"You're The Teacher I've Spent Years Looking For"

Hi Dan, I can't tell you enough how much Acoustic Guitar Secrets has helped me. I've mostly taught myself for about 2 years. As soon as I started using your DVDs, so many things I'd been trying to learn seemed to come together, especially the chord progressions. You're the teacher I've spent years looking for, and I'm so happy that I have Acoustic, Blues, and now your new lessons to keep my learning going. I really look forward to your new material. Now every time I pick up my guitar I'm excited about the new things I will learn with your courses. Thanks again and keep it coming,

Laura Koser Staten Island, NY         

"It's Like Having A Private Tutor Who Never Gets Tired Of Anwsering Questions"

Dan, Where do I start to thank you for your courses? I have all of them, and I love them. It's like having a private tutor who never gets tired of anwsering questions. Everytime I watch one, I learn something new, even if I have seen the DVD before (numerous times). Acoustic Guitar Secrets has given me some opportunities to see, hear, and learn new progessions and different Strumming patterns. This alone has boosted my playing; I'm able to play the same, or similar, progressions with different strumming patterns and create different songs. I'm pretty mechanical in my learning process, and your presentations have given me an opening to a creativity I haven't had in the past simply by showing me new understandings of ways to experiment. I could go on but you asked for a short message... Thanks again.

Kip Glauser Catonsville, Maryland     

"These Techniques Will Make Your Playing Sound, Look, And Feel Very Professional"

Wow. Where do I start? I had purchased Dan's Amazing Blues Secrets originally and learned some great blues basics. I memorized the Pentatonic scales and I think I could do them when I am asleep :) Anyway, I have this wonderful Martin guitar my wife bought me, and I was just not getting the hang of basic strumming techniques or chord progressions. This was happening mostly because the lessons I was taking thus far were more focused on scales and soloing. This left a huge gap in my development. Then along comes Dan's Acoustic Guitar Secrets Course, and I think I was one of the first to order. At first I was greatly challenged. I had to keep rhythm while changing chords etc. But with practice and the ability to see the demo over and over again, I started to get it. I found the production value to be higher than the original Blues series, and I liked the double camera shots. These helped me focus on both hands. It's now almost March, and I'm finishing up the last of the course, the Jazz style. I've decided to take my time with this part, as it is challenging, but highly rewarding. In the process I've learned fingerpicking. This now has become my favorite style, but I think what really sets my playing off now are chord embellishment and chord fills. These techniques will make your playing sound, look, and feel very professional. In the short time that I have had this course I can confidently say that my playing went from that of a beginner to an intermediate-level player, and in some cases a high-intermediate level player. Playing is not yet effortless for me, but hey, I only picked up a guitar for the first time in 49 years last June. :)

Andrew Baker Omaha, Nebraska     

"I Am Extremely Grateful To Have This Opportunity And Highly Recommend The "Acoustic Guitar Secrets" Course, As Well As All His Courses."

I have toyed with the guitar for a while now, playing by ear, and concentrating in Flamenco. Yet, I had no prior knowledge of chord progressions, modes, etc. I was fortunate enough to come across Dan Denleys "Amazing Guitar Secrets Course". From there I went to his Lead, Blues and now Acoustic Guitar Secrets Courses. Since taking those courses, I have learned to interpret the scales, modes, chord progressions, etc. to levels that would have taken years to learn, let alone master. I am extremely grateful to have this opportunity and highly recommend the "Acoustic Guitar Secrets" Course, as well as all his courses. Believe me they are well worth the investment.

Joe Pescador Bronx, New York    

"I Feel Like You're Right Here In The Room Teaching Me"

Hi Dan, I was so happy when you came out with your Acoustic Guitar Secrets Course. I have learned so much in a very short time. I feel like you're right here in the room teaching me. My husband has played for 50 years, and he can't believe all the material and information you have in this course. I am really strumming much better now. I can play many new songs. I still have trouble with bar chords. I just can't get clear sounding notes. I really want to thank you for showing me how to string my guitar on DVD 1. I have confidence now to do this on my own. Thanks, Dan, and keep up the good work.

Wendy Bessey Courtenay,
British Columbia Canada      

"All Of Dan's Courses Are Excellent, But Acoustic Guitar Secrets, At The Present Time, Is Most Important. "

I've learned many new acoustic chords. For example, I like Neil Young's music, and Acoustic Guitar Secrets helped me to understand his acoustic songs. I have completed my knowledge of fingerpicking. I already knew a little about classical fingerpicking. All of Dan's courses are excellent, but Acoustic Guitar Secrets, at the present time, is most important.

Veli-Matti Kyhyräinen Punkaharju,
Itä-Savo Finland 

"I Learned More In Just One Sitting Than I Have In The Last 5 Years"

Hi Dan, Although my time is limited, I have managed to take time to dig into the Acoustic Guitar Secrets. I was amazed. I learned more in just one sitting than I have in the last 5 years. Thank you. I am looking forward to the new course. Thanks again.

Travis Hill Newbury Park, California       

"...Simple, But It Contains Cool-Sounding Progressions And Strumming Patterns Which You Can Learn Quickly"

This course is easy to follow. It is simple, but it contains cool-sounding progressions and strumming patterns which you can learn quickly. It's well explained. Dan has also worked hard to ensure you feel supported by providing internet access to additional help.

Todd Neuberger Creve Coeur. Missouri
   

"Your Course Is At The Top!"

Dear Dan, I really love your course. There are so many programs out there that claim all kinds of stuff, but yours top them all! I never did buy any
programs for a long time. But, I would read your e-mails and I would do the guitar exercises. Then, "boom!" you came out with this wonderful Acoustic program. So, I thought I try it...

I've been trying to learn to play the guitar on and off for about 5 years. I used to go to my lessons and bring my 2 year old son. Try to have a lesson
with a two year old running all over the place throwing down chairs and screaming! So I gave up...

But three kids and a dog later, I decided to pick up my guitar again. Now I love to practice every day in the privacy of my own home. The dual-shot video in the DVDs makes it easy to learn. I have improved on my strumming and I love the songs. It is like having my own personal instructor in my home.

Thanks a bunch!

Angie Hall, Florida   

"We Have Moved Up To A Higher Level"

Hi Dan, I strum with a local folk group, but I always felt the need for improvement. This is why I invested in your course. I soon learned I can use certain 3/4 and 6/8 patterns, with slight modifications, to inhance our music. I practiced at home using a tape recorder, as did the rest of the group. I then started using bar chords and 6ths, etc. I can also now transpose into any key that the singer requests. We have moved up to a higher level. Dan, your course is great, and I have only scratched the surface.

Sincerely,

George George Ward Maracas via S. Joseph, Caribbean Trinidad And Tobago   

"My Playing Has Taken Giant Leaps"

Hi Dan, I've been using Acoustic Guitar Secrets since Christmas, and my playing has taken giant leaps. The strumming patterns on DVD 2 were very helpful. I'm now working to improve my finger-picking with DVD 4. At this rate I will be playing in my local blues pub in no time at all. I will give a progress report in a few months.

Mike Aldridge Heathfield, East Sussex United Kingdom   

"Who Would Think That A Simple Chord Progression Could Sound So Good!!"

Dan, I pestered you and Lisa forever, awaiting the release of Acoustic Guitar Secrets! It has certainly paid off, because many of the "loose ends" have been coming together. The strumming patterns and the chord progressions have been very helpful. Who would think that a simple chord progression could sound so good!! Thanks Dan!

Jim Dietrich Flushing, Michigan

"Thanks To You And Your Easy-To-Follow Instruction, I've Been Able To Start Using A Lot More Of The Chords In Songs That I've Been Missing"

Hi Dan, Thank you for your Acoustic Guitar Secrets course. I use to play just major chords and 7ths, and that was all I ever thought I needed, until now. Thanks to you and your easy-to-follow instruction, I've been able to start using a lot more of the chords in songs that I've been missing. I've also been practicing barre chords more, though I'm having a bit of trouble with them. It's easier than having to use a capo all the time. I'mm looking forward to getting into finger style picking, but for now I am just trying to explore the fretboard in a whole new light.

Gordon Steeves High Level, Alberta Canada 

"I've Even Received A Few Complimentary Comments...I Can Honestly Say It's All Because Of You, Dan"

I picked up a guitar for the first time just over 12 months ago when I was approaching my 50th birthday. After messing around informally for several weeks, I came across your Amazing Guitar Secrets Course. I bought the course and have since bought Blues Guitar Secrets, Lead Guitar Secrets, and finally Acoustic Guitar Secrets. All of the courses are quite superb, and I find I can work well by working through each of them at different times, up to 2 hours per day. What makes the Acoustic course particularly good is the method you employ showing both the left and right hands. This has made it so much easier to pick up the techniques that you teach. The strumming patterns and finger-picking are particularly useful. I have just finished working through DVD number 2, and I'm able to play all of the songs 'reasonably' well. I've even received a few complimentary comments. I will keep working through the courses knowing that I'll continue to improve. I can honestly say it is all because of you Dan. Thank you so much for what you have brought to me and,no doubt, to so many others. Keep up the great work.

Ian Morris Widnes, Cheshire United Kingdom

"I Am Progressing Quite Well. Thanks, Dan, This Is A Great Course."

I purchased Acoustic Guitar Secrets to accompany my Lead Guitar Secrets course when my girlfriend bought me an electronic acoustic guitar for my birthday. It's working great, as I've been progressing well with the Lead Guitar Secrets course. I also slip in some Acoustic Guitar Secrets special features on skill training, and it's working great. I have found both courses easy to follow, and I am progressing quite well. Thanks, Dan, this is a great course.

Regards,

Bob Christian Alexandria, Scotland United Kingdom

"The Way You Explain How To Form Major, Minor 7th, And Dominant Chords Makes It Very Easy!"

Dan, Thanks again for a wonderful Acoustic Guitar Secrets course! The way you explain how to form Major, Minor 7th, and Dominant chords makes it very easy! The song examples fit right in with what you are teaching! I love DVD #5. The Jazz is very intense!!

Michael Raybisch Shasta Lake City, California     

"Have I Improved Since Working With Acoustic Guitar Secrets? People Constantly Asking Me To Play Answers That."

I decided to take up guitar a couple of years ago, as I’ve always been interested in finger style. So I bought a book and suffered like all beginners with ‘sore fingertip’ syndrome. I learned some patterns and applied them to songs - great. I’ve come along, but then I ran into stumbling blocks as I didn’t take lessons, therefore I didn’t have the luxury of seeing or hearing to improve or capture. I became frustrated down the line. I felt I wasn’t progressing. I was playing basic chords, but I lacked direction and a strategy on where to go next. I picked up a couple of videos on learning finger style, but I was disappointed. The videos only taught how to play a song. I didn’t want to learn how to play a song, I wanted to learn how to play guitar! In my search for direction, I stumbled across Dan’s course. After reviewing the course syllabus I decided to order it. Well, its exactly what I’ve been looking for. The course is not some big show, but rather a person just being himself who is genuinely interested in sharing his knowledge for helping others. It's nice to see that Dan didn’t edit out mistakes he made while playing, but rather just starts over. It shows the human side, and that we all make mistakes, no matter how good we may be. Now I’m learning the guitar neck, new strumming patterns, finger style techniques, strength with scales, etc. Best of all, I can follow along with Dan on his videos, so I know that my sound and technique is somewhat close - the rest is up to me to practice. All the little hints and tips are just a bonus. There's so much to cover in the course, it'll keep me occupied for some time. Have I improved since working with Dan's course? People constantly asking me to play answers that. All I can say is: Thanks Dan for the instruction & direction. You restored my motivation and enthusiasm. Now all I need is for you to come out with a video to teach me how to sing!!!

Thomas Theriault Victoria, British Columbia Canada    

"I Would Like To Recommend This Course To Others... It's Lots Of Fun And Very Interesting"

Hi Dan and Lisa, Here is just a short note to thank you for your Acoustic Guitar Secrets course. I have been playing acoustic guitar for over 50 years, and I thought I knew a lot. After purchasing your course, I found out their was so much I was missing. I especially enjoyed the parts on fingerpicking and jazz chords. Also the different strumming patterns you teach are great. I would like to recommend this course to other seniors. It's lots of fun and very interesting, and it helps fill your day. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Patrick Page Calgary, Canada    

"It Makes Me Want To Practice, To Become Better, And I'm Not Afraid To Tackle Songs Now That I Would've Shunned Months Ago."

Hi Dan, I have to say I've been impressed with what I've seen in your Acoustic Guitar Secrets program. The materials are great and well packaged. I've been self-taught for more than a half dozen lessons I took at the age of 9. I have a deep background in music and singing, and I play beyond a beginner's ability. But I have learned a lot, even from disc one. The second DVD has shown me bar chords and strumming patterns I never could've learned on my own. The chord progressions you teach are excellent. The lessons make me THINK about the learning process, and I've gained a great deal of understanding towards "reading" the music patterns in the manual. It makes me want to practice, to become better, and I'm not afraid to tackle songs now that I would've shunned months ago. This is a GREAT program, and I'm looking forward to continuing the learning process.

BIG THANKS!!

Rick Martin Sellersburg, Indiana    

"I Wish I Had Purchased Your Books 5 Years Ago"

Hi Dan I have purchased Acoustic Guitar Secrets and Lead Guitar Secrets. I have enjoyed both and having the booklet to go along with the CD's is excellent. I still have guitar lessons each fortnight, and my guitar teacher was amazed at how good the books were. He is a professional teacher and musician. I have a Martin D28 (what a dream machine), so I am dedicated to learn all I can. I have been playing for 5 years and pick up my Martin or Gibson (electric) every day. I'm not just saying this, but I wish I had purchased your books 5 years ago. I have mastered 30 out of the 40 lead riffs. Some you like better than others. I now insert a riff before a song just to change it to what I like. Too many people worry about the small cost. Remember price is soon forgotten, but the quality remains. I'm very happy with my purchase. Keep on pickin.

Regards,

Danny Brady Perth, Western Australia

"Thank You, Dan!"

Hi Dan and Lisa, Just a short note to thank you for your Acoustic Guitar Secrets course. I have been playing acoustic guitar for over 50 years, and thought I new alot. After getting your course, I found out there was so much I was missing in my playing. I especially enjoyed the parts on fingerpicking and jazz chords. Also the different strumming paterns you teach are great. I would like to recommend this course to other seniors. It is lots of fun and very interesting, and helps fill your day. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Patrick Page, Calgary, Alberta Canada      

"I Feel Like A New Woman"

Dan, You have given me the encouragement to want to play my guitar again . With your help, I feel like a new woman.

God bless, ciao bella, hugs from

Philly Jo Joanne Powell Portsmouth, Virginia