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Merry Christmas! Here’s 2 more mini-lessons for ya!

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:10:51 +0000

hey Friend,

Feeling blessed today on Christmas morning,
as I sit in my office, sip some Guayaki Yerbe Mate
tea, and write you this email.

Want to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas
and a happy new year from myself and everyone
here at Guitar Control.

I have a lot of hope that 2014 is going to be
a good year. I used to not beleive in
“new years resolutions”, but I think there’s
a certain energy or feeling that comes with
the new year and so I have some excitement
and sense of “clean slate” and also some
goals I want to achieve.

yes, guitar goals are included. I plan
to take my picking chops to the next
level and also learn some more jazz
and blues songs.

What about you?

Would love to hear your thoughts…

Anyway, as you know, the 12 days
of Christmas are in full swing…

Yesterday I posted another one of
my “Santa’s Blues Licks” that’s
really a different direction kind
of lick…

And today I posted a video from
Jon Maclennan which I think you’ll
enjoy.

Go here to see all the “Xmas videos”.

Hey also, btw…

If you haven’t snatched up the 2013
“Xmas guitar course”…

Get into the groove and the Christmas
Spirit and grab it now.

15 great songs — including
simple strums and also more
complex chord-melodies…

…the 2013 celebrity bonus section…

Its’s only $1 (yes one dollar) and
it goes to Salvation army and
Blue Star Music Camp.

GO here:

XMAS GUITAR COURSE

Keep rockin around the Christmas Tree

“Santa” Claude Johnson

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Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

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GET THE $1 CHRISTMAS GUITAR COURSE

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The $1 Christmas Guitar Course + see the kids jammin

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:06:45 +0000

hey Friend,

So, today we’re going to an
early Christmas party…

So I’m about to bounce
outta the door here, but
I’ll give you my usual
Saturday email

First thang… If you haven’t
seen it yet:

The “$1 Christmas Guitar Course”
is “all systems GO”…

– all the proceeds Go to Salvation army & Blue Star Music Camp
– you get 15 cool Christmas Song lessons and a 2013 “celebrity bonus videos” section…

Also, each day I’m posting a video on the blog.
Yesterday’s video was a nice little “Santa Blues lick”…
and today’s video is an acoustic performance
from some of the kids at Blue Star.

Hope you dig it.

Go here for all the vids, including last years

CHRISTMAS GUTIAR VIDEOS

and tomorrow check back on the blog for a cool
little contest/prize…

Have a great weekend – i’ll also post
some holiday pics soon as well.

Alrighty then…

Bye for now

“Santa” Claude Johnson

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Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

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Webinar tonight: developing and expanding your phrasing

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:13:52 +0000

hey Friend,

Just a quick heads up, there’s
a webinar tonight — yes one
of those live interactive
webinars in Guitar God Club…

This one is with George Marios,
a fantastic guitar player.
(in fact, he was a guitar Idol finalist)

The webinar is on:
“Developing and expanding your phrasing”

Btw, just posted a cool vid
today with Jimmy playing
guitar and jamming with
a violinist.

Keep checking the Xmas vids…

GUITAR CONTROL BLOG

I’ll have something really special
for you tomorrow.

That’s all for now…Gotta get
back to stuff here

Peace out! Hope youre having
a great holiday!

Claude Johnson

$1 XMAS GUITAR COURSE

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Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BLOG

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Santa Claude is back! xmas lessons, charity drive, and more!

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:04:19 +0000

hey Friend,

We got NEW exciting stuff for 2013. Yes,
its my famous “12 days of Christmas”.

Here’s how it works:

1. I’ll be posting a video EVERY DAY
here on the blog, for the next 12 days, starting today.
Sometimes there will be lessons, sometimes there will
other videos, sometimes there will games, prizes,
you name it. So check back each day!

2. We’re offering the “Christmas Guitar Course”
for just $1. It teaches you how to play 15
Christmas songs on the guitar, including
both simple strumming and more complex chord-melody
arrangements, so there’s something for everyone.

And we’ve add a special “Celebrity bonus” set of
videos, just for 2013, so even if you ordered
last year, make sure you jump in again.

BEST PART: All the money we raise goes to
charity – to help give meals to needy families
through the Salvation army, and to give kids
a great musical experience through Blue Star
music camps.

GET THE $1 CHRISTMAS GUITAR COURSE

Thanks!

Your “Secret Guitar Santa”,
Claude Johnson

P.S. Even though I’m gonna be posting new “Santa videos”
daily, I won’t be emailing every day, so its up to you
to check back on the blog for the latest greatest stuff.

P.P.S. Although the special launch prices expired
on the Ultimate Guitar Song Collection, I’m
still offering free shipping till the end
of the year.

ULTIMATE GUITAR SONG COLLECTION

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Rule the neck fast with the 3 Killer Guitar Control Secrets

Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.

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your last chance to save big on the ultimate Christmas present for yourself

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:02:42 +0000

hey Friend,

I really believe there’s nothing better to
give yourself the amazing gift of new
knowledge and you excitement on the guitar.

Few things reinvigorate your passion like
playing some of your favorite songs.
Very few things excite people like hearing
their favorite classics on the guitar.
You can turn any party into an epic event
by playing a few of these songs.

That’s why I created the Ultimate Song Collection Volume 3.
It contains 50 of the greatest guitar songs
new and old ever recorded.

GUITAR SONG COLLECTION

Best of all, I make it super easy
with my proprietary 123 formula to learn the songs.

And for the next few hours, you can save
big if you order now. To get the discount,
you must order before the special launch
discount price comes to an end tonight.

Give yourself the ultimate gift.

Buy yourself Ultimate Song Collection Volume 3.
Or buy it for another guitar player you know.

We’ll ship it out immediately.

GUITAR SONG COLLECTION

Keep learning,
Claude Johnson

P.S. if you’re in the Guitar God Club, there’s
a great webinar tonight with some hot
acoustic guitar tips from a new teacher…so check it out.

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Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.

ULTIMATE GUITAR SONG COLLECTION

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Blues phrasing secrets

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:00:04 +0000

hey Friend,

I hope you are having a groovy,
relaxing December.

Like the counting crows said,
“there’s reason to believe,
maybe this year will be better
than the last”

So, I want to share a neat
little lesson I just
filmed on “blues phrasing”…

Please have a look and
let me know what you think.

I’m always up for hearing your
opinions so you can either
hit reply or post a comment
on the blog!

ALL ABOUT PHRASING

Also, not sure if you grabbed your
copy yet of UGSC 3…

That’s the Ultimate Guitar Song Collection 3…
You can still get free shipping if you hurry!

Go here to see why its flying off the shelves:

Claude Johnson

P.S. 12 days of Christmas starts on Thursday!

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Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.

ULTIMATE GUITAR SONG COLLECTION

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try playing this majestic tune

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:57:51 +0000

hey Friend,

A few miles up the road from me
is a beautiful waterfall (Albion Falls)
right on the Blackstone river.

I’m always inspired by it, and
I marvel at the fact that the
sound of running water is
like an infinite song.

On the topic of beautiful imagery,
rivers, and songs…

I just posted one more sample
video from the Ultimate Guitar
Song Collection 3.

It’s called “Black Water” by
the Doobie Brothers.

It’s on the

GUITAR CONTROL BLOG.

Take a look… have a great weeekend…

…and stay tuned because I’ll have
some exciting new announcements
about Christmas, some nice opportunities
for the guitar teachers out there…
and i’ll announce the winner of the
Spear RD150.

Also, if you haven’t picked up your
copy of Ultimate Guitar Song Collection
yet, what are you waiting for?

I have 3 cool offers.

Offer #1 – you can grab all 3 volumes
(and save BIGTIME)…

Offer #2 – if you already own the
ultimate beginner guitar course
(UGSC 1), then you can order volumes
2 and 3, also at a discount…

or…

offer #3 – if you’re a raving fan who
has both vol 1 and 2 already, you can
pick up just vol 3.

So go ahead and order it now and
you’ll get free shipping.

Talk soon,

Claude Johnson

LATEST COURSE

OTHER COURSES:

Play Songs by Ear with the Fast Track Guitar System

Master Modern Acoustic Guitar Playing and Songwriting

Learn 50, 75, or even 125 of your favorite songs now

Rule the neck fast with the 3 Killer Guitar Control Secrets

Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.

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How to Improvise Over A Blues Progression On Lead Guitar

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 22:55:21 +0000

hey Friend,

So is today bad luck because
its the 13th?

In the days of old, people gave
great importance to numerology
and a slew of other mystical
hocus-pocus.

A lot of that stuff, such as
astrology, if it has any
truth to it, works because
all that stuff was held in
mind in the collective consciousness.

I believe we are only subject
to what we hold in mind.

So personally, for me…
I’m declaring this to be LUCKY FRIDAY

And with that, I’ll hook you up with
more guitar goodness to sweep away
any lingering negative energy.

Take that dark forces!

I posted another blog video today
about blues lead guitar with
a pretty simple tip on getting
around a blues progression.

LEAD BLUES GUITAR

Hey, by the way I’m really pumped
about our brand new course, created
by none other than yours truly…

no applause no applause thank you thank you

It’s called Ultimate Guitar Song Collection 3
and it comes with 50 amazing songs with chord
charts and tabs…

Go here:

Scoop it up now while the free shipping
deal is in effect.

Talk soon!

Claudio J.

LATEST COURSE

OTHER COURSES:

Play Songs by Ear with the Fast Track Guitar System

Master Modern Acoustic Guitar Playing and Songwriting

Learn 50, 75, or even 125 of your favorite songs now

Rule the neck fast with the 3 Killer Guitar Control Secrets

Amazing 234 page technique book and DVDs for advanced students

Want to Learn Classical Guitar? Amazing package with tabs

Add a whole new DIMENSION of tasty guitar chops to your arsenal.