Chord & Harmony Guide for Guitar (2 DVD Set)

This set of lessons is for guitarists looking for answers to all the questions they have ever had about chords and music theory. Almost 8 hours of lessons are split up over 2 DVDs, giving you not just clear explanations of theory, but ways to use your new-found knowledge to create more interesting guitar parts. Needless to say, there is a lot of content and some great video previews – just click the image for more info. (For more advanced guitarists who only want DVD#2, or those only interested in the beginner to intermediate lessons of the first DVD, they are available separately on the description page.) Released Dec 2011; DVD#1: 255 min., DVD#2: 210 min.

On this DVD, which is based on our long-time favorite ebook "Master the Fretboard", guitarists learn how to open up their view of the guitar neck and learn to follow their ears instead of their fingers. The lessons teach a complete view of the guitar fretboard using real-world, useable examples for your guitar playing. It has some similarities with the "CAGED" system, but also teaches players how to use intervals for "color" when soloing - this enables players to get away from pattern-based playing and be able to play "what's in your head". The concepts presented will have you understanding chords, scales, and arpeggios as one, and able to find the notes you need all across the fretboard. After ordering you will be provided with download info to access the accompanying ebook/audio lessons as well. Includes 1/2 hour of professional guitar setup tips applicable to all guitars. Released 2010; 150 min.

Learn To Play Acoustic Guitar for ABSOLUTE Beginners

This DVD is Top-Rated on Ebay, and takes you through almost 3 hours of all the basics you need to get going. Released 2010; 180 min. Download version

Learn Fingerstyle 'Travis Picking' Guitar

Well over 2 hours of video lessons showing you how to build the coordination to play alternating bass notes, chords, & melody all at once. Lessons are based around useful examples, and arrangements for the traditional pieces, "Cocaine Blues", "9 Pound Hammer", and "Cannonball Rag", as well as other examples are presented. Click the image for more info and previews. Released 2010; approx. 150 min.

The Chord & Harmony Guide for Guitar (DVD #1)

This set of lessons is for guitarists looking for answers to all the questions they have ever had about chords and music theory. Almost 8 hours of lessons are split up over 2 DVDs, giving you not just clear explanations of theory, but ways to use your new-found knowledge to create more interesting guitar parts. Needless to say, there is a lot of content and some great video previews – just click the image for more info. (For more advanced guitarists who only want DVD#2, or those only interested in the beginner to intermediate lessons of the first DVD, they are available separately on the description page.) Released Dec 2011; DVD#1: 255 min., DVD#2: 210 min.

The Chord & Harmony Guide for Guitar (DVD #2)

This set of lessons is for guitarists looking for answers to all the questions they have ever had about chords and music theory. Almost 8 hours of lessons are split up over 2 DVDs, giving you not just clear explanations of theory, but ways to use your new-found knowledge to create more interesting guitar parts. Needless to say, there is a lot of content and some great video previews – just click the image for more info. (For more advanced guitarists who only want DVD#2, or those only interested in the beginner to intermediate lessons of the first DVD, they are available separately on the description page.) Released Dec 2011; DVD#1: 255 min., DVD#2: 210 min.

Learn To Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar (2 DVD Set)

The DVDs run over 5 hours total, with tons of well-structured info, from the basics of left and right hand technique, major and minor chord forms, scales, bar slants, behind-the-bar bends (ala pedal steel), dominant chords, licks and chord moves, and six example pieces with example performance and backing tracks. The camera view is over-the-shoulder, so you see the lap steel on screen as you see yours in your lap. Scroll down for our YouTube video of “SleepWalk” on the Lap Steel – this shows the style of the DVD lessons. All examples are shown in tablature and notation onscreen, and in the eBook as well. The Ebook (which is included on the data portion of the DVD) includes additional MP3 files, and does include the tabs (printable) for the main DVD examples, as well as a variety of further examples within the chapters for further study (with audio and tabs for those, of course as well).

The Chord & Harmony Guide (ebook)

In this Audio-embedded PDF ebook, you will learn how harmony theory applies to guitar playing. Much more than just a collection of chords (like the old Mel Bay books) this ebook shows you a wide variety of chords, and how they apply in context. You just click and hear the examples as you work you way through, providing you with solid theory as well as practice in understanding Harmony. PDF, 100+ pages with audio.

Learn to Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar (ebook)

140 pages, with audio examples (MP3s in included extra download) and 6 example pieces, also with MP3s and practice backing tracks. This ebook takes you from the very basic of C6 Lap Steel (which is especially important for guitarists learning to play!) through intermediate level chord and scale positions, learning the whole neck of the instrument, licks and phrases, bar slants and string bending, and a variety of example pieces. Here's an example track from later in the course, called "Stealing Helmes", to give you an idea of what you'll learn throughout the course: [audio mp3="http://www.joedocmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Stealing-Helmes-EXAMPLE.mp3"][/audio]

Master The Fretboard (ebook)

This book is both a method and resource for guitar players of all styles and experience levels, from rock to blues to heavy metal. It is as much for beginners as for intermediate players who are “stuck in a rut”; that dreaded feeling when you pick up the guitar and play the same old licks and riffs. It is “music theory for guitarists”, with many fresh perspectives to invigorate your playing. There are numerous additional “style chapters” for your to download after ordering, from Blues to Country to Shred.

Charlie Christian Method (ebook)

By learning solos from one of the early masters of electric guitar, Charlie Christian, guitarists can “go to the well of inspiration”, and learn the original licks that inspired generations of guitarists. Players like T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, SRV, and Eric Clapton have all “borrowed” from the great Charlie Christian. PDF w/ audio, C.C. jazz improv theory, and 10 solos. You’ll also learn how to apply the “chord tone soloing” method to your own playing. A MUST for blues, rock, & swing guitar enthusiasts. Have a listen to one of the examples you'll learn to play, from the track "Breakfast Feud": [audio mp3="http://www.joedocmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Br_Feud_Norm.mp3"][/audio]

Pro Techniques For Home Recording (ebook)

This eBook is 130 pages w/ audio, teaching home recording engineers the ins and outs of what it takes to get a great sound at home. The high-rez MP3 files give readers what most books on the subject don’t – loads of specific examples about mic placement, audio processing, mixing, and mastering. A wealth of home studio recording tips and techniques; from studio lingo, to setting up your studio (wiring, acoustics, ergonomics) to mic technique, EQ, compression, effects tips & tricks, and finally to mixing and mastering. Now in it's 2nd edition, this eBook also led to a publishing deal for my popular printed book “Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production”, available on Amazon.com: <iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=joedocmusicco-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1435455053&asins=1435455053&linkId=eadc093a95035d5f4ebb182e1a024800&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" width="300" height="150" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">

Acoustic Guitar For Absolute Beginners – (Download version)

This is the download version of our bestselling "Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar for ABSOLUTE Beginners" DVD. Everything you need to get you playing even if you've never touched a guitar before.

JDM "VINDICATOR" Germanium Fuzz/Boost Pedal

Our Flagship guitar pedal: An all-Germanium two-in-one knockout punch of classic boost and fuzz. YOU. NEED.

JDM Cascade Tremolo Pedal

The JDM Pedals “Cascade Tremolo” is not just a tremolo, but also an “amp-in-a-box” pedal, giving you sounds very much like a Fender Princeton Amp, or other vintage tube combo with tremolo. We’ve designed the pedal to be VERY reactive to your playing. Not only do the cascaded MOSFET preamp stages provide a tube-like sensitivity to your playing dynamics, the tremolo also reacts dynamically - crank it and hit a chord and the tremolo “ducks” the chord before swelling up again, letting rhythm parts come clear when you dig in. Pick lighter, and the tremolo comes through- this is JUST the way the great old tube combos “feel” when you play. The master volume and double-speed switch make possible a wider range of overdrive sounds and tremolo effects than a vintage amp can do, especially at modest volumes! Our pedals are hand-assembled, feature true bypass, and use top quality components throughout. The MOSFET preamp and output stages provide high input impedance and low output impedance, keeping the tone clear and present even with long cable runs.

JDM Humdinger Fuzz/Octave Pedal

Silicon Fuzz & Overdrive Pedal with switchable Boost/Octave based on a juicy, dual JFET preamp stage. Why don't you have one yet?

JDM Pedals Union Fuzz Switchable Germanium/Silicon Fuzz Pedal

The Most Flexible Fuzz Pedal Available: The JDM Pedals Union Fuzz Our unique "voicing" switch paired with TRUE Silicon/Germanium switching. This means the entire second transistor (responsible for all the fuzz tone) is entirely switched from silicon to germanium. No silly diode clipping tricks. This is all hand-wired full on tone escalation. A total of 6 unique fuzz styles are available by switching between Ge/Si and Hi/Lo/Treble modes. Anyone searching for all the killer classic fuzz sounds must have this pedal. Germanium fuzz with a rich midrange and lots of sustain? Gotcha covered. Need a fuzz that gives you a sparkling, gritty sound when you roll back the volume? Here it is. How about a ripping-velcro silicon fuzz with lots of high-end bite? The Union Fuzz can do that, too. Check out the demo video - the opening music was cut using the Union Fuzz on all the guitars. For $139 (worldwide shipping included) you simply. CAN. NOT. BEAT. THIS. FUZZ!

JDM Pedals Little Steamer Overdrive

The "Little Steamer" is a unique pedal, and you won't find any other pedals out there that create the same tone. Based on the mysterious "Harmonic Percolator" circuit from the 1970's, we have tweaked the design to allow you to dial in sparkling light overdrive tones, warm sustaining overdrive, or nearly synth-like fuzz/drive sounds that sustain forever. The unique properties of the circuit create a pleasant (if at times wildly overdriven) sound no matter how you dial it in. It's like coffee; it's going to pep your tone up no matter how you brew it, you just need to dial in your flavor. There are four controls - "Roast", "Volume", "Steam", and a "Clip" switch. Volume is obvious. The Clip switch is also pretty straight forward - when in the "Clip" position, the signal is sent through a series of diodes, both silicon and germanium, to create additional distortion in the signal, increasing the harmonic content, and giving it more "bite" and drive. This results in a small volume drop which you can compensate with the volume knob. The "Roast" and "Steam" knobs are completely unique to our design. Roll back the "Roast" for mellower overdrive sounds, crank it for a "dark roast" high-gain overdrive with a solid midrange that will still cut through the mix even at wild gain levels. "Steam" lets you reign in the the drive in a different way; turned down (to the left) the circuit gain is reduced, but high end "sparkle" is maintained - perfect for spanking rock and country rhythm guitar sounds. As you crank it up, the gain increases and the sound becomes somewhat darker and focused, allowing you to create furiously steaming lead sounds that won't steam your eardrums with harsh harmonics. The interaction of "Roast" and "Steam" provide an amazing range of tones from old school rock and mellow overdrive to gutsy distortion and slippery fuzz tones. Get your Little Steamer now and caffeinate your tone.