Product Details

• Actors: John Mc Carthy
• Format: Color, NTSC, Full Screen, Digital Sound
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Fred Russell Publishing
• DVD Release Date: July 26, 2005
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000E6FNW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,372 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This program is designed for someone with little or no experience. It begins at the roots of Rock with an easy to follow look at basic Rock chords scales lead patterns and exercises. Learn key components of lead guitar the basics of Blues and the foundation of Rock. By the end of this program you'll be playing complete rhythms leads and songs! This program comes with a free tablature lesson book inside to help you follow along with confidence and ease. You also receive free membership to Rock House's interactive lesson support systems via the web and become part of the most complete music community ever!System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS UPC: 786626900497 Manufacturer No: FR00912

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally..., February 13, 2006

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mikewaz88 "mikewaz88" (texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rock House Method: Learn Rock Guitar - Beginner Program (DVD)

I was a Bass Player years ago and just recently, my son decided to pick up playing guitar...well, long story short - I played his guitar as much as he did. I wanted to get him - and I - something to learn from and found the Rock House website
http://www.rockhousemethod.com/?=29814
and what a blessing it was. I ordered this DVD (in addition to a few more) and have not been disappointed. The level of instruction is perfect for the lesson levels and in no time at all, my son and I have become better players.

I know Private Lessons are available in most areas, but I think about it this way. Spend a couple of dollars on these DVD's, gain enough knowledge/experience using these and THEN go to a Private Instructor down the road. Private lessons can cost 30.00 a half an hour and your first year alone can cost you upwards of 1400.00. Why not spend 100.00 ordering EVERY Rock Guitar/Heavy Metal/Hands of Steel DVD's, get all of that knowledge and then down the road - use a Private Instructor to teach more intricate stuff. It's about value for me.

Speaking as a parent as well, you never know if your kids will stick with it, so I'd rather spend money on this up front, than spend the money for a private instructor to find out they lose interest in playing. Plus, with these DVD's, my son is hooked and looks forward to practicing every day. He hasn't stopped or lost interest in a little over 3 months.

THe WebSite supports the products in addition to supporting the player themselves. Supporting documents/tracks/tabs/forums will help every student of RockHouse develop into a formidable player. This is what surprised me the most. After buying the products, I continue to learn from John McCarthy and from other instructors/students through the WebSite. John also offers members chat options, where we can ask him questions directly via Chats. Just amazing. I feel like he cares about his students, regardless of them being 1600 miles away and lives to continue to support them.

I am also NOT a paid employee of RockHouse, I am just a very satisfied customer. Pick up this and his other DVD's and you will be to. Rock On!!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great way to learn lead guitar, March 14, 2005

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The Max Daddy (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rock House Method: Learn Rock Guitar - Beginner Program (DVD)

I've been teaching myself to play guitar for about a year now and I've read many books on plays chords and lead. This video was great because it visually demonstrates techniques in ways that a book can never cover. After spend 2 months or so going through this DVD I'm now able to play some complex strumming patterns, a bunch of scales, perform bends, hammer-ons, pull offs. The books I've read did a good job of explaining the basics, but working with this DVD 3-4 times a week really helped convert the infromation from the books into actually playing skills.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Instructional DVD around, April 10, 2006

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sarge1875 (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rock House Method: Learn Rock Guitar - Beginner Program (DVD)

I've been playing on and off for about 25 years. You know, start playing get bored put it away for awhile then pick it the guitar back up. Start all over and never feel like you get anywhere. This is the first learning DVD that has not only kept my interest but helped me expand my playing ability past what the DVD teaches. The lessons are well explained, taught and demonstrated by watching, listening and then hands on playing/practicing. It's the closest thing to an instructor and could be better than an average instructor. As a bonus you get access to one the best web site for free extra help. If you tried of learning Ode to Joy then try this. I don't think you'll be disappointed.