New York Guitar Method Primer Bk 1 Author:Bruce Arnold "The New York Guitar Method" series is structured to enable a total beginner to learn the tools necessary to become a master musician from the ground up. This "Primer Book One" should be used as a first step toward "New York Guitar Method Primer Book Two" and "Primer Ensemble Book Two". All three books are prerequisites for students entering NYU... more » as a jazz guitar major and for students wishing to go to the New York Guitar Summer Program at NYU. Because some readers may be skipping back and forth between chapters, I have provided a great deal of repetition in this book to make sure no information is overlooked. For some this repetition may feel annoying but for others it can be a learning tool. "The New York Guitar Method" series is structured to enable a total beginner to learn the tools necessary to become a master musician from the ground up.Muse Eek Publishing Company hosts two on-line resources in conjunction with this book. A 'Frequently Asked Questions' page (FAQ) is available where students can ask the author questions that may arise as they work. There is also a free 'member's section' where book owners can download other files specific to this book and/or other help files to further their music education. Unlike traditional situations where the reader is left on their own after purchase of a text, Muse Eek Publishing seeks to keep the reader/student engaged and interactive with the author. With each book you are beginning a relationship in which help and direction are always available to make sure you are learning correctly.« less