Review: guitarmasterclass.net
Guitarmasterclass.net teaches you various techniques, licks and songs through video lessons.
Each lessons is divided into several short videos. The lessons contain tabs and often
also backing tracks and guitar pro files. Every lessons features 2 free videos the other ones are
for registered membery only. There is also a free lick of the day worth checking out!
The quality of the videos is quite variable. There are really great lessons, but there are also some incomplete or confusing ones. Still there are more than enough of great lessons. Just pick the ones that suit you best.
Because of licensing issues there are no lessons on songs from popular bands. There are interesting "In the style of some artist" lessons however. From these "in the style of" lessons you can learn more about the artist than by just playing his songs.
Most lessons consist of some licks/riffs and tabs without much talking or theory. I'd personally like to have more explanations and theory.
The Site site isn't very structured. You'll have to figure out what lessons to learn on your own.
But for me, personally, there is one very important thing about this website. It is fun. It's fun to pick a video, look at it and then just play it and improvise on top of it.
Plus
- It's fun!
- Lots of videos
- New videos
- Backingtracks
- GuitarPro files
- Cheap compared to other websites
- Some free lessons
Minus
- Unstructured
- Small Videos
- No licensed songs
Who is it for
I think guitarmasterclass.net is a great site to learn some new licks and to get some inspiration. However I don't think that it is enough to learn how to play guitar from scratch.
If you are just beginning you should also consider different websites or a real teacher.
If you do already take private lessons you should really consider guitarmasterclass.net. It's a great addition to private lessons for a small price!
If use the link bellow to sign up you'll be granted a 10$ discount!
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Jonas Wagner
I was fairly happy with the lessons on this site, but very disappointed when I found out they auto-renewed my subscription and REFUSED to provide a prompt refund when requested on the same day of the renewal. I am unemployed and couldn't afford the extra year of service, so the $90 was very important.
When corresponding with Maria, I was told there is no way to provide a refused. Having done business with Paypal for years, as both a buyer and seller, I know this is simply their way of doing business. I had no idea this was an auto renew subscription and being forced to pay for a whole year of unwanted service is just plain poor business.
I had planned on joining again when I get back to work, but after this experience, they will never get another dime of my money.
Comment by Brian H — 8/8/10 9:34 PM | # - re