hi guys! first post so go easy on me… and not sure if this is the right place for a post like this…
So i have been playing guitar on and off for about 15 years mostly by ear or tabs i would consider myself about intermediate level in playing skill but very basic at actual theory.
Some recent songs i learned from tabs or watching videos.
stop this train- john mayer
shake the frost-tyler childers
blackbird-alterbridge
So what I’m getting at is i can play these songs but have no idea what im actually playing or how it actually works, i can sit down and play other peoples music but when i try to noodle or play over a track or with friends i cant.
Hi Adam and warm welcome to the Community. I get what you are saying, when I first was learning to play years ago I had the same as you, no basic theory just blindly following tabs and lessons. When I found Justin I was getting back to playing a guitar and I was actually trying to first learn some theory basics (as I already knew some playing basics) before I get back to it all and it was a great decision.
Go over to the link recommended above and start with first two grades which are free so you can get a gist of Justin’s learning method and to see if you dig it, same with material. If you do it’s really worth purchasing access, I would recommend buying lifetime access straight away however if you want to test it out first there is an option for 6 months access. For some £100 can be quite a big spend in a one go especially if you aren’t sure if it’s something for you. That’s what I did and I was sucked in straight away.
looks like the first 2 courses are free, im already halfway threw the 1st course will update after i finish them both so far i like the way he explains/breaks it down.
Thanks for the warm welcome and help guys! I made it threw the first two music theory courses and actually learned a bunch… so it looks like I will be continuing with the rest of the courses and becoming a full member!
Hey everyone, I’ve just started Justin’s grade 1 course and I need some help with learning music theory. I wanna know WHEN can I start studying it, I mean learning scales, their degrees, notes in different scales, how to use walk-up and walk-down, etc. I’d really appreciate any help🙏
Erfan, you can commence with the PMT course at any time during your learning. The first two levels are free, thereafter a subscription is required (it is one of the few such courses).
I would suggest trying to keep the music theory in sync with your progress through grade 1 and 2. For example, wait until Justin introduces the major scale in Grade 2 before studying the theory. It is after all a practical approach so you should not get so deep into theory that it gets far ahead of your ability to apply it in your learning to play.
The short answer is now, though with some of the considerations and cautions to keep in step with your playing that have already been stated.
Good luck with the learning.
If you’ve got the time and the inclination I say hook in. Not only will it help you where you’re currently at, but it’ll allow you to process new information more effectively. That means more efficient time on the guitar I started it early on, and its been pivotal in my progress.
I would say straight away, if you’re inclined to do so. You already got very good advices here. The main thing is the word “practical”, as long as the theory course will make you grab your guitar and explore it you’ll know to be on the right track.
I did the Grade 1 Theory lessons and passed the test, as suggested in the main course Module 7. Grade 2 Theory looks to contain lessons on notes, tab and chord boxes. At what grade in the main course should we be comfortable with these topics? For example, would it help me in Grade 2 main course to complete Grade 2 Theory first?
good luck!