Derryl Gabel: talks about Skype lessons and guitar software!

Hi Guitar Friends,

Just wanted to let you know that I have a few openings for students. If you are interested I need to know the days and times that are good for you, your skype ID, how often you would like to take, and your location / timezone.

I know there's some of you out there that would like just one lesson to answer some questions etc... and that's fine. Others may be hesitant to take a lesson because they don't know how effective taking a lesson online would be because they have never tried it. My advice to you is just book one lesson to see if it is right for you.

Those of you that have my DVDs and are struggling to digest the material might need help with a practice routine and coaching. Maybe you've been able to digest the material but need help with application in improvisation and composition. I can help in that area as well. If you need help setting up a studio, filming, guitar sound settings, or learning and transcribing your favorite solos I can show you how.

Here's something that might interest some of you out there. Would you like to be able to slow down youtube videos of your favorite players so you can figure out the licks? I can show you how to do that too. Think about it. How many awesome players are there on youtube? By slowing down the video and audio (without changing the pitch) there's practically an unlimited amount of ideas just waiting for you.

Advantages to taking lessons online:

• Use your own equipment
• Take a lesson anywhere WIFI or internet is available
• Be in the comfort of your own home
• Convenience! Save gas and time 

Some tools that I use to make the lessons easier to follow and more enjoyable are on screen neck diagrams, standard notation and tab of the material covered, mp3 backing tracks for you to practice with, and multi camera angles and close ups when needed.

If you are interested, please email me to set up an appointment. You can schedule just one lesson if you like to see if this works for you.

In order to take lessons online you will need to download and install Skype which is free. Just go here to get Skype for Windows Skype for Windows

Go here to get Skype for Mac Skype for Mac

You will need a webcam with a built in mic if you don't have one already. I use this

Logitech C920 pro HD Webcam

Your dedicated guitar teacher,

Derryl Gabel

derrylgabel@gmail.com
DerrylGabel.com

Speaking of software, I wanted to tell you about a new software I discovered recently called the Guitar SightReader Toolbox. This software is like a swiss army knife of guitar training and learning applications. Besides helping you to become a better sight reader it can do so much more. For example, learn your scales, modes and chords, see and hear everything, learn to play over any progression, develop your ear for relative and perfect pitch, design your own practice schedule, transcribe your favorite songs, export your favorite licks to a lick library, make custom neck diagrams quickly and easily, and the list goes on. Another cool feature is the Video Help built into it as well. If you are interested head on over to http://guitarsightreadertoolbox.com/wp/ and try out the demo version. 

I think you will agree this is a "must have" for all guitarists.