John McCarthy presents a four-part tutorial system that is designed to give you the most exciting start to the world of the electric guitar, featuring a book, a DVD, a CD and full online support. Get your head and hands around a kaleidoscope of techniques, with easy-to-follow lessons that will get you playing straight away. Beginning with the very basics, including holding and tuning the instrument, you are very soon guided smoothly through such ideas and tools as strumming patterns, scales, song rhythms, fingerpicking and much more. The DVD illustrates each lesson with examples that concentrate upon both hands in crystal-clear close-up. You also get player-perspective views and a video chord chart. On the CD, the instructor talks you through each lesson, providing demonstrations and details exactly where you need them. You'll also find professionally produced backing tracks for you to play along with, creating the feel and excitement of being in your own band. Full online support provides interactive lessons and links to a global community of teachers and students.

John is a virtuoso guitarist who has worked with some of the industry's most legendary musicians. He has the ability to break down, teach and communicate music in a manner that motivates and inspires others to achieve their dreams of playing an instrument. As a guitarist and songwriter, John blends together a unique style of Rock, Metal, Funk and Blues in a collage of melodic compositions, jam-packed with masterful guitar techniques. His sound has been described as a combination of vintage guitar rock with a progressive, gritty edge that is perfectly suited for today's audiences.