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Dexter View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 03:21 PM
Jul 28 2009, 03:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 28 Joined: 28-July 09 From: Ontario, Canada	Hey guys, The names' Dex. I just wanted to come and drop a quick line and say hello from Ontario, Canada! I've been playing guitar for 3.5 months now, and I love every minute of of every waking day of it. I enjoy just about all genres of music, but what really tickles my fancy and a perfect example of the type of music I want to play would be none of other than Joe Satriani with the song Searching. I just love those Wah sounds and the way they're used so smoothly with the melody. When I can play music that makes the hair on my back stand up, I'll know I've made it where I want to be. This is how I've pretty well mapped out my guitar journey thus far: Basics: [x] - Learn basic open chords (d,a,e,g,c minors, majors, suspended and 7th's) [x] - Work on barre chords (e,a shaped) [x] - Learn the Am pentatonic scale [x] - Learn a few licks in the pentatonic scale [x] - Learn the 12-bar blues [x] - Practice getting my bends in tune (semi tone, tone, curls) [!] - Practice technique (hammer-on, flick-off, more bends) !!!! [ ] - Practice w/ a metronome (I need motivation to just turn it on) Learn Say it Ain't so by Weezer IN FULL (every guitar part): [x] - Learn the intro riff (good barre chord practice) [x] - The bridge w/ distortion [ ] - The second bridge w/ distortion and unison bends (hard to switch from the barre chord to the unison bend position ) [x] - Learn the intro mini-solo [ ] - Learn the little jazz lick [!] - Learn the solo (got all of it but the last bit - I have a hard time reaching from 16 to 21 on the b string (index + ring finger) [ ] - Play the song w/ a backing track, in time! [ ] - Play the song on top of my backing track recording, but with the other guitar parts. Intermediate: [ ] - Learn some theory about scales, phrasing [ ] - Start adding some intermediate techniques to my practice schedule [ ] - Transcribe videos of people playing on youtube while watching them (where tabs aren't provided) [ ] - Transcribe songs off the record (just the rhythm) [ ] - Transcribe songs off the record (just the solo(s)) In a nutshell, the above should get you up to speed with my playing ability. [x] means I've done it, and [!] means it's in progress, but not quite there yet. Before I started investing time into Say it Ain't So, I used to just play intro's to songs that I liked, but that never really got me anywhere. They were mainly just ways to practice technique and blurt out things that sounded like music for the sake of accomplishment. The greatest thing that I've learned so far is definitely to play a song all the way through. There is so much to learn from doing so. About 3 weeks ago, I made one of the best decisions and bought myself a Fast Track Pro ($150 off eBay because it was b-stock). Combined with my Mexican Stratocaster, a pair of headphones and Guitar Rig 3+Pro Tools M-Powered - I can emulate expensive amps without disturbing the neighbors (I live in an apartment).I love recording even though it's not a masterpiece - because a year or two down the road I'll be able to compare my progress, laugh at my mistakes, and have a boat load of recording experience from my own home. Yikes this post turned out to be a bit longer then I anticipated - so I must be getting back to work . Oh the joy's of being a Web Developer! Take care guys, and practice hard! I'm looking forward to some learning goodness and meeting some of you! 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 Dexter: Jul 28 2009, 05:19 PM

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 03:27 PM
Jul 28 2009, 03:27 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	Welcome to GMC Dex ! Thats some great goals you got there. I am sure you will achieve them all here with us 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 Video Lessons

Emir Hot View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 03:33 PM
Jul 28 2009, 03:33 PM	Instructor Posts: 7.201 Joined: 14-July 08 From: London UK	Welcome to GMC Dex 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 <a href="https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a> www.emirhot.com www.myspace.com/emirhotguitar www.myspace.com/sevdahmetal

Chokehold View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 03:56 PM
Jul 28 2009, 03:56 PM	GMC:er Posts: 445 Joined: 24-July 08 From: Sweden	Maybe I will steal your idea that you got there, I never seem to finish things and I think this would help me. Thanks! And welcome to 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! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Hellraiser C-7, Epiphone SG, Some old fake Strat, and an acoustic of unknown brand. Amp: Marshall MG 30DFX.

Velvet Roger View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 04:15 PM
Jul 28 2009, 04:15 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 2.093 Joined: 5-August 08 From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Welcome to 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! -------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!'

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 05:00 PM
Jul 28 2009, 05:00 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Nice plan you've got there Dexter, welcome to 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! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Carlos Carrillo View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 06:03 PM
Jul 28 2009, 06:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 2.016 Joined: 8-February 08 From: Argentina	Welcome to GMC Dex!!! 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!

Dexter View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 06:59 PM
Jul 28 2009, 06:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 28 Joined: 28-July 09 From: Ontario, Canada	QUOTE (Chokehold @ Jul 28 2009, 10:56 AM) Maybe I will steal your idea that you got there, I never seem to finish things and I think this would help me. Thanks! And welcome to GMC! By all means! Thanks for the kind words from everyone. I certainly didn't expect this many replies - especially from the instructors! I'm proud to say that this site is by far the most action packed, educational, fun, creative, and inspirational - all in one! Props to Kristopher and anybody else involved in making it happen! 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!

Lian Gerbino View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 07:22 PM
Jul 28 2009, 07:22 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.426 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	welcome to the site. enjoy your stay 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! -------------------- Tersivel's webstore! get my band's new album

Jerry Arcidiacon... Jerry Arcidiacono View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 08:30 PM
Jul 28 2009, 08:30 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.220 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Turin, Italy	Hi Dexter and welcome to GMC Very good plan! 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! -------------------- ::: Main Gear ::: Guitars: Washburn N4 Vintage \| Washburn N2 \| Washburn WI67Pro \| Washburn WG-587 \| Washburn EA20B Amps: Laney GH50L (head) \| Laney GS410 & GS212IE (cabinets) \| Rocktron PROGAP Ultra (rack preamp) \| Rocktron Velocity 150 (power amp) \| Marshall VS230 (combo) FXs: Rocktron Intellifex + custom pedalboard (check my video demo) Other: Shredneck \| Intellitouch PT10 tuner Picks: Esseti Picks Software & Recording Gear: Cubase 4 \| Overloud TH1 \| Mackie Onyx 400F \| EZdrummer \| Korg Pandora PX4D ------------------------------------------------------- myspace.com/jerryarcidiacono Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 09:40 PM
Jul 28 2009, 09:40 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Welcome to GMC Dexter! Its really cool that you got your goals list setup like that! I'm sure you will fulfill them very soon! 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!

Vasilije Vukmiro... Vasilije Vukmirovic View Member Profile	Jul 28 2009, 10:07 PM
Jul 28 2009, 10:07 PM	Jazz Instructor Posts: 2.691 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Belgrade	Welcome Dexter! Nice mapping you have done! 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 Instructor profile Visit My youtube channel Add me as friend on FACEBOOK!

skennington View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 12:37 AM
Jul 29 2009, 12:37 AM	Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA	Welcome to GMC Dex, if you think your exited now, just wait til you dive in and get more involved with the forum activities. It certainly is a great place to hang your guitar! 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! -------------------- *Show Off The Lessons You Have Learned Here On The REC Board And Receive Valuable Feedback from Our Instructors!* *Check Out The Virtual Bands* *Want To Join One, Or Maybe Form Your Own?*

Santiago Diaz Ga... Santiago Diaz Garces View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 07:35 AM
Jul 29 2009, 07:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.769 Joined: 28-April 09 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	Welcome Dex!. Nice planning!. I'm sure you'll achieve what you're looking for. Enjoy the site. Ask whatever you want whenever you feel you need help 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 lessons! My Band: Thabu Myspace New Thabu Official Site!! My Websites: http://www.santiagodiazgarces.com.ar Myspace

Laszlo Boross View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 09:56 PM
Jul 29 2009, 09:56 PM	Instructor Posts: 1.034 Joined: 9-July 09 From: Budapest	Welcome to GMC Dex! Enjoy the 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! -------------------- Check out my lessons

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 01:39 AM
Jul 30 2009, 01:39 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Hey Dex, welcome to 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! -------------------- - 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! :)

UncleSkillet View Member Profile	Jul 30 2009, 03:44 AM
Jul 30 2009, 03:44 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 1.525 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Cincinnati, Ohio	Hi Dex, I hope you learn a lot. Welcome to the 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! -------------------- "Think of a guitar solo as a paragraph. You need a clear beginning, a middle, and an end. Look at musical phrases like sentences, and make sure you break them up using punctuation—or space. You pause naturally when conversing, right? If you don't, you'll bore the listener. The same thing will happen with your audience if your solo is one dimensional. You'll wear them out and lose their attention." —Tom Principato

Stephane Lucarel... Stephane Lucarelli View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 01:18 PM
Jul 31 2009, 01:18 PM	Instructor Posts: 1.615 Joined: 18-February 09 From: France	Welcome to 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! -------------------- My - Youtube channel !

arctic1234 View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 01:24 PM
Jul 31 2009, 01:24 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 312 Joined: 27-March 09 From: Oslo, Norway	Welcome to GMC Dexter 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! -------------------- "Fake it ´til you make it"

Dexxter View Member Profile	Jul 31 2009, 03:39 PM
Jul 31 2009, 03:39 PM	Learning Tone Guru Posts: 646 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Sweden	Welcome man! Nice name 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! -------------------- http://www.seednaofficial.com/

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