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This is my first attempt at producing a video lesson. Please give me your honest opinion no matter how brutal. How is the sound quality? Is the video easy to understand. Do you like the use of a headset mic vs a cam mic? Should I add anything to the video? Overall vibe? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

 

 

 

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I liked it. Your voice is calm. A good teaching voice.

 

The illustrations are good too.

 

Nice job.

 

The black guitar on the black background might be too dark. Maybe a lighter colored guitar for more contrast?

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It might actually be easier to change the background than the guitar :D:idea:

 

Overall, this is a good lesson video. As Virg says, good voice, good presentation style, good illustrations.

 

 

I can give some nit-picks constructive feedback:

 

In the intro part of the video, your sentences run together too quickly - it left me feeling out of breath :)

 

Once you settled, this seemed to no longer be a problem.

 

I think you should tell beginners that tuners are also called machine heads.

 

Probably 9 out of 10.

 

If you consider this to be a finished lesson, by all means post it at

 

The Guitar Lesson Guide and I will be happy to post a review there for it.

 

Cheers,

 

GaJ

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I thought of something else, in the "nit pick" category.

 

It can be offputting having guitar teachers sitting in front of a video with their legs spread-eagled at the camera....

 

GaJ

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I'm going to experiment with some back lighting to add contrast. I also have an Ibanez that has a natural wood finish but no fretmarkers. I would have never thought about the off putting effect of sitting "spread eagle". What does this portray?

 

These are great comments and Ive got a better idea of what to do with the next video. Should I include an intro of me playing at this point or even any intro like a tittle page?

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I don't think you need a title page, though if you were to briefly put up a simple pointer to the site where the rest of the lessons are that might be a good idea.

 

I personally hate the "compulsory showoff" that some instructors feel compelled to put at the beginning of their lessons. No thanks.

 

There are some notable exceptions. Paul Gilbert's intro to his Vibrato and String Bending lesson is one of the best out there. In that case, he did an intro that showed and inspired the material he was about to teach. If you have a flair for that, by all means do it. Since you're about to teach what the parts of the guitar are to beginners, then this would need to be something simple to make a beginner feel confident you are going to show them something within their reach.

 

Spread eagled? I dunno, I just dont see why I have to have your crotch staring at me the whole lesson :D . Your video is a very mild version of this - barely even remarkable, just something to be aware of. There are lots worse out there...

 

GaJ

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I thought this a great first effort and applaud your initiative to give back to the music community.

Things I like:

1. I really like that fact that you are using a mic. Too many don't and if you mix actual playing in with the voice the volume disparity is so great that it becomes irritating.
2. Great flow and structure of info presentation in my opinion.
3. Very nice diagrams

Things to improve upon:

1. The black background would have been Ok if you filled more of the frame; alternatively switch as you tend to get lost
3. Image was a little blurry; there are some great HD webcams out there and you can always catch a sale

I don't find your position off putting. I also think for newer players it would be nice to have an intro featuring your playing; it both validates your expertise and if in the context of what info presented, even if over a series of installments, it gives them something to shoot for through practice and application.

Keep up the good work!

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Some of my comments mirror the above. Bravo for doing it. Love it. Gonna be nit picky on it because you asked.

 

-Background way too dark for me.

 

-Your position in the frame is badly composed. Lots of wasted space

 

-headset mic is a little 80's ... although it sounds clearer. But it is too close to your mouth it sounds like you are out of breath it's getting so much detail.

 

- when you try to show the back of your neck maybe cut to a different camera angle. So just cross over to cam#2 (can be the same cam just shot separately). Avoids the whole "am I still in the frame" looking at the monitor thing

 

- nice diagrams ... but it is a little boring when you go there with the silence... maybe have them fade in while you are speaking so that you are explaining them a bit maybe.

 

- I would like to see a title slide right at the front. If you r goal is to do a series of these it would be nice to quickly know which "episode" this one is.

 

- I would also love to see a short clip at the beginning to validate you as a player.

 

Things I liked:

You - you seem likable, nice clear calm voice

The info was clear and well presented

Your guitar is killin - love it! I need a semi ... BAD!

Its short and to the point - A.D.D. friendly

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honestly, i think the content, i.e., the "lesson" was a bit... well basic. I know you were shooting to teach beginners, but there are plenty of beginners videos out there. I'm not sure you are really targeting a niche market there. I think it might be better if you added more of your own unique knowledge and wisdom to the plate.

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