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Would you like to learn to play guitar in worship or improve the skills you already have?
A whole years' worth of guitar teaching on three 2-hour DVDs plus advice and guest lessons from some of the best known worship leaders in the world.
A really accessible set of guitar tuition DVDs for people wanting to learn to play guitar in worship tuaght by Andy Chamberlain, who has played guitar all over the world for worship leaders like Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Vicky Beeching and Brenton Brown. The content of the lessons are a condensed version of the courses run by UK music college, Musicademy, along with practical advice and guest lessons from many well known worship leaders.
Each DVD follows a step-by-step guitar tuition programme built around contemporary worship songs that suit both acoustic and electric guitar.
This Beginners series is suitable for complete beginners and will take you to a stage where you can play confidently in a house group or small church setting. For existing players, volumes 2 and 3 are great for those who know a few basic chords and some strumming patterns but don’t yet play “power” chords, slash chords or chords further up the neck. Volume 3 also includes a complete guide to effective finger picking.
Content: Each of the three DVDs feature on screen graphics, additional backing tracks, drum grooves and instrumental worship songs as a daily practice tool. The teaching is suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar players. Included in volumes 1-3:
Beginners Volume 1 Includes how to tune the guitar, using a pick, simple open chords and strumming patterns for a range of worship songs
Beginners Volume 2 Building on the initial learning from volume 1, this volume teaches further chords and strumming patterns and also shows how to use power chords for a rocky sound. Claw hammer strumming, sounding bass notes on strings and varying your dynamics.
Beginners Volume 3 New chord shapes further up the neck, using a capo, finger picking technique, playing with other musicians. Using the learning from all three volumes to play a wider variety of songs. Features clip form Onehundredhours "Stronger than My Heart" video.
What professional worship leaders say: Matt Redman “I meet so many musicians eager for training and teaching in the practical areas of leading worship. This great resource, aimed at guitarists, will meet many a need." Martin Smith of Delirious? "This DVD is the first of it's kind and is a great insight into some of the guitar tricks that people use when leading worship. It also features the one and only Stu G!" Tim Hughes "Any musicians should constantly be aiming to improve and grow in their gifting. Here is a wonderful resource that will equip and encourage many in the pursuit of excellence." Tre Sheppard, of Onehundredhours "Andy's a great guitar player and teacher. He's really helped me to move to another level in my ability to communicate musically. I highly recommend this course." Craig Ginn, Director, Soul Survivor Canada “Musicademy has presented musicians with a great resource to learn the practical side of modern rock worship music. Helpful, pragmatic and clearly presented.” “Musicademy has a proven track-record in training and equipping musicians for worship ministry. This DVD brings their experience to your church. A great tool for teaching.”
Songs used include Blessed Be Your Name, Here I am to Worship, My Glorious, God of Wonders, What a Friend I’ve Found, I’ve found Jesus, Majesty, History Maker, Better is One Day and Give Thanks to the Lord.
The DVDs are NTSC format and coded Region O which means that they will play in all regions of the world.