Metal Method DVD's

Musclecar1975 · Number of posts: 541 Age: 39 Registration date: 2009-06-15

Has anyone learned to play guitar from these DVD's? I have them, but did only a couple of the lessons. I'm debating if I should give the DVD's a shot or take private lessons from a teacher. Question

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**alldatndensum** · Subject: Re: Metal Method DVD's Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:03 am

Do you typically learn better by studying yourself or by being worked with "hands on"? If I were to really want to better my playing, I'd get the DVDs because I can work at my pace, skip the parts that I already know, and just learn what's needed.

But, you do what is best for you.

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texanvfg · Number of posts: 302 Age: 40 Registration date: 2009-07-04

As long as I have wanted to learn guitar, I have always thought that 'Metal Method' would be the way to go.......

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Musclecar1975 · Number of posts: 541 Age: 39 Registration date: 2009-06-15

alldatndensum wrote:

Do you typically learn better by studying yourself or by being worked with "hands on"? If I were to really want to better my playing, I'd get the DVDs because I can work at my pace, skip the parts that I already know, and just learn what's needed.

But, you do what is best for you.

I've done both....I was taking lessons from a professional a couple years ago, stopped the lessons and then last year, got "Metal Method" and tried it and did a few of the lessons.

On one hand I do like taking one-on-one lessons because I think it will keep me on my toes with practicing, but on the other hand, I like the convenience of learning at home with the DVD on my own time. So I am trying to decide which way is the best way to go, figuring there's people here who've either taken lessons or did the DVD.

Thanks for your feedback.

Texanvfg, you just might want to try the DVD.

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projectpandemic · Number of posts: 437 Age: 39 Registration date: 2007-05-09

As a guitar instructor I say do both......There are reasons people pay for one on one lessons and one reason would be human interaction, If your struggling with something a live teacher can take the time to help you work through it......A DVD can be played at 3 in the morning when you cant sleep and are bored Smile

Live teacher can gear your lessons towards your style and what you need. A DVD is a pay once type deal.......If your really serious....do both.

Musclecar1975 · Number of posts: 541 Age: 39 Registration date: 2009-06-15

Thanks, projectpandemic. I'm leaning towards doing both, maybe doing the DVD for now until my 2nd job winds down and I can find an instructor. Thanks for your advice. Very Happy

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gtr1963 · Number of posts: 16 Registration date: 2007-05-30

I'd say go for the Metal Method DVD's. I can't praise their worth and instruction enough. I started on them back in 83(when they were only on cassette!!) and have been through the entire course and it's just great!! I took private lessons for a few months back in 83 then straight into metal method and it's made me the player I am today. I got good enough from metal method instruction that I received a music scholarship to college. Not to mention the pure joy I receive from playing and knowing what I'm doing. Starting in on my 25th year of metal guitar I can say that metal method made me a better guitarist. To prove my point, just listen to some of the stuff I did on PastorBrad's Shred, Reshredded and Shredded Sweet CD's, and my demo. All because of Doug Marks great lessons..

They've even helped me to appear on Glory Rock Vol 1 and 2 and to get some nice reviews of my playing from Dennis Cameron and Tony Palacios(who are my guitar heros).

I need to stress here, I'm not tooting my own horn. That is not my intention. Along with the instruction of Metal Method, I could not achieve the level I'm at now without the glorious grace of Lord Jesus Christ.. He is the reason I do play, and He has opened the doors I've been able to go through with my playing. He alone has given me the talent to play and I believe anyone with a desire to play has that God Given Talent..

Just summing up that you cannot go wrong with Doug's Metal Method course!! It's all I've used for the past 25 years and it's just phenomenal.

God Bless and Good luck in future musical projects....

Andy(gtr1963)

Musclecar1975 · Number of posts: 541 Age: 39 Registration date: 2009-06-15

Wow, that's pretty impressive, gtr1963.

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm looking forward to working with these DVD's.

God bless you, too!

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**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Metal Method DVD's Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:51 pm

I did a drawing of Doug Marks once in high school. Does that count?

OK, I'm a drummer. I'll shut up, now.

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Master's Apprentice · Number of posts: 828 Age: 37 Registration date: 2009-02-20

^^^

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Hey TT, being a drummer that once did a drawing makes you the most creative drummer I ever met...

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Bribanez · Number of posts: 176 Registration date: 2009-08-12

Thre are some really good players that give net lessons. Dave Wiener from the Steve Vai band comes to mind.

www.daveweiner.com

Chris Broderick gave net lessons up until his new Megadeth schedule got in the way.

Even George Lynch gives private net lessons.

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**Tall Tyrion** · Subject: Re: Metal Method DVD's Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:08 pm

Master's Apprentice wrote:

^^^

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Hey TT, being a drummer that once did a drawing makes you the most creative drummer I ever met...

Why you little...

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klilja · Number of posts: 24 Registration date: 2008-05-16

I have the complete course for sale. Stage 1 - 6. Pretty much brand new, its not sealed, but the dvds have never been played. Payed $74.95 for it, and will sell it for $50, free shipping. PM me if interested.

saki · Number of posts: 246 Age: 32 Registration date: 2007-04-08

If you want to save some bucks, you can also try youtube (there is a WEALTH of great stuff there) and a few great sites like

www.justinguitar.com (for novice and advanced)

and

http://lorinator.feminoise.com/ (for advanced stuff)