INTRODUCTION:
Hello good people! David Taub here and I want to take a second to thank you for purchasing
this instructional product. This book was designed to coincide with the Modern & Classic Blues
Rock Masters. But this book can also be used on its own as a stand alone reference guide to
scale diagrams, lead guitar soloing strategies, modal playing, learning to play over chord
changes, and much more.
This Next Level Guitar Blues Masters DVD course comes complete with seven DVDs and
three audio jam track CDs. These instructional DVDs, audio CDs, and this book of written
lessons is an excellent tool for the guitarist to develop and enhance their lead guitar playing,
improvisation skills, music theory knowledge, scale and mode learning, rhythm, fretboard
knowledge, and much more.
Remember that the points I list throughout these materials are guidelines to get you started -
not necessarily rules forged in stone. Often in jams you have to use your discretion. Creativity
is key and listening and learning how certain notes, scales, or arpeggios work over certain
chords or progressions will continue to move your playing forward.
Keep accurate records in your practice log of the items you are working on, what needs work,
chord changes, progressions, songs, original material, scales, etc. Date the entries and keep
track of your progress as you move forward in your guitar journey. Just like setting goals in life
you want to set musical goals......and then go out there and achieve them.
Remember to follow my structured curriculum, practice the right things, and keep developing
your ear. Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to take on too many new things at once. Take
these lessons and techniques in stages, slow and steady wins the race. Some of the more
advanced lead guitar avenues will take time to digest and become proficient at – be patient.
One of the keys is consistency. Keep trying to put those guitars in your hands every day, even
if it’s only for ten or fifteen minutes. You don’t necessarily need an hour block of time each day
to learn guitar. Those little pockets of time where you can practice for just ten minutes or so
really add up. Know that if you practice these techniques, work hard and keep honing your
skills and refining your art these methods will bring you results.
Enjoy these materials and please let me know if you have any questions. I always welcome
your insights and feedback as I am constantly tweaking my instructional products to make
them the best they can be. You can email me at [email protected]
Stay positive and remember that your guitar playing is an evolution.
And please check out my full-on video instructional website at http://www.nextlevelguitar.com
I wish you the best in all your musical endeavors.
Thanks again, enjoy the journey, and as always........ROCK ON!
David Taub
http://www.nextlevelguitar.com
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