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Guitar Scales

2008-03-20T10:48:00.010-04:00

Free guitar scales eBook is perfect for both those just beginning to take guitar lessons, and the advanced guitarist alike.

When I was first learning how to play guitar, the chords came fairly easy. Sure the first position F chord was a little rough and the barre B flat didn’t quite sound right for the first bit, but I hung tough and prevailed.

But a few weeks later when my teacher started to show me the guitar scales, I baulked.I told him that I’d rather concentrate on chords, but he wanted me to start learning to play lead guitar so he took a different approach: He taught me what he called the box pattern.

And into that box pattern I jumped, and into that box pattern I stayed. My guitar lesson was only 30 minutes long, and only half of that or less was devoted to improvising solos, so how bad could it be?

But then, I started jamming with other musicians and forming bands. Soon we started getting playing parties, dances and eventually we were doing shows. And the longer the gigs were the more stale my box solos got.

I even got tired of hearing them myself!

It was then I knew drastic measures had to be taken. I had to do what I should have done in the first place: learn the scales.

I dedicated myself to gathering the guitar scales and mapping them out on the guitar neck, and I practiced them. I challenged myself by playing the notes out of order, creating fun little exercises. I then started implementing them into my solos and…viola’ la! I had broken out of the box.

It was at that point that I started using the whole tonal range of the guitar, and the entire fingerboard was availed to me to use. And, I could use it knowing what I was doing.

The gig kept coming in, and I’m proud to say I’m now an in demand full-time professional musician by using a practical approach to improving my solos.

I have put together all my notes, all the major and natural minor guitar scales in all 12 keys, the chromatic and pentatonic scales, and some tricks and tips for using them together in a free guitar scales eBook so guitarist everywhere don’t have to go through the legwork I did to get where I am today.

Here's where you can grab your copy: simply click on the link below or just copy and paste the web address into your browser and hit enter, it’s absolutely 100% free!

Best Wishes,

Joe Smith

Bass Scales

2008-02-06T09:56:00.006-05:00

You know…when I sit down with my new students who want to learn how to play bass guitar and I start talking about learning bass scales, one out of three will roll their eyes with the “ahh…do I have to?” look.

And I have to admit, it doesn’t sound like fun.

But it is the pathway to fun or as I like to think of it, the road map to fun. Going from beginner to accomplished bassist is a journey, and the reward at the end of your quest is mastering the bass, playing with easy confidence, and wowing the audience when it’s your turn to shine. Now, that’s fun!

Think of when you’re taking a vacation and you’re going to drive to a new town and you have the address of a cool hip hotel.

Personally, I like to Mapquest when I’m going someplace new, so I know exactly where I’m going.

The next few times I make the trip, I might look for some of the landmarks I saw when I made the trip the first time and follow them, beginning to trust my own instincts.

And then eventually (I’m sure even Stevie Wonder can see this coming), I can drive to my favorite new holiday destination without even thinking…it becomes second nature.

So, when learning bass scales for the first time, you might be referring to the road map. Then you’ll merely be looking for landmarks. And, finally, it’ll become second nature.

And the reward at the end of your venture is richer bass lines, being able to hold the groove regardless of where you play on the neck and more expressive and musical solos. Regardless of the style of music you play, knowing the scales is going to make you a better, well-rounded musician.

Perhaps, the most amazing thing about this adventure is that learning bass scales doesn’t have to boring. In fact, it can be fun!

I put together a free bass scales eBook that covers major scales and natural minor scales in all 12 keys, plus the pentatonic and chromatic scales, along with some tips and tricks so learning them can be fun. You’ll ingrain the scales into your consciences and train your fingers at the same time, while following clear bass scale charts (your roadmap!), and reaching your destination of musical bliss.

So put yourself on the path to become the bass player you always want to be, and download your free bass scales eBook.

Play well & prosper,

J.P. Dias

EasyMusicLessons.com

Tuning a Guitar

2008-01-25T10:41:00.006-05:00

“You kids have it so easy today.” That’s the battle cry of my generation. “When I was young, we didn’t have these fancy chromatic digital guitar tuners: we had pitch pipes and we where darn glad we had them.”

Obviously, the easiest way to tune a guitar is to use an electronic tuner, and most digital multi-effects have them built in. Most are automatic, so after you plug your guitar in, you simply pick a string and turn the tuning key while following the LED lights or needle on the meter to get the string in tune.

Once the tuner indicates the string is the note you want to tune it to, for example if your fifth string registers as A flat, you’ll need to tune it up to A for standard guitar tuning. Then, if the needle or LEDs are to the left of center, the string is flat and needs to be tuned higher; or if the indicators are to the right the string is sharp and needs to be tuned lower until the needle and/or LED are straight up/lit up and BAM! The string is in tune.

But every guitarist also needs to know how to tune a guitar when they don’t have the luxury of a digital tuner.

A guitar can be “tuned to itself”, meaning all the strings are in proper relative pitch to each other and the guitar doesn’t sound out of tune when played unaccompanied. But if the guitar is to be played with another instrument (other than drum) it’s important that the instruments are in tune with each other.

The best way to do that (assuming no digital tuner is present) is to tune to a reference pitch. Without going too deep into the how and why here, it’s fairly universal to use an A note to tune to. Since that is common practice and what you’ll most like encounter in real world situations, it is good to get use to tuning to an A as described below.

Most tuning forks are “in” A (it is usually stamped on the side), and every pitch pipe has an A, and while they may not be the same octave as the open fifth string of the guitar they can be successfully used as a reference to get that string in tune. If you’re using a piano or synthesizer to tune to: the A one octave below middle C is the exact pitch you want to tune your fifth string to.

Once the fifth string (A) is in tune, simply fret that string at the fifth fret. Picking that string produces a D note, which is what you use as the reference note for the open fourth string (D). Simple turn the tuning key for the fourth string till it matches the pitch of the fifth string fretted at the fifth fret.

This procedure is repeated using the fourth string fretted at the fifth fret (G) and tuning the open third string to match that pitch.

There is a quirk on the guitar which slight alters this procedure for tuning the next string. This time, use the third string fretted on the fourth fret (B) and turn the tuning key for the second string to match that pitch.

But then the procedure returns, so the second string is fretted on the fifth fret (E) and the open first sting is tuned to match that pitch.

The only string left to tune now is the sixth string, the low E. The procedure for this string is a slight variation of the method above. Pick the sixth string fretted on the fifth fret, and then the open fifth string (A). This time, turn the tuning key for the sixth string to make the pitch of the fretted sixth string match the pitch of the open fifth string.

The guitar should now be in tune, or very close…

In some cases, such as when the guitar was extremely out of tune or had just been restrung, the procedure above might need to be repeated (starting with the reference tone) to make some micro-adjustments due to the difference tension each in-tune string exerts on the neck of the guitar.

Now the guitar should be it tune: Play and have fun!

Here’s a tip: After you tune using a digital tuner, use the procedure above to train your ears to listen for the slight variation in tone between the fretted string and the open string playing the same pitch. Tuning without the tuner will then almost become automatic.

I encourage you to look at the guitar lessons offered at EasyMusicLessons.com, where you can learn to play guitar and find the great guitar lessons for yourself or the guitarist in your life.

How to Play Jazz Piano

2007-12-12T09:51:00.005-05:00

Jazz music has always been admired by both musician and non-musicians for it’s expressiveness and the virtuosity required to play it.

To the uninitiated, the language of jazz seems almost incomprehensible. But the truth is, Jazz is governed by a relatively small number rules. Our How to Play Jazz Piano lessons examine these rules and break them down into smaller bite-sized chunks so they are easily understandable by the intermediate musician. Even advanced musician unfamiliar (or even perplexed) with these concepts will value these lessons.

And our Jazz Improv lessons show you how to use this knowledge and apply it to any style of music that you play. Adventurous improviser and accredited composer Landon Knoblock, who was recognized with honors from the University of Miami in Jazz Pedagogy, explains these Jazz lessons in a personable and appealing manner as they apply to guitar, horns, bass, keyboards and every other chromatic instrument.

Plus (but you didn’t hear it here), we’ll also show you the secrets that pros use. There is some smoke and mirrors in improvisation Jazz solos, little tricks that are easy to implement and sound extremely authentic. And we’re not afraid to show you what they are. Some musicians take years of lessons hoping to learn these secrets, and some teachers never give them up!

Your solos will take on new depth and complexity, yet you’ll be amazed at how easy it all was to learn.

So learn how to play Jazz piano with our Jazz Improv Concepts Vol. 1 and play the jazz solos you have always wanted to play.

Guitar Lessons: Chords - Beginner to Advanced

2007-12-12T09:36:00.013-05:00

We know that many of you have a guitar in your house, or maybe you got one (or are getting one) for the holidays. But after it’s unwrapped, the string have been strummed, the guitar us passed around, and you’ve strike some rock star poses, you’re going to be looking for the “what’s next?”

That “what’s next?” is guitar lessons.

Luckily, we have the perfect guitar lessons so you can start learning right now, and be up and playing legitimately in just a couple of lessons, and all without learning how to read music.

Our how to play guitar chords is an excellent choice for the beginner just getting started in their musical career, or the intermediate looking to expand on the fundamentals that they already have learned.

Total Guitar Chords Vol. 1 starts on the ground level, and talks you through the instrument, how to hold it and how to position your hands. These guitar lessons then show you where to place your fingers for your first chords and how to strum simple rhythms.

Boom! You’re starting to play music.

Then each continuing lesson builds from there, adding chords to your vocabulary, adding additional notes to the chords you know, and new strumming patterns. Before you know it, you’re becoming well versed in playing rhythm guitar.

Total Guitar Chords Vol. 2 is a series guitar lessons that focus on more complex extended chords as they are used in Jazz, Blues, Funk and Rock music today, as well as the more complex strumming patterns.

As with Vol. 1 these guitar lessons use our progressive method of learning, so you are constantly building upon the knowledge you have learned in previous guitar lessons. Instead of trying to grasp entire concepts, they are broken down into smaller digestible pieces that you learn with ease.

The low price of these guitar lessons is just a fraction of what you would pay for a single private guitar lesson. You get to learn to play guitar in the comfort of your own home, and set the pace that you want to learn. If you conquer a lesson and want to move on, you don’t need to wait a week for your next lesson. Or, if you’re not ready to move on, you don’t need to be embarrassed and/or cancel (and probably pay for) your next lesson: Our guitar lessons are always there waiting for you.

Remember: A guitar without lessons is near useless, but with our how to play guitar chords lessons, it will be a tool for making music, personal expression and perhaps, fulfilling dreams.

Guitar Lessons: Soloing – Build the Ultimate Guitar Solo

2007-12-12T09:07:00.002-05:00

Have you always wanted to be a lead guitarist in a band and peel off blistering solos that gets the audience up off of their feet? There’s nothing like the feeling of taking command of the stage and wowing the crowd, or hearing the applause after playing a smoking guitar solo.

Ultimate Guitar Lessons Complete Pack is designed to get you from here to there. Created for the guitarist that has some knowledge of the instrument, this set of four complete series of how to play electric guitar lessons (plus bonus Play Along tracks) start by re-examining proper positioning and hand placement to maximize your technique for speed and accuracy.

Then you are introduced to some exercises that will have you breaking old familiar habits, increasing your finger independence and opening the door way to new solo fingerings. The electric guitar lessons also cover all those little slight-of-hand tricks that add new dimension to your solos and fills.

There is also an extensive study of the scales. These are the building blocks to melodic ideas and the foundation to creating musical solos. These electric guitar lessons also show you some of the tricks that will help you jump in and solo with some “tried and true” licks till your own musical consciousness kicks in to take you to that other place.

Our guitar lessons will show you how to breakdown the chord changes of a solo section so you can create well thought out cohesive solos that make musical sense rather than a blur of notes that don’t say anything. You find your solos become expressive and more truly reflect your artistic ability.

You feel more pleased with your playing as you break out of the box and the box patterns that so many guitarists fall into with simplified fingerboard patterns.

Regardless of the style of music you play, electric or acoustic; these guitar lessons will set you on your way to more eloquent and articulate playing, as well as a mindset for more complex music theory. These guitar lessons are perfect as a pre-requisite for our Jazz Improv Concept lessons or as stand alone lessons for the lead guitarist in you.

Blues Guitar Lessons – Play Authentic Blues

2007-12-12T08:30:00.005-05:00

B.B. King has said everyday he gets the blues. Now you can, too, and learn to play the guitar in the manner of the master.

Our blues guitar lessons Vol. 1 & 2 will steep you in the soulful, expressionistic, and arousing Blues as found on the streets of Austin, Memphis, Chicago and the Mississippi Delta. We show you the grooves and the feels, the slow burnin’ blues and the upbeat shuffles, and all the blues guitar licks to play that will take your playing to another world.

The elements of some killer Blues solos will be broken down, so you can learn note-for-note exactly what to play. Without getting involved in music theory, these blues guitar lessons concentrate on increasing you Blues vocabulary and adding licks to your arsenal.

This is clearly shown to you with video close-ups of Blues guitar instructor Joe Smith playing each example along with standard music notation and guitar tablature, so no music reading is required! The licks in these blues guitar lessons are played slowly so even beginners can grasp the fingering, and increase the speed as they become more comfortable.

Plus, we show some of the secrets used by the professional guitarist in America’s finest blues clubs that they use to get the house jumping! You’ll hone your chops and play authentic blues with our included downloadable MP3 jam tracks. You can even download these tracks to take with you on your MP3 player when your away from home. (Hint: many student amplifiers and many digital effect units now have 1/8 inputs for MP3 players created so you can jam with these tracks.)
So you can jump on a jet to Memphis and try to find a Blues master to teach you how to play Blues guitar, our you learn our Blues Guitar Chords in the comfort of your own home all for a fraction of one single private guitar lesson. Every day you can get the blues!

Buy a guitar - What to look for when buying a guitar

2007-12-07T15:33:00.005-05:00

Who wouldn’t want a shiny new guitar under the tree for the holidays? But it should come as no big surprise that not all guitars are created (literally) equal. So, what should you look for when buying a guitar?

Well, first, you need to decide what kind of guitar you are looking for. This is largely dependent of what kind of music you’re looking to play. If you’re looking to become (or by a guitar for) an aspiring singer/songwriter you probably want a steel string acoustic guitar. If it’s a future rocker or blues guitarist, you’ll most likely want a solid body electric guitar. And Jazz musicians and Rockabilly guys tend to favor hollow body electric guitars. If you are buying an electric guitar you'll need an amplifier in most situations, as they are extremely quiet when they are not plugged in.

In the most general terms, it is easier to play on a quality instrument. Not too long ago quality was just another way of saying “big bucks”, but thankfully that is no longer the case. Some of the less expensive brands carry familiar names: Epiphone, Ibanez, Yamaha, and Washburn to name a few. These are a good place to start.

Buy a Guitar Tips

Keep in mind the size of the person who the guitar is for. Many acoustic guitar and Hollow body electrics bodies are rather large (dreadnaught and jumbo bodies) and younger smaller students might have trouble just reaching the strings. So in these cases it is better to opt for the smaller body versions of these instruments. Solid body electrics are typically small and this is seldom an issue.

The height of the string over the fingerboard determines how much pressure is going to be required to play the guitar. The height is lower towards the nut and headstock of the guitar and should only increase slightly up the neck, to about 3/32” at the 12th fret.

The neck should be fairly (almost totally) straight. An easy way to check, even for non-players, is to hold the lowest string down of the first fret and the twelfth fret at same time. The string should be equal distant off the frets the entire distant between your fingers. If there’s an increases distance between the strings and the fret in the center, or if the strings touch the frets in the center the neck is not straight. This might be fixed with an adjustment of the neck’s truss rod, but don’t do this yourself. Ask the dealer to do it, or look for another guitar.

Fret every note on the guitar and listen for buzzing, and try turning the tuners (tuning gears). They should feel smooth and moving easily, not hard, stiff or gritty. Listen to each string as you turn the tuning gears, the pitch should smoothly raise and lower without pings.

When buy acoustic guitar generally speaking solid woods sound better than laminates (a high-end name for plywood). Unfortunately, they are usually more expensive. I would recommend a guitar with at least a solid top (face of the guitar). The top is the soundboard, and its vibration fueled by the strings is the largest part of the instrument that you hear.

The back and sides of the guitar are usually mahogany, maple or rosewood, though many other woods are now being used especially on less expensive guitars. Maple usually sounds very bright, rosewood tends to have low lows and an articulated high end, and mahogany emphasizes the mid-range frequency. This is all a matter of personal taste, but I prefer the warm sound of mahogany guitars.

Solid body electric guitar bodies are usually made of two or more pieces of wood usually ash or alder though mahogany is not uncommon, sometimes with a cap made of another wood is placed on top.

If you choose to buy electric guitar keep in mind that the string’s vibration is transferred to the amplifier through the guitar’s pickups. Generally, there are two types of pickups, single coil and double coil (also called humbuckers or humbucking pickups). Obviously, the double coil pickups are about twice the size of a single coil pickup and they tend to have more mid-range and less high-end than their single coil counterparts. Again, it’s all a matter of taste…great music has been made with both styles of pickups in just about every style of music, and just about every guitarist have used both at some point in their career.

Don’t forget that a guitar in itself is a great gift, but is near useless without guitar lessons. I encourage you to look at the guitar lessons offered at EasyMusicLessons.com, where you can find lessons for yourself or the guitarist in your life.

Easy Music Lessons is a company created by musicians, for musicians, run by musicians. Nowhere will you find a company more compassionate about providing a product applicable to the needs of their customers. We know exactly the level of passion and dedication it takes to learn (and master) an instrument, the requirements expected of working musicians, and what it take to be considered at successful musician at large. We combine our wealth of experience with the best that technology has to offer and pack it into each and every lesson series we have to offer, along with 24/7 customer support for every lesson we sell.

If you find a great guitar or a great deal let us know so we can pass it on. Good luck, good licks & happy hunting!

Bass Lessons: The Bass Electrified!

2007-12-05T08:44:00.001-05:00

Well, maybe not really. Still, one might point out that when James Brown toured in the late eighties that he toured with two bassists in his band. Any guess how many guitarists were on that tour? Zero. But it is interesting now some twenty years later that the bass’s tonal capabilities are just beginning to be fully recognized with new techniques of playing, extension of the range the instrument with additional strings and advances in electronics such as sub-woofers and octave generators.

This life long necessity of any musical ensemble was given a new breath of life when Leo Fender turned it into its electric form. No longer a cumbersome acoustic instrument that demanded its owner also had to concurrently own a station wagon (or later, a van) in order to transport it from gig to gig, the smaller amplified electric bass opened up new expressive and technical possibilities.

Easy Music Lessons offer bassists in any stage of their studies bass lessons that take advantage of all these new approaches to this instrument that is just beginning to reach the apex of its musical possibilities.

For the beginner, we teach the rudiments with an eye to the future. Each simple bass lesson leads directly into the next, adding another element to advance the player while cementing solid musical principles and practical responsibilities of those holding down the low end.

More experienced players can use our how to play bass guitar lessons to refine their personal style, add new harmonic concepts, and expand their knowledge various music genres, whether it be Reggae, Funk, Classic Rock, Metal, Country, Jazz or the Blues.

Regardless of your level of playing, Easy Music Lessons has the bass lessons that will not only teach you what you want to learn, but keep you on the cutting edge of this progressive instrument.

Online Guitar Lessons: Activities For Seniors

2007-11-07T14:10:00.003-05:00

The ‘Golden’ years are said to be the ‘best’ years of one’s life. And forget that old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” We all know that’s not true. The ‘Golden’ years bring with them a wisdom that allows its possessor to view things in a new and different way. The reason for is this is because Seniors have accumulated a great deal of life experience along the way. No longer are they saddled or inhibited by pride or ego. They are ready to enjoy life and do all of those things they have always wanted to do. Now a days there's a lot of activities for seniors.

Do you remember playing an instrument as a child?
Did you always want to but for what ever reasons were unable to?

Well guess what? Now is your chance!

You may be retired and wondering what to do with all that extra time in the day. Well you can put it to great use by choosing any of the many activities for seniors available today.

The first step should be to choose an instrument that you would like to play.
Tips to take into consideration would be how comfortable the instrument is for your body and physical abilities. You could do some research through music magazines, word of mouth, or on the internet. There are so many resources out there for you right now, because of the increase in technology.

Now it’s your time, so take advantage of it! This is the perfect time to be considering taking those guitar lessons you always wanted to take. Playing music is one of the greatest hobbies for seniors.
At this point you should ask yourself how much time you would like to devote to guitar instruction and via what method.

If you feel that you would be comfortable learning how to play guitar once a week in a studio with an instructor, then private lessons are probably for you. There are many benefits to private studio instruction such as having the teacher right there to show you proper posture and techniques.

But private lessons are not for everyone. If you do not want to be restricted to a once a week lesson or you do not have access to transportation to the studio, then online guitar lessons or guitar lessons on DVD, might be your best bet! There are many sites that offer online music lessons. With online guitar lessons or guitar lessons on DVD, you have unlimited access to your music instruction and the convenience of practicing in your own home at your own pace.

What ever method of instruction you choose, be sure that your guitar instructor has the credentials in teaching that they say they have. You want to be certain that you are being instructed correctly so as to avoid injury and the learning of improper music techniques.

So with that said, go on out there and have a great time! It’s your turn, go and seize the day!

For more information on guitar lessons for beginners visit www.EasyMusicLessons.com

You Tube as Your Music Teacher?

2007-10-30T10:21:00.006-04:00

Tips to think about when considering free music lessons on You Tube

YouTube is a great medium for creative video exchange. It’s fun and entertaining and often very informative and educational. But is it the right place to learn how to play an instrument? Well that’s your call. Here are some tips to think about that will help you make an ‘educated’ decision.

Although you can find thousands of free videos that ‘teach you’
how to play guitar or piano, drums or bass, it’s very questionable as to whether or not you should use them as your only method of musical instruction.

Why not?

The reason is that most of the videos featured on You Tube are produced by amateurs, so the video itself may have bad sound quality, bad image, and an unorganized structure. These negative features of amateur videos lend themselves to more of a negative impact on someone who is trying to use them to learn an instrument, than a positive one.

Another factor that you have to be careful of with these videos is whether or not the instructor in the video is actually a ‘qualified’ music instructor. You really need to take into consideration their background in teaching music. If you do find a particular instructor that you ‘feel’ is ‘qualified’, do a little investigational work; try to find out their credentials. If the video is using someone without the knowledge or correct techniques, that instructor could lead you to misunderstand concepts of music and you could also injure yourself by applying an incorrect technique that they may be using to teach you.

Online music lessons, music instruction videos, and music lessons on DVD, can be very affordable, convenient and useful. You as the consumer are ultimately the deciding factor in what is the best learning tool for you. Just keep this in mind: Being a good performer doesn’t necessarily make you a good teacher. Be careful; be educated.

For more information on online music lessons and music instruction videos on DVD, visit Easy Music Lessons.

Online Guitar Lessons vs. Private Guitar Lessons

2007-10-25T13:17:00.006-04:00

Have you been considering online guitar lessons but are still unsure of whether or not you should give up on your private guitar instruction?

Well, why don’t we take a look at what you might get when it comes to both types of lessons?

Benefits to Using Online guitar Lessons

Let’s say you live on the side of a mountain, or in a small town, or you have some other type of geographic or logistical obstacle to hurdle in order to get to a guitar studio for private lessons. If this sounds like your situation, then online guitar lessons are definitely for you.

Or how about this: Say for instance you do have access to a few different guitar studios for private lessons, but you just haven’t clicked yet with any particular teacher because of their type of teaching techniques or playing styles.

Or maybe you have been taking private lessons but have become increasingly unhappy with the length of time that you are given for each instruction and how expensive those lessons can be.

Well then you sound like the perfect candidate for online lessons. With online guitar lessons, you can study at your own pace concentrating on exercises for as long as you like. You will never feel rushed and the cost of the online music lessons is the same as one half hour private lesson and the beauty of it is that you only have to pay that money one time!

Ok, being in the same room with your instructor does have its benefits. For example, they can give you tips and show you the correct way to hold your guitar or how to place your hands correctly. But did you know that you can get those same kind of experiences using online lessons.

How you ask?

Well online electric guitar lessons are all taped with state-of-the-art equipment and show various camera angles that give you the feeling that you are right there in the room with the instructors. Not only that, you are given clear cut instructions in correct positioning, like guitar strumming, and posture for the instrument so that you can optimize your playing experience. Online lessons can be so detailed, so that most if not all of your questions will be answered through the demonstrations made by the instructors during the lessons.

If you would like more information about online guitar lessons, hop off that fence and check out www.easymusiclessons.com.

The Perfect Holiday Gift Idea for a teenager

2007-10-23T13:20:00.005-04:00

Do you have a hard to buy for teenager at home? With the holidays just around the corner; don’t get caught singing the Blues (unless of course that’s your thing!)
Easy Music Lessons wants to let you in on a little secret; we have the perfect holiday gift idea! This season give the gift of music through music lessons to your teenager.

Studies have shown that teenagers who play instruments and take music lessons often perform better in school, are better at abstract thinking and set higher performance goals for themselves in many areas of their lives. The reason may be because the discipline needed to pursue musical instruction through music lessons leads to a mastery of discipline in other areas of a teenager’s life.

Also learning performance skills through instrument instruction and music lessons is known to boost confidence levels in other areas of a teenager’s life as well. In addition participating in music instruction such as guitar lessons helps foster creativity and develops character.

Let EasyMusicLessons help you make the most of your holiday gift shopping experience.

If you’re thinking of giving your teenager a guitar, a bass, a drum kit, a keyboard or a piano this holiday season, remember to go to http://www.easymusiclessons.com/ and purchase your holiday gift online. Guitar Lessons, Bass Lessons, Drum Lessons, and Piano Lessons will go along perfectly with the instrument. For additional convenience and practicing power, EasyMusicLessons.com also offers the same lessons on DVD too!

It’s so easy!!: An instrument + online lessons from EasyMusicLessons.com + lessons on DVD from EasyMusicLessons.com = The Perfect Holiday Gift Idea!

So this holiday season consider giving a gift that will last a lifetime; give the gift of music. And don’t forget the Guitar lessons. EasyMusicLessons.com, we put the easy back in your music instruction.

Bass Lessons, Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Keyboard Lessons at EasyMusicLessons.com

2007-10-22T15:03:00.005-04:00

Are you passionate about your music? Are you dedicated to musical instruction and demand only the best teachers and materials? Would you enjoy the convenience of taking lessons from the comfort of your own home? Then look no further! You can find that and much more!

Since 2006, EasyMusicLessons has offered Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Guitar Lessons and Piano Lessons as well. All of the instructors featured on the site have fantastic playing skills and superb teaching abilities. In addition, many of the instructors at EasyMusicLessons have their Masters degrees in Music from institutions of higher learning such as Berklee and the University of Miami.

On the site you will find talented instructors such as: Al Bermudez, Joe Smith, Leo Quintero, and Trey Combs for Guitar ; for Bass Guitar: J.P. Dias, Ricardo Martinez, Leo Brooks and (soon to release): Agustin Conti; for Drums: Brandon Cruz, Andrew Atkinson, and Dan McGovern; and for Piano and Jazz Improvisation Lessons: Landon Knoblock.

The site itself is very easy to navigate and user friendly. You can click on preview videos of all the products and preview lessons to see if they are right for you. The lessons that are offered cover all skill levels from beginner to expert. Even the most skilled musicians will find themselves challenged by these lessons. EasyMusicLessons is also offering Free Lessons for each instrument on the site right now!

EasyMusicLessons uses an innovative camera angle technique that allows you to feel that you are right there in the room with the instructor; just as if you were in the studio! Monthly additions to the Lessons Library are always offered as well as Contests and Giveaways!

For example, New Releases for November:
Bass Guitar Lessons by Leo Brooks: Master Class of Funk – R&B – Gospel – with Bonus FREE Soloing Secrets
and
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EasyMusicLessons is the brainchild of J.P. Dias, founder and CEO.
Dedication, determination, and a passion for music are the terms best used to describe the philosophy behind the instruction provided by EasyMusicLessons.com, Dias, of Miami Florida, had a dream which was to bring his love of music to others and make music instruction accessible to every interested student. Through Dias’ instructional tutelage, he hoped to provide a level of expertise not only for studying musicians, but also to inspire generations of future musicians as well. So in the spirit of this dream, Dias founded EasyMusicLessons.

J.P. studied music theory and bass privately when he was a teenager playing with several garage bands. After a year and half he began playing and touring professionally with several artists, furthering his career as a session player and producer. In addition, J.P. began teaching bass lessons and is currently in his fifteenth year as an instructor. Although Dias initially played rock, he eventually switched gears and gained an interest in playing funk and jazz. His listening interests run the gamut of the musical genres: blues, gospel, country, Latin, and many others. His background and interests are very diverse and this is an advantage to his students as he is capable of accommodating any and all musical tastes and styles that they may have.

J.P has a passion for teaching and he knew that there were other aspiring musicians out there that he wanted to reach as well; musicians who were ready to learn and had the passion also, but for whatever reason could not make it into a studio or afford expensive lessons. So Dias came up with a plan. If he could somehow film his bass lessons and offer these over the internet, he could reach many more aspiring musicians.

“I always thought that music education should be easy and affordable for every one,” says J.P, “Many people may not have access to a music teacher and lessons in their community. I wanted to give the best instruction possible and make it super affordable because I know that music lessons can be very expensive and I want everyone to be able to have the chance to learn music.”

So J.P researched for eight years into ways to present his lessons in a way that we help the student be the most successful musician that they could be. In 2005, once the technology was ready and met J.P.’s specifications, he launched EasyMusicLessons.com. But Dias’ goals did not stop with offering bass lessons. His site has been growing by leaps and bounds ever since and the video library now includes lessons for Drums, Piano, and Guitar in addition to the Bass Guitar Lessons.

So where did J.P get the name EasyMusicLessons you ask? “Well, the name really reflects the idea behind the website itself,” he said. “We want the student to learn in a way that is easy to understand, and with the convenience of the video you can watch your lessons as many times as you want, something that a student is not able to do when they are taking classes privately with a teacher.”

In addition to the convenience of the lessons in the privacy of one’s own home and the ability to learn at your own pace, the site offers the ease of instant access lessons. That is, once you decide on the appropriate lessons for your own level of instruction and your payment is processed, you have instant access 24/7 to your lessons for an unlimited period of time! What could be more awesome than that? For those students who choose not to take lessons online, EasyMusicLessons.com offers all of their lessons on DVD.

So there you have it…Clear picture quality, state of the art filming techniques, and skilled instruction! You can’t go wrong. Your Golden Ticket to Musical Paradise awaits you! Just visit EasyMusicLessons.com and let the training come to you on your terms…It really is that Easy!