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I have owned the course for almost 2 years, but have been using it a lot for the past three months and I am confident that Learn and Master guitar is capable of taking a complete beginner guitar player all the way from the most basic of steps (tuning, strumming chords) to playing advanced styles and songs in a variety of genres, even if you’ve never picked up the instrument before. Of course, it will require time and practice on your part, but the content in this course will get you there.

Part of the reason I feel so strongly about this course is because of the instructor, Steve Krenz (read his bio). Steve is a Nashville based session guitar player and teacher. He’s taught large workshops internationally and taught hundreds of students one-on-one. As soon as you put on the first DVD Steve’s soft spoken & friendly style of teaching really invites you in, and helps you feel like “Hey I can do this”.

The new Learn and Master Guitar Expanded Edition (Re. $249 currently $100 off for $149) comes with 20 lesson dvds, 5 jam along practice cd’s and a lesson book. Not included in the package, but just as important, is the unlimited access to Learn and Masters online support website and community. These online tools allow you to ask questions directly to Steve if you need help and communicate with other owners of the course that learning at the same time as you.

Course Basics

Learn & Master Guitar was written by Steve Krenz who has a degree in music and experience playing guitar in all kinds of situations. He has been a guitarist in a symphony orchestra, a jazz big band, and in recording studios of all kinds. He is familiar with all styles of guitar music and has a desire to help others learn to play. That’s why he created this DVD series, and I can see his passion for the project coming across in the lessons.

This course centers around twenty DVD’s that have been produced by real professionals. They obviously weren’t videotaped by some guy and his buddies in a garage. They are full of high quality photography and graphics and are designed to be easy to stop and start or repeat a section whenever you need to. Steve gives instruction about the topic for the lesson, and then allows time for you to practice and play along with him. There are close-ups of both hands as Steve plays so you can check your own hand positions.

Jam-Along CD’s

I think the part of Learn And Master Guitar that is the most fun, is playing with the Jam-Along CD’s. There are 5 discs recorded by a professional group of musicians that feature all the songs you will be learning in the lessons. At the beginning of the course you will have the choice of three different tempos for each song.

That can be very handy when you are just starting out and need to take things slow. You can play along with the group and when you are ready, you can fade the guitar part out and become the lead man yourself. It is so much fun to feel like part of a band and it will impress your friends when they hear how good you have become.

Lesson Book and Topics

Steve’s Learn and Master Guitar comes with a book more than 100 pages long that is designed to accompany the DVD lessons. That way you can see the notes on paper as you hear Steve play them which makes learning to read music easier. The book also explains tablature, another important skill for a guitar player to have.

In my opinion, the best thing about this course is the way everything is explained so logically and builds from one lesson to the next. I can’t think of any aspect of learning the guitar that is not covered in this set. Here are just a few of the topics you will learn from Learn & Master Guitar: strumming, rhythm, key changes, reading music, ear training, alternate chords, soloing, reading tabs, and scales. Every style of guitar music is explored here, too from Latin, folk and classical, to metal and rock. It is the most complete course I have seen, bar none.

Bonus Materials

Another cool feature of Learn And Master Guitar is the free online support that is available when you purchase the series. It is the perfect forum if you want to ask a question, get some support, or brag about your success. Steve Krenz will answer your questions himself and lots of other friendly guitar guys will jump in, too.

I think it is so helpful when you are learning anything new if you have a place to express some frustrations or blow off steam. Learn And Master Guitar provides just that.

Money Back Guarantee

Another reason I’m happy to recommend this course to guitar students is because of the money back guarantee. You can use the series for up to sixty days and if it is not working out for you, you can get your money back. That’s it.

There are no questions asked. This guarantee shows me that the producers of this product really believe in it, or they would not be able to make such an offer.

The Good Point

  • All lessons are in both DVD and written formats so you can watch the videos and follow along.
  • A large quantity of teaching aids make up Learn & Master Guitar.
  • Learn and Master Guitar’s videos are extremely high quality as are the teaching methods the instructors use.
  • Lessons are broken up into manageable pieces with just the right amount of information included so you learn gradually, with each lesson building on the previous information.
  • Lessons are extremely personalized, and you feel as though you are receiving private tutoring rather than a purchased program.
  • There is a one-time purchase price, so you know what you are getting upfront.
  • If you can’t pay the $200 upfront, a payment plan is offered through Legacy Learning– consider it an investment in your ability to play the guitar.

The Bad Point

  • For someone who is just starting out on the guitar, the price might be a bit intimidating, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for with Learn & Master Guitar.
  • There could be more of an online presence, but Learn & Master Guitar focuses more on their DVD series than on their online interactive tools.

Customer Support

Learn & Master Guitar offers a 60-day money back guarantee if you are dissatisfied with their product for any reason. In addition, Learn & Master Guitar comes with free online support for their students, including a hopping forum. By visiting their website, you can access archived discussion questions to get a feel for the kinds of help you are able to receive. Full access is free with your purchase of the program.

Verdict

Learn and Master Guitar is made up of just the right combination of media, narration, and teaching techniques, all included on 20 DVDs, 5 CDs (in jam-along style), 100 pages of lessons, and other supplementary materials. While the entire program isn’t accessible online, there are also a number of web-based supplementary materials as well. Learn & Master Guitar really can help someone of any age and any skill level in learning to play guitar.

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