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Leijon View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:09 AM
Apr 21 2008, 11:09 AM	GMC:er Posts: 41 Joined: 13-March 07 From: Uppsala, Sweden	A little over a year ago I was surfing the web hunting for good guitar sites. I had recently decided to start playing again after taking a long ten year break. I can´t remember which site I was visiting, but suddenly there was an ad with this guy, apparantly without talent, who claimed that he could teach me to be better than him. "How hard can that be if he has no talent" I thought for myself before signing up. I guess I am not the average GMC user. I am a bit older, I ´ve got a wife, kids and a house (including a mortgage) and playing the guitar is not something I do every day, even if I try to. I don´t really aspire to be a shredder. Not that I don´t want to, I just realise how much time that would take, and I am not willing to dedicate myself to that degree (at least not at the moment). And I haven´t completed more than 5 or 6 lessons from beginning to finish. So, why am I still a member after more than a year? Because GMC is the best guitar community I know. When I joined, there were only a few instructors with a handful of lessons, but they were really good. Both from how Kris explained things, to camera angles and alos providing interesting content. All that combined is a rare thing. The Forums was also very good. Admittedly a lot of posts are really not that informative, but considering how many people that are involved, the ratio of good posts is very high. I check the GMC Forum almost daily. I watch at least half of all new video lessons, even if I am not interested. The inspiration I get is more than enough. That is how I use most of the lessons I practice. I find 2 or 3 videos that I am interested in, and pracice that. Then I get carried away and try to change it into a song. Maybe do some recording and mixing on the computer. Talk about it with my friends The Drummer and The Bass Player (neither of them live in the same city as me). I have realised I am more interested in making and recording songs, than being a guitar virtuoso. All in all, my GMC membership have given me all that I need to continue on my musical path, the guitar is and always will be, my main instrument. GMC has grown to be bigger than just a guitar community. Even though the guitar is the focus on most lesssons you can also practice drums, bass and even singing. I only lack some keyboard lessons, but more of that in another post (soon in a forum near you). I must warn you though. Even though the actual monthly fee is just above a movie ticket and some popcorn, it is going to cost you A LOT of money. I have bought two new guitars (sold one already), a keyboard with built in external sound card, a Pod XT (resold), a Pocket Pod and a Vox pedalboard. Anyway. I just wanted to say thanks to Kris and staff. What you provide here is excellent content at a very reasonable price. I will be around for a long time. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Leijon, Sweden Guitars: Taylor T5 Standard S1 Fender Classic Series '60s Custom Telecaster with Bigsby Amp Fishman Loudbox Mini Stuff: Boss ME 80 multieffect Zoom Player 2020 (yeah!) sore fingers...

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:21 AM
Apr 21 2008, 11:21 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	I'm glad you have enjoyed GMC for this time. I love it here also You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

bsamn View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:30 AM
Apr 21 2008, 11:30 AM	GMC:er Posts: 220 Joined: 14-October 07 From: Dubai	I must say it has been very very inspiring being here. That is the one thing i absolutely love about this site. I had first joined january of 2007, and after the first three months i had to cut my membership due to constant shifting etc etc, i joined again in october, and man has this site grown. I have improved alot just from this site. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

DeepRoots View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:31 AM
Apr 21 2008, 11:31 AM	Get to da Chopper! Posts: 2.700 Joined: 18-March 07 From: South Wales, UK	Hey Leijon! One year I remember you were the first person i spoke to via PM (18 March 07, the day i joined ) , we discussed different guitar books that you were looking into buying! The years are rolling by... Take care, glad you're still enjoying GMC like i am You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 01:21 PM
Apr 21 2008, 01:21 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	COngratulations man! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

rokchik View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 01:55 PM
Apr 21 2008, 01:55 PM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	Hey Leijon, I joined a few days after you did and haven't looked back either. Like you I'm not the average GMC'er. Female, 31 in a couple of days, a mortgage as well but I love this place. Actually this is like my 1002 post and I've never posted more then twice on any other forum EVER! The people here is what keep me coming back. Have made some pretty good friends on this forum and for me the lessons are the icing on the cake In my year here I've learned so much about how to play the guitar and also just music in general. GMC has everything I could ever need to help me understand and play the guitar. But I must agree, the membership price may be small but it puts you on the path to spend thousands more on gear upgrades I myself am fighting a losing battle with Gear Acquisition Syndrome Glad to see your still around and enjoying the site man. Here's to another year of learning rok You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by rokchik: Apr 21 2008, 01:56 PM

superize View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 02:01 PM
Apr 21 2008, 02:01 PM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	QUOTE (rokchik @ Apr 21 2008, 02:55 PM) Hey Leijon, I joined a few days after you did and haven't looked back either. Like you I'm not the average GMC'er. Female, 31 in a couple of days, a mortgage as well but I love this place. Actually this is like my 1002 post and I've never posted more then twice on any other forum EVER! The people here is what keep me coming back. Have made some pretty good friends on this forum and for me the lessons are the icing on the cake In my year here I've learned so much about how to play the guitar and also just music in general. GMC has everything I could ever need to help me understand and play the guitar. But I must agree, the membership price may be small but it puts you on the path to spend thousands more on gear upgrades I myself am fighting a losing battle with Gear Acquisition Syndrome Glad to see your still around and enjoying the site man. Here's to another year of learning rok I feel like you.... The forum is what makes me want to sit here all day long You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

Pi38 View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 02:18 PM
Apr 21 2008, 02:18 PM	GMC:er Posts: 576 Joined: 30-January 08 From: United States	I love this place, too. Happy GMC anniversary! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Maximus View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 02:21 PM
Apr 21 2008, 02:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 463 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Mississippi USA by way of NY	I love the warning about the true cost of GMC. I joined in August last year and have since bought thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Before that my last guitar related purchase took place in 1990 except for strings. Perhaps Kris should be receiving some sort of compensation from the music gear industry. Congrats on the year. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard, Ibanez rg 750, Ibanez Mikro, Washburn Acoustic Amps: Crate GX 1600 1/2 Stack, Line 6 Spider 2, Vintage Kustom Tube Head Effects: Line 6 POD X3 Live, Line 6 PocketPod Misc: Line 6 FBV Express Foot Switch/Volume/Wah-Wah Pedal

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 03:10 PM
Apr 21 2008, 03:10 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	great story man...congrats on your anniversary here at GMC... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 03:14 PM
Apr 21 2008, 03:14 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Congrats man! These stories make this place even better ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Leijon View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 08:32 PM
Apr 21 2008, 08:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 41 Joined: 13-March 07 From: Uppsala, Sweden	Hey guys, and rokchik Thanks for you replies. I just want to show some appreciation to those working hard with the site, visible or not. DeepRoots: Yeah, I remember that. I ended up buying them all. And a few more... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Leijon, Sweden Guitars: Taylor T5 Standard S1 Fender Classic Series '60s Custom Telecaster with Bigsby Amp Fishman Loudbox Mini Stuff: Boss ME 80 multieffect Zoom Player 2020 (yeah!) sore fingers...

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 09:03 PM
Apr 21 2008, 09:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	congrats man i hope you learned too much here You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Unleash-The-Shre... Unleash-The-Shred View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 09:05 PM
Apr 21 2008, 09:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts	Congrats on the 1 year mark. Hope you find more time to play in the future. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Canis View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 09:07 PM
Apr 21 2008, 09:07 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	GMC is not just a site.... It's a lifestyle. I love it here too ^^ You won't get me away unless you ban me for learning too much You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

Iluha View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 09:17 PM
Apr 21 2008, 09:17 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.737 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Karmiel, Israel	I also celebrated a year with GMC recently... and looking back I can really see and hear how I improved over this year, and alot of it is thanks to the site. Also most importantly I have made quite some friends here, and met some truly inspiring musicians, and that on it's own is worth far more than 50 dollars.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Latest Upload: Here! My Practice Agenda/Blog: Here!

rokchik View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:29 PM
Apr 21 2008, 11:29 PM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	QUOTE (Canis @ Apr 21 2008, 05:07 PM) GMC is not just a site.... It's a lifestyle. Next t-shirt slogan maybe? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Kristofer Dahl View Member Profile	Apr 21 2008, 11:33 PM
Apr 21 2008, 11:33 PM	GMC Founder Posts: 18.755 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden	Thanks for a great review - also it's really nice that you post this after a year! everyone should do that! I also enjoyed reading how you use the lessons Keep it up - the sky is the limit! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lesssons

Canis View Member Profile	Apr 22 2008, 09:20 PM
Apr 22 2008, 09:20 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 3.319 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Molde, Norway	QUOTE (rokchik @ Apr 22 2008, 12:29 AM) Next t-shirt slogan maybe? I'd buy it I'd wear it outside my jacket during winter and stuff, just to get the word out You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- GMC is not just a website... It's a lifestyle! https://www.youtube.com/CanisArctus ->Click here for the ultimate practicing tip!<-

Jad Diab View Member Profile	Apr 22 2008, 09:38 PM
Apr 22 2008, 09:38 PM	Instructor (former GMCer Zizi Top) Posts: 792 Joined: 29-December 07 From: Paris France	I wanted to say that GMC gave me a lot of inspiration in my playing, i'm really happy to be with you guys cheers You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I endorse Sp custom pickups Check out some of my work : Youtube GMC lessons Myspace

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