Author Topic: My INSTRUCTIONAL SITE is one step closer to completion! (Read 7964 times)

TwilightOdyssey · « **on:** March 08, 2006, 01:03:42 PM »

An update on my instructional site, Melodic Rock Guitar Concepts. I've found a host that doesn't cost much money, and am working out a way to get the video clips loaded right now. Most of the content for the first part (Creative Chords)is complete, I just have to sit down and pool it all together, pay for the domain name and hosting, and get it up there. It's running pretty much on schedule at the moment.

Once the site it up, it will run on a pure donation basis for the 1st year. If the site pulls in enough money to renew the hosting, then it will live past the first year and will grow into the site I know it can be.

More details coming soon!!

willo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2006, 01:13:43 PM »

Awesome Ben! Sounds like a great idea - particularly if it's possible to run it on a donation-only basis, you're bound to get lots of interest as most places suck you in and then hit you with the price. (although, obviously good tuition does come at a price,as does webspace etc). But, sounds like a really great thing so good luck with it! :D

38thBeatle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2006, 05:59:59 PM »

That will be great Ben. I am sure that you can count on the support of your forum "bro's" ( is that the expression?). Judging by your playing that I have encountered, it'll be well worth it.

froglord · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2006, 08:42:59 PM »

Looks good - let us know when it's up and running!

You could try getting some revenue by advertising through Google AdSense:

http://www.google.co.uk/ads/

I'm not sure how much money you'd actually get from this (Google are a bit cagey about saying), but it might be worth a shot.

sambo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2006, 08:53:19 PM »

good luck with it ben.... what exactly will it entail though? my intellect is slightly... um.... less developed...

carlaz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2006, 10:36:52 AM »

I'm quite looking forward to seeing how this turns out. It's likely to have all sorts of useful stuff about the things at which I most suck :) which is exactly the sort of thing I need to see!

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2006, 12:58:03 PM »

Quote from: sambo

good luck with it ben.... what exactly will it entail though? my intellect is slightly... um.... less developed...

It will be aimed at the intermediate guitarist. It will focus on taking those basic skills and developing your own voice on the instrument. It will also focus more on the how of writing riffs and solos, not just the mechanics. The technical stuff takes a back seat to seeing how to come up with something that's still heavy, but melodic.

It will be divided into 10 rough sections: Creative Chords (this will cover basic power chords, as well as using scale intervals to create interesting riffs), The Major Scale, The Natural Minor Scale, The Pentatonic Scale, Modes, Finger Tapping, Slides, Bending, Advanced Riffing Techniques, and Lead Tips & Tricks.

I'm still working on the final organisation of the information. It will have a lot of stuff on there, with text, TABs, dowloadable backing tracks to practice with, video clips, etc.

Shag101 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2006, 01:24:02 PM »

This website sounds great. Can't wait...

Muttley · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2006, 02:10:43 PM »

Sounds a really interesting site mate. And speaking from a personal point of view, I have no issues with making donations to web sites that I found useful/informative, etc. I think donations are far the nicest way of doing things (the forum I help run relies totally on donations to cover hosting costs, and has done succesfully for several years now).

Muttley

_tom_ · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:06:31 PM »

This site sounds like its gonna be just the thing I need! Cant wait to see it up.

sambo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:01:21 PM »

yer sounds wicked ben

Dakine · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:06:34 PM »

Maybe some "guitar orientated" Psychiatric advice could be included, then Sambo can really progress ROFLMAO (just kiddin ;))

sambo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:08:11 PM »

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Dakine · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:09:59 PM »

obviously too old or too "yankified", NO idea what ya just wrote.
Prolly not complimentory though LOL

sambo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2006, 04:21:28 PM »

haha i keep trying to recreate the msn smiley i have of someone squinting in a threatening manner when theyve just been insulted....

not happening at the moment though...

Author Topic: My INSTRUCTIONAL SITE is one step closer to completion! (Read 7964 times)

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