Customer Reviews for John Stowell Jazz Guitar Mastery Book/DVD Set
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Laurence Klein
Location: from Berkeley, Ca.
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
January 27, 2009
Worthwhile for all levels of guitarists
The content of John Stowell's Jazz Guitar Mastery may be beyond what I can achieve in this lifetime, however his approach is so clear, concise and stimulating that from watching the video 4 times now (there will be more viewings) the light bulbs of understanding things that I didn't understand before went on for me. Applying his demonstrations to my own playing is having a positive effect on my playing and on my mental frame of reference.
17 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Jim Montesano
Location: from NJ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
January 31, 2008
Great DVD & charts good price also
John Stowell is an excellent guitar player and the DVD is excellent. I encourage all who want to learn advanced guitar chords and picking tech. This is a great course.
16 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Don Fanning
Location: from Portland, Oregon
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 25, 2007
Now this is communication!
In short, John Stowell communicates (on the DVD) information succinctly yet extensively that is perfect to getting on with the concepts in the booklet. His quick pace (yet not too fast) of information and how to use it immediately with a sense of humor is by far the best instructional DVD I have ever seen. The concepts are unique compared to the redundant information that has been released over the years. All of the material in the book is just the beginning of what can be expanded on infinitely with discipline and inspiration to keep creating an original voice. This is the kind of instructor/teacher I would also prefer for collage classes (math,anything)where technical information is communicated in a non-intimidating fashion. My thanks go out to John Stowell for putting this inspiring product out.
28 of 59 people found this review helpful.
Shigeru Konno
Location: from Tokyo JAPAN
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 16, 2007
Helpful for you!!!
Music theory is directly connected with a salary of a musician. Then, this book would be a great help for you. You're explaining one of material kindly and naturally, so it isn't stiff. dvd of attachment is the considerable volume, so this price is thankful. I think, Mr. Stowell gets the behavior which should be followed as close existence as a teacher (imaum, Gulu) as a musician. It was wonderful 1 copy for me. It's recommended to the person craving in the humanity! !, please enjoy yourself! !
23 of 47 people found this review helpful.
Jaya
Location: from Auburn, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
May 2, 2007
Work on Your Chops
John helps you to see things in a brand new way and put it all togehter. He lays down a concept, builds on it and then adds another in a logical manner. As an imtermediate player who wants to expand in jazz improvisation, I am slowly going through the material. These lessons will last me a long time!
26 of 47 people found this review helpful.
Rolf Johnson
Location: from Seattle Wa
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
April 18, 2007
John Stowell is a Guitar Master
This book will help you to expand your use of chord tensions in improvisation. Easy to use and understand. It's like being able to dial in the amount of dissonance or tension you want. Five Stars
8 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Darren Littlejohn
Location: from Portland, Oregon
March 16, 2006
A MUST HAVE!
This book is SO clear, it's really great. All of the concepts are included in tab and notation, so after watching the DVD you can refer to the book in the practise room. I've gotten so much out of one concept, it's hard to believe there is so much more to this. John talks about a lot of this on his Portland Jazz Jams podcasts as well. [...]
8 of 16 people found this review helpful.