Lessons By Mail: The Chord Series
What can I expect to learn in the Chord Series?
You will quickly learn to play the exquisite solo arrangements that keep Conti in demand for a variety of great gigs! In addition to the playing aspect, you will also see and learn all of the chord devices that he employs to create that full solo sound! As a renowned educator, Conti takes the art of teaching to a different and higher level with his unique and very effective way of quickly conveying immediately useful information in a "non-academic" "learn by actually playing it today" approach. We urge you to read the actual student testimonials in the Guest Book on this website and in all the internet discussion newsgroups, as to the effectiveness of his approach to teaching!
What level of difficulty are the arrangements in the Chord Melody lessons?
The Chord lessons are obviously not intended for a beginner level student. However, the very fact that you are seeking this type of high quality specialized material is a good indication of your ability to undertake this learning project! If you have the basic ability to play chords, you should not have any long term difficulty learning to play stunning arrangements very nicely after a reasonable period of practice. When you hear the audio tape of your lesson, and you see the easy to read chart, you will quickly realize that your lessons are chord-by-chord transcriptions of Robert Conti's Pro Level arrangements, with Mr. Conti right there giving you step by step instructions through every measure of the arrangement!
Do I need to be able to read music to learn the lesson material?
Absolutely not! Don't worry if you can't read musical notation! Conti's arrangements are in demand because of his close attention to every detail. He actually takes the time to place the correct chord grid above every note for your ease of learning - those in the know consider his arrangements the very best available! When you listen to him play the arrangement on the lesson tape, you will also be able to look at the accompanying chart that displays a grid of the exact chord that he is playing for every melody note!
By hearing Robert Conti play the arrangement exactly as it appears on the easy to read chart, you will learn to easily duplicate the arrangement very quickly ! It simply doesn't get any better or easier than this, as there is never any guesswork on your part! In fact, several students who can read music actually choose to learn the arrangements directly from the chord grids.
In addition, Robert isolates every area of the arrangement that he feels may be a potential trouble spot. In those sections, he will first play the part very slowly for you several times. Then, to be sure there is no confusion on your part, he will explain in detail, exactly how you should proceed to easily learn that section as quickly as possible! This is as good as having him in person right there with you in your living room, every step of the way!
I love playing guitar, but I really have no desire to become a professional. Will the Chord Melody lessons allow me to just play some great songs for my enjoyment?
Yes! Because of the easy to follow chord grid learning format in the Chord Series, you will be flabbergasted by your ability to immediately begin playing superb arrangements! In short, the bottom line is that Robert Conti's method of presentation and his "Learn By Doing" approach can make an intermediate level player sound like a Seasoned Pro almost overnight!
On the other hand, if you choose to do so, you can actually play a gig in a restaurant or a private party because every Robert Conti chord melody arrangement is a harmonically stunning world-class jaw-dropper! Robert is the most in-demand solo guitarist performing in Las Vegas at elegant affairs and fine establishments - because of his exquisite solo renditions of the world's best standards. You'll be amazed when you see and hear yourself duplicate his arrangements through the Chord Series! And if you choose to do so, with a world class sound and song repertoire, you can also solicit employment at fine establishments.