It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. HAL LEONARD METHOD BOOK 1 2ND EDITION The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. His latest album, on Steve Vai s Favored Nations label, is called The Grip. A graduate of jazz guitar at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, he s won many awards, including the prestigious Bluebreaker Guitar Showdown. GREG KOCH Greg Koch is a successful bandleader, studio musician, author, magazine contributor, clinician and recording artist. He is the former president of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and a Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He presents guitar workshops throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Schmid is the author of over 30 other books for guitar and banjo. In addition to the best-selling Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Dr. He received his BA from Luther College and his PhD from the Eastman School of Music. Best yet, the prices of these products are remaining the same! AUTHORS WILL SCHMID Will Schmid has gained the reputation as an outstanding guitar teacher and performer throughout the United States. The book/cd packs feature all new recordings complete with demonstrations and play-along tracks. Each title features all new engravings, excellent songs, thorough instruction including riffs and licks, and more.
Respected for its solid educational pacing combined with playing music while learning, these new editions retain the original editions integrity while making the books even better suited to the needs of today s contemporary students. 1 HAL LEONARD METHOD 125 Celebrating 25 Years! The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary with revised editions of all titles.