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First Lesson Checklist: Guitar

Welcome to Best Music Coach! To get ready for your first guitar lesson go through this checklist.

• Books
• Guitar books for reading music: https://amzn.to/3yNknpk
• Guitar books for playing songs
• Acoustic guitar: https://amzn.to/2XusARy
• Electric guitar: https://amzn.to/3tXNG6R
• Our #1 Amazon Best Seller Music Theory book for understanding the music you play (optional but recommended): https://amzn.to/3hOc5XM
• A stable ethernet or wifi connection. 
• Ethernet will give you the best lesson experience.
• Google Chrome or Safari browser.
• Test your lesson connection now by clicking "join lesson" in your "lessons" or "calendar" tab. If you receive any error messages, take a screenshot and send to support@bestmusiccoach.com
• Headphones/earbuds/AirPods.
• You may not need them, but have them handy, they can make or break the lesson experience for you and your coach to hear each other clearly.
• A guitar with six strings on it. If your guitar is missing strings get in touch right away at lessons@bestmusiccoach.com
• Extra guitar picks: https://amzn.to/3w1jAPQ
• Extra guitar strings
• Electric: https://amzn.to/3yaEspO
• Acoustic: https://amzn.to/3fju9a6
• A guitar capo if you plan on singing or playing folk, alternative, or pop music:
• Electric: https://amzn.to/3briC7M
• Acoustic: https://amzn.to/3eLCW5U
• Electric guitar 
• Cable: https://amzn.to/3olmH2r
• Amplifier: https://amzn.to/3oeyorz
• Make a list of your favorite songs and artists. If you can't think of any, don't worry, you and your coach talk about what music you like in your lesson.
• Follow @bestmusiccoach on all social platforms!

On the Day of the Lesson

Sit in a room or space with enough light and a distance away from your phone/computer. The entire guitar should be visible in the video.