My Updated Jamorama Learn Guitar Course Review

Cyn — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:53:25 +0000

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The New Jamorama Learn Guitar Course

I had bought the old version of Jamorama already two years ago (and returned it because I found it too basic). In July 2011 I bought their newly updated Deluxe version because I wanted to know why everybody else seems to like the course (they have now sold over 100,000 copies). And I have to admit, the new version is awesome!

You can get the NEW Jamorama now in 3 different versions: Standard, Deluxe (both downloadable) and Hardcopy.

Jamorama is a Step by Step downloadable learn guitar course, and members now have online access to a comprehensive members area.

The Standard Edition is a beginner to advanced course and focuses on learning to play chords and strumming.

The Deluxe Edition goes beyond the standard edition and takes the student into playing guitar solos, lead licks and scales. It provides you with over 12 months of lesson materials and prepares you to play famous songs. If you would like to see the specific features, please visit Jamorama.com for more information.

I bought the Deluxe Edition for $99 and found it impressive. It is a complete package and covers the whole process of learning guitar, from strumming, muting and bending, to timing, reading music and playing songs. All parts of the Jamorama Learning Kit work well together to make learning to play the guitar fast and enjoyable.

You can also get a Hardcopy Edition which contains the Jamorama Books, DVDs and Software plus online access. This means you can begin the lessons online right away while you wait for your package to arrive in the mail.

With the Jamorama course you get some great free bonus games and software (GuitEarIt, Jayde Musica and Jamorama Metronome) for use on PC or Mac.

How the Jamorama Guitar course works:

Each lesson comes as video where you can watch a real player teaching you how to learn to play the guitar step by step. This is one of the neatest things about Jamorama, they have covered everything in detail and made it real easy to understand, so that everyone can follow and learn how to play guitar fast. So you can learn step by step at your own pace. For every lesson you have written material plus video and audio lessons, plus the software programs. I loved the video lessons and have to say the books are a clear and concise combination of instruction and encouragement, and really easy to understand, even for guitar newbies.

I was also impressed with the bonus software and games. It’s a lot included in the course. You learn how to set up and tune your guitar, finger-picking and strumming. Also the Jamorama metronome is really handy. All in all, it is great value for the money compared to other guitar courses available online. The Standard version retails at the time of this review for $49, and the Deluxe package for $99.

What I liked…

The Forum: With Jamorama you get the benefit of being part of a massive online community of guitar students and teachers, the place for all of those nagging little questions you may have while learning on your own.
The JamTracks: you learn how to play along with others in the privacy of your own home so you’ll be ready to jam with real musicians.
The Price: You can’t beat the price. The Standard version for $49 has already everything you possibly need to get started, but if you can afford it, go with the Deluxe version as it covers a lot more. Either way, Jamorama is one of the most complete and best priced guitar learning programs available.
The Extras: You will not only learn how to play, but also how to set up a guitar, how to string it, or how to recognize familiar chords and progressions so you can start playing them instantly (‘Ear Training’)

What I didn’t like…

If you already know how to play the guitar and are looking to get to a more advanced level then Jamorama is not for you. I’d rather suggest the Learn And Master Guitar course.

If you are new to the guitar, Jamorama is the most complete learn guitar course at the best value you will find online.

Getting Started

Click here to see the current price on the official Jamorama website

I hope this review was helpful to you.