"I've been playing for about 20 years and I have never seen a book this complete in guitar instruction. I've spent a LOT of money over the years. If I would have had this book earlier in my developement I could have saved a lot of time and money. I am particularly impressed with the logical layout of the book. This is the way guitar should be learned." - Gene Butler Jr., Fort Worth TX

"Recently one of my guitar students brought me a copy of Serious Guitar and asked me to teach him some stuff from it. He left the book with me and as I began reading it I found your approach to be very informative and well thought out. Great work! You aren't kidding when you say 'a lifetime of information.' I dropped a check in the mail today so I can have a copy of my own." -John Morgan, Westerville OH 

"I just wanted to say you have truly compiled everything into one book. Everything! I'm a guitar teacher and have a degree in music theory so I understand theory in quite a bit of detail. Rather than recreate this stuff for my students, I've been looking for a book that covers all the theory and how it applies to the guitar. Well done! It must have taken quite a bit of patience. As a matter of fact, your column in Guitar Player magazine (May '00) is a concept I have loved for years, and it's a great way to make my students (and me) feel like they can play "outside" and come "home" without getting lost. I simply enjoy the way you approach the instrument. Anyway, thanks for making my job as a teacher so much easier." - Johnny

"I received your book on Saturday morning and have started my way through already. I'm very impressed with both the layout and content of the book. The scale and chord charts are idiot proof! The book makes you feel as though you have a teacher in the room with you. The best part is that you can go over anything you are not sure of as many times as you like without looking stupid! I'm sure that if it was marketed over here it could have great possibilities. Thanks for getting it over here quickly and I look forward to progressing through the book." -Simon Rollinson, UK.

"Everything I wanted to know is in this book. I have been playing the guitar for many years without knowing what or why I was playing certain notes with certain chords, etc. In ordering the book, my biggest fears were: Will I receive the book after I've sent payment, and, will the book be as good as its described to be? Well the reason I took the time to write you is because I really appreciated your honesty. Thank you very much!" -Chris Christopoulos, Quebec Canada.

"I'm into your book big time. I love it. Learning a lot, and in the right order." -George Hunt, Havertown PA.

"First I would like to say that this is definitely a complete guitar instruction course! Everything is very clear and I would have to agree with Joe Gore at Guitar Player magazine in saying that your book has a 'warm teacherly feel.' There is a lot of information here, and I think you do a great job of explaining otherwise complicated material in a very clear and understandable way. There is definitely a lifetime of information. I have purchased other books like yours but none are nearly as comprehensive. Another thing I like is the spiral binding because it makes the book much easier to use. I also like the fact that your method doesn't require me to buy prerecorded cassettes or CD's. -Karl Husoe, San Juan Capistrano CA.

"Holy crap, I can't believe what I'm learning from your book! I've been playing guitar professionally for years and I consider myself to be a good guitarist with a decent knowledge of scales and chords, but now I'm starting to see that I didn't know as much as I thought I did. I'm now starting to see the 'whole picture' as you described it. I'm learning great new ideas for my solos and rhythm playing, even from the same scales that I thought I knew only because I've been playing them since I was a kid. I'm finding that I have to go back and relearn this stuff the right way now, but its actually fun. This book will keep me going forever! I can't possibly thank you enough." -Mark P., Jacksonville FL.

"Remember me? Dexter? The one who couldn't wait to get your book? For months and months I've been searching for the right guitar book and I finally found one with all the ingredients. No one out there should think twice about buying this book because I've had mine for a month now and have evaluated its contents. This book is perfect because it has all the things a student needs to know to become a real guitar player. If anyone out there thinks they know a lot about guitar playing, this book will prove them wrong. The very cool thing about Serious Guitar is that all of the lessons and exercises are perfectly organized in such a way that you feel the teacher is in the room telling you what to do next. Anyone who uses this book seriously can become a professional guitar player. No joking! I am really impressed with the book! Keep up the good work!" - Dexter John, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

"I'm having the time of my life with your book." - Reynaldo Gubbins, Lima Peru

"The content of this book is outstanding!" -Robert M. Chicago, IL