{"product_id":"the-strum-method-for-beginner-and-intermediate-guitarists-the-five-core-elements-every-confident-guitarist-needs-to-master-to-play-any-song-any-time-anywhere-1","title":"The STRUM Method for Beginner and Intermediate Guitarists: The five core elements every confident guitarist needs to master to play any song, any time, anywhere!","description":"“I will never be good at guitar,” said one of my students.\nEven though he practiced every day, he was still struggling and seemed to have plateaued.\nAt this point, he was frustrated and I was deeply discouraged because I couldn't find a way to fill in the gaps for him.\nHe knew his basic chords and could strum well enough when shown a pattern, yet he couldn’t get through the valley of learning to the peaks of jamming.\nI began asking myself: ‘What does it take to become a confident guitar player?’ ‘Why do some people simply get it and are able to enjoy the instrument while others get stuck and can’t seem to grasp it?’\nThrough countless interviews with real guitarists and hundreds of hours of giving guitar lessons, I realized the difference between a confident guitarist and a guitar player that constantly hits plateaus comes down to the ability to master five core elements.\nWe call these five core elements: The STRUM Method. (And no, it’s not just about strumming!)\nLet me explain. The acronym STRUM stands for… See Fretboard Patterns Transition Smoothly Read charts, tabs \u0026amp; theory Understand rhythm and strumming Master ear training\nThroughout the book I will explain each of these concepts in depth and show you how mastering each of them will unlock the guitar for you.\nAlthough we will touch on specific skills in our practice exercises, this book is designed to help you see the big picture and get that ‘aha’ moment so you can connect the dots between wanting to be a guitarist and actually understanding how to become a masterful guitar player.\nThe STRUM Method is designed for people who have tried learning guitar in the past, are still struggling to fill in the gaps, and feel like they’re just missing that special sauce.\nThis book is packed full of graphics and examples to help you see what I’m saying!\nBONUS 1: You will be able to access supplemental videos to help explain each of the five core elements of the STRUM Method providing practical examples and exercises you can be practicing today to help you improve.\nBONUS 2: You will receive an exclusive invite to my supportive community of beginning \u0026amp; intermediate guitarists so you can join in on the monthly contests and challenges, participate in live training and get feedback on your progress.\n\nBONUS 3: Instant access to my 7-day guitar Jumpstart course that will give you all the foundational knowledge you may need to fully utilize your STRUM Method book.\nI want you to be able to pick up your guitar, dust it off at a moment's notice, and play any song, any time, anywhere, so you can bring joy to yourself and to others.\nSee you on the inside, Jammer!\nMarty McLean\n\n**Note: Hardback and Kindle versions are in color, whereas the paperback is in black and white to reduce the cost to you**\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0B8VNSQ24\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0B8VNSQ24.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McLean, Marty\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43086805106749,"sku":"BVV.B0B8VNSQ24.G","price":15.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0B8VNSQ24-0.jpg?v=1775337048","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-strum-method-for-beginner-and-intermediate-guitarists-the-five-core-elements-every-confident-guitarist-needs-to-master-to-play-any-song-any-time-anywhere-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}