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Hi From Costa Rica!

I was recently on a vacation that I take every year where I go on a cruise with a big group of Internet Marketers. While spending the day in Costa Rica, I managed to shoot this quick video to say hi!

This cruise is always the highlight of my year because I get to hang out with some of the most fun, exciting, intelligent and successful Internet Marketers and Entrepreneurs in the world!

We spent 8 days vacationing in exotic places, networking and sharing ideas. I always come back from this trip refreshed and ready to start some new and exciting projects. Last year while on this cruise, I was given the idea of Jammin With The Band from another friend of mine and got right on it when I got home.

This year will be no different as I have a bunch of new ideas and awesome guitar courses to develop that I’m sure you’ll love! I’ll keep you posted as they develop.

I’m already signed up for next years cruise and if you would like to join me and 400 other awesome Internet Marketers, check out this page: http://www.marketingcruisevacation.com

Even if your not into marketing or have an online business, this trip is one kick ass time! Hope to see you there!

Mike

Hard Rock Guitar Lesson – Rock It By Sub Focus

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In this lesson we are going to check out a killer hard rock song by the group Sub Focus. They actually write electronic music and I came across this song while listening to Pandora.

It’s got the coolest hard rock groove and it’s great for learning by ear, jammin too and soloing over.

Check out this video where I teach you the main riffs and talk about how to have some fun rocking out to this track!

Here’s a link where you can pick up this track from itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sub-focus/id479992329

Here’s a link to Sub Focus’s Website: http://www.subfocus.com/

Playing Guitar With Your Eyes Closed – A Lesson On Playing Emotionally

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One of the aspects of guitar playing that you should always strive for is playing with emotion. Whether it’s your own music or someone else’s.

To illustrate this idea and give you some great tips on how to get started, I made a lesson where I play some really intense guitar for you….With My Eyes Closed!

Check out the following video where I play the intro to “Asturias” by Isaac Albeniz

Now please understand this is not to show off or wax my ego…I find that when you are able to play guitar without looking at it, you can reach a new level of playing because you can shut off the sense of sight and focus on sound and how you want your playing to be heard.

It’s a cool concept and a really awesome some to apply to your playing!

Be sure to leave your comments, questions and other rants below

Practice, Practice, Practice!

If you want to see the first video I made for this song where I talk about using a metronome and writing strong melodies: Click Here

Also, Go here to see a video of John William’s perform this piece: http://youtu.be/wDAHl54V0CU

This performance is what inspired me to learn this piece. In my opinion he plays this flawlessly with so much emotion it’s amazing. Yet he doesn’t do so much as flinch while playing the whole thing!

P.S. I’m always looking for new topics to cover and help the RGP community out on so if you have something your struggling with in your playing, please let me know and I’ll create a lesson to help you out!

Jimmy Dillon Acoustic Enlightenment Review

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Jimmy Dillon, one awesome guitar player and teacher, has recently released a brand new DVD called “Acoustic Enlightenment”. This is a follow up to a program he released called “Soul Of Acoustic Guitar”.

I got this DVD and in the following video I give you an in-depth review of the program so you know what to expect and find out if it’s right for you. It’s an awesome program and I highly recommend it! Watch the video to learn more and read below to check out the Bonus I am offering for anyone that decides to purchase the DVD:

Click Here To Learn More And Purchase Jimmy Dillon’s “Acoustic Enlightenment”!

Special Rock Guitar Power BONUS…

If you are interested in purchasing Acoustic Enlightenment I am going to be including access to the “Acoustic Rock Song Lesson Bundle” from the RGP Song Lesson Program!

This bundle includes access to 12 Song Lessons that are going to teach you the following awesome Acoustic Rock Songs:

Song Title	Artist
Ants Marching	Dave Matthews
Brown Eyed Girl	Van Morrison
Every Rose Has It’s Thorn	Poison
Free Falling	Tom Petty
Heart Of Gold	Neil Young
Jack And Diane	John Mellancamp
Margaritaville	Jimmy Buffett
Pictures	Kid Rock
Time Of Your Life	Green Day
Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
Wonderful Tonight	Eric Clapton
Wonderwall	Oasis

This Song Bundle usually sells for $59 but you will get access to if for FREE when you purchase “Acoustic Enlightenment” through this page.

Jimmy is also throwing in a couple Bonuses of his own but only for a limited time!

For the first 7 days of this promotion starting 12/1 Save 30% AND Get Free Shipping! Plus…

The first 100 buyers will get access to a recording of a Brand New Jimmy Dillon song.

Here’s What To Do Next…

Click Here To Learn More and Purchase “Acoustic Enlightenment” From jimmy Dillon

After you make your purchase, send an email with a copy of your receipt to show proof of purchase to: mike@rockguitarpower.com

Please include your Rock Guitar Power username and or email that you used to sign up with.

Once we receive the email with the receipt, we will upgrade your account so that you can access the song lessons.

If you have any questions about this promotions, please send an email to mike@rockguitarpower.com and we will get right back to you.

*Affiliate Disclaimer: I am acting as an affiliate of Jimmy Dillon and the Acoustic Enlightenment program which means I make money when people purchase the program through my link.

How To Build On Simple Guitar Melodies

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In this lesson I talk about how to take a simple melody and make it more interesting by adding harmony notes. I use the opening section to the song “Circles” by Joe Satriani as an example.

Click Here To get a Guitar Tab for this song!

I would like to give a HUGE Thanks to Neon Charlie (Charlie Wiley) for created the Neon sign that you see in this video! Charlie has been an RGP member and is a professional neon sign maker. If you would like to get in touch with him about making a sign for your business or whatever…Here’s his info:

Charlie Wiley

3697 Greenwood Dr

Jonesborough,Tn. 37659

423-926-7912

neoncharlie9@gmail.com