The Professional Guitar Masterclass (Udemy.com)

Good guitar course, complete in every aspect of music theory, perhaps just a little dated in the way it is presented. The videos were in fact recorded a few years ago, in the early days of online lessons. However, the teacher covers the topics with clarity and the supporting documentation is sparse but good. Perhaps some more sheet music with practical examples to clarify the concepts would have been useful. In fact, the course does not teach breathtaking pieces or solos but lays the theoretical foundations for making music with the guitar, particularly electric, but the concepts can then be applied to acoustic or even other instruments. You have to practise a lot, practise on your own with the bases provided, and getting to the end of the course takes a lot of time. But then you definitely have very good theoretical musical knowledge that can be useful in various contexts. For the price at which it is often offered, it is certainly worthwhile and one appreciates the gradual and in-depth course structure. All the topics can be found elsewhere, but then you have to give them a logical structure. There are certainly more modern courses, but generally at much higher prices.

For many years (almost 15 years), I have been trying to accumulate knowledge on guitar playing from different readings and courses but none of them was comprehensive to address my curiosity. The course of Mr Palmisano is comprehensive and wonderful. It touches on each aspect of a good guitar playing falling in the course subject matter (guitar fretboard and music theory applied to guitar). I would recommend to anyone committed to playing guitar in an knowledgeable way but who has a basic knowledge of music theory.

Hi Michael, I am enjoying The Professional Guitar Masterclass on Udemy. Been playing guitar for more than 20 years now, and your course was something that I wish that existed when I was starting out. Though I am studying Jazz Improvisation at Berklee Online for an advanced soloing path, I know that this course will facilitate in blending all my knowledge, from blues, rock and jazz. I also like the idea that there will be a certificate once it is done, something that will show not just my dedication, but also the fact that I learned a comprehensive curriculum (GIT Based) from a Valid and Qualified Instructor (a GIT Grad). You have a talent in simplifying intricate material, and can break them down to tiny components that a learner will surely grasp, regardless of level. Thank you, Maestro! -Juan Karlo Aranzamendez(葉卡洛) Taoyuan, Taiwan-

Nice playing and theory-wise all watertight and complete! However, the exercise approach is rather monotonous ("...go and film something that applies the theory we've just learned..."). I've done 3/4 of the course follow carefully, absorbed the content before moving on, but it's quite dry and I am losing patience. My suggestion would be to spice it up with some example songs to apply the theory (like Desi Serna in his book "Fretboard Theory 1 + 2"). Also, in my opinion the approach to blues in level 3 is not a very authentic (unless you're into country phrasing).

It's inspired me a great deal it's the best online guitar course I've ever come across. I am beginning to find it difficult with so much to learn. A lot of this stuff really needs to be applied practically over time in the right context. Perhaps more jam tracks would help even though there are several. Maybe so well-known guitar songs as well to learn and apply the theory. My concern is I'll forget a lot of it I might not use like diminished arpeggios for example. That said, I'd highly recommend this course.

Very informative course. Overlapped with a lot of things that I had been taught by an instructor and had been studying on my own, but the key here is that this is a curriculum and you proceed in a more logical fashion, which you don't get by randomly watching online videos. If you want to move on from the basics and learning other people's songs into understanding the structure and logic surrounding most of the music that you hear, or want to write your own, this course is a great option.

This course was the single most enlightening thing in guitar I've ever seen for the money. You will not find a more complete and engaging piece of content anywhere on the internet. This guy will take you from a clueless idiot to someone who knows what they're doing. I've been seriously practicing this content for months and I'm not even half way through it all (able to play and remember the content at speed). By the time you get to the end of this course you'll be able to play in any key, recognise any progression and play either rhythm or solo parts depending on what's required. This course is the toolbox for the rest of your guitar life. I mean it. This has a the full spanner set, the cordless mini drill, all the drill bits and screw attachments, all the hammers you need, the works. After that it's up to you what you build with it.

This is a phenomenal value for the cost. So badly wish I had taken this years ago. Partly because it is so comprehensive, it is nearly impossible to pace the course perfectly. For me, the triads section was such an overwhelming piece to get through, that I would have loved more exercises here. I ended up chopping up the triad chart PDF to make it easier to go through all the 1st/3rd string triads in every inversion, then all 2nd/4th strings, etc. This was the main area where I got a little discouraged. There was a lesson or two where the mix wasn't great—i.e. the speech audio was too low relative to the guitar, but honestly I can't complain. There is so much value packed into this course that I am going to go through it all over again. To sum up: √The overall instruction quality is excellent. √The depth is unquestionable. √The support is good. √The total value is fantastic.

Overall, I received the same and more than the 3 years with a guitar teacher. As I am now headed off to music school to major in guitar, this comprehensive course has filled a lot of the gaps which I had, especially in music theory, composition, and technical skills. Michael is such a warm and enthusiastic individual who empathises with the student, and objectively, he want you to succeed. I wish there were more people like Michael in the world; it would then be a better place.

Half-way through and my overall impression is great. I do feel like there is something missing and yet there is still plenty to work with. What I'd like to see are the occasional chord/scale/ect. diagram cut into the shot. There is room for it and at one point gestured at, instead I defer to the PDF. Which is OK, I am glad to have them. All in all, it's a ripper of a course and I've enjoyed my time with it thus far.