Play Like Clapton 2 DVD Course

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   5 out of 5

   Art M.—CA – March 17, 2012:

   Clapton Dbl DVD Review
   
   Ok, so I’m only into the Exercises right now, but like another review by a Mike P. the triplets lesson caught me by surprise when I had to run up and down the neck from high to low E’s, WOW, so worth the investment; cheap when one considers the rates one would pay for private lessons. If you love Clapton, I highly recommend this dbl DVD set by John Tuggle. The visual clarity, John’s easy to follow examples and the PDF downloads along with backing tracks make for an excellent teaching that the student can do at their own leisure over and over again. I’ve tried other instructors, and after studying John’s via YouTube freebies, I became hooked on his instruction style. Looking forward to buying other DVD instructions.
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   5 out of 5

   Andrew Klaich—Buffalo, NY – March 29, 2012:

   Blues Course and Clapton

   I have purchased the “Master the Blues” and “Clapton” courses. I cannot say how great these DVD’s are. I have seen my playing go to the next level and they really opened up certain ways I now approach the fretboard. I would call myself an intermediate guitar player. I have been playing for several years and practice about an hour a day. I am now playing “Have you Ever Loved A Woman” and putting in licks that sound like live Clapton. I have received many compliments about my playing since working through these DVD’s. The Blues Course has allowed me to overcome a few obstacles in my playing. I can now play licks that move up and down the neck instead of playing in one position for a bit and then staying in another positon for a bit. I can transition from each position in a fluent, melodic manner. I am now playing over the changes instead of just playing one scale over all chords (Makes a huge difference). I can now mix the major, minor and blues scales all together. All in all great quality and packed with information. I would easily purchase more DVDs from Learning Guitar Now. I learn more in one DVD than I do in 10 lessons with a private instructor.
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   5 out of 5

   Kevin Ryan—Chicago – March 29, 2012:

   Play Like Clapton

   This DVD set is flat out phenomenal. Rather than taking the normal route of showing the five basic pentatonic patterns and a few tabbed out solos, John gives exercises and examples on getting the rhythm of Clapton’s soloing technique down stone cold (which is hugely important and sadly missing in many books and other “how-to” lessons). Also, I love the focus that John places on Clapton’s vibrato with the dual camera angles so you can see exactly what to from both sides of the fretboard.
   As a huge Clapton fan, this is invaluable due to the “above and beyond” amount of work put into this set. If you need to get to the bottom of Clapton’s technique, vibrato, and phrasing, this is the set that you need.
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   5 out of 5

   BlueCajun—Houston, Texas – March 30, 2012:

   Buying this course is a no-brainer!

   I’m only about half way through the Hideaway style licks. But admittedly I’ve been taking my time. So far this is a great course. I especially loved the lessons on Clapton style vibrato, including bend vibrato. I’ve always struggled to control my bend vibrato. Using the technique shown by John, I have so much more control now. John also does a nice job of describing and showing the gear and settings he uses to get the correct tone for a given song. I highly recommend buying this course, especially given the price. It’s a steal!
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   5 out of 5

   Dave—Charleston, SC – March 30, 2012:

   My favorite practice

   John
   I only wish I had more time to practice. I look forward to my Play Like Eric Clapton DVDs more than any other practice modality I possess. The licks you selected are among the best EC Blues licks and its really a blast to master something that seemed previously out of reach. Practicing these licks has dramatically increase my repertoire of Blues phrasing and knowledge of the fretboard.

   The lessons are well organized and indexed. The context of each lick is explained. The licks are presented several ways including imbedded in the song, in slow motion and accompanied by tab and musical notation and then broke down into easily absorbable pieces.
   I can’t say enough. Congrats John. Thanks from your many grateful students. Keep up the good work
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   5 out of 5

   Michael M—New Jersey – April 2, 2012:

   Clapton Lessons are great!

   As usual, John hit a homerun with the Clapton lessons. John really catches the nuances in Mr. Clapton’s playing. The licks are presented in such a way that it’s really easy to incorporate any one – or all of them – into your current style of playing. Thanks, John, and keep up the good work!
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   5 out of 5

   mark dupere—Chicago – April 5, 2012:

   great lessons
   
   if you want those licks like clapton
   which gives you a wealth of licks to
   play with. this is the site.
   it has increased my playing of fills
   on my own songs that improved my playing.
   from these licks there is no stopping you
   from creating your own and to build on claptons style
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   4 out of 5

   BARRY WHITE—CHESTER, VA – April 5, 2012:

   ERIC CLAPTON

   GOOD INSTRUCTION. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BETTER BACKING TRACKS
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   4 out of 5

   MICHAEL E—College Park, MD – April 13, 2012:

   PLAY LIKE CLAPTON

   As an experienced guitar player there is a lot here to study and learn. I find that I have been playing Clapton for years but have had a problem with the timing and this program has helped me overcome many of my errors. Good package. Downfall. Well I wish it was much longer as I can easily spend more time on it. I would love to see John add a second course dedicated to the licks of the From the Cradle album which I feel is a blues masterpiece and scorching blues leads. I would not recommend cause whey would I want other guitar players to play better than me. Oh well!!! LOL!
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    5 out of 5

    Fran—Bensalem, PA – April 16, 2012:

    Play Like Clapton

    The lessons are great. I’ve been getting a lot of nice comments from my bandmates about my solo’s. The lessons have really helped. John’s playing is exactly what I am trying to get to.
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    5 out of 5

    Russ—Colorado Springs – April 16, 2012:

    Clapton Demystified!

    If you want to know the nances of Clapton’s phrasing, then this is THE course. The production of these DVDs and TAB are first rate. John’s easy going style shines through in his explanations and demonstrations. The demo-slow demo-TAB play through format makes learning a breeze. I used this course to “dip my toe” into Learning Guitar Now’s products. The course far exceeded my expectations, so I purchased two more courses! I look forward to having John teach me some slide work!
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    5 out of 5

    Ken Jones—Liverpool, England – April 16, 2012:

    Play Like Clapton recommended

    There was no delay with the post. The DVD is a great learning tool, especially the slow motion clips. I’m about a quarter of the way through it. My problem is I’ve already got my own style and I tend to revert back to it. I need to learn to blend the two. Many thanks ken
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    5 out of 5

    Sean Harold—San Francisco – April 18, 2012:

    Wow

    John is the man. Also, my fingers hurt.

    In all seriousness, these lessons have changed the way I have been used to playing for years, and have made me a competent slide player in addition to enriching my riff vocabulary for Clapton and Blues styles. It has redefined what I thought hard work and practice was, and that is a good thing as I am not a lazy player!

    Thanks a lot John, keep it up!
    Sean
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    4 out of 5

    Leila—Toronto, Canada – April 18, 2012:

    Play like Clapton

    I wish you played all the licks together of each style to help with the timing.
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    5 out of 5

    Bill Whaley—Delmar, New York – April 26, 2012:

    Play Like Clapton

    Play Like Clapton is an excellent program! John Tuggle can play and he can teach! to get the real clapton bluesbreaker vibe you need the vibrato. john clearly demonstrates and explains clapton’s expressive vibrato technique with clear explanation at various speeds. john gives recommendation on settings for the amps, pedals and tone and volume settings on the guitar so you can get that tone we’re all looking for. the hideaway style licks are also tasty. there is excellent tablature available on the CD disc which also appears in the DVD. john demonstrates each lick at tempo and at slower speeds multiple times and give very helpful tips on finger placement. john also plays the underlying chord progression and explains where each lick fits into the chord progression. each lick is shown in split screen showing the picking hand and the fretting hand as each lick is played. all in all, this is a high quality production and i would recommend it for anyone intersted in playing clapton’s style or any kind of blues. thanks john for making available such a quality product!
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    4 out of 5

    David Obal—Olney,Md – May 1, 2012:

    Play Like Clapton

    I really enjoy the DVD on Play Like Clapton. I consider myself an Intermediate player. I have made great strides in leaning my favorite guitar player, Eric Clapton’s style.
    I would be interested in more Clapton techniques..
    Thanks for checking on me.
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    5 out of 5

    Jacek—Warsaw, Poland – September 12, 2012:

    Eric Clapton lessons

    Your lessons are the best on the subject I have ever encountered. I have been trying to improve my blues playing for many years and with your help (EC lessons included) I have really made a significant step ahead. Dickey Betts and Slide in E are going to be the next ones – probably end of 2012 / beginning of 2013 .
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    5 out of 5

    Jim Jones—Dalzell, SC – November 12, 2012:

    The real deal

    John is the real deal and so are his lessons. Not easy, but atainable.

    I have been playing most of my life, and these lessons are helping me take my playing to the next level.

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