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your first guitar mechanics™ lesson
The beginning of the beginning!

Welcome to the beginning course
levels 1-2

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level 1

Beginning Course Part One
Before you begin Level 1, READ THIS FIRST
Welcome to Level 1 of Guitar Mechanics™. To begin, you must have a firm understanding of the basics. Download and read the PDF files below, take the self test, begin to memorize the Neck of the Guitar and PRACTICE The 5 Chord Forms. Once you've got these down you are equipped to continue on to the video section of Level 1.  A copy of the E-Book is available as a PDF in each section as well. If you find yourself lost or confused please don't hesitate to send us an email: [email protected]

STUDY THESE VIDEOS FIRST
(with your guitar out of its case)
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LEVEL 1 quickstart video lessons

The 5 Major Scale Forms
Hammer Ons and Pull Offs
The 5 Chord Forms
Travis Picking or Stride
Right Hand Segovian Method
Technique for Avoiding L.H. Fatigue
There is no easy way to learn anything of value. The only way to make learning easier is to practice. This is the true secret, look no further. Anyone who tells you that it's easy, is misleading you. The reward comes with engagement and time. If you follow our method, in 2 to 6 weeks you will make your milestones and goals. You won't "hit a wall", and you'll have all the real skill sets you need for continued success.

​- Sincerely, Neal Grandstaff "The Crazy Professor"
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THE FIRST 10 WEEKS: 
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- Strumming and finger-picking
- Extended RH Studies - Travis Picking - 
 - Adapting to playing with a metronome and with other players - 
 - Playing the guitar as a tuned percussion instrument - 
 - Reading a Basic Chord Chart or Song Chart - 

downloads
(level 1)

VIDEOS
(LEVEL 1)

Each video can be downloaded using the
​LINK posted at the end of each video

straight talk videos

When you're studying music you want to approach it with the right mindset. These videos will help you find the right mindset:
Musical Life Axioms
Making Cookies
Source, Outcome, Essence
The Secret to Playing Like Your Hereos
Talent Vs. Aptitude
Crazy Professor Part 1

level 2

Beginning Course Part Two
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THE NEXT 10 WEEKS:
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- Extended study of The 5 Chord Forms and The 5 Scale Forms - 
- Emphasis on The Spelling B exercises - 
- Increased speed of scales - 
- Memorization of The 13 Modified Chords in open position - 
- Bar Chords and position playing - 
- Memorization of The Blues Exercises 1, 2, 3, and The Parker Changes -  

DOWNLOADS
(LEVEL 2)

The 5 Chord Forms
Blues #1
Blues #2
Blues #3
​The Parker Changes
​Level 2 Weeks 1-10 Assignments

VIDEOS
(LEVEL 2)

Each video can be downloaded using the
​LINK posted at the end of each video

level 1&2 EXTRA VIDEOS

Check out these extra videos that will help you get prepared for Level 3
Music Theory Phobia
How to Approach Practicing
Practice With A Metronome
Crazy Professor Part 3
You Don't Need To Start Over
Why Practice With Metronome?
What Is Your Guitar Tone?
Crazy Professor Part 2

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