are flexible enough to choose from a range of different chords which work well together. But in this mini-video-guitar-lesson, we are going to use the minor scale as the palette of notes to improvise a lead solo with. In the mini-video-guitar-lesson, I'm am going to show you a range of techniques which will help you add "expression" and "feeling" into your solos. This is your chance to make the guitar talk. I tell my student to "tell a story" with the notes they are playing. Have a subject in mind which you have some feelings about, maybe it is a woman or a man, maybe it is something you are excited about, maybe it is a situation you are frustrated about. Whatever it is, "speak" through the guitar, and inject all of your emotions into the notes you are playing and allow the guitar to tell the story. When you improvise, you need some backing music to play over, maybe another musician can play some chords, maybe you can record yourself playing chords, maybe you can play along to your favourite music. We have produced some backing tracks which are suitable for you to practise "improvising" over. They are in various keys in various styles, some are in major keys, some are in minor keys, some are Rock, some are Blues, some are Jazz. You can find these on the Archive. (if you are confused about keys, don't worry, you're not alone, I haven't explained it fully in this eCourse because it is quite a large subject. If you want to learn more about keys, go to the techniques section of the archive where you'll find a full-length-video-lesson which will give you a fuller explanation) So,,,, Would you like to connect to "The Force" young Skywalker? Would you like to learn how to play an un-prepared solo, only by asking "what key are we in lads?"_ , , Ok Good. (if you have been playing for some time already, you may already be able to improvise a solo. If so, I suggest you watch the mini-video-guitar-lesson anyway, because there are many different techniques, and you will probably find some new ideas. This 12-part eCourse is mainly aimed at beginner guitarists so some of it may seem obvious to you. However, stick with me, because each segment I send you will focus on different techniques, so there's plenty here for you to enjoy.) to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON "How to Improvise with expression"_ (I suggest you do watch it!) click the download link above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . There's a large selection of solos to learn such as "Pariseanne Walkways by Gary Moore", "Samba Pati by Santana", "Hotel California solo by the Eagles". Also theirs is a range of backing tracks for you to improvise over. Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also. Until next time, keep practising, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the last segment of this e-course, 'how to get paid to play'. Ben Lowrey P.S. Remember I'd love to hear from you personally so if you have any feedback about our vGuitar Lessons, send it with a pic of you and your guitar to students@vGuitarLessons.com and we may put it on the homepage. P.P.S If a song you want to learn isn't listed on our archive, send me the track name and artist to requests@vGuitarLessons.com and I will find it, listen to it, figure it out, record a full-length-video-guitar-lesson and post it on the archive for you to download.

Funk Lesson with Ben Lowrey

Hello Rock Stars! If you are a funk fan, then you are really going to enjoy this lesson. I personally love funk. I also like classic disco music like 'cool and the gang', or 'Earth wind and Fire' and also some 'Michael Jackson' stuff of that era. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers are an awesome combination of funk and rock and their song 'Can't Stop' is a great example of the technique I'm going to show you today in this mini-video-guitar-lesson. You see, what you can do, is generate percussive sounds with the guitar, (sometimes called dead notes), by using the plectrum to hit "muted" strings without actually playing a note. They end up sounding like little "clicks" and "clacks". I was in a band for 2 year called,,,,,,,, wait for it ,,,,,,,,,, "Funkydory". We played a lot of these classic disco hits. Many of the guitar riffs are very simple, some of them consist of more percussive 'chops' and 'mutes' and 'clicks' and 'deadnotes' than actual notes! 'Funk' seems to put people into a cheeky naughty mood. In fact I've got some advise for you. If you are in a band and you are trying to get gigs at parties or in front of young crowds, all you have to do is say "we play funky stuff"_ and you will get booked on the spot. If you are trying to get gigs in hotels, restaurants or any other formal events, all you have to mention is the word "Jazz"_, and you will get booked on the spot also. They are just "key words" which people respond to! Wah Wah pedals can be a great tool for funk. If you don't know what a wah wah pedal is, I have one word for you, SHAFT. If you don't know the sound track to shaft, here's another word for you, wuka-chuka-wuka-chuka. The wah wah pedal tilts backwards and forward and shifts the tone of the guitar from bass to treble and back again. Jimi Hendrix made the wah wah pedal famouse. I will give you a demonstration of the wah wah pedal in the mini-video-guitar-lesson. So,,,, Would you like discover the secrets to dirty cheeky funk? Would you like to produce grooves which move people's soul? , , Ok Good. to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON "Stops 'n' Chops for Funk Style (I suggest you do watch it!) click the download link above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . I've put a whole selection of full-length-video-guitar-lessons of more groovey funk riffs like "Give it Away" and "Around the World" by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and "Play that Funky Music by Wild Cherry". Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also. Until next time, keep practising, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse where we'll learn how to improvise. Remember don't make it more complicated than it needs to be, start simple, follow my instructions , and your ability will improve as you continue to practise. Ben Lowrey

Johnny B Goode with Ben Lowrey

Have you ever seen a film called "Back to the Future" staring Michael J Fox?
Do you remember the bit at the end of the film where he gets on stage and plays Johnny b good at the high school prom? That's What I'm Talking about! Rock 'n' Roll is Great Fun. It's a type of music which is hard to dislike because it has 'feel good factor'. When songs like 'Grease Lightning', 'Happy Days', 'Jail House Rock', 'Johnny b good' and 'Rollover Beethoven', come on the radio, people go into a profoundly stupid mood and start wiggling and jiving to the beat. Rock n Roll always has a smile on it's face, and that's why it's worth learning to play. Reggae also has the same 'universal appeal'. Even the most hard core 'death-metal shred-head teenage dirt-bag' would be happy to relax to the sound of Bob Marley and it's the same for Rock 'n' Roll. Do you want the good news?? ,,,,,,, Rock n Roll is simple to play!! Most Rock n Roll songs actually use the same set of chords, just with different lyrics over the top. The chord sequence is called a '12 bar'. This is also the same for Blues. Blues and Rock n Roll are Cousins, Blues tends to be slower, Rock n Roll tends to be faster, and both can be played with the same technique. Blues can also be a lot of fun. Lyrics like "I woke up this morning, my baby had left me, my dog was dead, and the car had been towed" _spring to mind! It can be a lot of fun to play lead guitar and improvise over the top of a blues songs. Blues is typically very moody. It's a good opportunity to express some emotion in your playing. One of the segments of this eCourse is all about how to put plenty of expression and emotion into your improvising, you will receive it soon. Blues is a very cool way of learning to do this. About 5 years ago I was in a covers band called 'Chew Blue', we played lots of rock n roll and 70s tunes. Obviously, the type of bookings we got were 50th and 60th birthdays. At the time I was still a teenager so most of the audience were at least twice my age, but it was fine because bands tend to get treated well, fed good food and paid generously at gigs like that. Also, I spent a few years in a Duo called "The Funk Junkies" with a singer called Matt Baker. We also included a lot of rock 'n' roll in our set even though we were playing night clubs and student balls a lot of the time. People of all ages appreciate rock n roll so it's worth learning! So,,,, Would you like to learn some boogie woogie riffs that you can entertain your friends with? Would you like to learn the intro to 'Johnny b good' (like he plays on 'Back To The Future')? , , Ok Good. Slick your Hair back and get your shades on, we're gonna learn some rock n roll! (if you have been playing for some time already, you may already be familiar with blues and rock n roll. If so, I suggest you watch the mini-video anyway, because there are many different techniques to learn, and my way is probably slightly different to somebody else's way, so you're bound to pick up some new tricks. Once you've watched it, then click the link below and go to the archive where you will find 'full-length-video-guitar-lessons ', more advanced techniques and songs which will challenge your playing ability even further. This 2-part eCourse is mainly aimed at beginner guitarists so some of it may seem obvious to you. However, stick with me, because each segment I send you will focus on different techniques, so there's plenty here for you to enjoy. to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON 'Rock n Roll / Blues Style' (I suggest you do watch it!) click the download link above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . There's a whole selection of different rock n roll songs such as 'Roll over Beethoven' , 'Jailhouse rock' , 'Happy Days', 'Johnny b good' and many more. Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also. Until next time, keep practising, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse, where i'll introduce you to 'Funk'. Remember don't make it more complicated than it needs to be, start simple , follow my instructions , and your ability will improve as you continue to practise. Ben Lowrey P.S. Remember I'd love to hear from you personally so if you have any feedback about our vGuitar Lessons, send it with a pic of you and your guitar to students@vGuitarLessons.com and we may put it on the homepage. P.P.S If a song you want to learn isn't listed on our archive, send me the track name and artist to requests@vGuitarLessons.com and I will find it, listen to it, figure it out, record a full-length-video-guitar-lesson and post it on the archive for you to download

Bar Chords with Ben Lowrey

Hey, Today I'm going to give you an introduction to "Bar chords". If you understand how these 2 chords shapes work, they will allow you to play practically any song. This lesson is probably the most powerful technique as far as rhythm guitar goes. If you are the type of person who enjoys strumming chords and singing songs, then this lesson is very important for you. If you're not, then this lesson is also very important for you! Because, as well as learning how to use bar chords, we're going to learn the names of the notes on the guitar neck. The reason bar chords are so flexible, is because once you've learned the basic shapes, you can then move them up and down the neck of the guitar to create many different chords. YES - it is as simple as it sounds! As you know, if you look on the internet you will find tabs, lyrics and chords for almost any song ever written. Isn't that cool! So,, You already know how to read tab because I taught you that in one of the earlier lessons. We also learned some chords like A, D, G, E. But what if you see a chord which says C#7, Bm7b5 , G#aug, Ab7sus4 Dbm9 Cmaj7? In this lesson I'm not going explain how to play every chord in the universe, but I am going tell you the most important fundamental principles which will allow you to work out your own chords for yourself. This will give you a much greater flexibility and understanding of how to read and play more interesting chords. BAR CHORDS Ok Folks! Let me tell you a little bit of musical theory which will help you with the bar chords. You probably know, that there are seven notes, A, B, C, D, E, F, G (these are the white notes on a piano). However there are in-between notes called sharps and flats. (these are the black notes on a piano). Sharp means up/higher, flat means down/lower. For example, in between notes A and B is one note which you could call Asharp or Bflat (why both? Who the hell knows?!). Another example,, in between F and G is a note you could either call Fsharp or Gflat. (It doesn't matter which one you choose to call it, so don't worry!) Listen up, this bit is important, You need to learn the names of some of the notes on the guitar. We're going to learn only the 6th string and the 5th string because that's what's most important in order to be able to play bar chords. And also, we only need to learn the notes up as far as fret 12. With the mini-video-guitar-lesson, you will get a PDF document with a clear diagram of these notes, so relax and don't worry, I will guide you through every step of the way. It will all make perfect sense when you see the mini-video-guitar-lesson. However, let me make this clear , when you do see the notes on the PDF diagram, I SUGGEST YOU MEMORIZE THEM! You will make life much easier for yourself if you do. Oh,,,,,,, I almost forgot,,,,, there's one other important concept you need to understand. There are two main types of chords, minor and major. Minor sound sadder, major sounds happier. Or let me put it another way, minor sounds serious, major sounds less serious, minor sounds 'neightbours', major sounds 'home and away', (ok I'm getting carried away now!) . The truth is, you can't define a sound using words like this, you have to hear it with you own ears. When you see a chord written with an 'm' , this means 'minor'. E.g. Am = A minor. A = A major So,,,, Would you like to learn these bar chord shapes which will give you the flexibility to read and play almost any chord? Would you like to be able to play a song just by glancing at a piece of paper with the chords written on?, , Ok Good. (if you have been playing for some time already, you may already be familiar with 'bar chords'. If so, I suggest you watch the mini-video anyway) to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON 'Bar chords taster'_ (I suggest you do watch it!) click the download link above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . I've put a whole selection of full-length-video-guitar-lessons with bar chords such as 'Hotel California by the Eagles', 'Wild thing' and many more. Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also. Until next time, keep practicing, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse where we'll learn rock 'n' roll / blues style. Remember don't make it more complicated than it needs to be, start simple , follow my instructions , and your ability will improve as you continue to practise. Ben Lowrey

Enjoy playing your guitar

I hope your guitar playing is going well. My Golden rule is : "If it sounds right, it is right!"_. You could play with your toes for all I care! What's important is that you're getting the fun and enjoyment you want from your instrument. So far in this eCourse , you have learnt a few simple techniques which are the building-blocks to becoming a great guitarist. You may not be able to play any "songs" yet, apart from a few of the bits 'n' pieces I've shown you in the mini-video-guitar-lessons. Feel free to browse the archive (www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive) for any songs you think you'd like to learn to play. Remember, this eCourse is designed to be an introduction to basic guitar techniques, which you'll need in order to be able to play all the cool songs you like! (or write your own songs!)

In this segment of the eCourse I'm going to show you a very very important pattern of notes called "the minor scale" (sounds like the title of a horror movie doesn't it?!) The minor scale to guitar playing, is what bricks are to buildings, or what the alphabet is to the English language, or what electric is to a computer! ITS VERY IMPORTANT. Ask Slash! Ask Eric Clapton! Ask Carlos Santana! Ask Steve Vai! If you want to be able to play great guitar solos like, "sweet child of mine by guns 'n' roses" , or "Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix", you absolutely need to learn this scale of notes. Also, practising a scale is a very good "work-out" for your fingers. It will improve the speed, accuracy, and smoothness of your playing.

I divide guitar playing into two categories. (remember I told you in one of the ealier segments).
There is rhythm and lead.
1. Rhythm is strumming and chords. (usually multiple strings at once)
2. Lead is riffs and solos, (usually playing one note at a time).
By learning the minor scale, you will be enhancing your ability to play lead guitar.

When I learned this stuff at school, it took months and months for me to understand it because they made it out to be so much more complicated than it really is. So I will now attempt to explain it as simply as I can, and the mini-video-guitar-lesson will also clarify it for you.

A scale is a group of notes which sound good! That's it! You can use the notes in that scale to improvise. What that means is, you can play any of the notes in any order and they will sound good! Isn't that Cool??!! So you can make up your own melodies, by using the notes in the scale as a template to work from.

Let me explain ,,,,,,,, there are only 11 musical notes (the 12th is the same as the first ,, the 13th is the same as the 2nd and so on,,) .And very basically speaking, only 7 of them ever sound good together in one song. An octave is just a higher version of the same note. E.g. The 6th String Open is a Low E, the 6th string at fret 12 is a high E. The 1st string open is an even higher E, and the 1st string at fret 12 is an even higher E again!!

In this mini-video-guitar-lesson I'm going to teach you the minor scale and also give you some advise about how to use a plectrum to your best advantage. In this lesson we are not going to learn how to improvise, I've saved that for another segment of the eCourse which you will receive in the next few weeks.

So,,,, Would you like to begin a journey? - A journey which ends in incredible guitar solos? A journey which ends with your fingers being able to move at lightning speed?, , Ok Good.

to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON "minor scale and plectrum technique"_ (I suggest you do watch it!) click the download link above or below.

Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . I've put a whole selection of full-length-video-guitar-lessons there, you can learn guitar solos, riffs, licks, and lead, such as "Hotel California solo by the Eagles"_, "Pluggin Baby by Muse"_, "Sweet child of mine by Guns 'n' Roses"_ , "I believe in a thing called love solo by the Darkness"_, "Samba Pati by Santana"_ and more.

Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also.

Until next time, keep practising, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse. Remember don't make it more complicated than it needs to be, start simple , follow my instructions , and your ability will improve as you continue to practise.

Ben Lowrey

P.S.
Remember I'd love to hear from you personally so if you have any feedback about our vGuitar Lessons, send it with a pic of you and your
guitar to students@vGuitarLessons.com and we may put it on the homepage.

P.P.S
If a song you want to learn isn't listed on our archive, send me the track name and artist to requests@vGuitarLessons.com and I will find it, listen to it, figure it out, record a full-length-video-guitar-lesson and post it on the archive for you to download.

Ben Lowrey's advice on starting a band

Listen Up! This is for the Rockers!
Today I'm going to explain about power chords and how you can go about starting a band and getting gigs. Maybe you don't want to be in a band or play in public, that's fine, but if it is something you think you'd like to do one day, I've been gigging professionally since I was 16 years old and I'm happy to pass on a bit of advise. I Love this part of the course, because it's so simple and so effective. If you like Rock music, especially Punk or NuMetal , you will ablsolutly love playing power chords. Its usually the first thing beginner electric guitarists learn to do. If you like popular stuff like Greenday and Blink182,, then you are going to love this section. It's likely that you already can play some power chords, if you can, I want you to read all of this segment and watch the mini-video-guitar-lesson anyway because I'm going to teach you some extra stuff as well which will help you even further. Power chords are simple, easy, but very satisfying! (it's kinda like smashing up old roofing tiles with a sledge hammer,,,,, or maybe it's just me who likes doing that,,) Power chords are best played on electric guitar, you need some kind of distortion or over-drive. Most amps have a nob which says "Gain". Turn it up! Some amps have a "Channel select" button or maybe you have a foot pedal which will give you that dirty rock sound! Any of the above is fine. If you want to start a band, this technique can be learned relatively quickly and it will sound pretty cool when played with a drummer and base player. Please understand me,,,,,,,I'm not suggesting that you have to play Rock, Punk and NuMetal in order to start a band, , you can play any music you like, folk, classical, blues, rock n roll, country, jazz, ,,, all I am saying is that Rock is very popular and power chords are a simple and effective way to get used to playing. If you want to learn more about power chords now, go straight to the link at the bottom of the page and watch your mini-video-guitar-lesson. If you want some advise about starting a band, keep reading. STARTING A BAND If you want to start a band you need to pick your team. Maybe you have a friend who plays drums or base or guitar. Music shops always have a notice board on the wall with signs saying "drummer seeks band"_ or "guitarist wanted to start covers band"_ etc. Also ask the shop assistants because it's likely that they will know lots of musicians in town. You could go to a base/drum/keyboard/singing teacher and ask them if they have any students who are looking to start a band. The reality is, you probably have some friends who play instruments and would be willing to come and have a Jam with you. Start off with some simple Jamming. Think of it as a "first date" (here I go again!). You don't have to marry the musician you're jamming with, you just want to test the water and see if there's any musical chemistry between you! It helps if you like the same type of music, be flexible and easy going. Be willing to experiment and don't worry if it sounds awful at first! I doubt if U2's first band rehearsal was perfect either. When you have practiced a few songs which sound good. It's usually easier to get gigs than most people think. Open-mic nights are a great way to get on stage for the first time. These are usually held in pubs and bars, all you have to do is turn up with your guitar and anybody is welcome to get up on stage and play a song or two. The crowd are very forgiving and supportive. There will be a whole range of people performing. Some will be on stage for the first time ever, some will be experienced musicians testing their latest songs on the audience. This is a very good way of increasing your confidence. Next, play at some parties for friends and family. This is a great way of doing gigs without being too stressed. Nobody will mind if anything goes wrong, and as you build the quality of you performance you'll eventually be able to ask to be paid. (I talk more about this in another section of the eCourse which you'll receive within the next few weeks) These days it's easy to record audio and burn a CD using your own computer. It's handy to produce a demo CD so you can give it to people who may be interested in booking you. If you approach a music venue and speak to the person in charge of booking bands, they will want to hear your demo. Not because they want to listen to your music, but because they want to feel certain that you are organised and professional. If you have photos or video footage this will also demonstrate that you are serious. These days it's easy enough to create a website with audio, video and images of your band. Also, websites like www.myspace.com are a brilliant way of showcasing your band. It should be easy enough to get a mid-week support slot. This means you play before the head-line band go on stage. Often the promoter will give you a support slot as a way of auditioning you, then if you perform well, he/she may re-book you as a head-line or give you a better night like a Friday or a Saturday booking. Here's the bottom line folks, you may not be ready to start a band and start gigging yet, but I want you to know that it is definitely something you can achieve. Many of my students have gone on to start their own bands, either playing their own original music or covers. Some of my ex-students now even teach guitar themselves. Gigging can be a lot of fun, you can earn money doing it, make lots of friends, and meet lots of important contacts in the music industry. It can be daunting at first, like the very first time you go on a rollercoaster, part of you feels nervous and part of you feels excited. But once you step out of your comfort zone and get on stage, you will be delighted by the wonderful sense of satisfaction you can get from entertaining people. If you would like to ask me more questions about this, feel free to email me on info@vGuitarLessons.com I'll be happy to answer your questions and give you as much advise as I can. So,,,, Would you like to learn this simple technique called "power chords" which can make you sound like a rock god within minutes? Would you like to learn how to "palm mute" so everything you play sounds dirtier and grungier than ever before?, , Ok Good. (if you have been playing for some time already, you may already be familiar with "power chords" and "palm muting". If so, I suggest you watch the mini-video anyway, then click the link below and go to the archive where you will find "full-length-video-guitar-lessons", more advanced techniques and songs which will challenge your playing ability even further. This 12-part eCourse is mainly aimed at beginner guitarists so some of it may seem obvious to you. However, stick with me, because each segment I send you will focus on different techniques, such as strumming, punk rock, lead solos, bar chords, improvising, funk-rhythms, rock'n'roll, etc. so there's plenty here for you to enjoy. to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON "power chords and palm muting" (I suggest you do watch it!) click on the download link above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . I've put a whole selection of full-length-video-guitar-lessons there, including lots of rock songs to chose from and learn. Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com/course because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also. Until next time, keep practicing, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse where we'll learn to play 'bar chords'. Remember don't make it more complicated than it needs to be, start simple , follow my instructions , and your ability will improve as you continue to practice. Ben Lowrey

The unlimited benefits of playing the GUITAR!

Fun, Memories, Laughs, Endless Attention......... Fame!

I know we play guitar because we love music, but there's also other major advantages to it as well. People love musicians! Be prepared because when you start playing guitar in public or at parties, you are going to suddenly become Mr or Mrs popular! Also, you may never have to buy another drink again in your life! People are extremely generous in return for being entertained by a musician. At the top or bottom of this email is the link to the mini-video-guitar-lesson where I will teach you the "Finger Picking" techniques. But before you go there let me explain a little bit more. I was a very shy kid until I started playing guitar at age 9. All of a sudden I had a new identity, Ben "the Guitarist". Every body in school new who I was because they'd seen me play in the school concerts. I went from looser to hero within months! Here's what you need to do, get about 6 songs sounding good so you can play for about 20 - 30 mins. Next time you're with your friends, play your songs to them. They will love it. You will get more attention than you know what to do with! Try playing at an open-mic night. If you do a good job then plenty of smiling people will be congratulating you and wanting to talk to you afterwards. If you are single, your guitar will turn you into a magnet to the opposite sex! Anything you do which makes you stand out in a positive way raises your social value. People love to be around people with high social value because thousands of years ago, this would increase their chances of survival. Art (includes music) is a beautiful way of showing people who we are inside. That's why musicians get so passionate about their lyrics and their songs. So,,,, Would you like to use the guitar to get tonnes of admiration from people? Would you like to have fans cueing up to talk to you? , , Ok Good. to Watch Your MINI-VIDEO-GUITAR-LESSON "Picking Patterns"_ (I suggest you do watch it!) click on the links above or below. Once you've watched the mini-video-guitar-lesson, BROWSE THE ARCHIVE at www.vGuitarLessons.com/archive . I've put a whole selection of full-length-video-guitar-lessons there. You'll find everything from James Blunt to Jack Johnson to Bob Marley to R.E.M.

Also, if you have friends who are learning guitar, send them this link www.vGuitarLessons.com because I'm sure they will benefit from this eCourse also.

Until next time, keep practising, and enjoy playing guitar no matter what standard you are at. I'll see you in a few days with the next segment of your eCourse.

Ben Lowrey