Play Guitar Today, Without Learning Scales, Notes or Music Theory

Play Guitar Today, Without Learning Scales, Notes or Music Theory

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- If learning to play guitar has always been a dream, you're not alone. Millions of guitars made their way into homes last year, and thousands more will appear under Christmas trees this holiday season.

Why? Prices are falling, learning to play is easier and more convenient than ever, and although guitars haven't changed, the consumers buying them have. For beginners, iPlayMusic offers guitar lessons online at www.iplaymusic.com that cover all the basics for under $20.

"Many of today's aspiring guitarists lack the time, interest or financial means necessary to endure years of private lessons," said Stewart Putney, president of iPlayMusic. "With no plans to play professionally, they view their musical instrument simply as a hobby. In fact, most want nothing more than to take their guitar home and begin playing their favorite songs with friends and family members that same day."

The good news is that with an abundance of multimedia and online resources now available, learning to play guitar has never been easier or more convenient.

So, what should the average consumer consider before getting -- or giving -- a guitar this Christmas?

-- Understand your musical ambitions. If you want to get serious, take private lessons. However, if fun and family entertainment are the primary goals, direct your time and attention to self-teaching methods of instruction. iPlayMusic lessons offer more than two hours of step-by-step video demonstrations, with training on how to play songs and "karaoke-style" scrolling lyrics and background music included to encourage playing and singing along. -- Consider your learning style. Some take an intellectual approach to learning, scouring books for lessons, scales and music theory, and learn best through a teacher/student experience. Studies prove, however, that most people learn through observation and action. Video-based instruction is an ideal medium for visual learners, enabling the viewer to review and repeat content at will, and to move forward at his or her own pace. -- Begin with the basics. By learning just three chords -- Chord D, A and G -- you can play literally thousands of songs. Mix in a few strumming patterns, and let the fun begin. -- The secret to success? Practice, practice, practice. But make sure learning time is a fun, relaxed time as well. It is more important to build memory muscle by practicing a few minutes each day, than sitting down for two hours just once a week.

Playing guitar is a skill that you can enjoy the rest of your life, and one that brings families together. With video and online instruction techniques now available, skip the time-consuming process of learning scales, notes and music theory, and begin playing your favorite songs before the sun goes down.

iPlayMusic, Inc. is a leading provider of interactive music products. Key to its 'karaoke-style' products is a video-based instruction method that enables any beginning guitarist to learn the skills and techniques necessary to play songs on their instrument without time consuming and expensive private music lessons. Founded in 2005, the privately-funded company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. For information, call visit www.iplaymusic.com/ .

Source: iPlayMusic, Inc.

CONTACT: Carleen LeVasseur, +1-408-264-6767, or carleen_l@comcast.net, For iPlayMusic Public Relations

Web site: http://www.iplaymusic.com/

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