Customer Reviews

Songxpress - Austin Blues Vol. 1

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This tape will get you sounding like Stevie Ray Vaughn in no time. I was amazed at the ease of learning. Good clear instruction. I have several other song express tapes and have found all of them good for intermediate to beginner guitarist.
This is my favorite Mainly because I'm a SRV fan.
I've tried personal instructors and have found that these tapes give you a much better deal, you can go over any section you need again and again. Buy it and have fun.

SongXpress "Austin Blues Vol 1":
One big disappointment with this series (SongXpress) is you are NOT taught the whole song! The solos are missing altogether! The main song parts are demonstrated very well, but they should specify somewhere in the listing that they do not teach you the whole song with solos!

I had also purchased one of the SongXpress Singles "Crossroads" and the two main solos are not shown at all! When you think of "Crossroads"(Cream, Clapton) the majority of the song is soloing, and yet no solo is demonstated!
Big Disappointment!

I loved this DVD, plan to get many more. It's only the basic chords, no leads, but fun stuff to play.

The problem with this (and most DVD and CD supported guitar instruction programs) is that the instruction is incomplete and misleading. The instructor shows a few chords and a basic lick. However, what is shown is so basic that it could be picked up for free on u-tube. Now, the DVD does provide nice versions of the songs, but the problem is the versions played are not the ones taught. The instructor adds lots of embellishment and flourishes, but gives no information on these additions. While no DVD can teach the subtleties of performance, at least the TAB for the performance could be included. Even without direct and explicit instruction, the addition of COMPLETE TABS would lead to an excellent product. As is, the product looks good, but has little substance.

As a learning blues guitarist/fan I have a few DVD "How to's". This one isn't bad but the instructor shakes a lot and seems very nervous.
I was interested in this as Stevie Ray songs are pretty difficult to play. The instructor shows you the rhythm only - no soloing!
Wasn't exactly what I was hoping for but, for the intermediate to beginner, this is not a bad DVD.