eMedia Guitar Method Deluxe

Save Money When You Get Both eMedia Guitar Method and eMedia Intermediate Guitar Method!

The Easiest Way to Learn to Play Guitar - eMedia Guitar Method Deluxe combines beginner and intermediate guitar lessons into one great, extra value package containing over 360 audio- and video-enhanced lessons and over 130 songs that you can learn to play.

New v6 Features: Chord Recognition, Jam Tracks, New Songs, and Much More!

eMedia Guitar Method is arranged in twelve chapters. These incremental lessons cover the basics from holding, stringing, and tuning the guitar to playing chords and melodies, culminating in an explanation of fingerpicking styles, reading standard music notation, and a new chapter on ear training. Lessons include a variety of exercises and songs. In total, there are over 50 high-quality videos and over three hours of audio and video! On-screen teacher Kevin Garry, Ph.D., provides clear and friendly instruction.

With eMedia Intermediate Guitar Method you’ll learn to play solos like the ones Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix made famous, using newly acquired skills such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, vibrato, and slides. Barre chords and different strumming styles are covered in the rhythm chapters, and there’s a fingerstyle chapter as well. Intervals, scales, and the basics of improvisation are also covered in this comprehensive volume containing over 170 lessons.

With both courses, you get songs in a variety of genres to make learning fun and memorable – including Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, and Classical! Over 130 songs include hits such as:

• Bob Dylan (“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”)
• Eric Clapton/Rolling Stones (“Spoonful”)
• Jim Croce (“Time in a Bottle”)
• Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix (“All Along the Watchtower”)
• Rolling Stones/The Doors (“Little Red Rooster”)
• John Lennon (“Imagine”)
• The Steve Miller Band (“Rock’n Me” and “Jet Airliner”)
• Heart (“Dreamboat Annie”)
• Rod Stewart/Tom Waits (“Downtown Train”)
• The Grateful Dead (“Uncle John’s Band”)

Also included are popular songs “Wayfaring Stranger,” “Scarborough Fair,” “La Bamba,” “Midnight Special,” “Ode to Joy,” “Minuet,” “Greensleeves,” “House of the Rising Sun” and many others. eMedia Guitar Method v6 even includes play along Jam Tracks.

Instant Feedback shows you when you play the correct notes on your guitar as you progress through an exercise, and eMedia Guitar Method v6 now features chord recognition! With a microphone connected to your computer and a guitar in your hands, play the notes in the exercise (or song) on any screen featuring the “ear” icon in the upper right corner and the computer will highlight the notes for you in green. You’ll discover that reading tablature and music notation is easier than you ever thought possible!

The Animated Fretboard displays fingering positions as the music plays. It allows you to see exactly how to play the song on a guitar fretboard as you hear the music. Since you can highlight and loop any section of the music (or even double-click on a single note in the music), you can use the Animated Fretboard to make difficult sections or quick changes easier to manage and learn. The Animated Fretboard makes it simple to follow along with the lesson content. Includes option for both right- and left-handed views; and, just for fun, choose from six different fretboard skins modeled after classic guitars!

Scale Directory Fingerings, recordings and variable-speed MIDI for over 150 scales make practicing and learning new scales easy. When scales are introduced in the lesson material, they are followed by sample songs applying those scales, making the learning experience practical and fun.

Music Theory An interactive Circle of Fifths helps teach music theory and is linked to scales in the Scale Directory chapter in Intermediate Guitar Method. Intervals, chord construction, the basics of improvisation, and modes are also covered.

The Note and Finger Tracker tools make it easier to see what note you’re playing by displaying the note as music notation and on eMedia’s Animated Fretboard. You’ll be able to correct your playing quickly and learn to read music fast!

Tune your guitar quickly and easily. A precision gauge Guitar Tuner allows you to play into your computer’s microphone and tune up interactively. Reference guitar tuning notes are also included.

The Chord Dictionary includes fingering charts and recorded playback for over 1,000 guitar chords. Find new chords for songs quickly.

With a Metronome, set your tempo and practice keeping a steady beat with audio and visual indicators.

Use the Recorder to save your recordings and play back to share and compare.

Attention Educators, please visit our academic product page for information on using this product in schools or for private group instruction.

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What reviewers are saying about eMedia Guitar Method (Disc 1)...

“This is the ultimate way to learn how to play guitar! You learn at your own pace, and it’s easy for anybody.”
– Peter Frampton, guitar superstar

“I used to teach guitar, and eMedia’s Guitar Method is the greatest because it centers around playing songs. And if it’s not about playing songs, what’s it about?”
– Nancy Wilson, guitarist/vocalist of the rock band Heart

“eMedia Music’s instrument training programs are complete.”
– The New York Times, March 13, 2019

TOP TEN REVIEWS – GOLD AWARD “Guitar Method from eMedia is the simply the best and can teach you to play quicker than any other product we have seen...”
– TopTenREVIEWS.com

Editor’s Choice + (out of 4) “Picks”
– PC Magazine

“One of the best music tutorials I’ve seen... Guitar Method can help you become an accomplished journeyman guitarist.”
– C/NET

“Everything you need to know to start strumming away.”
– Kim Komando, USAToday.com

“An instructional title worth pickin’”
– Billboard Magazine

“ More than just music... my favorite feature is the built-in 'tape recorder' which allows you to record your performance and replay it. Ideal instruction for beginners.”
– Toronto Sun

“You could spend a lot more on guitar lessons, an electronic tuner, a chord book and a metronome, and still not get as much as you might out of this.”
– Boston Globe

“Before you know it, you’ll be an international star.”
– Discovery Channel

“Could keep a budding Eric Clapton or Chet Atkins busy for many months, which is more than can be said for most computer games on the market these days.”
– Halifax Herald

“I’ve been playing guitar for 35 years, and this is the best beginning program that anyone wanting to play guitar could own.”
– Greg Heigh, WWBA Radio (Tampa, FL)

“For those who not only want to appreciate an art form but take part in it...”
– Consumer’s Digest

“eMedia Guitar Method is the easiest way to learn guitar. I really cannot say enough good things about this program.”
– Heidi Strawser, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

What customers are saying about eMedia Guitar Method (Disc 1)...

“I am enjoying this software a lot. It provides exactly the kind of structure that I need to keep practicing. The exercises are good. Being able to play along with songs is really helpful.”
– Tom B. of Berkeley, CA

“It is very impressive. Easy to follow, many helpful hints, repeatable sections, play-along finger tracker, chord dictionary, and so much more. Excellent product.”
– Ralph Andrews of Prospect Park, PA

“I am just learing to play the guitar after 46 years. I find that eMedia is easy to understand and easy to follow. I also have a 9 year old that is learing to play, and she is also finding the method easy to follow. Thanks eMedia!”
– Andy Pfister of Terre Haute, IN

“It’s the greatest way to learn, and I have experienced different kinds of courses. Yours is the best. With all the options available, you made learning a breeze. Thank you.”
– Lyne Côté of Laval, Québec, Canada

“It seems to work well for me. I’m happy with my progress. It has been the only form of coaching I’ve had so far, and I’m feeling more confident in my playing.”
– Dean Alexander

“I am enjoying learning with Guitar Method. There are a variety of genres that I am interested in. Moves at a very friendly pace.”
– Matt of Eugene, OR

“Solid foundational training and a great reference I return to often. I find the navigation is easy to find what I need during ad-hoc searches. Besides the great content I also get a lot of use of the chord finder and metronome.”
– Kevin Eggers of Cumberland Furnace, TN

“This program is great because it does not assume that you already know something. It is user friendly and gives actual demonstrations of finger placement on the fretboard. I highly recommend it.”
– Addison Melba of TX

“Love the material and supplemental knowledge provided in addition to just 'chord' how to. I feel I am receiving a thorough training with the eMedia Guitar Method. Thank you!”
– David Bair of Grass Valley, CA

“Great experience for my daughter. She’s learning faster than I could have imagined!”
– Nick Vazquez of Holtsville, NY

“Had been plucking around for a couple of years and not getting anywhere. Within one month of following this program I have made great progress. Excellent program.”
– Allan Chatel of Québec, Canada

“My teacher marvels at my progress.”
– Donald Beggs

“I enjoyed learning the chords and playing a song right away. The whole experience is rewarding.”
– Lisa Nagy of Moorpark, CA

“It’s very nice to step through slowly with the basics and progress quickly onto useful songs.”
– Peter Keenan of Hong Kong, China

“I enjoy the idea of step by step instruction, learning at my own pace. And with this product there are so many lessons to look forward to learning. It seems to have been a good investment.”
– David Jones of College Park, MD

“What a great product you have. Please make an advanced guitar method. Once I finish Guitar Method I will definitely be moving onto Intermediate.”
– Jon Hawkins of Richmond, MO

“Fantastic! I’ve never touched a guitar and this application is very good at explaining all the techniques and basics.”
– Jeff Smith of St. Charles, IL

“Great program for learning guitar. I combine this with finding songs on the Internet that I like to learn. Learning guitar has been a fun journey. Thank you!”
– Doug Horsley of Scottsdale, AZ

“Nice program, much more affordable than private lessons. I’m satisfied.”
– Aaron Kellerman of Pembroke, MA

“Had been plucking around for a couple of years and not getting anywhere. Within one month of following this program I have made great progress. Excellent program.”
– Allan Chatel of Québec, Canada

“I love this program!”
– Jake Bryan of Scottsville, VA

“It’s great. Honestly! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play, but my life and crazy work schedule always made it difficult to do anything i wanted. Now i can learn the guitar at my own speed when i get the free time. Thank You very much!”
– Joshua H. of Union City, CA

“I love the Method series of software. Simple, very easy to follow and understand.”
– Dennis Blankenship of Charlotte, NC

“The option of not having to start and stop a CD or DVD makes this easy. Being a ‘program’ and not just something to play in the computer makes all the difference.”
– George Farah of Nags Head, NC

“An excellent tool for self paced learning. I love it.”
– Leo Hogan of Fitzroy, Victoria

“Love this program. I’ve been using it for two days now, and I never thought I would do as well as I am doing.”
– Michael Conrad of Ocala, Florida

“Great product – thanks a lot :-)”
– Bjarke Fog of Denmark

“The Program has helped me tremendously. I can play and enjoy singing when I am having fun with my friends. Thank you!!”
– Jesus Hernandez of Chimayo, NM

“Enjoying the product. Very easy to use.”
– Greg Brown of CA

“This is my third trip thru eMedia guitar, and I keep finding new stuff each time. Thank you. I have already purchased Intermediate and can’t wait to get to it!”
– Billy Williams of Modesto, CA

“So far I am learning a lot from this software.”
– David Curtis of Afton, NY

“This program is really great for beginners.”
– Saul Augustine of Boston, MA

“I like the song choices.”
– Faith Jessome

“I am enjoying Guitar Method very much.”
– Mark Caroll of Columbus, OH

“Makes me want to keep learning more.”
– Catalina Petersen of Rockville, MD

“I have recommended the course to several people. It’s great because it makes practicing fun. And it covers a lot of material.”
– Greg Savino

“I like your program because it teaches simple songs [right] anyway and takes away the drudgery of practice practice practice.”
– Leo Walding of St. Paul, MN

“It’s been really useful. My son took lessons for a few months and didn’t make as much progress as with eMedia. Thank you!”
– Jennifer Wallace of Garner, NC

“I find this course to be structured very well for making quick progress. After 3 weeks for my fingers to develop hardness on the ends I find that I'm progressing about 10 pages per day.”
– Bob Miller of Manchaster, NJ

“I really like the way the lessons teach me. I’m able to learn quicker and enjoy playing the guitar.”
– Ellie Cumming

“Awesome, the way you teach.”
– John Prater of Perrysburg, OH

“Excellent way to learn guitar. I’m already playing chords and a few songs. I look forward to my lessons every day. Will want more rock songs later though. Great lessons.”
– James Buscemi of Maynard, MA

“Being able to hear and see the music has really helped me understand the music and how to play.”
– Porter Holmgren

“I needed a way to get ahead fast. Your program came highly recommended. Love it.”
– Carl Bretzke of Edmonton, Alberta

“I love this program, it has helped me expand my guitar skills and learn some fun songs.”
– Wade Doty of Seattle, WA

“I like the way it’s set out in small easy steps.”
– Alan Brooks of Edinburgh, UK

“I like the videos when learning new lessons, and that it congratulates you when you finish a lesson.”
– Joseph Soliday of Westminster, MD

“Pretty easy to follow and flowed well with my experience level.”
– Dan Anderson of Marysville, WA

“Great way to learn and have fun by actually playing songs at an early stage.”
– Gord Lawson of Markdale, Ontario

“An excellent way to start learning to play.”
– Charles of Seattle, WA

“Great option for those without time in their schedule to commit to a weekly appointment with a teacher.”
– Dale Jones

“My problem is to create a routine to site at my computer and work....other than that I like the instruction. I go back and forth between learning chords and learning the notes.”
– Rick Simmons of Kileen, TX

“I love the sound demos & info bits.”
– Gina Bull of Hallsville, TX

“I have upgraded my eMedia Guitar Method to this version (v5), and it is a lot better than the previous edition. Much better.”
– Rich Howard of Chiloquin, OR

“This software far exceeded my expectations. I am enjoying and learning loads!”
– Scott Tyler of Ticonderoga, NY

“It got me interested immediately. After only a few chapters I ordered the Intermediate course to have it ready.”
– Gary Harvey of Miami, FL

“Seems to be a good program. I like the ease of use. Learning the guitar is hard enough without figuring out the computer program on top of it.”
– Glenn Main of Lynn, MA

“Great tutorial for beginners!”
– David Pennington of Raytown, MO

“Easy to understand and follow along. I have tried other tools similar to this one and could not understand it or follow it. Thank you for making this version. It’s perfect.”
– Marshall Sites of Boise, ID

“Easy to follow and understand.”
– Mark Franklin of Lincolton, NC

“I love using this software. I have tried other things besides actually getting lessons from a instructor, and this is very easy to use.”
– Derek Brassard of Joliet, IL

“I have learned more from eMedia guitar for $50 than a year’s worth of private lessons for a thousand $. Everything you need, except the guitar, is in here. Everything.”
– Mike Butcher of Lakewood, CO

“So far I am liking eMedia Guitar Method. I just like the fact that I can really just go at my own pace.”
– Scott Burnell of Austin, TX

“I had taken several lessons with different teachers, but they only wanted to teach music theory. I did not want to learn theory. I wanted to learn how to play, and this does it. I have told several people about eMedia and bought one for someone.”
– Dean Gillogly of Pocahontas, AR

“Great incremental learning and introduction to different technical aspects of playing. Like the breadth of songs learned.”
– Geoff of St. Paul, MN

“Very comprehensive and been very helpful when I needed to find something quickly. Specially I like the chord dictionary.”
– Raj Phillips of London, UK

“It’s been helping me out and not being so stressful where I can go at my own speed :)”
– John Casto of San Juan, TX

“Great program. Guides you along and makes learning easy and at your own pace. Fantastic tools, tuner, metronome, chord dictionary and practice exercises make learning fun.”
– Richard Rodden of Lexington, SC

“This has really made it easy to learn. I am making good progress.”
– Jerry Keene of Grove, OK

What customers are saying about eMedia Intermediate Guitar Method (Disc 2)...

“I rate it 5/5 stars. Would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their playing. The reason I play in the first place is because of the beginner method.”
– Colin H. of Boynton Beach, FL

“It’s really a pleasure to learn playing guitar with this method.”
– Jacques Szymanski of France

“I like it because it is easy since it has a good methodology; I mean the step by step teaching makes the learning process easy to follow and enjoy. I tried other methods, and I think this is the best.”
– Ernesto Veliz of Houston, TX

“I love the Intermediate eMedia disk. It provides me with hours of enjoyment, and I’m learning such great stuff. Keep them coming!”
– Barbara Rosa of Edmonton, AB

“Easy to follow lessons, very good!”
– Noah Smith

“I like it because it covers all you need to learn. They show you how, and you practice until you can play with the song or lesson.”
– James McCune of Cleveland, OH

“Am learning how to do hammer-ons and other licks that I have only read about in books. Fun!”
– Leon Sanders

“I have several guitar programs and this is better than any of them. I have learned more in a couple months, than I did in almost 2 yrs. with them!”
– James Isaacs of Lancaster, OH

“Keep up the good work!”
– Paul Grubbs of Leetonia, OH

“I am enjoying learning from eMedia Intermediate Guitar Method. It’s great to build on songs that were taught in the beginner lessons.”
– Mark of PA

“Great program. I have used it a lot. It has helped me learn different styles of playing and knowledge of some music theory to boot.”
– Paul Wilson of Columbia Falls, MT

“The lessons have been fun but challenging and are a good continuation for those who have successfully worked their way through your beginner’s level program.”
– Ralph Andrews of Prospect Park, PA

“Really enjoying the guitar method. Have basic and intermediate. I kind of go back and forth. Software has me excited about picking up the guitar again.”
– Tim Nabors of Milford, OH

“The eMedia approach is great and has me falling in love with my guitar all over again! Thank you, so much!!!”
– Michael Troyer of Cincinnati, OH

“Interactive tools are exceptional. We love the play along and how you can isolate a small section and loop it.”
– Robert Doole of Tecumseh, KS

“I am learning at my own pace, which is nice, but slow. I really like the software.”
– Marvin Biver of Okeechobee, FL

“Very well formatted. Allows you to learn at your own rate. Has a facilitator available at the touch of a button. I really enjoy the animated fretboard.”
– Chuck Poe of Jonesville, NC

“Excellent learning tool.”
– Art Barrett of Grand Isle, VT

“It is giving [me] something to interact with – which is encouraging me to play more.”
– Lynne Barber of Bristol, UK

“The lessons are well thought out, and they proceed at the right pace and level. I started with eMedia Beginning..., and I am a better guitar player now.”
– Tom Beatty of Oakland, CA

“It is a great learning tool!”
– Wilhelm Ladik of St-Sauveur, Québec

“I am really enjoying the instructions. I have been playing for years and found this is what is getting me out of the rut I was in. Thank you, and I look forward to using more of your products.”
– James Kendall of Swartz Creek, MI

“Hard, but fun.”
– Jeff Johnson of Lead Hill, AK

“I really enjoy this program. I’m learning a lot of things that I should have learned in lessons. Who knew?”
– Barb Waters of Cedar Falls, IA

“Great instruction. Simple, easy to follow, and allows me to work at my own pace. Great tools included with the program.”
– Richard Rodden of Lexington, SC

“All eMedia programs are terrific. More than expected. Have used all programs for guitar and love them all.”
– Greg Graziano of Canyonville, OR

“Clear and easy to follow instructions. Just started to learn and I feel as though progress will be quite easy.”
– Norman Pickard of Skipton, Yorkshire

“Really enjoy the course. Have been playing for over 40 years and good brush up for me. Especially learning to read music as I am self taught and working on lead guitar solos. Also took the Guitar Method...”
– Dale Lindsey of Medina, OH

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System requirements

Internet connection recommended for online activation. Requires a Windows desktop, laptop, or tablet device; or a 32-bit (only) Mac desktop or laptop computer. Not compatible with iPhones, iPads, Android, or Chromebook devices.

* Attention Mac Users Beginning with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), Apple has eliminated the option to run 32-bit apps on the Mac. If you wish to continue using our applications, which currently require 32-bit support, do not upgrade your operating system past Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave). Alternatively, you can retain an older Mac operating system on a separate drive partition. eMedia developers are currently working on software updates to support Catalina and future versions of macOS, but this is a major undertaking. We are currently unable to foresee how long it will take us to create these new versions. If you purchased your eMedia Mac software on or after September 7, 2019, upon receiving proof of purchase we will provide you with a free upgrade to a macOS 10.15 (Catalina)-compatible version of an eMedia application when it becomes available. All other registered owners of eMedia software will be qualified for discounted upgrades.

Questions about system requirements? Contact our technical support department.

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