from the Classical/Fingerstyle
Foundation Course
Throughout my life I have met people who "finished" the Aaron Shearer Classical Guitar Technique, Volume One. However, when I ask them to play something from the book, they are not even able to get through one piece without breaking down completely from innumerable mistakes. That is because the Aaron Shearer book, as logical a method as it is, does not contain the essential knowledge and methods that you actually need to master the material in the book itself.
That is what my course does. No matter whether you are a beginner or a long time player, it gives you everything you need to know to really master the material in this course and create the foundation for higher levels of development on the classical or fingerstyle guitar. Here's proof: videos of students playing material from this course...
These are student videos submitted to Jamie for review and critique. This feedback from Jamie on an ongoing basis is part of the course. You are enouraged to post videos of your practice on this course, in the "GP Guitar Workshop" Forum, for comments and feedback from Jamie.
Student |
Piece |
Video |
Jamie's Feedback |
Ken |
Aaron Shearer Classical Guitar Technique Volume One, pg 45 |
Smooth, but the bass is too stacatto, and I don't think intentionally. You are missing various action cues... |
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Ian |
Shearer Prelude No 19, pg 68 |
Ian, that is very very good! You have done good work. Now, your pinky is holding tension. Deepen your practice and release it.
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Mark |
Allegretto-II by Sor |
For your benefit Mark, as well as others who are doing so nicely toward the end of the course, I will say this:
Be emphasizing your emotional relationship to the music now, it is what you are going to need as you meet the technical challenges. Sing the music, feel the music. |
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Simon |
Allegro, pg 76 |
Wow, Simon, that was great!
I think that is the best thing I have seen from you! It shows your great natural talent (as in that wonderful right hand agility) but more combined with good and elegant form, which facilitates the smooth movement you have the potential for. |