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Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 14 2012, 08:26 AM
Nov 14 2012, 08:26 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Good morning man! Welcome to your spot of constant evolution I will start out by asking you to tell me your story Your gear, your musical preferences, your aspirations, experience? Cosmin 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 14 2012, 12:18 PM
Nov 14 2012, 12:18 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 14 2012, 08:26 AM) Good morning man! Welcome to your spot of constant evolution I will start out by asking you to tell me your story Your gear, your musical preferences, your aspirations, experience? Cosmin Hello again Well, where do I start? In the past I played piano and keyboard in music school, but I found great rock music which changed my point of view about guitar players. I made a dream to be a guitarist in a band (aspiration n1 ). I got a noname classic guitar for my birthday many years ago and I started to learn by myself. It was terrible.. I wanted learn hard songs while I couldn't play anything. My motivation turned into disappointment very fast. I made nearly nothing for years until i bought my electric guitar (Cort X1 guitar pack). I started learning again, but my guitar playing evolved very slowly. It's clear now, I need some guidance because I can't make it alone :/ And now I have a new positive thinking and I feel nothing can stop me to be a better guitar player I think my experience are between beginner and pre-intermediate. I really want to be better in rythm and solo playing. And I hope I can make my own sound in the future. I listen rock/metal most of time, but I like nearly all music genres. I see only good and bad music. ohh.. my biggest weakness is playing with metronome... but I already practice a lot with it. Can you explain me what is the mysterious "one thing" i need to focus?? If anything's unclear feel free to ask! 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 14 2012, 04:56 PM
Nov 14 2012, 04:56 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Howdy man Well, that one thing, to start with is to focus on our own uniqueness rather than trying to hopelessly imitate some great player to no end. Most people want to sound like x and y and z, but they end up as bad copies, instead of being brilliant as themselves. One guy is not that proficient in alternate picking but he is good with legato and bending and so on - we owe it to ourselves to discover our qualities and take them to full level In the mean time, I think you should focus on rhythm playing, ear training, articulation and maybe some alternate picking/ legato in the beginning. Sounds like too much? No worries we'll make it fit your time What do you say? Cosmin 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 14 2012, 07:33 PM
Nov 14 2012, 07:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 14 2012, 04:56 PM) What do you say? Cosmin I'm agree with you. Let's do this I already started the following two lessons: The voice of your guitar by you Him style: love metal by Gabriel Leopardi 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 15 2012, 04:47 PM
Nov 15 2012, 04:47 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Argennau @ Nov 14 2012, 06:33 PM) I'm agree with you. Let's do this I already started the following two lessons: The voice of your guitar by you Him style: love metal by Gabriel Leopardi Absolutely great! We can focus on these 2 then as they incorporate lead and rhythm playing Just the thing! Tel me mate, do you have any possibilities to record video/ audio? Cosmin 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 15 2012, 11:33 PM
Nov 15 2012, 11:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 15 2012, 04:47 PM) Tel me mate, do you have any possibilities to record video/ audio? I found a video tutorial in the REC topic. I will try it tomorrow, I hope it works with my laptop. 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 Argennau: Nov 15 2012, 11:34 PM

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 16 2012, 03:36 PM
Nov 16 2012, 03:36 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Ok, but tell me if you have any questions and I would also be curious to ask about your progress with these lessons so far 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 17 2012, 12:22 PM
Nov 17 2012, 12:22 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 16 2012, 03:36 PM) Ok, but tell me if you have any questions and I would also be curious to ask about your progress with these lessons so far Him lesson: I can play the rythm part with 120 BPM. I didn't start the solo part yet. Your lesson: I know half of the song with 50. Should I record the rhythm and lead together or make separate videos? 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 17 2012, 02:17 PM
Nov 17 2012, 02:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey mate, well, together as layered tracks, can you do that? If you haven't done it yet, tell me and I'll tell you what's what Uh-oh, about my 'Voice of your guitar' lesson - take care about the details mate Be careful at every bend, intonation and such! 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 Cosmin Lupu: Nov 17 2012, 02:24 PM -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 17 2012, 02:49 PM
Nov 17 2012, 02:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 17 2012, 02:17 PM) Hey mate, well, together as layered tracks, can you do that? If you haven't done it yet, tell me and I'll tell you what's what Uh-oh, about my 'Voice of your guitar' lesson - take care about the details mate Be careful at every bend, intonation and such! No worries, I can do the video. Yeah, the bends are really tricky. I have to ask on thing: what's the real difference between bend and bend-release? I'm not sure I truly understood this. 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 17 2012, 02:55 PM
Nov 17 2012, 02:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Argennau @ Nov 17 2012, 01:49 PM) No worries, I can do the video. Yeah, the bends are really tricky. I have to ask on thing: what's the real difference between bend and bend-release? I'm not sure I truly understood this. Alright mate - well, when you bend you only reach a certain pitch but when you bed and release, you reach the pitch intended when bending and come back again at the original note Hope this makes sense, does it? 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 17 2012, 04:59 PM
Nov 17 2012, 04:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 17 2012, 02:55 PM) Alright mate - well, when you bend you only reach a certain pitch but when you bed and release, you reach the pitch intended when bending and come back again at the original note Hope this makes sense, does it? Yeah, thanks I did it right every time, I'm calm now 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 18 2012, 02:31 PM
Nov 18 2012, 02:31 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Argennau @ Nov 17 2012, 03:59 PM) Yeah, thanks I did it right every time, I'm calm now Very good! Waiting for the results 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 20 2012, 08:51 PM
Nov 20 2012, 08:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 18 2012, 02:31 PM) Very good! Waiting for the results Im curious too... but I have less time to practice now. Too much university stuff.... :/ 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 21 2012, 09:46 AM
Nov 21 2012, 09:46 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Argennau @ Nov 20 2012, 07:51 PM) Im curious too... but I have less time to practice now. Too much university stuff.... :/ See man... school is nothing but a scam to make us play less guitar... Take your time bro! Better to play 30 minutes a day rather than none and 5 hours in a weekend 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 24 2012, 01:20 AM
Nov 24 2012, 01:20 AM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 21 2012, 09:46 AM) See man... school is nothing but a scam to make us play less guitar... Take your time bro! Better to play 30 minutes a day rather than none and 5 hours in a weekend Yeah :/ hard times are coming in school life... But I reached 120 BPM with lead guitar in HIM lesson. I still have few mistakes, but It will be okay very soon. I hope I can make the full video in Thursday or Friday. About your lesson... it's very very tricky. I don't see the light in the end of tunnel Can you offer me some lessons? I'm looking for new adventures! Two more questions: is it a good thing to analyze other guitarist play style? Do I have to get more knowledge (about music theory) first before it? Have a nice day! 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 Argennau: Nov 24 2012, 01:22 AM

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 24 2012, 09:57 AM
Nov 24 2012, 09:57 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Patience is the key here Try to internalize everything you learn, at first! Listen to the whole lesson as many times as possible until you are able to hum it over the metronome I strongly suggest you to finish these first and then we can move on Getting crammed will not help out too much and getting things done at a faster pace (but correct nonetheless) will motivate you towards new challenges! It's a very good idea to analyze a guitarist's style, even borrow ideas, but it's not good to become obsessed with sounding and playing like that one You will want to be x, y and z and I for one would like you to be yourself, as a player and human being. It's far better to understand one's style and as I said, borrow things from his/ her playing and play them like YOU would Who did you have in mind? Cosmin 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Nov 29 2012, 08:53 PM
Nov 29 2012, 08:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 24 2012, 09:57 AM) Who did you have in mind? Cosmin Ahh There are many great guitarists Sorry for the late answer, I have really little free time now I installed the softwares but ASIO4ALL doesen't seems to work.. I have no idea how to make it. 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Nov 30 2012, 12:43 PM
Nov 30 2012, 12:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Argennau @ Nov 29 2012, 07:53 PM) Ahh There are many great guitarists Sorry for the late answer, I have really little free time now I installed the softwares but ASIO4ALL doesen't seems to work.. I have no idea how to make it. I think Todd Simpson knows more about the digital devices than me - you could send him a PM and he will direct you towards a good solution, I think. Anyway, if you could give me a few examples, I would have a much better view on things regarding your preferences - let's say top 3? 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Argennau View Member Profile	Dec 10 2012, 03:32 PM
Dec 10 2012, 03:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 16-July 11 From: Hungary	Hy Cosmin! I just have to say I'm alive. I'm practice every day, but I have so much things to do too :/ (**** university ) I will come back soon with the promised video, answer, and stuff 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!