I'm lost on this course...

DJ1147

Blues Newbie
Signed up for BGU a few weeks ago and I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how this course works where it starts and the progression of things. I have to be honest, I think yousician is much more organized and easier to follow. I'm really not trying to disrespect Griff or his course, I just feel like most of the time I'm not sure if I'm where I should be, or if I'm in the right lessons, or not. You can't beat the cost, but if you're not learning anything
 

PapaRaptor

Director of Curmudgeonry
Staff member
Signed up for BGU a few weeks ago and I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how this course works where it starts and the progression of things. I have to be honest, I think yousician is much more organized and easier to follow. I'm really not trying to disrespect Griff or his course, I just feel like most of the time I'm not sure if I'm where I should be, or if I'm in the right lessons, or not. You can't beat the cost, but if you're not learning anything
Did you purchase Blues Guitar Unleashed 2.0 or did you sign up for the All Access Pass?
But there are really only two places to begin, at least to get a foothold, either Beginning Blues Guitar or Blues Guitar Unleashed.
I'm going to assume that you're a member of the All Access Pass.
If you have been playing a while, you should probably start with Blues Guitar Unleashed and work your way through that course before anything else. It's not trivial and will move you way up the skills ladder.
On the other hand, if you start into BGU and it seems a bit too deep, take a look at Beginning Blues Guitar. It gives the basics for someone who is just starting out. Again, it's not trivial, but if you've been playing for a while, you have probably learned a lot of what it teaches simply by osmosis from poking around in other courses and YT materials.
At the very minimum, you should go through most all of Blues Guitar Unleashed in the exact order of the manual before diving into any of the additional courses.

Welcome to the forum. The support you'll get from the forum members can really help you on the journey. All skill levels are represented here and all are very supportive.
 

TxBill

Blues 'R' Fun
Welcome to the forum. Dayton.

If you are referring to BGU 2.0, then may I suggest going to Course Navigation. Watch the Introduction video again, that is if you already watched it.

Follow that with Lesson Navigation and choose the Lesson you are working on...If you have additional questions, concerns or just want to discuss an area, feel free to post your question/comment in the appropriate category....

Enjoy the journey.
 

Jami

Blues Junior
Signed up for BGU a few weeks ago and I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how this course works where it starts and the progression of things. I have to be honest, I think yousician is much more organized and easier to follow. I'm really not trying to disrespect Griff or his course, I just feel like most of the time I'm not sure if I'm where I should be, or if I'm in the right lessons, or not. You can't beat the cost, but if you're not learning anything
I've really loved the courses. And find progression easy to follow. Post if you have questions! Others know more than me, but I've gone through BGU beginners, and going through BGU 2.0.
 

MikeS

Student Of The Blues
Staff member
Welcome to the Forum.
Can you give us a little more information?
Which course are you looking at? (I'd guess Blues Guitar Unleashed 2.0)
Are you following straight from the Introduction through lessons 1-31
If the above are true, then please explain a bit more about what's got you confused.
 

MarkDyson

Blues Hound Wannabe
Welcome to the fun, Dayton! :Beer:

The folks here are friendly and eager to help. Please explain a little more about what's hanging you up and we'll get you sorted.
 

Griff

Vice Assistant General Manager
Staff member
I'll echo @PapaRaptor and say that Blues Guitar Unleashed is always the best place to start, unless you find it super challenging and then go back through Beginning Blues Guitar.

When you're well on your way through BGU, you may find that you want to spend a little more time on some things or get more practice, and that's what pretty much every other course is for.

The "Unleashed" courses are the core, everything else is to build upon that foundation.
 
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