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Jonathan started the topic Live Class 5-1-18 | Chord Construction in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Everyone! Our live class this week will be Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 @ 12 noon CST.

I’ll be discussing chord construction. We dived into a little bit of that last week, with 7th chords. But this week, I’ll go deeper into how chords are put together. And of course, I’ll be taking your questions as well. Hope to see you there!

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Jonathan commented on the post, Reckless Love 6 years, 7 months ago

You’re welcome, Mohamed! I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

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Jonathan replied to the topic Live Class 4-27-18 in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago

You’re welcome, Nico!

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Jonathan replied to the topic Strumming rhythm in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 7 months ago

A good technique for rhythm is to practice the strum pattern you’re working on by itself. Don’t play any chords with it. Mute your strings with your left hand and focus only on the pattern. Count it out loud while you strum. And move your body to the beat. Sway back and forth. Get your whole body into it.

Some people find it useful to practice strum patterns with a metronome as well. To…Read More

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Jonathan replied to the topic Hello in the forum Introductions 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Paul! Thanks for being one of my very first students!

BTW, here’s my take on your song suggestion you requested in the forums:

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Jonathan replied to the topic Song suggestion in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Paul, thanks for the suggestion. Below you’ll find my take on the song for you. Hope it helps!

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Jonathan replied to the topic Live Class 4-27-18 in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago
Here’s the replay from the Live Class:

Here’s a quick recap:
- I covered 7th chords, their structure and their use in songs
- I discussed a song suggestion from Cheryl (You Needed Me, by Anne Murray)
  - Remember, capo 2nd fret!
- I went over how to practice chord transitions, particularly for the song “You Are So Beautiful” which Nico is trying to learn to play for his bride…
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Jonathan replied to the topic Hi from The Netherlands in the forum Introductions 6 years, 7 months ago

Awesome Nico! I’m looking forward to hearing about it.

Let me know if you have any questions about the song in the meantime.

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Jonathan commented on the post, Never Enough 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Donnie, I appreciate the kind words! And thanks for sharing your success. I love to hear when people actually see results from my lessons and tutorials. That’s why I do what I do.
I’ll add your suggestion to […]

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Jonathan replied to the topic Song suggestion in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Cheryl, I too love the talented artists on the outskirts of popular culture. There is amazing talent out there that will never be heard.

I’ll take a listen to the song. If I can’t get to it before, I’ll go over it during the live class.

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Jonathan replied to the topic Hi from The Netherlands in the forum Introductions 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Nico, great to hear your story. Tulips are my wife’s favorite flower. She’d love to see that field.

Great guitar! That’s the same model Taylor I use. I’ve had it for 15 years.

That is definitely a great goal that’ll keep you motivated through the struggles. I played a song I wrote for my wife at the reception of our wedding. It’s a great memory.

I’m looking forward to hearing the…Read More

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Jonathan started the topic Live Class 4-27-18 in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey everyone! This week’s live class will be on Friday @ 2pm CST.

I’ll be discussing 7th chords, and how they work in specific songs, as well as taking questions from all of you. If there’s anything you’d like for me to cover during the live class, just let me know in the comments below.

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Jonathan replied to the topic Live Class 4-18-18 in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago

Here’s the replay for the live class on 4-18-18

Leave any follow-up questions in the comments below. Hope you enjoy!

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Jonathan replied to the topic First practice with the youth choir at church. in the forum General Discussion 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Pedro, how did the Sunday service go?

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Jonathan started the topic Live Class 4-18-18 in the forum Live Classes 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey everyone! This week’s live class will be on Wednesday @ 12pm (noon) CST.

I hope you can make it. If you have any questions you would like me to cover during the live class, just let me know.

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Jonathan replied to the topic Most Recent LIve Stream in the forum Questions & Struggles 6 years, 7 months ago

Hey Sam,

You can find all Live Class info in the “Live Classes” Forum, which you can find under the forums listings on the right hand column, or just

Hope you enjoy!

–Jonathan

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