Focus on Guitar - A Concise Approach to Learning(with CD) and Guitar Accessories

Focus on Guitar - A Concise Approach to Learning & Playing (with CD) This approach to playing the guitar is intuitive and concise. Here you have everything you need to start playing like a pro! This book makes learning to play the guitar approachable and fun for anyone. It contains everything from lessons and theory to technique and solos. It splits learning down into simple chunks of information that make learning practical and natural. Whether you are a novice, or simply want to brush up on your basics, this book has something for you. About the Arranger Jonathon Robbins grew up in a traditional family where he was the youngest of three children. Music was always present in the home since all three children played multiple instruments. Jonathon began studying the piano at age seven and studied privately with a focus in classical literature. At age of twelve, he supplemented his piano studies by learning to play the trumpet. Although piano was still his main instrument, at seventeen years old, he traveled to Europe to tour and play the trumpet with a nationally recognized ensemble. When it came time for college, family values led him away from the study of music, but after a year of college, Jonathon realized that his interests did not lie elsewhere. Jonathon chose a path that led him to Florida where he continued studying piano and began teaching students of all ages. While in Florida, he played and toured with a local stage band led by Fred Dean, a veteran of the "Big Band" era. After three years, Jonathon auditioned at several world-class institutions and chose the New England Conservatory, in Boston, where his studies included Piano Performance, Music Theory, Piano Pedagogy, and Music History. Jonathon spent many years teaching and performing in Boston while attending school. Later, armed with a world-class music education, he attended the Berklee College of Music to study writing, arranging, and film scoring. Soon after, Jonathon co-produced many music videos and live concerts, and served as the Music Director for the popular local television show, "Night Time with Tom Sage." Yamaha GCT1 Clip-On Chromatic Tuner for String Instruments The Yamaha GCT1 Clip-on Chromatic Tuner is an essential accessory for the musician on the road. It perfectly tunes your instrument for you so you won't have to do it by ear. Compatible with most string instruments, the GCT1 works with multiple tuning scales including chromatic, guitar, bass, violin, ukulele C and ukulele D. The simple clip-on design makes it easy to transport and carry, and its swiveling arm allows you to rotate it to different angles while attached to your instrument-giving you a clear view of the screen while tuning. On Stage GA100 Guitar Capo (Black) Traditionally-styled, the quick change On Stage GA100 Black Guitar Capo allows you to transpose a song quickly and easily. Simply clamp the GA100 capo to your guitar and play like you would without it. The spring-loaded design is far easier to use than strap or thumb screw-styles. In fact, the GA100 guitar capo is so easy-to-use that you can even remove it mid-measure for a key change. Die-cast zinc-alloy construction provides necessary rigidity, while silicone padding provides uniform pressure and protects the neck and fingerboard. Dunlop 418P88 Tortex Standard .88mm Green Guitar Picks (12-Pack) Tortex picks are carefully designed and manufactured to give the characteristic maximum memory and minimum wear that made original tortoise shell famous. This pick by Dunlop is used by many musicians around the world. The Dunlop Tortex Standard is an outstanding guitar pick and is made up of the popular Tortex material for a long life.