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Old 11-11-2014, 09:01 PM
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Default Does anyone use truefire guitar lessons

I have recently been on their website and from what I have seen so far it appears as if this might be the way for me to go to reach that next level in my playing.
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Old 11-11-2014, 10:04 PM
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I have used them for a few lessons (David hamburger). Check out Stephan Grossman's Guitar Worshop and Homespun for lessons as well. They have great instructors and a useful app for downloading lessons for use off-line.
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Old 11-11-2014, 10:50 PM
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Seems like Truefire would be a reasonable way to add something a bit more challenging or complicated to my repertoire, like say from the likes of....

Tommy Emmanuel?
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Old 11-11-2014, 11:00 PM
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Yes, fantastic lessons, and a huge range. Well worth it IMO.

I have even engaged one of the Truefire teachers for one on one Skype lessons - Taken my guitar skills from around 15% to 80% in quick time...
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Old 11-11-2014, 11:11 PM
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I have a couple of Stefan Grossman's DVD's along with an Ernie Hawkins DVD on the playing style of Lightnin' Hopkins, which I think is quite good. I just feel that I need a more systematic approach to improving and Truefire seems to offer that.
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:18 AM
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I've been working on many courses through them. I don't quite have a consistent enough schedule to take the interactive lessons.
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Old 11-12-2014, 07:33 AM
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I use Truefire, they have lots of good material.
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Old 11-12-2014, 11:41 AM
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Yes...absolutely! Richard Gilewitz has some great videos on Truefire... check em out! Good luck.
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Old 11-12-2014, 02:50 PM
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I spent a few bucks on this site, most of the course were worth the penny left.

But there are a few outstanding ones, like Vicki Genfan's that I find really really good :

http://vickigenfan.com/?page_id=676
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Old 11-12-2014, 03:16 PM
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Thanks everyone for your responses! I plan to join the $15/mo. plan with the full access to all of the lessons. After reviewing a number of them the ones that appear to be most helpful to me would be:
David Hamburger Fingerstyle Blues Factory
Vicki Genfan Acoustic Rhythm Guitar Survival Guide
Muriel Anderson 1-2-3 Fingerstyle

I know there are many many others but I thought these 3 would give me a good start.
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Old 11-16-2014, 10:02 AM
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Does anyone have problems with the Truefire website? Can't seem to access it this pm. Was thinking of buying the Tommy Emanuel fingerstyle course.
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I have been kicking around either true fire or jamplay. I have been for a few months. When I get a few more things under my belt I will join on. I am leaning to true fire so far. I have a whole bunch of DVDs and books I am working through now. Its good to hear positive things about them.
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:32 AM
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Thanks for the heads up on this site. I'm buried in the blues, which I love, but maybe next year if I want to go back to TE's music, now I have a place to check out.
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Old 11-18-2014, 04:09 PM
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I have tried TF here and there but don't like it as much as other online sources because I like focusing on learning complete songs. I find TF's material more "lick" and style focused.
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Old 11-18-2014, 04:13 PM
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Hi Blueser100,

Curious as to your other sources. I find that for finger style blues TF is giving me what I want at this point but I am not finding those lessons that help me with more of the folky singer/songwriter stuff.
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