Even though he practiced every day, he was still struggling and seemed to have plateaued.
At this point, he was frustrated and I was deeply discouraged because I couldn't find a way to fill in the gaps for him.
He knew his basic chords and could strum well enough when shown a pattern, yet he couldn't get through the valley of learning to the peaks of jamming.
I began asking myself: 'What does it take to become a confident guitar player?' 'Why do some people simply get it and are able to enjoy the instrument while others get stuck and can't seem to grasp it?'
Through countless interviews with real guitarists and hundreds of hours of giving guitar lessons, I realized the difference between a confident guitarist and a guitar player that constantly hits plateaus comes down to the ability tomaster five core elements.
We call these five core elements: The STRUM Method. (And no, it's not just about strumming!)
Let me explain. The acronym STRUM stands for...See Fretboard PatternsTransition SmoothlyRead charts, tabs & theoryUnderstand rhythm and strummingMaster ear training
Throughout the book I will explain each of these concepts in depth and show you how mastering each of them will unlock the guitar for you.
Although we will touch on specific skills in our practice exercises, this book is designed to help you see the big picture and get that 'aha' moment so you can connect the dots between wanting to be a guitarist and actually understanding how to become a masterful guitar player.
The STRUM Method is designed for people who have tried learning guitar in the past, are still struggling to fill in the gaps, and feel like they're just missing that special sauce.
This book is packed full of graphics and examples to help you see what I'm saying!
BONUS 1: You will be able to access supplemental videos to help explain each of the five core elements of the STRUM Method providing practical examples and exercises you can be practicing today to help you improve.
BONUS 2: You will receive an exclusive invite to my supportive community of beginning & intermediate guitarists so you can join in on the monthly contests and challenges, participate in live training and get feedback on your progress.
I want you to be able to pick up your guitar, dust it off at a moment's notice, and play any song, any time, anywhere, so you can bring joy to yourself and to others.