eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar

Rock Guitar Lessons that Teach Power Chords, Guitar Riffs, Rhythm Guitar, and Lead Guitar.

Charles McCrone, graduate of Guitar Institute of Technology at Musician's Institute (the legendary training ground for many great rock guitarists), has created over 100 electric guitar lessons to provide a complete overview of rock technique and gear. eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar helps both beginner and intermediate players learn how to play electric guitar by covering rock guitar basics like power chords, bar chords (barre chords), guitar riffs, and lead guitar lessons with the blues scale.

eMedia Instant Feedback technology highlights correctly played notes, making learning faster and easier. The Animated Fretboard shows a real-time 3D display of guitar riffs, string bends, and rock guitar tricks which are usually hard to see in other, simpler video guitar lessons. Classic guitar songs by artists like The Kinks, Green Day, Blue Öyster Cult, Nirvana, and others make guitar practice fun as you master rock, punk, and metal guitar styles.

Learn Rock Guitar Skills and Techniques.

eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar makes learning quick and easy with over 100 audio- and video-enhanced guitar lessons. Our revolutionary teaching style has you playing songs, chords and riffs within minutes — no previous experience required.

Hit songs include:

• “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
• “You Really Got Me” as by Van Halen
• “Lake of Fire” by Nirvana
• “Tired of Waiting for You” as by Green Day
• “All Day and All of the Night” by the Kinks
• “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult
• “Tomorrow” by Silverchair
• “All Right Now” by Free

Also includes songs in the style of Blink 182, Rage Against the Machine, AC/DC, and others!

Video Instruction Your host Steve Rock (KISW “Metal Shop”) guides you in over 50 rock guitar lesson videos with split-screens and close-ups (as needed). Watch your instructor demonstrate proper techniques for playing exercises. You can pause, rewind, and replay to see proper bass guitar fingerings and techniques at your own pace, as often as needed.

Get Instant Feedback on melodies you play on your guitar as you progress through an exercise. 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 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.

The Finger Tracker tool makes it easier to see what note you’re playing by displaying the note on eMedia’s Animated Fretboard. You’ll be able to correct your playing quickly!

Playing exercises and riffs is more fun than ever with over 40 jam tracks. There are “Slow” and “Fast” versions, as well as “Full” and “Rhythm Only” versions. Even long after you’ve finished the coursework, you can come back and enjoy practicing your guitar technique over the jam tracks.

Music Tracking highlights the music and lyrics as they’re heard, making it easy to follow along on guitar.

You get both multitrack audio and variable-speed MIDI tracks, including No Voice audio options, so you can perfect your guitar technique and play along with the band. With MIDI tracks, slow down the music to any tempo, while the Animated Fretboard shows song fingerings as the music plays. Learn at the pace best suited to you!

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 250 guitar chords. Find new guitar chords for songs quickly. An indispensable reference tool!

With a Metronome, set your tempo and work on your picking speed, rhythm, and timing. Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick.

Use the Recorder to save your recordings and play back to compare with the instructor’s version, fine tune your skills, and share with friends.

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...

Category: Best Instructional Book/Video

eMedia Interactive Rock Guitar is an updated and improved version of eMedia Rock Guitar Method.
Here’s what reviewers have said about eMedia Rock Guitar Method...

“This is one box it’s OK to get stuck inside”
– Guitar One Magazine

“Keeps any would-be rocker more interested and motivated than other teaching aids that, by comparison, come off as tedious.”
– Barry Rudolph, Music Connection

“No wonder eMedia’s the world’s best-seller”
– Hit Parader

“A superior product that helps beginners and intermediates to become better rock guitarists. 5 out of 5 Rating”
– John Nemerovski, MyMac.com

What customers are saying...

“Love it!”
– John Franklin of Haughton, LA

“Very Easy to use and understand lessons. Helps me learn at my own pace. Interactiveness is a big plus. Keep up the good work.”
– John Orchard of San Antonio, TX

“Great learning tool for the beginner or as a refresher course for someone who has not played in a while.”
– Richard Brabeck of Rockford, IL

“I’ve only been using this for two days now. Put about 6 hours into and am really loving the progress I’m making because of this software.”
– Adam Bicknell of Camp Lejeune, NC

“Love the Rock version! Just what I was looking for: real songs, real music.”
– Brian Whittaker of Toronto, ON

“This tutorial is an excellent tool for building a strong foundation for beginner and intermediate guitar players. Can’t wait for the next tutorial for intermediate to advanced players.”
– Ron Radzinsky of Howell, NJ

“I have been playing for a while but I think it is a good product, and even a vet like myself likes to dabble a bit.”
– Peter Brewing of Baxter Corner, NB

“Been trying to play for at least a year, and this is getting me going and keeping me going. Absolutely love the teaching format.”
– Thomas Black of Clarksville, TN

“So far it seems to be a very good tool and a lot less expensive than music lessons with a music teacher.”
– Dave Lanteigne of Alberta, CA

“Great piece of interactive software. Very enjoyable to use.”
– Robert Greener of Meridian, ID

“Great product, easy to follow... will walk you through the songs, and you can play along with their – what I call guitar karaoke. I really enjoy this product.”
– Jaime Vanegas of Norfolk, VA

“This is a great way to learn. I have tried many other computer, online and DVD programs and always grew bored with them. This one keeps you motivated and the song are good.”
– Brian Conter of Tinton Falls, NJ

“This software is great! It’s really helping me learn to play my electric guitar. Thank you for making these helpful lessons. :)”
– Joshua Ralph of Suffolk, VA

“Quite good products!!!”
– Sergio Gomez Balmon of Madrid, Spain

“This software has really helped me in learning to read music and understand music theory as I learn to play great songs.”
– Rob Clagg of Auburn, GA

“Great product! It has helped me learn to read music and understand scales & chords more than the last 5 books I’ve purchased.”
– Mike Carrabba of Naples, FL

“I learned a lot from this, thanks to you.”
– Nikita Malinovsky of Lafayette, CA

10 out of 10. “... better than Rocksmith.”
– James Cochran of Colorado Springs, CO

“Great learning tool. Love the songs that are taught.”
– Jeffrey Vogel of Hamilton, OH

“Great way to learn. Lets you get to learning songs you want to play right away.”
– Gary Gamble of LaPlace, LA

“This program is great for someone who never really played a guitar.”
– Glenn Spracklin of Loudon, TN

“Great program. Wish I had bought it earlier.”
– Keith Hookland of Newport News, VA

“Teaches you the basics and gets you up and playing in no time at all.”
– Chris Freeman

“Courses like this allow you to work at your own pace and not pay an ongoing lesson fee. As someone with a bit of experience, I have the flexibility to start from the beginning or find a spot to start from and move forward.”
– Rick Sando of Havertown, PA

“Great for a beginning rock guitar player.”
– Robert Sauve of Embrun, OH

“Great tool for me. I enjoy learning the guitar. Trying to find enough time is my biggest issue. Love the ease of the program. Very satisfied.”
– Michael Buesing of Gothenburg, NE

“So far so good. I love the mix of videos, tabs, fretboard animation, and playalong possibilities. The choice of songs is also great. An excellent, fun way to learn.”
– Matt H

“It’s a great way to learn how to play the guitar.”
– Mario Martinez of Mexico

“This program is perfect for what I want to learn. I haven’t gotten that far yet, but I’m looking forward [to] advancing in the lessons.”
– Kyle Olson of Minneapolis, MN

“Even though I’ve only been using this program for a short time, I feel I’ve learned quite a bit in just a short period of time. This program is great!!!”
– James Cramer of Clovis, CA

“This study course gives an excellent learning experience. It is well presented and the graphics help you understand the lessons like the instructor was in the room with you.”
– Mike Onda of Pontypridd, Wales

“This has been the best software I have used.”
– Brian McColley of Indianapolis, IN

“Love the ability to learn at my own pace.”
– Hunter Galofaro of Poquoson, VA

“Great program. Just started re-learning guitar after a 45 year break. Wish I had this back in 1965.”
– Richard Rodden of Lexington, SC

“Very enjoyable and easy to navigate. Learned a lot.”
– Ken Hodgson of Baltimore, Ontario, Canada

“Very good lessons for a beginner attempting to teach him/herself. Couldn’t be more satisfied for the price of the lessons.”
– Joshua Vinglish of Patton, PA

“I’m really enjoying this package. Every step is very clear and concise. My fingertips hurt so it’s working : ). I've always tried to learn on my own with books...HA! This is really working, and I’m playing songs! I’ve never gotten this before.”
– Don Wells of Bedford, TX

“It is the best, and I am glad that it was here so that I could learn [from] it.”
– Keith Stokes of Acworth, GA

“The design of the lessons are very well thought out to help me build on what I’ve already learned in previous lessons.”
– Christopher Blackburn of Temple, TX

“Interactive Rock Guitar is so much fun to learn guitar with. I like the idea of starting out with chords first and having all the features this software provides. Best learning tool I know of.”
– Shawn Meade of St. Paul Park, MN

“I like that it’s easy to pick up and in the first 15 min you’re playing along with a song even if it is only 2 chords, but it keeps you wanting to keep going and learning more.”
– Eric Hunter of Central Square, NY

“For raw rookies, my grandson and myself are finding the experience entertaining and very helpful.”
– Massimo Segreto

“Thoroughly enjoyable.”
– Jason Thompson of Las Vegas, NV

“Very user friendly interface and fun lessons – I am already making progress!”
– Sarah Woods of Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England

“Easy to learn, and it continues to build your skills and with confidence!”
– Alan Free of Chicago, IL

“It seems to be good for beginners like myself.”
– Davide Violante of Hoofddorp, Netherlands

“Excellent product! Couldn’t be happier. It’s like having a guitar teacher on call 24/7!”
– Paul Deschepper of Moline, IL

“I really love how the program takes me slowly along yet gives me something real to play to keep me interested. If I don’t feel satisfied about my performance in a particular lesson then I just keep doing the same one over and over till I am.”
– John Flores of LaMarque, TX

“Just started using this. Love it so far. Easy and very informative. I would highly recommend this to beginner players.”
– Kurt Pitz of Oxford

“Having fun.”
– David Hayes of Chatsworth, GA

“Thoroughly enjoying the Interactive Rock Guitar lessons. The lessons are simple to follow and allow for gradual progression. I like the fact that you get to play recognisable rock tunes with basic instruction, and that keeps the enthusiasm levels up.”
– Keith Marshall

“Everything was very well laid out and easy to follow.”
– Mario Djokich of Toronto, ON

“Nice! Great lessons. Nice progression of subjects. Really enjoyed going from one lesson to the next.”
– Gerald Calabrese of Watertown, NY

“It’s been a very fun way to learn at my own pace.”
– Bud Haynes of Roscoe, IL

“Just what you need to learn to play guitar. Very motivating lessons. Once you play the first sounds you are captivated and just waiting for the next tips and lessons.”
– A. Madjid

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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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