Testimonials

A selection of Emails that I have had back from people who have found this site helpful!

Thanks a lot to you all,

I am pleased to hear that it is helping  you to improve your playing.

Did you ever get to one of these type of pages and think...

 "yeah right" they've made that up!

Well me too!

But these are all genuine,

all I have done is pasted them in from emails

 and deleted surnames/address to protect their privacy.

Recently I have found that people have even been taking the time

  to write something "specific" for this page,

which was never the idea that I originally had 

 but which is even nicer and I feel "all humble"  :-)

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From: rawinder
Sent: 14 August 2008 06:15
To: mark
Subject: RE: hi

hi mark thanks for replay   ...
ok no matter that you dont know hindi songs ....
but your site help a lot me in guitar  specially in strumming where i feel..
it feels to me while using the site that i am interacting to a personal teacher coz i am getting all the things  that i want.. i dont know how to say thanks for this ...
i willl recommand your site to all my frinds ....
 thanks 
 Rawinder
punjab,india

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From: Shamun
Sent: 04 August 2008 23:42
To: mark
Subject: Re: Shamun: Free Lesson Request -

I cannot express my feelings with these few sentences but it really

was great to have all the lessons.Once again thanks for the strumming

patterns and others lessons.

I really like your ways of teaching.It is really very easy to

From: rhona
Sent: 03 August 2008 20:37
To: mark
Subject: RE: Rhona 2: Free Lesson Request -

From: Cyndi
Sent: 12 July 2008 21:07
To: mark
Subject: Love your site!

This is the most helpful tool that I have found for strumming and timing, and I have been fighting it for years.  Thank you.

Cyndi

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-----Original Message-----
From: Shane
Sent: 11 July 2008 11:08
To: mark
Subject: guitar lessons

thank you for sending me your free guitar lessons i have learnt i lot from you

you are the best on the internet by far i just wish i lived close to you for

some lesons sorry i never got back to you early  but i had to get a new

computer and it took me 3 weeks to sort it out all trhe best from shane.

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From: Neil
Sent: 30 June 2008 22:22
To: guitarlessons
Subject: Thanks for the Mp3s

Mark

I would just like to say a massive thankyou for all the strumming patterns on your site.

 I am professional double bass player who is bumbling around on a guitar at the mo. I can read music and I can work out clever chords, but if am going to get anywhere, I need spend a good few evenings playing through normal chords and get the strumming solid and reliable.

 Your examples were exactly what I needed! Fantastic! Thankyou so much!

Many, many thanks again

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From: Kristopher
Sent: 22 June 2008 21:17
To: mark
Subject: Song Request

Mark,

I'm just a beginner with the guitar, and I know I'm not going to have enough

time to get great with it, but your site has been absolutely the best tool I've

found yet in getting me going with some songs.  I've picked up quite a few of

them rather quickly, and its great fun to be able to sit around with friends

and just strum along and be able to make some music that doesn't sound like

fingernails down the chalkboard.  Having a chord chart right there on the song

page, and not only written instructions for strumming patters but media files

also so we can really hear the songs come together is awesome, so far its the

only thing thats kept me playing, else I would have gotten frustrated and hung

it up.  Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for all the help your site has been

KC

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From: laura p
Sent: 17 June 2008 09:27
To: mark
Subject: Heey! That site is the best i've ever saw!!!

 Thanks sooo much for posting all the strumming patterns and ...everything.!I was kind of confused about strumming patterns and i couldnt reall play too many songs. But now...the stuff i found here... it all helped me improve my playing. All the videos and mp3 are great! Keep up the good work! ;)


Thank you so much for everything,
Laura. ;)

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From: Wheeler
Sent: 11 June 2008 19:23
To: mark
Subject: RE: Wheeler H Free Lesson Request

great instruction

you should know that "the drugs don't work" never sounded better on my guitar

thanks a million

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From: Rachel
Sent: 02 May 2008 18:24
To: mark
Subject: Re: Rachel; Free Lesson Request

Thanks for the links and mp3 files they are really helping me understand how to play I was getting a bit confussed with the book I bought and you have helped me understand alot better :-).Rachel

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From: Bradley
Sent: 18 April 2008 21:35
To: mark
Subject: Brad B Free Lesson Request -

 hey Mark, you are really great man. i love your videos they help so much they way you explain things is ten times better than any guitar lesson ive ever had. i really appriciate you doing this. your great man thanks so much.                         -brad

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-----Original Message-----
From: Garrett
Sent: 18 April 2008 10:35
To: mark
Subject: Re: Garrett: Free Lesson Request -

The lesson you sent was AWESOME.  I'll practice this for the next couple of weeks and most likely sign up for the pgt.  Thanks so much!

Garrett

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From: Charlie
Sent: 15 April 2008 11:13
To: mark
Subject: website

 this site is really useful, thanks alot, i have learnt 5 new songs!!

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From: Schyrima
Sent: 31 March 2008 15:16
To: mark
Subject: RE: Scud: Free Lesson Requestreply

hi Mark!
 
Just want to thank you for your kind advice and appreciate the work you are doing. Big respect for you!
 
Scud

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From: frankie
Sent: 10 March 2008 19:22
To: mark
Subject: RE: FrankieK Free Lesson Request -

 To Mark

Thanks for the free lesson I'm practicing the three songs as often as i can and although i'm far from being able to play them i have noticed a great improvement in my playing and i'm sure with more practice i will be able to get them right.  I find your way of teaching very easy to follow and understand and it has helped me a lot .  thanks again for the lesson

 Frankie

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From: Amy
Sent: 04 March 2008 22:07
To: mark
Subject:

Hi mark,

I would like to thank you for helping me with starting guitar, I feel like I havent made it clear that I appricate all that you've done for me,

even though to you it may not seem like alot.

If its okey with you I will e-mail you any questions I have.

Thanks again!

Amy

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From: Michael
Sent: 22 February 2008 17:10
To: mark
Subject: Re: Mike B4: Free Lesson Request -

Mark,

This is great!! Actually the lesson request is for my son. You may remember me from several years ago in your early days of the website. I can honestly say that after trying lessons in person from three different instructors, various websites, books, cd's I have learned the most from your sites. You get right to what people want - to play a song. The presentation style is loose and relaxed and effective. I would much rather pay you than any other form of lesson or instruction out there. Let me pass these on to my son. In the meantime, could you provide information regarding paying for the lessons, cost, method of payment, what it includes. Thanks so much!! Look forward to hearing from you.

Mike B Snr

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From: Peter ( 2 time PGT student!)
Sent: 17 February 2008 05:11
To: mark
Subject: Peter C: PGT 2 #12/12extrareply3

Hi Mark

 I would like to buy another 12 lesson package. It will take me a while to get thru them but I am building a great collection of songs that I can play increasingly better which is fun and rewarding and allows to me to have some great singing sessions with my sister who has a great voice and my daughter who is a singer in a band. My daughter is a bit blown away her 59 year old Dad can play guitar and even sing. I have referred a number of people to your site and am happy to be a testimonial for you.

Your mantra of be a plonker is a great way to progress without doing boring scales etc. Just Start with “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” with it 3 repeating chords!!

Thanks

Regards 

Peter

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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael
Sent: 14 February 2008 15:05
To: mark
Subject: Re: Michael Sm: Free Lesson Request

Thank you for the free lesson.  I have to say that I was struggling with

getting the correct feel for strumming on a lot of songs until I came to

your website.  The patterns you list with mp3 to give an example is

valuable beyond belief.  With your help I now have a better feel for

strumming and am beginning to be able to grasp it on my own.  I thank

you very much for this.

The outside(Staind) song lesson was excellent...you are correct that when you

get down to the details, playing the guitar and a large number of songs

is really pretty easy.

Thanks again for your help,

Mike

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From: Ryan
Sent: 06 February 2008 14:19
To: guitarlessons
Subject: Website

I just wanted to tell you how awesome your website is!!. I recently started playing the guitar and your website is by far the best learning tool I have found. I learned 22 open chords and 7 barre chords but for the life of me I couldn’t figure out strumming. Your website broke it down perfectly for me. I’ve been taking lessons from a professional and they don’t compare to your website. Keep up the great work.

 Thanks a ton, Ryan

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From: kyle
Sent: 02 February 2008 01:57
To: mark
Subject: Re: Kyle T : PGT#11/12

 Hey Mark,

I am ready for my final "lesson"

This has been amazing, I don't know what I would have been trying to play without these lessons.

Thanks again.

 Kyle

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From: matt
Sent: 30 January 2008 16:34
To: mark
Subject: Re: Matt H : Free Lesson Request -  

  Hi Mark

     I have found the stuff you sent me excellent. I have been practicing it this afternoon as i am on holiday. I am a teacher overseas and just on a 3 week break. Thanks alot. I will keep practicing this stuff and get back to you soon. Once again many thanks,

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From: Anil
Sent: 04 January 2008 09:43
To: Mark
Subject: Re: Anil K: Free Lesson Request

 Thank Mark for your reply,

For the wonderful job that you are doing, i will maintain complete confidentiality of your mails to me.  All I have is a guitar and passion, its the inspiration that we look for and people like you provide that.

Thanks again, and a very happy new year

 Regards,  Anil

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-----Original Message-----
From: brian
Sent: 30 December 2007 15:16
To: Mark
Subject: ***Possible SPAM*** thank you

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-----Original Message-----
From: Raj_
Sent: 19 December 2007 11:06
To: mark
Subject: hi

Hi there,

I stumbled upon your page quite by accident and I must say I did pick up a thing or two for the rest of my life. Great stuff made very simple for an amateur guitarist like me. Just wanted to say ‘thank you’!!! You Rock!!

Cheers!

Raj

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-----Original Message-----
From: Steve
Sent: 28 November 2007 21:35
To: Mark
Subject: Re: Steve S2: Free Lesson Request

 Hi Mark. Just a quick word of thanks for the files you sent me. They are extremely helpful and will help my practising no end.  The strumming is the one problem that i seem to have had for a while but your lessons are very easy to follow and have improved my playing already.

Thanks again and i look forward to receiving more strumming patterns from you.   

Regards Steve 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jos
Sent: 28 November 2007 20:57
To: Mark
Subject: Re: Jos L; Free Lesson Request -

From: Claire
Sent: 09 November 2007 01:54
To: Mark
Subject: Re: Claire P; Free lesson

Wow! I am totally amazed by getting a reply from you so fast and with so much information! It's just great and i can't believe that there are ppl out there who are willing to share all their work just for free!! I've already started playing Mr. tambourine man with your tips (esp. plonking and I am pretty great at that I guess ;-) and it's lots of fun....Since it's already quite late at my place and I don't want to disturb the neighbours I will check out the rest of all you sent me by tomorow...I'll definetly come back to you, it's great work you do and THANKS A LOT I really appreciate it!!!

 regards  

Claire

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jong
Sent: 07 November 2007 19:33
To: mark@grouptherapy.guernsey.net
Subject: Strumming patters

Your website is fantastic. It's one of the best that I've found on the

internet. I just have a request - could you please put the strumming pattern

for the song Shimmer by Fuel. I can't seem to get it. Thanks.

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From: Brad
Sent: 17 October 2007 13:44
To: Mark
Subject: RE: Brad B: Free Lesson Request

Mark,

Top banana, you've helped me out massively with the rhythms for wonderwall and cast no shadow

and I have now nearly aced don't look back in anger as well.  3 songs in 4 days!! Cheers!!

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-----Original Message-----
From: karan
Sent: 17 October 2007 05:30
To: Mark
Subject: An awesome job

 Hi,
I have been trying to find the strumming pattern for "roobaroo" for quite a while now and found it on your website. The other patterns provided there also helped me a lot! Thanks a lot and Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Karan.

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-----Original Message-----
From: James M
Sent: 05 October 2007 01:55
To: Mark
Subject: Feedback

Mark,

I wanted to just pass you a note.  I stumbled on your site and I must 

say I am thrilled.  I started learning a couple of months ago and have 

made very slow progress.  I know many chords but have not learned a 

single song yet, which is not why I wanted to learn the guitar.  I 

practice about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.  It would probably be 

more but I believe the motivation is not as high due to progress.  I 

identified one of the most difficult things about learning a song was 

the proper strum.  I can find thousands of tabs but can't figure out 

the strum pattern listening.  I went searching for info on strum 

patterns.

Just being on your site for the last day I have had more fun and am re-

energized!  I look forward going through everything.  I am positive I 

will sign up for lessons in the near future.

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From: Pierre
Sent: 22 September 2007 21:12
To: Mark
Subject: Free Lesson Request

Thank you for your web site, i learn more in two weeks than a year with a teacher???

 I think is because you have the right way to teach.  Bravo

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From: Brett
Sent: 03 September 2007 17:40
To: Mark
Subject: Re: PGT Brett E: #4/12

 Mark,

Sorry you've encountered such an issue with your hosting company.

I'm glad you've figured out an alternative.  Thanks for the update.

I continue to enjoy the benefits of being a PGT student.  I can't believe how much I've learned to play since starting with you.

IT'S BEEN AWESOME!!  Even my family can't believe it.

Many thanks!

Brett

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From: Steven
Sent: 29 August 2007 18:00
To: Mark
Subject: RE: Steve H : Lesson Information Request 

Mark,

Your lessons are inspiring - - I have searched the internet for years and found few, if any,  who can detail (by voice only) how a song should be played - over the past year - you've provided me with 4 "free" lessons and all have been easy to understand and learn - Personally, I believe the key to the ease of learning your songs is the detailed strum patterns you provide, so if I have learned nothing else from you -  it's that a 4 chord song (and lets face it there are thousands of them out there) -  can sound so different by switching the strum pattern and the chords around - I thought you (and all you internet guitar lesson seeking students)  might like to know that

Steve - from Minnesota  

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From: Gene
Sent: 21 August 2007 07:32
To: Mark
Subject: thanks for the strumming pattern pages

 The simplest and the best page about strumming out there.  You are a champ

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from Kirill 4/6/07

You are awesome!

 I stumbled on to your site by accident looking for proper “Wonderwall” strumming. In fact I have been trying to learn that song for 3 years, but I would just give up and put away my guitar along with my enormous collection of tabs that never made any sense. Now its 2 am, my fingers are sore and I can’t stop playing.

Thank You!  

Kirill

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From Andre 22/5/07

dear mark

thanks for taking the effort to send me those songs to learn, you have given

me a new enthusiasm to my guitar playing, was getting abit stagnant playing

the same old songs and wasnt sure where to go from there.very much enjoyed

your lessons and am slowly 'plonking' my way through them. once again

thank you for your prompt reply.

                    kindest regards andre

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From Paul C 21/5/07

Hi mark

 just wanted to say a massive thank you for the info you sent me, within one hour I was playing a whole song (to a half decent standard) in the two months i have been having lessons I have barely been able to string two chords together your methods make it all so simple and enjoyable I was starting to loose hope that I was capable of actually playing the thing until I found your site.

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From Ben 19/4/07

Your teaching method is very condusive to quick learning,

I've learned more in the last few weeks using your site than I did in a year when I first tried playing, you've brought the fun back!

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From Graham 28/3/07

Hi Mark

Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you – your website is EXCELLENT and has taught me more in the last week since I found it than any other site or tutor I have used in the 18 months since I started trying to learn.  

I had almost given up (bored with playing 2 songs all the time) but you have given me a hell of a lot to go at and make it all seem so bloody easy that I have learnt a couple more songs in one week.  

More importantly to me, you have explained and simplified “Bar chords”. I always thought you had to have ALL strings pressed down fully – DOH – wondered why it never worked for me

Once again thanks VERY much indeed and keep up the excellent work

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from Steve 2/3/07

Anyway, I’ve progressed more in a couple of months playing around on your site that I have in a year otherwise. It’s easy and enjoyable to sit around an practice when you are playing a song you like rather than scales or Mary Had a Little Lamb! I don’t care anything about her stupid lamb!

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From Wes 12/2/2007

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From Chong Cy 23/12/06

Thanks a lot Mark, your style of teaching is great, straight to the point and easy to pick up and practice. More than what I can ask for and better than what I learn from a guitar tutor in a 30 minutes class.

Thanks a bunch!

Sincerely, Cy

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From Khumiso 6/12/06

Hi Mark

Thank you very much for the song it's one of my favorites. Your teaching method is really enjoyable and the best out of what i have come across on so far. I would like to learn some few other songs from you after mastering this one. If you have a DVD or CD of your lessons please give me the details of where i can purchase it. I have never had a teacher to teach me how to play but felt a had teacher in front of me with your lesson.

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From Nick 14/11/06

wow just amazing.. i would have to say thanks for the quick reply back.. mostly the other sites take time to reply back.. so thanks and thank for the wonderful website that you have put together.. and also thanks for those lessens you put together for me. i love it, you make playing guitar fun and understandable.. do you have a DVD or anything like that i would order one and I'm sure 100's of other people would to.. just by looking at your site you can learn so much just by reading listening and of course my fav. watching how its down.. the MP3 are a very nice touch.. and i would like to just say one more thing here only after a few hours of trying this site out on the free stuff you will be very pleased and you will be able to play a song or 2 at the very least.. your a major help in my learning, your teaching is so understandable.. im self teaching myself and i would have to say my fear was strumming i could never do it before.. after checking out this site i go so hooked i wanted to learn and keep playing the guitar.. THANKS!!! AGAIN.. your a big help.. to us new people learning guitar.. i think i may join up.. but want to play around a bit more..
 

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From Ahmed 13/11/06

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From Cam 30/10/06

Hi. My name is Cameron and I am from Calgary, AB, Canada. I have to say that I have been trying to learn the guitar for about 3 weeks now and have searched countless sites but I have just found yours, and by far, it has been the best site ever!! You make it so easy to learn so many songs and strumming techniques. I cant say how happy I am that I found you. I broke my back a couple of months ago, so I had alot of time on my hands and I've always wanted to learn the guitar, and now I can thanks to you. Just wanted to send a note saying thanks. Your making my dream come true

.Cheers!| Cam.

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From Chris 27/10/06

Been learning for almost 2 years, sometimes feel like I am getting nowhere!

It is the strumming patterns I find hardest. This is the best site I have found that has helped me, in fact the only one!

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from Jordan 23/10/06

hey, thanks heaps for the lessons you make them so easy to understand and

learn etc... thanks again, Jordan

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 From Laffyette 17/10/06

hi!

heys..guess what...i can play 3 songs!! haha

and its been about 4 weeks since i started 2 play the guitar

couldnt hav done it wif out u..tnx

yea...dats bout it..tnx alot..

=D

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from Lauren P 25/9/06

You know when your browsing the web looking up websites where you hope

they have the information that you're looking for, but drop the ball and

you must continue your endless search. Well look no further, atleast for

the guitar :) Marks website is one of if not THE BEST guitar website on

the net. If you want to learn how to play the guitar and cool songs in a

short amount of time, this is the place to be and nowhere else. By

chance I found Marks site browsing a guitar message board I found and

boy was I in luck. I checked it out and was overjoyed. And plus 2 free

lessons?? You absolutely cannot go wrong with that. I have learned

"Crash into me" and "Everlong" songs I really really wanted to play on

the guitar, and now I can play them jus about with my eyes closed ;) All

thanks to Mark. Lookin for an excellent website and even better teacher

to get you started on playin the guitar, please look no further, you

have found ur new home :)

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from John Q 21/9/06

Hi Mark,  

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. Of all the guitar sites and

books I have browsed since taking up the guitar, yours is by far the

best I have used. It has really has given me the enthusiasm to continue playing.

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From Charlotte 20/9/06

I've enjoyed every song you've learnt me!!
I've learned a lot about strumming during these lessons, something other teachers doesn't find that important, and it changed my guitar playing a lot.
The way you explain things makes it all so much easier and it keeps you motivated.
You were really the best guitar tutor I've ever had.

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From Mike   26/6/06

 I got your free lessons they have helped so much, not complicated like other  stuff . Sounds corney but they are the best. Will be contacting you once ive got  through the first lessons. Keep on rockin in the free world   Mike

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From Ben   8/6/06 PGT Student "PGT"

PGT2 #12 was a lot of fun. I enjoyed ths songs you sent me to learn. I must say that my ability to play the guitar has increased greatly! I have been with you for a year now and what a year it has been. I started out not even able to play a chord and now I am strumming complete songs with the correct rhythm and tempo, all because of you. I think that your teaching method is great and gives great results. When I was 10 yrs old I took guitar lessons for over a year and never learned a chord, just single strings and some scales. Never learned a song! I found it boring and frustrating and gave it up. It was not fun. Almost 40 years later I come across your website and my life has changed. I always loved the guitar and wanted to play it but my mind kept going back to that first BAD experience with guitar lessons whenever I thought about learning to play the guitar again. All that changed when I read about your teaching method at your website. It made perfect sense. I did not want to learn about music theory and scales, I just wanted to play the guitar. I decided to take a chance and I am glad I did. The results I have had with you has been stunning. Family and friends are shocked when I start to play and they say "that sounds good, almost like the original song". We must be doing something right together. My only regret Mark, is that we did not meet 40 years earlier.I would like to continue on. I think I still have much to learn from you. There are a lot of songs left on the list that I would like to learn. Please send me the link for payment and lets get started on PGT3. Once again thank you Mark for everything. Lets continue on, I can't wait for my next 12 PGT.

 regards, Ben

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From Omar 3/06/06

 I found this page that said all the mails that people

sent you on how they like the site, and, heck, since

you helped me, I guess I should post something there as well!

And here's the message:

Dear Mark,

Thanks a ton for the guitar lesson. Most people

probably won't waste their time making a guitar lesson

for some random person over the internet, but you did,

and I'm very proud that you're like that. I also like

how you put MP3 clips of yourself playing the song,

which is very helpful. I can actually pick up my

guitar and play something on it because of you. I just

don't know how to repay you though!

Thanks again ;) Omar

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25/5/06

from Jeff

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From Simon  20/05/6 PGT Student "PGT"

I look forward to lesson 6, and again I wish to thank you as my playing has improved so much since finding your website.

 Even my tutor has commented that your site is fantastic for a beginner/intermediate guitarist.

Your approach to rhythm and strum patterns has helped me immensely.

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from Ragge 11/4/06

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From Jerry 2/4/06

I wanted to leave a Testimonial for you to post if you could.  Your website is one of the best for aspiring guitarists like me.   I received my acoustic guitar for my birthday last year in March and I have not put it down since.   Your sight has helped me tremendously!!!  Especially the Video and Audio lessons with the strumming and rhythm. I can read TABS but they never hardly tell you the strumming pattern.  Keep up the great work!!!  A little quote by Jimi Hendrix -"I've been imitated so well I've heard people copy my mistakes." lol.

  Thank You Again Jerry

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From Bob 15/3/06

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From Rex 15/3/06

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From Jason 24/2/06

I use all the advice I get. Saw your site and said that has to be one of the best teachers I have ever seen. You need to come out and make dvds. You're good and easy to understand (Teaching). Sometimes both together are hard to find. Anyway I am really rambeling on so a sincere thank you

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From Tomo 20/2/06 (who doesn't use "Unnecessary" letters!)

From Vince  15/2/06 PGT Student "PGT"

Thanks M8...  I will have this down shortly.  Also I

am recommending your site to people.  As I said I have

been taking lessons for a year and I wish my

instructor had your insight to getting people moving forward.

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From Saif 31/06

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from Yatisha 25/1/06

Hi Mark

 Just to let you know that you’re site is fantastic, I’ve been playing guitar now for about 9 years – 5 of which I had lessons, then I stopped. Over the past 4 years I’ve been playing but had so much struggle with strumming patterns…then your site came along..GENIUS! absolutely 100% brilliant, which is accentuated by the video demos that you give, its very good to be able to see it.

I also think it’s a great site for beginners too, something that you don’t get from those ‘learn guitar in 40 days’ books.

So, please keep up the work, and keep adding more songs! Ha

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From Scott 21/1/06

Great site.  Finally, somebody who says strumming is

the most important!  I've always believed this but no

one could ever teach me but one or two strum patterns.

 I've used your site over the last week to improve my

playing 100 percent.  I've played Wanted Dead or Alive

at least 50 times in the last week and got tons of

confidence.  I'm a teacher and all my students want to

know where I learned that song. 

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From Jon 17/1/06

Hi Mark,

You are a STAR.... if anyone disbelieves this site gives what it claims,

all newbies like me  just try the free stuff.

I have been playing for only 6 months and learned very little. In 3

hours having looked at Marks free sample he sent me of Wonderwall, I can

now play it so it sounds like the real deal, and not a dead cat

screaming. YES FOLKS 3 Hours... it doesnt get any easier than this, oh

and did I say I havent paid a penny yet.

You should all try you will all be back for more I am sure...

The above is for your site if you care to use it and I mean it every

word, I am amazed..........

Thanks again, I would like to add for your benefit that the video lesson

makes so much of a difference to the mp3's.. To be able to see and copy

is outstanding, I am sure that after I have learned a few then mp3's

will suffice but for newbies like me the video's are a must..

Thanks again and keep up the good work, cant help thinking I will now

thanks to you always be a guitar player rather than a passing fad..

Jon

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From Andy 16/1/06

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From Dule 16/1/06

I play guitar 3 years and I know basic strumming paterns, I know all open chords, with

bare I have problems. I play simple songs like Lady in black, Runaway

train, from you I learned Living next door to Alice, Nothing else

matters, Time of your life, Wonderwall, Leaving on a jet plane. In last

month on your web sides I learned more than before in few years.

I think that is really amazing way for learning guitar.

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From Ben 15/1/06 PGT Student "PGT"

Hi Mark,

I really enjoyed the PUSH lesson. I really like the way you did both guitar

versions of the song. It has been a lot of fun learning the MatchBox 20

songs. My F chord is improving greatly. I have noticed that I have a lot

less tension in my hands. My chord changes are getting very smooth. You have

helped me greatly in my playing ability. I am ready to move on.

regards,

Ben

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from Jon 15/1/06

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From Mark 3/1/06

G,Day Mate

I just wanted to say that your web site has been a great help to me , i have been learning the guitar for 2 months now and one of the biggest problems i encountered was strumming patterns, "however" after listening to your demo's i have a much better understanding and it has helped me a lot Just wanted to say thanks for this great site and the time and effort you have put in to it

Mark From Brisbane Australia

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From Chris 28/11/05

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From Joe 8/11/05

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From Chris 2/11/05

I just wanted to thank you for the lessons,I haven't put the guitar down for 6 hours,youre amazing,never thought I would play anything until now. Thankyou.. Chris

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From Shankha 26/9/05

  Sorry for the late reply. First of all i want to thank you for the wonderful mail. I followed your instructions, went through the stuffs as mentioned by you and I have to say that they are really really helpful. The way you designed the whole thing is excellent and I really found no difficulty in follwoing the lessons. I am now pretty comfortable in strumming after going through the lessons.  Thank you once again for spending your valuavle time to teach beginners like me. I will drop you a line or two whenever I need your help(of course if you dont mind!!).            bye Shankha

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from Sarah 7/09/05

Hi,
I'm a 16 year old girl who has just picked up the guitar, and I just want to thank you for creating such a beginner friendly guitar website, it has helped me tremendously in my 'quest'. I only recently came across your website and truth be told, I could not believe my eyes! I actually managed to learn songs from watching your videos when previously I was struggling with them just staring at tabs. I have been scouring the net for a website with as much help provided to beginners such as yours, so thanks a million for taking so much time to help others =).


Cheers,
Sarah

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From Kurt 28/8/05

Hey Hotdog, Absolutely love the site!!! Definately one of the most useful site I've come across as a begginer. You provide clear, simple instructions - I've learnt heaps from the mp3 demos you've got on the site.

Anyway, thanks and hope to hear from you soon! Once again - great site!!

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From Krystal 25/8/05

hey mark thanks alot for tht it helped me out lots

ur websites really awsom ive looked everywhere to try and find sumthing tht

will help me out with the strumming! thanks alot

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from Paul 1/8/05 PGT Student "PGT"

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From Gio  30/7/05

Hello Mark,

All I have to say is wow! Thank you so much.

 It sounds great. It sounds a little dufficult to play

 but with some practice I'm sure I can get around to it.

 Thank you for taking the time

 to actually go through this song and setting it up for me...you are the greatest!!! I'll get right on it and I'll  let you know how things come along. Thanks again Mark!!!

-GiO-

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From Gio

I accidentally ran into your site...and I have to tell you that this is the most informative and easiest site to learn from. Awesome job!!!

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From Raja

Hi Sir

I'm very greatful that You honestly helped me in playing hotel

calfornia.Playing well....little bit hard but i will improve it in no time

so thanks for you help.I hope You will be helping me in near future.

yours,

Raja

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from Colby

 I am from Canada. I must say that your site is great and it is really refreshing to see a website that has some instruction on strumming patterns. When I first saw the strumming patterns, I said to myself "how can that be?" but the audio examples that you included really showed how it was done. Excellent work. I have recommended your site on many message boards including Acoustic Guitar Magazine and GuitarNoise because what you have put together is really helpful for struggling beginners and intermediates. Thanks again.

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From Karen

I think you have a great site.  I went to lots of guitar learning sites and nothing compares to this .. the videos and sound files are great.  want to thank you again

karen

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From Vimal

This site is really ..really speachless to praise.The guitar strumming patterns are as gold to students like me who are like lost in desert as far as how to learn those is concerned.

The mp3 sounds great and it is really wonderful the way you explain that pattern and play that pattern and with chords example.

I wish i see this site 5 years back which would have made a big difference in the way i play guitar today.

Hats off to your service.

with regards

vimal from Germany

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from Ciego

. i stumbled upon your site a few hours ago and it gave me the sudden urge to study my guitar lessons more..i stopped a few weeks ago coz i lost interest.. thanks to you, i dont want to stop learning.. :) i think its the best guitar site.. i've been looking for a site such as yours but could not find any.. it's simply the best... more power to you! 

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From Segun

Hello Mark,

I really want to say a very big thank you to you . I mean this site is

awesome, I have only checked the strumming part, but already I have learnt

something that I have been looking for ages on other sites, I have spent

like two hours already on this site, but it amazing that you have done a

great job like this just to help others at no cost. The quality of the sound

from the strumming exercise were top class. Thanks for your effort, I hope

you will get a big reward from someone who has the means. Well done.

Your site is Excellent

Segun

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From Derek or it could be Nick!

Hi Mark,

I'd like to thank you for setting up your site which has been very helpful indeed.

 To be honest I wished I'd found it before as I've developed some seriousrhythm problems

(a teacher failed to emphasize the

true importance of keeping the right hand steady)

It's going to be very hard to sort out now but I am

confident I am on the right track now.

Once again thank you.

Ps feel free to add my above message to your TESTIMONIALS.

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From Ross

hi , i just wanted to say that your site has taught me more in 10 minutes than any of the big sites has in 8 days of playing !

thanks alot and if i could afford tution you would be 1st on my list .   Ross

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From Tony  PGT Student "PGT"

I have got to the point where your stuff has become more valuable that my irregular guitar lessons.   It is great to have reference material when you forget how to play certain bits etc.   I think your service is really very cheap for what it offers. on the whole a big thumbs up. Kind regards, Tony

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From Mack PGT Student "PGT"

I got the songs downloaded ok. I can now play nonstop for about 2 hours, songs I've learned in the past couple of months. Mostly thanks to you. Now if you could just teach me how to sing!!!   Thanks,
Mack

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From Barry PGT Student "PGT"

Hi Mark,   Just wanted to say thank you for the last few months. When I look back I can certainly see the difference in my playing. It's good to pick up the guitar and feel like it fits instead of it being an awkward plank of wood. Also now recognising strumming patterns in songs I hear.   Now it's just a matter of practice. Best regards and many thanks Barry

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From Troy PGT Student "PGT"

I would like to say thank you for all you have done for me. I really have seen dramatic improvement in my playing ability since the beginning of your lessons. What you have going on is a great thing for people who need that extra boost to get them to the next step of playing. I am sure that I will getting back in touch with you in the future for some more great lessons once I have conquer these ones. Thanks A Bunch, Troy

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From Eddie

Fantastic advice,i'll get straight to work using it.I cant praise your website highly enough man keep up the good work,thanks alot

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From Jim

Mark,   I would like to thank you for your great web site. So far its the best for me as a beginner. Ive learned more from your site in a week than all other sites on the web in 6months.great demo songs to .I'll send you a follow up email after reviewing your email  and links.   Thanks for helping us new-bees, keep up the great work.

Jim
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From Jersey Stu on the PGT "PGT"

hiya mark

Just to let you know i've mastered the two oasis songs you sent me (cast
no shadow and some might say) all quite easy stuff realy isnt it.
 My barre chords are coming along a treat.
Im realy impressed with how the lessons are going so far mate TOP class
looking forward to the next lesson
cheers stu

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From Reem

I would just like to take the time to tell you what you are doing/done is amazing!

it gives unfortunate people the oppurtunity to learn guitar although they do not have any money! Thanks again.
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From Stu (PGT Student)"PGT"

hiya mark
Ive just got to say wow!!

Ive just been playing the foo fighters, learn to fly and how good does that
sound on my acoustic, cheers mate. cant wait till the next lesson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From Nehdia

Thanks a whole bunch for a fantastic, fantastic site. I'm from Pakistan,
by the way, and just
started teaching myself about a year ago...and have learned much more from
your site in a few weeks than I have achieved in a year.
 Take care. Looking forward to hearing from you.
 Best regards,
 Nehdia.
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From Kevin

Hi Mark, just wanted to say what a great site you have.

 I started playing a year ago to encourage my 14teen year old to keep with his instrument if dad can he can

 you have put a new fire in my willingness to learn thanks again for your commitment Kevin

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From Clive

Mark,

I have been playing guitar for over 2 years and am
really determined to master the art of playing. I also
sing and enjoy doing both together. Up to now rhythm
has always been my downfall. Your site is brill, It
explained things so simply and I understand it. Im not
the easiest person in the world to teach and anything
I have learned when it comes to guitar playing I have
found from the web, and watching musicans in pubs etc
etc.

Thank you for your site!!!  Where are you from?

Kind Regards,
Clive

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From Doug

Thank you Mark for all your help. You have the best website i've ever see on the guitar.

Thank you!    Doug Backer, Oriskany Falls New York

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From Michelle

Mark, First of all, I just wanted to thank you for the lessons you have provided on your website, in particular the strumming audio files, which are brilliant!  I have learnt more in a few hours at your website than I did with private lessons (when I was in school many moons ago:).  I have looked at many other lessons on the web and yours are far and away the best!  You are an incredibly generous man to pu all this together for people like me that you don't even know.

Cheers and thanks again!

Michelle
Western Australia

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From Gary on the "PGT"

thanks for the music (great stuff).I would like to learn more beatles any thing from please please me, bowie, james,smiths,george harrison my sweet lord,nothing too complex though, I am only five months into the journey.thank you for your efforts                 Gary     

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From Dave

Just like to thank you for setting up the beginner stuff. Im very much a day
1 beginner in may respects and your page and files have been excellent. I
have an acoustic and sat playing the D/Cadd9/Gadd5 progression for hours and
when you do get it right and smooth its a great boost. Getting the upstrums
sounding right was one of my problems but think im getting it now, was'nt
sure whether to strum all the strings on the upstroke or not. All i need now
is to try play a song and get it sounding good.

Thanks

Dave

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From Mike on the "PGT"

Mark, Mark Mark
I have just gone through the files you sent and I have to say that this is the most exciting thing that I have ever heard.
No exaggeration.

They are absolutely superb. This is going to keep me busy.
Is there a strumming file as well?
Why dont you bang a file down that has you playing the whole song with you singing, im no beefer but you have got a cracking voice.
I think this will compliment the files.
I cant believe my luck finding you.
Cheers Mike

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from Aron

Hi Mark,
           thanks a million for the strumming info on "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" it's sounds great already! i couldn't however find it on your strumming page but i'll look back tomorrow in case my server has not found the update yet or something similar. I can't believe your giving this info away free of charge, it's like having your own guitar guru on hand 24-7 i'm amazed by your generosity and willing to help us struggling guitarists become better, i dock my cap to kind sir your a gent and no mistaken' LOL
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from James

G'day mate,

Just started playing 3 weeks ago and I am getting the hang of good riddance thanks to your help on the strumming!

Cheers,
James.
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from TONY

In the near future I'm sure I will be requesting a song or to, but for now Thanks!!!

Regards, Tony, Oregon USA

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from CORY

I have been trying to teach myself for about a month now. I have the basic chords down pretty good, the thing that I am having the most trouble with is strumming patterns. I have been trying to learn all the songs that you have givin the strumming patters to already, it has helped a lot already (THANKS!) I haven't found a site out there that has helped as much as this one, and it is nice of you because I can't afford private lessons so thanks. Sweet home Alabama and Good riddenece were the first two songs I ever tried to learn. I did not  have the strumming down though, and I am proud to say I can play both songs
really good just in the 24 hours you have sent the strumming patterns to me.

Once again, Great site and thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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from Al

I just found your website and it is fabulous. I've wanted to play guitar ever since I was a kid.

Last year I bought a Fender Strat and took a few Lessons.

You might be interested to know that I feel like I've made more progress
practicing from your material than I did one-on-one with an instructor.
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from Rogier

from Heath

hey, just wanted to say thanks for the last song you sent me. it helped with my strumming

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from David

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from Tommy

Hi,
my name is Tommy Merry from the band Tommy and The Stompers.
I was out cruising the web and came upon your site and loved it!
You have all kinds of great stuff on your pages for guitarists starting
out and beyond
and I spent a lot of time checking it all out, I'll add it to my hotlist
and make sure to share it with my friends. Nice Job!!

Thanks again for a great guitar site. Keep up the good work and we'll see you soon =)
Tommy Merry
Tommy and The Stompers
Heavy instrumental guitar rock

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from Bryan

I just wana say youre a very nice person, seting up a page just to help pple out...and yoursmells like teen spirit lesson was great!

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from Chris J

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from Denis

First at all i must thanks to you !!! You are great teacher. You have very good homepage and you are a BIG help for begginers and advancded guitar players !!! Sorry for my english there are smo mistakes in text. i hope you will understand :))

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from Katia

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