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How to play guitar – Yellow Guitar Books

John has released his CD!

Click the CD cover to hear audio samples.


When I first started playing the guitar I was in a big hurry to become a good player. I was willing to work hard not only at practice, but also work hard seeking out good teachers, books and any other materials I could find. Well, it didn't take long to see that just about everyone has a different way of looking at music and how to apply musical ideas to the guitar. Many of the books I saw described things in a way that was not understandable, and conflicted with the same concept presented in other books. Many of the concepts that needed to be understood were of the generic music theory variety. Others were about fingerings and such, but it seemed that a good, simple, straightforward explanation was unavailable from any single source. Somehow I sensed that there must be a simpler way to look at these concepts and apply them to my guitar playing.

After spending an incredible year at Musicians Institute in Hollywood CA I started to see the big picture. Simplicity is the key! Through goal setting, visualization, applying time frames and isolating small workable pieces, the whole process of learning guitar can be speeded up dramatically. Working with students over many years I have found what works and how to make things understandable. The Yellow Guitar Books Vol I and Case Studies For Guitar series is the culmination of my journey with the guitar and my desire to share it with others.

Here is a little information about what I am doing:

  • Writing new Case Studies For Guitar.

  • Teaching privately.

  • Recording a new Better Late CD.

  • Learning C6 Tuning 8 String Lap Steel Guitar.

  • Creating reality a day at a time.

Best Wishes,

John Joy