GUITAR DVD #1 Beginner Basics and Beyond

This is a great dvd for beginners. Of course nothing beats a real instructor, but this is a great alternative if you want to learn guitar at your own pace on your schedule at a fraction of the cost. The first chapters do alot of thorough explaining and show alot of step by step examples. I know absolutely nothing about guitars or reading music off charts or tabs. This dvd explains everything a beginning guitarist needs to know about charts, tabs, and chords. However certain areas get very very advanced quickly. If you're a slow paced learner like me this can be intimidating. Just go over previous lessons over and over till you feel comfortable before moving on. If you listen to the lessons and follow them exactly, this dvd will help out alot. Remember you get out of it what you put into it. This dvd has ALOT of info for new guitarists. If you are more advanced the instructor Mark John Sternal has a series of lessons on dvd of all types. Hope this helps.

This DVD is better than taking lessons in a class, or even one on one with an instructor because you can pause and replay anything you didn't quite catch. It is extremely detailed and comprehensive. I haven't even played it all the way through, but after watching a bunch of YouTube videos and even trying a beginner's class, this DVD was the best instruction I've received.HOWEVER - it is supposed to be for accoustic guitar, yet the instructor plays exclusively electric. The information translates perfectly for a student of accoustic guitar, but it's annoying to hear the notes being demo'd coming from an electric instrument instead of an accoustic guitar. I was going to return it, but it's really good and hasn't stopped me from learning a lot.

I am a new guitarist and this is the third dvd I have tried. So far I am very happy with this one! The first day I learned about chords, tabs, and tuning by ear! The previous dvd's left me very frustrated. This dvd however, answers all my questions, goes more in-depth, and is just the right speed for me. Two thumbs up!

Some good stuff for a beginner

Good quality sound, it was as advertised and it arrived promptly. The packaging protected the guitar and the appearance was flawless

I purchased this item because it was considered a good choice for a biginner. I have to disagree. I think the information within is relatively sound. It was Not easy to follow. Was well boring. This item has been used once for this reason. Again Good content. However Not exactly exciting in any way. Nor did I find this to be good for a begging guitar player.

i have other dvd from the same artist and from the others that i looked into this guy is the best and the easiest to understand. he tells you how to do it on a level that even a first time user can understand

My brother gave my son a beautiful guitar but no learning book or DVD so i came to my favorite store...Looks and plays like new, my son loves it I will order from you again.