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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ – Guitar Lesson
It is fitting that John Phillips "dreamed" this song before he wrote it. Number 89 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 song list and with it's echo vocals … a great choice for campfire or get-together singing. Here's your California Dreamin' guitar lesson!
*Note* use the down ….. down/down strumming pattern for each chord change
I want to tell you how much I enjoy getting your song lessons. Each one helps me to play the songs better. I plan to add Cali Dreamin to my list.
Thanks
Mike
I posted the pattern on the page John. I hope this makes sense … I really regret not being more thorough with a few of the tunes I did early in the game …… which is why I’m so happy with Song Mentor program …. I never lose sight of the strumming. It’s sometimes difficult to explain in words. I hope this helps.
Thanks Jackson, your website is like having Eric Clapton as a best friend. I noticed your Aria. I have one I've had for 40 years it looks new and sounds great but it sounds different from yours. Yours sounds James Taylorish, Duh! What strings are you playing here? Thanks for all the hard work. You're really appreciated out here. Lane
My name is Jackson Mace. I have been involved with music and specifically guitar since 1963. I have been an educator for 32 years and a working musician for 40. I have taught guitar in the classroom and also privately. My instruction has focused on advancing practical rather than theoretical knowledge and making learning fun! I have a "healthy" collection of electric guitars and enjoy working on them, setting them up, modding them, etc. I currently work as a part-time professional musician and actor. After family, my other passion is this website. I am committed to enhancing the site and making free lessons and info about the guitar available to you .... committed to being your guitar mentor ... committed to being your FREE GUITAR MENTOR!
It is fitting that John Phillips "dreamed" this song before he wrote it. Number 89 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 song list and with it's echo vocals … a great choice for campfire or get-together singing. Here's your California Dreamin' guitar lesson!
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Hi just getting back into playing guitar your lessons are very good just brought a lovely 12 string just waiting for it to turn up
Let me know when it arrives Tony and what you think of it.
Your voice is awesome….in both keys…..Thanks again for another good lesson Jackson.
Thanks and you’re most welcome!
I want to tell you how much I enjoy getting your song lessons. Each one helps me to play the songs better. I plan to add Cali Dreamin to my list.
Thanks
Mike
My pleasure Mike … so glad you are enjoying them!
Nice one Jackson. Enjoy watching your tutorials, they are very compact and precise. Will try this. Thanks
Thanks kindly John!
hi. jackson.
Would you like to tell me the strumming pattern?
Thank you.
I posted the pattern on the page John. I hope this makes sense … I really regret not being more thorough with a few of the tunes I did early in the game …… which is why I’m so happy with Song Mentor program …. I never lose sight of the strumming. It’s sometimes difficult to explain in words. I hope this helps.
Hi Jackson.
Good song and good class.
Thanks for your time and job.
You are too welcome Miguel!
thank you so much good song and good guitar lesson.thanks ones again.
Thanks Jackson, your website is like having Eric Clapton as a best friend. I noticed your Aria. I have one I've had for 40 years it looks new and sounds great but it sounds different from yours. Yours sounds James Taylorish, Duh! What strings are you playing here? Thanks for all the hard work. You're really appreciated out here. Lane
Hi Lane … just standard light gauge acoustic strings. Thanks for the comments …. it’s an oldie but a goody!
thank you jackson for what you do for us, anyway cool site
You are most welcome Lynn … Happy New Year!
thanks again for the lessons geting there now thank you Mr mace from les
your site is awsome jackson! im a beginner and i've learned more from you than anybody else, keep up the great work you do!
Thanks so much TK!