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Looking forward to this, Jackson!
I hope you can add a few tunes to your repertoire Barry!
Hi Jackson
I am thinking I might start learning on one of Pete's Guitars.
One of those things I always wanted to do but never got at it.
John
I think it’s great that you are tackling this as a goal. Good for you John!
Hey Jackson
This looks great. I'll be absorbing everything I can here.
thanks and I'll try to keep in touch
Gary
Great to have you with me Gary!
Hi Jackson !
This site you have set up is great !
Thank you ! looking forward to learning more , appreciate your time and effort !
Cheers
You bet Danny ….. I hope you enjoy the subscription and I can be of some help.
Hi Jackson,
I am looking forward to your lessons, you have a very good teaching style! I love classic rock and the blues and I want to learn all that I can!
Rudy
Hi Rudy! Welcome aboard … we obviously share the same musical tastes.
Thanks for having this great guitar website. Great riffs and songs!
You are very welcome David …. enjoy!
Hi ,Jackson
I Love the music you play , and i am grateful for the gift you have in teaching the guitar us , you make learning interesting and you really take the time to show exectly how to play each note !! Thank You so much , i am looking forward to learning more classic rock songs !!!
Hi Larry … thanks so much and welcome aboard!
I've only been playing for 2 months, I'm 57 yrs old, and I find your site very easy to follow. I love the "Pretty Woman" Orbison lesson. I hope to play that all the way through in a few months. Thanks, and keep up the good cause.
Appreciate the kind words Paul! Enjoy the lessons!
I really like you'r style and looking for more of you.I'm a gibson player(30yrs. or so) But I'm allways whant to learn MORE MORE MORE MORE. I'm so glad I ran into you tube.So keep on rockin' and thank you and send me some really cool stuff to make me really think(not jazz…I'm a hard rock blues player.
Be gental and god bless
BoB Ramsay
Nice to have you along Bob. My approach will be pretty eclectic, but if you can hang on through the softer stuff, we should be able to soothe that harder rock spirit!
Your site is a great place for an intermediate player. I haven't played in a long time and it is helping me get my chops back with songs I enjoy and tips that are improving my technique..Thanks for your site you obvisously love to teach.
Hey thanks Sean! I’ve tried to mix things up so I think if your are patient … you will find that there are some cool songs upcoming! All the best …. Jackson!
Thanks for the lessons- I love all the extra bits that really makes a song sound great. I'm just a "Backyard BBQ strummer"- and I play just for fun. Your lessons really help me to keep it interesting (and a little challenging) so I want to keep practicing every day.
It’s nice to work with good folks who are motivated. Thanks Charlie!
Hey:
I have slowly been searching the web for the right site that will help me with the guitar. I intended to learn when I retired but before I had that chance I lost most of my sight in my right eye and I have poor sight in my left. When I went on your site I believe I have found a site that can help.
Thanks for being
best regards John
Thanks for the kind words John and best wishes with the lessons!
This site is amazing. It offers lessons with the real background and knowledge of the songs so that we can get the whole feel of the song as well as the notes and chords. Excellent job. I am very happy with the choices of songs that the lessons are for as I have always wanted to play them. Thanks again
Thank you James …. your encouraging words are very appreciated! Glad you like to song choices!
Jackson … thanks for what you’re doing. I was in a rut for awhile with my guitar playing but your site got me back on track! Thanks and have nice holiday season. Adam
My pleasure Adam … I know what you mean … it’s easy for things to get a bit stale. All the best …. Jackson!
Hi Jackson! I just checked out your site and I'm very impressed. I may be the official subscriber, but you will actually be mentoring my 11 (almost 12!) year old son. He's in his 5th year of lessons and is crazy about all things guitar — your lessons and tips will be much appreciated! Thank you for all that you do. You are a great example to kids who love music.
Thanks Christine …. I truly hope he enjoys the songs and other bits. He already has a great edge having started so young!
Great website! I have already been enjoying your lessons since discovering them on Youtube. I just picked back up on learning to play guitar after a 25 year layoff. I am basically self taught and got frustrated years ago because I could never learn a complete song, only a few riffs. Your lessons are great! Looking forward to any new songs you post.
Thanks Wade … glad you’re back at it!
Hi,Jackson! Just joined you, I am 66yrs old, hope i'm not too late greetings from Warrington, UK.
Welcome … glad to have you on board Fred!
Love the classic rock. Thanks for your time and effort in helping us out!
You’re very welcome Scott … glad to help!
Hello Jackson, just joined you, you're a good teacher, thank you.
Welcome Walt …… glad you are enjoying!
Finally! An instructor that knows how to instruct! Thanks for taking me under your wing, this will be fun!
You’re most welcome Bill … glad to have you aboard!
I discovered the website very late last night through the You tube link ….Yes, imsomnia…Great work…I look forward to being a part of the community.
Welcome Rick … that insomnia bug gets me sometimes too!
Thanks Jackson, I found your Bobby Mcgee lesson on line and liked it. Look forwad to more songs and info it seems like its easy to follow, and more importantly accurate. Thanks for your work.
You are indeed welcome Collin ….. it’s nice to have you on board!
Well I'm 45 years old now and always wanted to play guitar so here goes, wish me luck lol.I'm looking forward to using your free lessons.Any tips on how to toughen up my fingers or does that just come with time? Thanks again….
Time yes …… play lots of chords w/changes every day …. some of the song lessons might be a bit over your head … so you just need to pick and choose … have good look at the whole lesson and judge if it’s going to work for you … but challenge yourself for sure.
Best Wishes …. Jackson
thanks i am a beatle fanatic lol
Mr too Steve … me too!
Hi Jackson,
I already subscribe to a guitar training site, but I'm sure I can pick up some stuff here too and I like that it will not only be educational, but entertaining as well.
Found you through the Nowhere Man lesson on YouTube. Loved the "special effects" at the beginning. I see you have a good sense of humor.
Thanks Dan … as I once read … life’s too serious to be taken seriously … that’s at least sometimes true and I guess Nowhere Man was one of those moments …. glad you enjoyed!
I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy your YouTube lessons. I am new to iPad and YouTube. Unbelievable what I have been missing. You have taught me three songs tonight alone!
My deepest thanks!
Darrel
You are most welcome Darrel!
thank you so much for making me pick up the guitar again!! at the ripe old age of 44.looking forward to learning alot more.great site and thank you again.
cheers!
You are truly welcome Julian!
Hi Jackson.
Thanks for setting up your website and I'm glad I found it!
Your obviously a very good guitarist and and even better teacher. I was not
surprised to read that you have been 30 years as an educator. It clearly shows in your lessons! And your a good singer too. You've got it all!!
Peter Watson
Well thanks Peter … it keeps me out of trouble. And if i ever need an agent … expect a call. Cheers!
Hi Jackson, Just found you on you tube. Your lessons are fantastic and really easy to follow. I am a 52 year old and have been trying to learn for a little while now Its great to have someone who is not only a great teacher but can also sing. Had a look at the 500 miles lesson (good effort on the Scottish accent). Look forward to the future.
Many Thanks Steve
Appreciated Steve and welcome aboard!
Hi Jackson,
I've been teaching myself for awhile and these lessons are perfect. Strumming patterens are difficult for me to pick up on so I really like it when you enclude them.
The riff work is great. I'm finally learning actual notes instead of just numbers!
Thank you for all your hard work.
Mario
You are very welcome Mario!
Jackson, I can`t tell you how much I enjoy your lessons. Been flailing away for about 10 years with no formal training other than a guitar skills course at the local community college ( I`m 59 ). Became disabled and needed something constructive to do. Always enjoyed music but never learned to play-UNTIL NOW! A friend pointed out one of your YouTube vids and now I can`t stop watching and learning. Please keep up the great work.I can see by the smile on your face, you really do enjoy what you do. Thanks a million, man! Toronto is lucky to have you.
Well Jim … it’s nice to be “had” … thanks for your kind words and keep up the good work yourself!
i learned margaritaville from myou and love the way you showed the chord change with the lyrics. That was the best lesson from anyone so far. Thanks
Thanks Rusty and welcome!
HELLO FROM FRANCE
I HAVE FOUND YOU ON YOUTUBE BY CHANCE
ALL YOUR LESSONS ARE REALLY GOOD
I HOPE YOU ADD MANY OTHER SONGS PARTICULARY BEATLES' SONGS.
THANK FOR YOUR JOB
DANIEL
Thanks Daniel! Glad you found me if you like the songs and the lessons … take care!
Jackson, I enjoyed one of your free guitar lessons on youtube and I learned a lot. Your site is great too. Thanks for the help. Donnie
You’re welcome Donnie … nice to have you aboard!
Hello Jackson! sorry ik kan kein Englisch doch folg ik deine Lesson, du bis ein guter (grosser) Mentor voor mij . deine vidios sind sehr gut, und ich freue mich immer Dich zu sehen Du und deine Musik sind mir sympatisch, rock und Blues liebe ich sehr….du bist ein Kado voor alle Gitaarbeginers…. groetjes Maick
Dank Maick…. Ich schätze die netten Wörter
Hi Jackson
I'm a very late learner to the guitar at age 59 but it was always one of those things I always wanted to do (being a baby boomer of course). I now have the time!. I came across your video of California Dreamin on youtube, by accident. Wow!! Took me back many years. You have given me a real incentive to learn and play. I'm still very crude at the moment but I'm having a go.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time so freely and I wish you all the best.
Cheers from
Graeme
Perth, Western Australia
Greetings Graeme …. lots of good lessons on the way. Of course … pick and choose based on your preferences … welcome aboard!
Jackson,really great the songs and all.i had put my guitar up and haven't played in a long time,but you stirred me up,I LOVE ALL THE COUNTRY LESSONS LIKE ME AND BOBBIE MCGEE,ALWAYS PLAYED IT IN KEY OF (C) NEVER WENT TO (D) ON SECOND VERSE BUT SOUNDS GREAT KEEP THEM COMMING BOB THANKS
Thanks Bob … glad you enjoyed that subtle change. Cheers!
Thank's Jackson for great music and philosophy 😉
You’re certainly welcome Holger!
find your're lessons easy to follow. basically short and sweet. Like your voice and style. Thankyou for the lessons! tonight im gonna play until my fingers bleed! I'm on a mini vac. place to myself.. i can concentrate.
Thanks Lizard! Enjoy but save “some” fingers for another day.
Hey Jackson,
I'm new to your site. But, I'm looking forward to getting lessons from you. Later
Welcome James!
Hi There,
I'm new to this site,but I know that from now on,I can learn more guitar lessons from You(Mr. Jackson) I have watched you on you tube, and I like the way you teach,w/your site you can help a lot of guitar players..Thanks A lot and more Power…
Thanks Clifford …. and welcome to FGM!
hi jackson i have been with you a short time but i have to say you teach well i was thinking of some older songs can you find it in your self to teach walk dont run by the venturs a classic to say the least
I can definitely find that Ventures classic in myself …. it’s whether or not I can find the time. I have so many requests and so little time. I will try my best Ed!
Oh Jack!
I'm from Brazil and i admire you and your lessons… i'm starting to play now, I bought a guitar 3 weeks ago, and your lessons are helping me a lot!
Thanks! Thanks! And thanks!
You are most welcome Antonio!
Thanks man…the intro to Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress has haunted me for more than 30 years and you helped me nail it in 5 minutes. I like your style- uncluttered- no constant rambling babling and no fret board egotistical techy no it all bla, bla bla… very sincere and so keep on rockin bro.
Okay thanks Bo … glad I could help!
Thank You for giving a chance to learn how to play the guitar properly.
I have seen you play in the internet and you're great.
Thank you Eddie and welcome!
Thanks Jackson, appreciate yur very kind help,,greatly appreciated!
You are very welcome terry and welcome aboard!
I found you on Youtube and am learning your Johnny be Good tune.I must say I have seen quite a lot of teachers but you have to be one of the best,every move is explained so clear and you do have the Chuck Berry sound.I am looking forward to more I can learn Thank Jackson
Hey William …. thanks for the kind words …. enjoy!
Your presentation and professional approach in guitar music compelled me to sign up- We are of the same era when all of guitar was revolutionized and i was very glad and privileged to have admitted in your club!
Best regards
Well thanks so much Joey .. very appreciated!
Thanks for this great site.
You are most welcome David!
Looks like fun. I have plenty of time to kill thats fo sho. Thanks for the great personality and taking time for others.
Hi Jackson, Great job! Keep the good thing going.
Thanks so much Chuck … I’m learning a lot also!
Thanks …. will do Sunjjoy!
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into helping guys like me to learn and improve playing guitar. Good stuff Jackson, it's really appreciated…
My pleasure Rich!
hello jackson, I am so glad I found your site. THANK YOU SO MUCH
I’m glad you found it too … cheers!
Hey, I really liked what I saw on your website and if your lessons get me over the rut that I am in at this time, I will join your your group. Thanks, Mike
Welcome Mike!
Man I just wanna say I have been wanting to learn the Bo Diddley rhythm for years. Just never took the time. One view of your Bo Diddley "Bo Diddley", I had it down in 15 minutes. Also wanna say Thank You & will look forward to your emails, as I am a disabled OM ( not really that old" who is now as enthusiastic about Guitars as ever. Went and bought back the only Guitar I owned and sold. After 17 years, my Friend had never even played it and it was in the exact shape as when I sold it to him. I will say he is meticulous and I knew the Guitar would be in the same shape as when I sold it. Thank You & look forward to your emails, as I am a disabled OM ( not that old ) who is now as enthusiastic about playing his Guitars as ever.
Now that’s a great story …. glad to have you with me John!
Hi Jackson, wish i could have met you back in 68 when i got my 1st guitar,think i would have stuck with it.But 5 kids and a cpl marriages later & being retired. After seeing your vids i have a strong urge to learn guitar as it has always been inside me. I really want to thank you for this chance you've given me. Your teaching style is excellent and heartfelt, other instructors on here could learn a lot from you.Can't wait to get this inside of me out. Again thank you so very much for this wonderful opportunity.
God Bless you and yours. Harold
Well thank you Harold … those are very kind words indeed.
I have to admit I was not looking for your site but am certainly glad I found it. I have been playing guitar for a bunch of years but never ventured into electric. Thanks to your video I am now going to plunge.
I'm looking forward to this.
Thanks,
Travis
I am a new subscriber and look forward to your lessons, i have watched a couple already and i'm impressed.
Dale.
Thanks Dale … hope you enjoy!
What a great way to catch up with all the stuff I should have learned over the last 40 years. That's the curse of being stuck as the bassplayer instead of the guitarist.
Good for you Yuri … now you have SIX!
Thank you for the lessons. Truly amazed to find this is free and will help me immensely. Looking forward to a broadened play list.
Harry
You’re welcome Harry!
Hi great site you are an exalant teacher thanks david
Thank YOU David!
I have just started to try playing the guitar , i found this website through youtube, thank you from Italy for your valuable help.
Thanks Dian!
THANKYOU!!!!! I'm learning chords alot faster now thanks to you!
Appreciated Nathan!
So glad I found your site! I'm just learning to play, and loving it!!
Thanks Doreen!
Hi.
Found your site via a Chuck Berry lesson on Youtube, brilliant and easy to understand. I have been playing for 30+ years and have reached the dizzy heights of "Bedroom Rock God". Looking forward to more of your lessons and tips. As an asside, I have a Les Paul copy by Kay guitars (1970's(?)) and a Ltd Edition Fender Lite Ash Strat. Would be nice to be able to play something properly rather than plunking around. Love SRV and Blues Rock.
Waiting with bated breath.
Al.
Like the way you teach. It seems easy.
I just want to start by saying Thank You. This si a very nice thing that you're doing,it's a pleasure to know some one is out there to help people enjoy and express themselves through Guitar. Agian,Thank You. Mike.
AT LAST! Someone I can understand, capable of penetrating this thick 4-score minus 8 skull. Thank you, Jackson.
Thanks Michael! Appreciate your saying so. If you get a chance … check out songmentor.com it might just be right up your alley. If you like what you see … I can send you a discount link for sure. Take care of your four score – eight self.
You pick the good songs and teach em" right!
Many thanks Steve!
Hey Jackson
Been playing accoustic rythm guitar for awhile now.Usually just hackin around a camp fire or at the local watering hole. I watched your lesson on " Johnny B Goode" and found your style and tips awesome!!!! Ive been wanting to learn how to pick for sometime …….. you've made it so I want to learn again !!!!!!!!
Thanks
Happy to help you get going again John!
Hi Jackson,I,m mailing from Great Britain,I have retired from work and learning to play guitar and have just found your Site and I just know its going to help me a great deal,very impressed. Regards Chris
P S do you have a request site?
Thanks Chris. I try to deal with requests but there are many many!
Looking forward to learn from a very talented musician! A big thank you from all the way here in the Philippines!
Hi Manuel … thanks mate!
love to learn more from you…
Thanks Wency!
Hello Jackson.
Like many others, I found you on the you tube website and was impressed with your concise and relaxed methods and also the way it is all presented. It is a welcome and refreshing change.
Rob
Thanks so much Rob …. enjoy!
Hi Jackson,
Thank you so very much for the opportunity to learn from you. I'm 68 years old and played in a band weekly for several years in the 50's and 60's. I have played several years for a church band and I would like to learn more blues and more lead riffs.
Thanks,
Rick
Hello Jackson,
Greetings from Bonny Scotland. Just watched your lesson on youtube with the Hank Williams song 'cold cold heart' and found your teaching method quite easy to follow, so I am looking forward to your other lessons.
cheers,
Alex
Thanks Alex …. glad you are on board!
Thank you I look forward to the lessons, this maybe just what I'm looking for.
Best wishes,
Andy
I hope so Andy …. thanks!
Let's do this Jackson!
I'm ready to learn to Rock!
Okay Jimi …. you’re on! pretty good classic rock first name.
id to lake to have music from 60to 70 please
Pretty much what I do Georges.
Hello all… looking forward to taking advantage of this site. Did I see a Kelowna, B.C. connection. My parents live there. I am on the Island myself. Anyway.. Cheers
Yes Kelowna …. thanks for saying hi!
I really like the way teach how to play guitar
Thank you Salvatore!
i"ve been bouncing around on the net , 4 a while?? looking forward to learning a whole song? Thank You..
Thanks Arnold …. enjoy the songs!
Came across your site a couple days ago and can't believe how easy and fun it is to play along with ya.Haven't really touched a guitar in a while till I got a nice one recently as a present.I'm on the island and B.C. rocks as I see you're a B.C.'r also.Looking forward to the weekly lessons and tips.Cheers and keep jamming always!!!
Hi Jackson. I just found your website and i find it's gonna be a BIG PLUS for me. I'm going to turn 60 this year and i want to retire playing music, i have an excellent voice but where i lack some is on the guitar part cause i only play rythm, but watching the way you explain how to play is going to improuve my guitar playing and it's going to be part of your doing. I'm glad to have found your site and wished i had found it sooner. I thank you in advance, cause for you i'm going to improuve my music sets a 100 percent. By the way i'm french so there might be some error in my writing some times. Take care…
Thanks Brad … much appreciated! If you ever want to up the ante a bit … check out my songmentor.com site. If you have any interest get back to me and I’ll send you discount link that will save you a bunch. Cheers!
Tres bien Denis! I’ll do my best to help. If you ever want to up the ante a bit … check out my songmentor.com site. If you have any interest get back to me and I’ll send you discount link that will save you a bunch. Cheers!
I am new here and looking forward to your lessons! "Horse witout name" was my first attempt and I thoroughly enjoyed learning and playing in no time at all! I am really impressed with the simplicity of your lesson. Thanks
Thank you Raol and welcome!
THANK YOU!
Seem like a very nice guy – and love the way you go through each part "slowly," but not deathly slow. LOVE IT! Looking forward to more lessons from you.
Thanks Gary …. and welcome!
Can't believe I found this site. Stumbled on looking to learn A horse with no name. Your instructions were so easy to follow. This is very kind of you to do this. Time is so valuable these days. I took up the guitar 3 years ago at the age of 50. My guitar was given to me on a spiritual retreat. Most of the songs I play are Christian ( for obvious reasons..lol). I do however enjoy play other music and am just now starting to get that relaxed feeling and let the music take over my hands, if that makes any sense. Again thank you for all the time you spend doing this. It really is a kind and generous thing to do.
You are most welcome Tracy … enjoy!
I've been playing since my mid 20's…62 now. Never took any lessons…but love to play. I'm working on Long Cool Woman, one of my favorites. Nice lesson. You make it easy. Wish I ran into you 40 yrs ago. Funny how learning a few runs can put some life back in my playing. Thanks
Thanks so much Lonnie! Glad your fingers and heart are back at it!
Went all over the web trying to learn one song . Got my left hand guitar last week never played before.found your site now I can some what play horse with no name. I'm 54 and an old slow learner . Thanks
No rush Raymond … take your time and enjoy!
I enjoy your lessons.
Thanks
Thanks Reggy!
Hi,
Thank you very much, sound very good, from your side, now, it's time for me to do the same with your precious help.
Good for you Teva!
Thanks all involved with this
program it's the BEST on
the Web many Thanks
When I discovered this fantastic site as I was looking up "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, it reignited my desire to play again. I have not touched a guitar in 30 years!!!
This song is the party theme song of our HOG BIKE CLUB, NENE VALLEY! I am determined to learn to play this.
Thanks my Brother!
Thanks Judge …. glad to have you with us!
Hi there,
Grreat to be part of such an awesome community!!! I'm feeling lucky that here is someone who does help and support while playing our guitars!!
Thanks for let me join!!
Cheers Mate
Welcome Ulysses and thanks!
this looks like the site Ive been searchin years for! love it.
Thanks Raymond and welcome!
Thank you Jackson,this is too cool . Can't wait to hang by a fire and just jam.
Sounds great Robert!
Thans you for this !! Learning guitar and you are very helpfull.
No worries Roberto …. appreciated!
Dear Mr Mace,
I am recovering from a recent surgery on my left forearm, wrist and fingers, due to health issues that had keep me from playing for some time (2007 was a bad year-always let go of the handlebars when your Harley goes flying to the left and you are flying to the right). Anyway, I happend to mention to my physical therapist how I missed playing and she thought it may be a good way to exercise my fingers and help restore some manual dexterity. Your lessons are just the ticket. Not only have they helped me to restore the use of my fingers, but to gain strength in my wrist and forearm as well. And, by re-learning the songs and riffs that have so much meaning for me, I am progressing at a steady rate. Thank You so much for caring enough to pass your knowledge and love of guitar along so people, who may not otherwise have access, can learn and enjoy music that they will be able to recreate themselves. You truly have the heart of a teacher. May God Bless You as you have blessed others.
Really glad you are enjoying and benefiting ….. take care Doug!
I have picked my guitar up after some years and have been online looking for tutorial sites. Yours is by far the best I have found and the most simple to learn from.
Thanks
Thanks so much Bert!
I HAVEN'T PLAYED A GUITAR IN YEARS & WONDER WHY ! I JUST BOUGHT AN ACOUSTIC & AM WAITING FOR IT TO ARRIVE THIS WEEK . I AM RETIRED ,SO HAVE LOTS OF TIME TO PRACTICE .I'M VERY THANKFUL FOR THE LESSONS YOU ARE GIVING ON THE INTERNET. I HAD A STEP COUSIN WHO SHOWED ME A FEW GUITAR TRICKS YEARS AGO BUT I'M REALLY OUT OF PRACTICE. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE LESSONS & TIPS. THANK YOU. GORDON
Thanks Gordon ………. Have fun with this and run joy your new gear!
Thanks for this sir. :))
You are most welcome!
how do i sign up for premium membership
Simply follow this link Bob … it will save you 33%!
http://songmentor.com/?page_id=1805
Hello Jackson,
Although I got a late start in learning to play ( I am 65), my love for music goes back, like you, to the early 60's. Now retired, I can finally fulfill that dream of playing the guitar. I discovered your website when I was searching for a lesson on "I'll never find another you" thanks for that lesson and all the others!
Sincerely,
Dave
Welcome Dave!
Hello from France !
Bonjour Michel!
Jackson,
I'm 60 years old from Ontario Canada, and been fooling around with the guitar for a long time (words judicially used as I love playing but definitely no expert.) For a long time I've been trying to figure out the intro to "Long Cool Woman". I Googled the song, found your site and song lesson. Your instruction is terrific – well explained, easy to follow, nicely paced and down to earth. It's a little challenging on an acoustic, but a lot of fun nonetheless.
Just wanted to say thanks
Karl Kelton
Thanks so much Karl …. Glad you worked it out!
Thank you Jackson looking forward to the lessons I am a country singer and just bought my first Guitar I can play a couple of cords but would like to learn more thanks again
You bet Ken! I hope I can help in some small way. Take care.
your site and lessons are excellent and very much appreciated
Thank you so much Larry! If you ever get a chance, have a look at my premium membership site at songmentor.com. Take care and keep well.
hello jackson, I am so glad I found your site. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks so much!
I'm looking forward to your tips, I just started playing again after many years. I'll be playing my old single pickup double F hole guild I think made in 59 … Thanks
So glad to hear you picked up your guitar again after all these years. Enjoy.
Hi jackson, I just found you online purely by accident. I have been trying to learn guitar for 3 weeks now and I can reasonably play a few chords but as yet haven't been able to put them together into a tune. You're youtube spot on "horse with own name " has allowed me to play my first tune (although a bit stinted) and I FEEL GREAT!!!! my wife is so impressed. I have signed up for your lessons as you have given me so much insperation. THANKYOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Thanks so much Edward …. you’ve made my day!
Where can I get a strumming pattern book for this and other songs?
Great question Mary. I do a much better job with strumming patterns on my sister site songmentor.com …… feel free to check it out.
Great lesson ! Cańt wait to see more of it!
Merci Alain!
hello, i am looking forward to working with you, i am 63 years old so left it a bit late, but not giving up. thanks for taking the time to help people like me. thanks again,
You are most welcome and John! Enjoy.
I've been playing "Johnny Be Good" for 50 years, never playing it right, and knowing it wasn't right… }:-} After a search for the licks, hit your site. My ear has never heard quite what the guitarist is playing…Thanks
No worries Wayne … thanks for saying so!
Hi Jackson, found your site when looking for "California Dreaming". I thought it hit the nail on the head when it comes to the way I like to learn things, in this case guitar. I am a novice guitar player and I was wondering if you have provided the tab to the intro for Calif. Dreaming on a previous lesson that I have missed and if so can you direct me to it as I would like to have a hard copy of it for reference.
Looking forward to whatever guitar lesons you have to share in general.
Thanks again.
Really appreciate the kind words Joe! I’m glad we could connect.
wasnt trying to sign up for anything….
Just wanted to say how much I liked and appreciated your Hank Williams version of Jambalaya. As a "newbe" musician every time I play live, this old guy calls for jambalaya… I can barely spell my name, … Ok I say to myself, I'm gonna learn that. Long story short. after reviewing what is available on YouTube, well, you won. Easiest to pick it up for me a beginner, and found myself playing along with the clip, learning much more than the others……
I'll be back
Thanks for the kind words Brian. I hope you enjoy learning at FGM!
Hi, Jackson. I am excited to "find" you. It's great to have Johnny B. Goode in the key of A, since I have trouble reaching the frets in Bb.
I would like to invite you to my website. It is called SpotlightOnCreation.com. You might want to navigate it to see why you didn't come from a monkey, some millions of years ago.
I sincerely appreciate the free lessons. I have been "messing" with the guitar for many years, but never got serious about it (just quit from time to time when I got frustrated). So at seventy-four, you have given me a "new lease on life". I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks again!
Harry Moore
Fairburn, Georgia
Thanks for connecting Henry. Glad to have you onboard and I hope you enjoy the learning.
Hi Jackson,
Thanks for the free lessons! I am trying to lay a foundation for acoustic & electric guitar, the dulciemer, mandolin, and banjo. My dad had all these instruments and I want to play them. I play guitar beg-intermendiate and beg mandolin. I know I'm trying to learn too much! I hope your lessons will help me. I watched a few on youtube "Horse with no Name". I can play it now! Happy New Year!
Happy new year Leslie! Surrounding yourself with all those instruments is a little like learning lots of different languages ….. I think one helps the other. Good luck with your quest and I’m glad to help.
Great ! I hope it is not too late to learn how to play guitar at the age of 50…….
Never too late Joseph …….. enjoy!
Hi, I’ve been doodling on my guitfiddle for awhile now. Hoping I can learn basics from you guys as the guy who is ostensibly teaching me ( a A/A blues playing Baptist Preacher) is an awesome guitarist but too disorganized for me to learn quickly. (Nothin but love, Bruce! lol)
Learned my favorite song tonight. “Long Cool Woman” from your instructional video. You madeit look simple. Now all I gotta do is get my fumbling fingers out of the way.
BTW, ya’ll, I’m 60 this year! Don’t let d age stop you. My 84 year old dad is still trying on an old beat up Fender flattop. “Git Some!” God Bless!
Ha ha ……. thanks Doug!
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SO glad to have found this site. I have had to put off trying to learn to play guitar my whole life…(work….kids….bills….taking care of ill parents….) Now I FINALLY have the time to actually try to learn it. ( I'm 62). A little arthritic, but that is NOT gonna stop me. I am currently learning simple chords and trying to perfect changing between chords, but I am REALLY struggling with strumming. Do you ever devote time JUST to assist with strumming? It would be a HUGE help. Love your site, so GLAD I found it, keep on rockin'!
Thanks for the kind words Marcella! You can take comfort in the fact that you are not alone with regard to strumming. It is the one area of guitar playing that folks are predictably concerned about. I’m not trying to sell you anything, but my premium program at songmentor.com does a much better job with strumming. I take more time with it and show close ups for every song I teach. Plus, the songs are rated in terms of difficulty so you can find the easier selections first. Should you ever be interested in this program the link below will get you the best deal I have ever offered on a lifetime membership. Take care Marcella and enjoy learning with your new-found life space.
http://songmentor.com/?page_id=2473
Your excellent 'Johnny B Goode' lesson in A brought me here – along with a new black Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro!! Many thanks for your time and passion!
Nothing like a new guitar to kindle the fire! Enjoy!
Hi I have started learning to play guitar at the young age of seventy! Really looking forward to your lessons,thanks, Bill
Wecome Bill!
Hi Jackson
I started learning about 6 months ago and can now string a few chords together , I like the way you teach, as a 62 year old I am realy enjoying it the fear of failing stopped me doing this for years
Thanks Kevin
Good for you Kevin!
Many Thanks to all the involved Team
members, Your input is wonderful
Happy 4th of July 🇱🇷
Thank for explaining your lessons in detail. Looking forward to more.
Jackson,
I just ran acoss you on youtube because I wanted to learn "horse with no name", thank you as Im a newbe at 64 years old. I can't wait to learn more from you.
thank
Dennis
Thank you, I'll be looking forward for your free lessons and tips.
i will like to know how to play do re mi …. on the guitar pls, im a novice on the strings.
It can be found on the site Osco. Cheers!
Hi-
I am not an absolute beginner, but I subscribed to Jam Play, and after the first few lessons of each instructor, I was at an impasse and after two months of 35 min. practicing fiv days i week, i realized this site is not basic enough for me. The biggest problem was if I didn't grasp certain lessons, I would try another teacher who did not cover that same, "how to play" eg. bass runs", It's not like learning to add fractions, for example, and not grasping how to do it and going to another teacher who might teach the same skill another way so that skill can be mastered. My aim is to play folk music, primarily, and I don't mind paying somthing for an unline course that will teach and reinforce chords like a simple "F", C7 and the like, and notes and a variety of strums. I'm in no way ready for barre chords, nor di I have the slightest understanding of bass runs. I am determined. As a high school student, I taught myself FEW CHORDS AND WITH THE HELP OF FRIENDS, I could play a bit. Then, I got totally lost. Years later , I took 12 lessons from a teacher who focused in notes, and perhaps, too many things got in the way, so I quit. I live in Pete Seeger's town. WE used to see him around a lot and watch him play at festivals. Tom Chapin just played in the park here, and lots of people in their 40's-70's play together, many inspired by Pete Seeger. I want to play music by Phil Ochs too. What is your objective in on line teaching, and how much is your fee for someone who is a 'middle beginner"? Thanks so much.
I’m sorry I missed your message earlier Bonnie! I have two objectives and online teaching. One is to provide free lessons as per this site. I have quite a few of them online and available via YouTube. The other ejective is business related as I have created a much more detailed site with more songs and more detailed lessons. I do have some Foxtel songs on that site but I’m not sure that there would be enough to satisfy you as many of the selections are classic rock or pop. It’s very cool that you have the opportunity to grow up where you have and be surrounded by such talent. Take care. Here’s the link should you choose to pursue it. sale.songmentor.com
Jackson, from what I've seen from your YouTubes, this should be really good! Thanks for providing it to us.
You are most welcome Paul!
Thanks a million!
Always wanted to learn Jonny be good!
As a fellow Canadian you make me proud! Looking forward to rockin with you! I grew up with Kim Mitchell and played in a band contest in Sarnia, Ont. We lost but with your help I know I will get better.
All the best Brother
Don
London, Ont
Looking forward to viewing your website
Thanks for the Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode video I really enjoyed anything on truck keep it coming
Do you have access to tabs for your songs. I was learning Johnny B. Goode in B and I like your recommendation to play in it A which is so much easier but I would like the tab for the key of playing the lead in A. please advise. thanks again Jim. Look forward to more of your teachings.
I’m going to assume this is the same Jim. I don’t really have an answer on a source for completely accurate tabs. Not unlike chord charts, I find them very inconsistent in terms of accuracy. I’m pretty sure what I played in the video is accurate so if you could download a few “Johnny” tabs and see which one seems to follow along most faithfully ….. hen that would be the one to stick with.
Hi jackson thank you for providing this site, it really helps a lot, i always want a guitar mentor to guide me to become better
You are most welcome Anthony!
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