Finally Learn How To Play Songs On Your Guitar The Way You've Always Wanted To And Have A Lot Of Fun Doing So...
Even if you only want to play your guitar around the campfire, jam with friends, have some quality 'me' time, relax after work, or as a creative pursuit, YOU can be great at playing guitar. You can also have fun, every step of the way, playing music with your guitar - effortless and easy.
If you've just picked up a guitar for the first time, or been playing a while, my guess is, since you're here...
You are not able to do what you want to the most - and that's play your guitar the way you want to and have fun doing so.
And why not? You have access to all the 'how to play' guitar instruction books, tabs, DVDs - the internet is unlimited...
You may of logged hours of practice time - yet your guitar playing is still not improving as fast as you like. So you start to think... you're the problem...
I'm here to tell you, even though there is work involved, an effort and commitment on your part, to go through the process - to "get good at it", you already have everything you need to succeed at playing guitar well.
To play all the songs you like. To entertain friends and family. To make a living out of playing guitar if you desire to.
Everything you need to play great guitar - you already own free and clear! You have a brain, ears, hands and your guitar. So the problem isn't you...
The problem is, information in the marketplace is saturated and results deficient...
Sure, those resources show you 'stuff' and there are some great ones. The majority of them though, don't offer the most important thing.
The #1 thing that can let you have so much fun every time you pick up your guitar - training on how to practice the 'stuff'...
I understand how you feel. I've experienced the same frustrations and setbacks you're having now. When I was learning how to play guitar back, in the early to mid-1980's, I started with no guitar teacher for the first 2 years (massive mistake).
I relied on guitar method books, videos and magazines, thinking I could work this out on my own...
Then the guitar teachers I did end up choosing, just showed me more and more 'stuff'.
Sure the content was there, but there was no training on how to apply and integrate those ideas to really make it a part of my guitar playing.
There was no teaching or guidance on how to master chord transitions. Little to nothing on how to develop great technique. No instruction on the quickest way to learn something - it was, "here's your lesson, now go home and practice it!"
Maybe I was different to most of their students, I did actually practice the material I was given. Coming back to the lesson the following week, and at band rehearsals and gigs, I always felt, "I should be better". "Why isn't this easier?"
I felt there was something missing. Something I wasn't getting. The answer I was given - "practice more, you'll get there"...
Looking back it was like driving around with two flat tyres. And what I didn't know then... until years later... from 'practicing it', I had formed and was forming massive bad habits that were to last for years...
I relied on guitar method books, videos and magazines, thinking I could work this out on my own...
Then the guitar teachers I did end up choosing, just showed me more and more 'stuff'.
Sure the content was there, but there was no training on how to apply and integrate those ideas to really make it a part of my guitar playing.
There was no teaching or guidance on how to master chord transitions. Little to nothing on how to develop great technique. No instruction on the quickest way to learn something - it was, "here's your lesson, now go home and practice it!"
Maybe I was different to most of their students, I did actually practice the material I was given. Coming back to the lesson the following week, and at band rehearsals and gigs, I always felt, "I should be better". "Why isn't this easier?"
I felt there was something missing. Something I wasn't getting. The answer I was given - "practice more, you'll get there"...
Looking back it was like driving around with two flat tyres. And what I didn't know then... until years later... from 'practicing it', I had formed and was forming massive bad habits that were to last for years...
What I really discovered though was...
No amount of guitar instruction (free or paid for) is going to cut it for you - if it doesn't train you how to practice it properly.
Sure, you may go home and "practice it", and "practice it"... yet without training on how to practice your guitar, you're on your own... experiencing the same lack of progress, session after session...
If you're currently feeling like this, I completely understand. I know what you're experiencing right now. This was my reality. For years!
With hindsight, I can honestly say, that the key to progressing quickly on your guitar - without hours and hours of practicing for little return, is not about learning 1000's of different things. It's about focusing on several core areas and doing them thousands of times.
And having the right guitar teacher to train you how to do just that...
Someone who can keep you on the right track. Someone to coach and guide you to becoming the guitar player you want to be. A guitar teacher who is trained to teach you guitar.
And having the right guitar teacher to train you how to do just that...
Someone who can keep you on the right track. Someone to coach and guide you to becoming the guitar player you want to be. A guitar teacher who is trained to teach you guitar.
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"Playing guitar and music in general makes me so much happier then anything else...Last nights lesson really helped open my eyes by showing me that knowing what your weaknesses are makes you stronger as you can focus on practicing them. Thanks Allen for a cool lesson once again".
- Dave Rollason |
Unless these core elements are in place, the reality is, you are only going to get more of what you're already getting - learning a lot, and not getting the improvements you want...
Despite the setbacks, self-doubt, struggles, frustrations and 'slow growth', I knew I wanted to teach guitar. I also knew deep inside, I didn't want any student of mine to "go home and practice it."
As I was deciding to start a guitar teaching business around 2011, I also discovered a guitar teacher trainer. The 'lightbulbs' went on. The 'A-has' were instant. And the 'missing pieces' fell quickly into place.
I knew I had found the right trainer so I could be the right guitar teacher for you.
After investing 1000's of dollars and travelling as many miles, (and still continue to do so), into my own certified guitar teaching education, I offer professional guitar lessons in the Gold Coast and surrounding areas, for people who, like you, want to have a lot of fun learning how to play guitar.
Not only will you have fun every step of the way - learning your favourite songs, you will be taught how to take all the skills and techniques needed to play those songs, and to practice them effectively, so you can play great guitar.
And...
Just because you don't want to play guitar for a living, doesn't mean you can't be great at playing guitar...
As there is no reliance on outdated, traditional guitar methods, Gold Coast School of Guitar does things differently. Through modern guitar teaching formats, to give you the best guitar lessons on the Gold Coast...
Here's What You Get:
- The number #1 skill you need to play great songs on your guitar. Without this skill, even if it's one of the easiest songs you want to play, it won't be comfortable for you. With expert guidance, this will quickly become second nature for you so you can play entire songs easily - with complete confidence
- Your time and money saved from possible years of unnecessary frustration and countless struggles. With training on how to play guitar the right way, and a rock-solid understanding of the basics under your fingers, you will learn the exact things you need to know. Not only know them, but how to practice them correctly so you can say goodbye to little or no improvement
- Your beliefs changed about your potential to learn how to play guitar. These new beliefs will change your behaviours about playing and practicing, and allow you to focus on the effort that leads you to the results you want.
- Structure through a lesson and practicing strategy. Having this structure in place, will set you straight on down the road ahead and keep you there. With this key piece in place, you will learn to play your guitar the way you want, as quickly as possible
- Teaching on how learning through making mistakes. There is power in seeing how you can't do something, yet. It's our natural way of learning things and you will make continual progress
- Instant feedback to keep you focused at all times. You've got your target to go for and I will help you aim like a missile aiming to hit it. Instead of your usual slow, casual zig-zags to get you back in line, like you're experiencing now, you'll be given tight, quick and accurate course corrections to make certain you reach your goal every single time
- The only guitar teacher in the Gold Coast area who is certified as an Elite Guitar Teacher. No other guitar teacher on the Gold Coast has this training and certifications - and it's on going! What does this mean for you? The more training I receive and complete, the better you get at playing guitar
- Get Your Practice Into Focus So You Can Increase Your Skills Quickly. If you're tired of practicing chords and scales and not hearing them turn into music, you know that 'practice more' theories are not enough. It's not hours and hours of practicing that helps you - it's having focused practice to see rapid improvements. You will learn how to do this even if you only have a few minutes each day to practice
- Properly developed habits that will bring all of your technique, theory and playing skills together. You can feel confident in knowing you will be no longer hindered in your guitar playing progress. Can you imagine how great you are going to feel playing your way through all those favourite songs of yours?
- Feel great playing. You'll feel a deep sense of satisfaction knowing that, when you leave the studio to go home to practice, you'll know exactly what you need to be working on, and HOW to work on the material. In fact, it's likely you'll be having so much fun you won't want to go home
Learning Songs IS What You Need To Do To Become The Guitar Player You Want To Be
(It's Just Not All You Need)
In today's saturated, guitar instruction marketplace, you can get songs from anywhere and any teacher can show you songs. Most normal guitar lessons though, usually consist of - "put your fingers here and do this... now go home and practice it". While there is truth in that motto - you do have to practice, but how can you develop the skills to play songs, if all you're taught is where to put your fingers?
Bottom line is - most people who learn to play guitar, can't play songs, because they need the skills!
To get these skills, your guitar teacher should be installing in you the correct playing and practicing habits from the start. This way, you become trained in how to play your favourite guitar songs easily. For your progress to be effective, so you can see and receive great value each week, your guitar lessons should be filled with - instant feedback every step of the way, the right things done in the right order and learning and teaching breakthroughs not found in normal guitar instruction or outdated learning methods,
And above all...
Your guitar teacher should be thoroughly trained in these methods and strategies, with easy, simple actions for you to do, to ensure your guitar playing success.
Bottom line is - most people who learn to play guitar, can't play songs, because they need the skills!
To get these skills, your guitar teacher should be installing in you the correct playing and practicing habits from the start. This way, you become trained in how to play your favourite guitar songs easily. For your progress to be effective, so you can see and receive great value each week, your guitar lessons should be filled with - instant feedback every step of the way, the right things done in the right order and learning and teaching breakthroughs not found in normal guitar instruction or outdated learning methods,
And above all...
Your guitar teacher should be thoroughly trained in these methods and strategies, with easy, simple actions for you to do, to ensure your guitar playing success.
Ten Things You Should Get (As A Minimum) In Your Guitar Lessons:
1. Four Key Steps To Learning New Information: There are four crucial steps you need to know to produce great results with your guitar playing. They assist to deepen your knowledge and understanding. Maximise your practice time and help turn your frustration into fun.
2. Taught HOW to practice - not just told to go home and practice: Your improvement at playing guitar will take off when you know how to practice guitar. Practicing effectively and deliberately will skyrocket your guitar playing abilities to levels unimaginable to you right now. Deep practicing is the key!
3. Training For Your Brain - Not Just Your Hands: What conventional guitar teachers don't teach you in their guitar lessons, is the importance of how to train your brain. Even though playing the guitar is a physical activity, it is the mental side that requires the most regular, consistent training. To get you to the next level on the guitar - to get you maximum results - it's more about what goes on in your head than what you do with your fingers.
4. Self Motivation: To help you become a better guitar player, you will learn exactly how to motivate, teach and 'coach' yourself in your daily practice. You will gain the skills and insights to help you overcome your unique playing challenges. This kind of teaching is not usually found in everyday guitar lessons.
5. Become A Master Of The Basics: If your goal is to play guitar the way you want to play - your first step is to be a master of the basics. Mastery of the basics is the core strength of your guitar playing skills. The more advanced you become the more critical this strength is!
6. Positive Instant Feedback: Being coached and encouraged will inspire you to move to the next level. Constant and timely feedback is critical in developing your playing skills. Having the right information will give you the confidence to reach your playing goals.
7. New Playing Habits: All guitar players who have learnt on their own unconsciously pick up bad habits. These habits impede their growth as a musician. You will be shown how to eliminate these habits and rectify the mistakes you are unknowingly making. (This is a positive, empowering process)
8. Your Questions Answered: You may of learnt some things through a guitar book or a DVD or even online. Although these methods can be great...they fail to do one thing. One thing no book, DVD or online video can do for you. Answer the questions you have about deepening your understanding of the exercises or techniques. You will discover nothing is superior to REAL-LIFE guitar instruction
9. The Fast Track To Your Playing Goals: If you have been playing a while, working with the right guitar teacher will be indispensable to your advancement. If you are beginning to playing guitar and to guitar lessons, your learning curve will be 10x faster than learning on your own. All great guitar players study with the right guitar teacher - if it works for them, it will work for you!
10. Inspiration To Be A Better Guitar Player: My goal is to Teach, Lead and Inspire you to become the great guitar player you want to be. Not just to show you 'stuff' just because you 'show up'. I will help you solve your guitar playing problems and eliminate your frustrations and struggles. I will be there with you every step of the way. As your guitar coach, trainer and mentor, this is my commitment to you.
You will not find these guitar lessons in any book or online...you won't find them anywhere else on the Gold Coast! Learn the correct playing and practicing habits, to save yourself years of frustration and countless setbacks and have a lifetime of playing great guitar.
Above all else, learning and playing guitar should be fun. And it will be for you, once all the fundamentals are in place, so you can go on to play your guitar in any style or genre you choose. Click on the orange button below to arrange your free introductory guitar session.
I teach guitar lessons to students all over the Gold Coast area. Most of my students live in Ashmore, Merrimac, Southport, Gaven, Robina, Bonogin, Surfers Paradise, Benowa, Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach and Tugun.
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"...I would advise anyone interested in playing guitar to take the step and talk to Allen and He will take you down the path for you to achieve whatever you want to in guitar playing."
- Robert O'Leary |
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"Thank you Allen for introducing Ezra to the world of guitar! he has found out he has a passion for music and grows in confidence everyday…thank you for being patient and teaching him guitar in a way that has kept his interest alive!"
- Natalie Gillies (Ezra's Mum) |
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"...thanks so much again for being such a generous coach Allen, You really offer so much more than any other schools we have attended...and I love your flexibility."
- Stephanie Magahy |
You maybe thinking... you don't have natural talent... you have no rhythm... you're not good enough... you haven't got what it takes... you can't read music... you're too old... your fingers are too small, large or fat...
... nothing could be further from the truth!
In your guitar lessons, you will discover that all it takes for you to succeed at playing guitar - is the right training.
I will be with you every step of the way. Giving you the fastest results possible so you can become the best guitar player you want to be...
... nothing could be further from the truth!
In your guitar lessons, you will discover that all it takes for you to succeed at playing guitar - is the right training.
I will be with you every step of the way. Giving you the fastest results possible so you can become the best guitar player you want to be...
"Expecting A Guitar Teacher To Be Qualified To Teach You How To Play Guitar, Should Be No Different For You, Than If You Were Seeing A Doctor..."
Hello, I'm Allen Hopgood. Since founding Gold Coast School of Guitar in 2011, I am the only Gold Coast member of the Elite Guitar Teachers Inner Circle™. As the only professionally trained and certified guitar teacher in your area, I take this responsibility seriously. Too many guitar teachers offer lessons and don't have any training to do so. By training I don't mean, degrees...
Just because a teacher may be great player, doesn't mean they're qualified to teach. When I decided to start teaching, I made the decision not to be like other teachers. So I invest heavily into training...
You will be trained to practice perfectly - for rapid results through modern guitar methods and multiple formats. As part of your regular lessons, you will be taught through a dynamic guitar learning process. This increases all your guitar playing skills together.
This process is used by every professional guitarist to become the musicians they are. You will receive it as a standard part of your weekly guitar lessons. You will also receive lessons on musical creativity, soloing, songwriting and complete guitar mastery. No other local guitar teacher has this qualification...
Just because a teacher may be great player, doesn't mean they're qualified to teach. When I decided to start teaching, I made the decision not to be like other teachers. So I invest heavily into training...
You will be trained to practice perfectly - for rapid results through modern guitar methods and multiple formats. As part of your regular lessons, you will be taught through a dynamic guitar learning process. This increases all your guitar playing skills together.
This process is used by every professional guitarist to become the musicians they are. You will receive it as a standard part of your weekly guitar lessons. You will also receive lessons on musical creativity, soloing, songwriting and complete guitar mastery. No other local guitar teacher has this qualification...
This is ongoing training that I am committed to FOR YOU. What does this mean? The more I am trained...the better you become at playing guitar - faster...
Free no obligation 60-minute 'Feel Great Playing Guitar' introductory session
What you need to do now. You have two choices...
1. You can continue doing what you have been doing and keep getting what you have been getting - feelings of frustration and very limited, restricted playing results. Very little fun and little to no progress. Or...
2. Be one of those few people who take action. The kind of person who goes out and gets what they want. That certain someone who doesn't settle for the results they are currently getting, and are willing to take the necessary steps to becoming the guitar player you want to be.
The choice is yours...
Click on the orange button below to arrange a FREE Introductory guitar session. You will be taken to a page where you'll complete a short form to confirm your interest. I will then contact you by phone to arrange a suitable time for you to attend your FREE introductory session.
Playing great guitar and having a LOT of fun doing so, is very achievable for you. By the end of your 60-minute introductory session, I will have you playing your guitar better than you have before - guaranteed!
Click on the big orange Schedule My Free Introductory Session button below NOW!
What you need to do now. You have two choices...
1. You can continue doing what you have been doing and keep getting what you have been getting - feelings of frustration and very limited, restricted playing results. Very little fun and little to no progress. Or...
2. Be one of those few people who take action. The kind of person who goes out and gets what they want. That certain someone who doesn't settle for the results they are currently getting, and are willing to take the necessary steps to becoming the guitar player you want to be.
The choice is yours...
Click on the orange button below to arrange a FREE Introductory guitar session. You will be taken to a page where you'll complete a short form to confirm your interest. I will then contact you by phone to arrange a suitable time for you to attend your FREE introductory session.
Playing great guitar and having a LOT of fun doing so, is very achievable for you. By the end of your 60-minute introductory session, I will have you playing your guitar better than you have before - guaranteed!
Click on the big orange Schedule My Free Introductory Session button below NOW!
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Along with the articles, you will also find a variety of free online guitar video lessons. There are guitar playing resources, online guitar playing assessments, guitar eBooks, mini courses and more to help you become a better guitar player. Check them out here.
Looking for quality music instruction from around the world? Do you need expert guitar repairs or want to find some new music? Then check out the links page for some professional musicians and instructors I highly recommend.
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