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Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 7 2010, 12:53 PM

Hey Chris,

Thanks for letting me know about your situation. Feel free to introduce yourself in this thread here and let me know of your strengths and weaknesses.

Posted by: SubbedChris Jun 7 2010, 06:11 PM

Ηello Pedja

I am Chris, a 15 year old person,live in a small city in Greece named Kozani (I am originally from Athens however) and I grabbed a guitar for the first time when I was 15 I started playing in October 2009 and what I have learned till now is exclusively from GMC (well maybe some tabs for famous songs from various sites)

Influences/Likes/Dislikes

I like many many guitarists and bands (mainly classic rock ones), but if I were to mention my favourite guitarists, I would say Guthrie Govan and Joe Satriani,not necessarily because of their skills but mainly because of their unique and melodic compositions

I love all genres as long as they are melodic and catchy.I dont like metal so much though for some reason I just love Iron Maiden

Knowledge

Well, all this time the only thing I did was to learn lessons from this site and never even spend one minute to learn theory.And when I say no theory I mean completely nothing The only thing I know are 4 chord names and dont have the slightest idea what is beyond that

Strengths/Weaknesses

Well I dont realy have any strengths whatsoever All my techniques suck but if I were to cite my worst, I would say my muting,the fact that I have timing issues most of the time (lol?),I have a hard time changing chords rapidly and my alternate picking isnt the least developed or anything that has to do with the picking hand.My bends are usually off.My tone sucks .Moreover, the fact that my muting isnt good means that techniques such as legato are out of my reach

Anyway Ive prepared some audio records below (cam hasnt arrived yet) so you can see for yourself and deduce my level and my current potential As far as GMC lessons are concerned I think my level is 3-4 but I would like if possible a 4lvl one for at least this month. Everyone loves a good challenge

Goals
The most essential reason Ive picked you as my mentor is the fact that Im extremely fond of your huge theory knowledge and I would like to start learning theory from the very basic stuff as my theory knowledge is at 0%..... maybe -1%

Well,having to learn theory for 3 months is little work indeed so I can do as many lessons as you want or Im open to do something else that you may propose Also,my tone isnt good as I have already stated on my weaknesses so if possible I would like some tips on how to improve it when I record something Thats not an easy request you can refuse it if you like

GMC Lessons

Original

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/beginner-strumming-and-arpeggios/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/john-frusciante-lesson/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/john-frusciante-lesson2/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/country-picking-beginner/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/beginner-solo-in-d/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/pentatonic-solo
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pink-Floyd-Another-Brick-In-The-Wall-Solo/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/sweet-melodies-in-d-major/

Mine

http://www.box.net/shared/btvkzlkold
http://www.box.net/shared/om9b29oiv3
http://www.box.net/shared/kp9ae9eyq1
http://www.box.net/shared/laiocnu396
http://www.box.net/shared/msggt2fz1p
http://www.box.net/shared/jskxoxxmns
http://www.box.net/shared/1mxc03v062
http://www.box.net/shared/8jdoavpbqm

Thats my CV, I look for forward to working with you and please do ask if you need any further information A big thanks goes to Zen for letting me ''steal'' some elements from his CV (I probably would even if I didnt have his permission )

Chris

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 10 2010, 12:01 PM

Cool introduction thread Chris!
I will try to post your 2 assignments soon since you are behind one week on everybody else.
Let me know if you got some questions!

Pedja