New “Spy Photo” Released!
Hey folks,
Well, yesterday I *finally* did it. I got in my car and drove to FedEx and put 12 master disks in the mail to my DVD/CD replication company. Man, what a relief! I’ve been secretly working on this project for a LONG time now. And yesterday, I officially got the money off my back. It’s finished!
This is my biggest course yet: 8 DVDs, 2 Audio CDs and 2 CD-ROMs. It’s HUGE. There’s about 10 hours of total video and 43 full-band jam tracks (recorded with live instruments).
The entire course is dedicated to CHORDS and how to use them in your songs, riffs and licks. I’m calling it
the “Ultimate Guide To Chords.”
It’s going to be released next month. Not sure exactly when. My wife is due the 3rd week of July. So, unfortunately, I’ll have to work around the baby’s schedule. 
Here’s a picture of the new course. (Obviously, these are the masters, so there’s no artwork… but there will be!)
The only thing missing from the picture is the workbook. Still working on it.
We’re going to be sharing a TON of video lessons form the course. Look for the first one very soon.
Please post your comments below!
Cheers!
Dan Denley
June 17th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Hey Dan, congrats on the new course!
Just gotta ask a question…you have a typo up there in your first paragraph, or is it a Freudian slip?
Peace
June 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Exciting! I just hope I can afford it while starting up a new business.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:41 am
What are you naming this one, what is the flavor? (i.e.lead, acoustics, blues etc…..) Looking forward to checking it out.
P.S. What typo, I missed it?
June 17th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Dear Dan:
How exciting, new baby and new course!! Congratulations on both. Look forward to it. Jane
June 17th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
James, it looks like Dan is calling it “Ultimate Guide To Chords” according to the above info.
Dan, pre-congrats on the new kiddo. Have fun!
June 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Congtrats on the new course! I am ready for a new one as I finally completed the Lead course. I still can’t play worth a darn but boy do I ever have fun LOL!
Jim
June 17th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Wow Dan,
You never quit. I’ll have to think about the value of this course. Keep on truckin. Ed
June 17th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
RE: TYPO
The money should go in your pockets, not on your back…unless, of course, the monkey back there is stuffing the money in your pockets !
Good work!
Bestos,
Don Anderson, in Cayucos By The Sea
June 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Looks great Dan! Congrats also on the new bamdino, hope all goes well! I’m a drummer turned guitarist so, I naturally fell into a Rythm Guitar role. So, I’m extremely interested in this course on Chords. Keep the info coming please
Ed
June 17th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Hey Dan,
Thats an excellent news.
Looking forward to all the exciting material.
Take care of the baby. We’ll wait for the course
June 17th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Hi Dan,
Congrats on the new arrival! The bambino, I mean. Hope all goes well. Starting out as a drummer turned guitarist I naturally fell into a Rythm Guitarist role quite easily. So, I’m very interested in your new course focused on chord work! I have AGS as well as BGS and found them extremely helpful in breaking out of the Rythm Guitar role but, this new course sounds like it’s right up my alley! Looking forward to more ifo as it becomes available. Thanks.
Ed
June 17th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Good luck with your new course Dan, I know it will be tops, as are your other ones, also with the new papoose-Bob G, aka rufus
June 17th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Hi Dan,
Great news - all the best to you and the family on the pending addition. Since chords are a huge part of knowing what and how to play and compose I am sure this new course will be very helpful to many of us.
Jimmy
June 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Wow! Thanks for all the incredible feedback - I luv you guys (and gals).
Appreciate all the congrats on the new addition to the family. Will let you know when SHE arrives.
Ha ha ha! That’s hilarious. I meant to say “monkey off my back” but accidentally typed, “money.” Funny thing is, it was BOTH.
The DVD manufacturer requires 100% up-front. And I had to send the check WITH the masters. Also, being self-employed with no maternity insurance (got health, just not maternity) I’ve got to pay my wife’s doctor in cash. So, yah, it was definitely on my mind. But I ain’t complaining. I’m very blessed.
Take care and thanks again to you all.
Cheers,
Dan Denley
June 17th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Great to hear about the completion of the new course and that it targeted chords. Looking forward to seeing the content and the great price break you will be offering…or maybe not with that little one on the way.
Congratulations. Since I am part of the “over the hill” gang and have just retired, I should have time to enjoy all of the course.
Enjoy the cries in the night,
jon
June 17th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hello Dan, best wishes to you and your good lady on your imminent new arrival (God bless it). Many thanks for so much pleasure which you have given with your entertaining and informative courses. I wish you all of the luck for your new course and your new baby. Thanks again,
Brian Clarkson
June 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
hey Dan how are you i have a question, Do you have your course in spanish? or the course have subtitles?
June 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Nice one Dan, I look forward to hearing more about it. I know the basics of chords but the complex stuff, extensions, dominant whatever 17th, minor this, major diminished with the added left nostril etc leave me confused as to when to use them and where to put my slimist nose picker. I expect you have got that covered.
Regards,
John
June 17th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
hey Dan how are you i have a question, Do you have your course in spanish? or the course have english subtitles?
June 17th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Dan,
I have been trying to get that money monkey off my back too. Congratulations to you and your wife on the new little one and congratulations to you on the new course.
Charlie, California
June 17th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hi Dan looking forward to the new course, con grats on the new arrival, children are just so much fun!!
June 17th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I’m still working on AGS, but I’ll look forward to seeing what new things your course brings to the plate.
Remember, on those nights when that sweet little baby keeps you up all hours — she’s still a gift from God!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Michael E. Van Arsdale
June 17th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Congratulations on the pending addition to your family! How many does that make for you and your wife? The bigger the family, the more critics (and bosses) you have….based on my own experience, that is!! Of course we wouldn’t have it any other way, would we? My world revolved around my three sons….and now my grandchildren have taken control!! Wish only the best for you and your family. As your audience grows, so will your course be improved. In this manner we all receive a share of your happiness. God blesses in many ways. Cheers,
Chuck
June 17th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
My first purchase was “Blues Guitar Secrets”. I am really enjoying it alot. I need a lot more work on my strumming/rythym hand.
Will this new course have notations for strumming patterns for the chord progressions?
Will it be affordable?
I am looking forward to it, keep me posted
Congrats in advance of the birth of your child!
Thanks for everything,
Chuck
June 17th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Hi Dan
Well great news about having twins. Yes twins the course being one and the baby being another. LOL This course could be something worth checking out.
Thanks for all the previous courses and lessons. Keep it up if you can.
Mel Sheridan
June 17th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
This will definitely enrich all of your other courses that I own :
Amazing Guitar Secrets
Acoustic Guitar Secrets
Blues Guitar Secrets
Lead Guitar Secrets
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Keep On Keepin’ On!
June 17th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Hey Dan Whats Up???
I See You Got A Really Sizzling Course Coming Out WOW!!!!
I Wish I Had The Money To Order, But Right Now I’m Making Ends Meet, If U Know What I Mean.
I’ve Been A Very Loyal Subscriber, And I Love Getting Emails, And New Video’s From You.
I’ve Been Playing Guitar For About 15 Years, So I Do Have A Good Understanding About The Guitar.
My Gear Includes: Twin Reverb Fender Amp, Standard Gibson Les Paul, And A Mental Master B.C. Rich Warlock.
Take Care, Robin
June 17th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Hey Dan Congrats to you and your wife on the bubbie, that’s awesome. Mate I actually havent purchased a course yet, its all about slicing up the pay packet, but your tips and videos are great. Yours is the only guitar site that I take email from. Ive been playing a long time, just a backyard boy, but always a student. I am super intrestred in the new course, i will be taking the plunge on this one. At the right time, can you wet our appetites with some preview info? that would be great. All the best to your family, cheers mate….Australia
June 17th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Hey Dan,
Wow, 12 discs? Looks like I have to save some money for this one as one can never have enough knowledge about chords and music theory!
Thanks!
Howell
June 17th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hey Dan,
First of all, I wish all the best to you and your wife on your (soon) arrival. You seem to me to be an excellent teacher, with an encouraging demeanour, and I’m sure that you will be a great father (if you aren’t already). Thank you for your insight and instruction on learning the guitar.
I’m a carpenter with rough hands, but I’ve always (since childhood) loved the sound of beautiful guitar music! I am a novice, but with great dreams.
One vision of mine is,,, to be on the banks of a calm tropical beach, the soft lap of the waves meeting the shore, while the fire throws a gentle glow,,. My sweet princess basking in the full moon, looking as beautiful as an angel could ever be,,,
then I play a Spanish tune on the guitar that will make her heart meld into mine.
If I could ever express this “dream”, I would believe that I actually ACCOMPLISHED something in my life!
I don’t mean to be long winded, I’m just happy to hear about your new blessing, and I’m in love. COMPOUNDED HAPPINESS!
Take Care,
Thanks Again,
Mike.
June 17th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Super Congrats on the up and coming new “human” progam Dan, to you AND Mrs. Denley! And may you have MANY MORE!!! That was a double whammy announcement for sure! You do know how to sneak it in on us. That was good. Looking forward to some “snippets” from the new program. May all go well with the delivery! (uh, of the new baby I mean! LOL)
Ken Lockhart, Michigan
June 17th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Enjoy the new arrival,and your new stuff Chords will be a big seller.JP
June 17th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hi Dan,
would certainly love to enrol in your course. I have learned so much from all your freebies but to start at the beginning and proceed in an ordered manner would be an improvement for me. I can’t believe how the internet can make so much information available. it’s mindblowing. I’ve been tinkering on a guitar for many years and had pretty much given up until I stumbled on some of your newsletters and video lessons. I now went out and bought an electric guitar and playig both acoustic and electric has become an addiction. I think it’s the coolest addiction to have.Thank you, I am truly grateful, Ozi.
June 17th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Wow! Congradulations on the new addition to the “Amazing New Baby Secrets” series. (I wonder if you know yet what caused it…); and the new “Money on your back” guitar course. I am a little boy 82 years of age and taking up guitar for the second time. (The first time never went anywhere…) and I am still struggling with one of your freebies, the excellent finger excercises, and also the new Amazing Guitar Theory course as well, but I like to see progress.
Dan, I wonder if you have given any thought to opening an office somewhere away from home…? (Hey, Man! I was just kidding.)
And Mike, as some famous movie star once said, “In your dreams, sweetheart!”
Dan D-dot: Keep up the good work! Maybe someday I will have enough money to go first class myself!!!
Charlie P-dot
June 17th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
congratulations on the new one. thanks for it.
From Granada, Nicaragua.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Hi Dan:
Congratulations: You surely are a dedicated teacher and a tireless worker! This may be the course that I have been waiting for. I have always admired your methods, but have been a little confused about which course I should purchase. I will be looking this one very closely, since I get the impression that it covers Acoustic, Blues, Jazz and everything in between!
Wishing you much success with your latest teaching enterprise.
Bill
June 18th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Hello dear Dan,
Oh thats a big news regarding your new up comming course. Also recevie my heartiest congragulation for your coming baby. Well I have been your fan for the last two years and I have gained a tremendous knowledge from your brilliant news letters. I think your guitar website is one of the best in today’s business. Your whole team deserves pat on their backs. Good luck.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Hey Dan
Congrats for your new accoustic guitar course.
This is a step a mile ahead.
Bravo.
Venant
June 18th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Hi Dan,
Kudos on the completion of your new package and congrats ahead on the birth of your baby, hopefully a girl this time.
Anyways, i look 4ward to the package when released.
cheers,
Princess Pat.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Dan, This is great! (specially the news of the baby - Congratulations in advance. My daughter just got sent to Iraq, and we are now caring for her 6-month old daughter, so the baby-thing is back in our home also) Anyway … I’m still waiting for the MEGA-MEGA-Bundle Offer … All your courses together for a super low-priced deal.
Bryan
June 18th, 2008 at 6:52 am
hi dan, congrats on your forthcoming arrival. the new course sounds really great. hope your doing it at a super duper bargain price. please keep me updated on when it’s going to be available.I am very much a novice with the guitar but would love to be able to play some serious music and I need all the help that I can get.
cheers
June 18th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Congrats, Dan! I am amazed at your passion. I’m sure we’ll all enjoy what has taken you quite some time to finish. Keep it going, man! And thanks for making our lives so much better with the tips you’re sharing. Best wishes to you, and your family too.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Well well WELL,DAN CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND WIFE ON THE NEW ARRIVAL.the course on rythm looks neat.GOT TO GO GOOD LUCK ON BOTH.jimmy D.
June 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Dan,
I am really looking foreward to the new course. You always bring something new and exciting out.
Strength and Honor, Brother
Kip
June 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Congratulations about your baby and your course, you really helped me on the blues =)
June 18th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Congratulations to you and your wife on the new addition to your family.
June 22nd, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Hey Dan,
Congrats on the new baby. I’m one of those guys who has been on your e-mail list but havent bought a thing yet. Moneys been real tight,but since you’ve kept me on your list, I am starting to relate. Admire your work much. I will be buying a couple of your courses as soon as I get some other things taken care of. Thanks for letting me hang around.
Alan
June 24th, 2008 at 3:30 am
Does anyone have any issues about watching the video footage. Since about 3 months ago the videos are very jerky on my broadband connection. I have downloaded the flash player as advised but still no better. real pity because I enjoyed watching them
June 24th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Just received your “Damaged Goods” course. Looks very interesting and I hope to get a lot from it. Will be looking forward to this new course when it comes out.
By the way congrats to you and your wife on the pending birth of your newest offspring
June 24th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Hey Dan
How Are You Today?
Congrats To Your New Little One.
I Just Saw The 3 Video’s With You In Your Friends House.
That Was Really Cool.
To See You Jamming With That Drummer, & Bass Player In The Studio.
I’m Leaving A Reply Today, Cause I Was In My Music Studio Yesterday Recording 2 Original Songs, I Live In My Music Studio. I Love The Art Of Recording My Own Songs, I Layed Down 3 Tracks Over One Single Song, And It Sound Great.
The Other Song I Layed Down 2 Tracks Over The Other Song. My Style Is Hard Rock, To Powerful Ballads.
But Anyway I saw Your Video’s In The Studio, It Reminded Me I Was Just Recording Too In The Studio.
Looking Forwarded To Hearing From,
Take Care, Robin Flash- Lead Guitarist
June 24th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Congrats on the baby and the new course!! I will have to check it out.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Congrats on the new addition to your family and on your new course. You just don’t quit. Looking forward to the start date of the course and can’t wait to see what you will do next.
June 25th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Hey Dan,
Just got through watching your “Behind The Scenes” takes. I haven’t paid for the “Blues Secrets” yet, but want that set. Congrats on the new baby and your courses success. Great stuff. I started playing rythym with a garage band “therapy” group a few months ago, and I love it. It is a gas making music with others, most fun I ever had.
Thanx again
MIke
June 26th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Dan
Can hardly wait for your new couse too come out,But I notice in your pict of your DVDs ,that there is no lesson
book?
June 27th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Hey Dan, the new course you’ve come up with is really sweet!
Look forward to seeing this course once it’s released.
Keep Rock’n!
June 27th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the video, nice way to explain the progressions and it makes it very simple to ajust the chords vissual on the fretboard. One thing that you could have added to it is the relation between the first and second chords in a minor scales or does it stay the same like in a major scale ?
One point to add is what is the key to improvise on any key if you play on minor or blues or major scales? What would be the first note to be played? the 7th or the 9th?
Thanks for the mails and you pump up the wil to play as it must be played,
Rony Dvir
Amsterdam
June 27th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Dan,
I just watched the 3 sample videos an I’m impressed (As usual) with the quality and clarity of the instruction.
This is definately something I’ll have to invest in.
Keep it up!
Chuck
June 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Dan,
I just finished the preview course. GREAT STUFF. I jumped right into the Blues Progression and was just jamming on the Strat/Fender Twin Reverb. This is the course I have been waiting for. This will definitely fill a missing spot in my education. Everyone focuses on soloing - I dig Rhythm man!
Great work - sign me up.
Andy
June 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
You mean to say that “health insurance” doesn’t cover pregnancy? (can’t expect the insurance company to shell out for a pregnancy, which, of course, is always a matter of free choice — sure thing, you bet) And to think our business people here would like us to have the health care insurance system you people have… On second thought, I can see why; they wanna make out like bandits.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Your the Man Dan!
Sounds Like a Great Project you’ve put together, And If my Funds permit it….I’ll Be purchasing it.
Cudoos to the New “Curtain Climber” Both of mine Are Grown Men now…26 & 30! So enjoy While they are Little…They grow In the Blink of an Eye!
Congrats and Thanks for all you do.
Bogie in Indiana
June 27th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Congratulations on your new baby and on your new course. The video sample was very well done. I hope to purchase your new course.
Thanks, Bill
June 27th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
HI DAN , CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BABY !! IM EXPECTING OUR 3RD GRANDCHILD IN FEB!
IM ALSO EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW COURSE AND INTERESTED IN ORDERING IT . I ENJOYED HEARING AND SEEING WHAT YOU ARE PLAYING BASED ON THE VIDEO YOU SENT ME . LOOK FORWARD TO MORE INFO ON HOW AND WHEN TO ORDER IT OK. IM STILL NOY ABLE TO PLAY MY GUITAR YET , HAD MORE SURGERY ON LEFT HAND FINGERS TO STRAIGHTENED THEM OUT AND PRAY TO GOD THEY GET BETTER FAST , START HAND THEREPY ANYDAY TOO .
CIAO BELLA’
HUGS FROM JO
XXOO
June 27th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
I know I’ve said I will purchase one of your courses but
every time I get ready to…Some monetary #!… comes up. Kinda like the
kid and the doctor. Believe me, they get more expensive. My son is 18 and I
just dropped around $300.00 today to get his car registered and insured, etc.
I swear…before I die (God willin’ and the creek don’t run dry)…I will
get one of your courses.
By the way, I find your method of teaching very relaxing and soothing to
the soul. You remind me of my beginning instructor…way back when (and no, I
won’t tell you how far back…It’s none of yer beeswax).
Nice stuff on the UGTC course coming up. I like the approach. That is/was
one of my problems. I know lots of stufffff…but just don’t know what to
do with it. I am sure that I am not alone
June 28th, 2008 at 4:23 am
What can i say? Coach, you’re the best!!
Olumide
Lagos, Nigeria
June 28th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
tin tiririn tiriririn…wow that saw very informative, most exelent!!! thanks
June 30th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
From your videos, it looks great! However, I am still lost in some of the other courses, and I heard you say something about building a chord on a note. WIll you / Can you explain how, in non-musician terms?
Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing more.
July 1st, 2008 at 11:32 am
congratulations on your new baby!I’m looking forward to have a copy of this new course… thanks!
July 20th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Well Dan this will be the last time I write I took my name of your list I alway have a hard time logging in and you have people working for you that say one thing and do a other thing so I wish you the best in the future I bought two course from you and enjoy then except the font you use is way to small your chord course look like a winner by again the font are to small I order other people course and find no problem with they font size just your so I wish you the best and by the way happy for you on the new child……..Andy Ganon
July 30th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Dan,
I can’t wait for this to launch. Like all your other courses, this sure is going to be big.
Rob
July 30th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Dan,
Will there be a lot of overlapping information from your other courses? I own and have been studying from:
– Amazing Guitar Secrets
– Acoustic Guitar Secrets
– Blues Guitar Secrets
– Lead Guitar Secrets
I would like to pick up Ultimate Guide to Chords but only if there is new material to learn from.
Thanks.
Mike