Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to questions that I have been asked. Just click on the link to see the answer...
Questions About Purchasing
+ How much does it cost to join Alternate Picking Fast Start?
It currently costs $47 US Dollars to join. This small one-time investment gives you access to the course materials for 12-months. (This works out to be only around $3.92 per month).
+ Does this price include taxes?
Buyers from most countries will not have taxes added. The exception is if you live in one of the European Community (EC) Countries. If you live in the EC, then the applicable VAT tax will be added.
+ Why do EC buyers have to pay tax?
Beginning July 1, 2003 all sellers of digitally-delivered products and services are required by law (known as E-Commerce Directive 2002/38/EC or the "Directive") to collect VAT taxes if the buyer resides in one of the European Community (EC) countries.
The law states that VAT must be collected from any BUYER residing in the EC regardless of the location of the seller. EC sellers have been collecting VAT from EC buyers now for some time. The new law extends the collection obligation to non-EC sellers, and is intended to level the playing field between EC and non-EC sellers.
+ Do I have to pay monthly fees?
No. The membership fee payment is non-recurring. This means that you only pay the $47 once. And this one-time payment will give you 12-months access to the course content.
+ What payment methods do you accept?
I currently only accept credit card, debit card and PayPal payments.
+ Do you accept payment by money order or check?
No. At this point in time I only accept payments made with credit cards, debit cards or PayPal.
+ What if I am unhappy about my decision to join Alternate Picking Fast Start?
Not a problem. :-)
Alternate Picking Fast Start comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee. If you are unhappy with your decision to join for ANY reason, just let me know within 60 days of buying and I'll give you a full refund.
+ Does it matter what country I live in?
Not at all. Because Alternate Picking Fast Start is an online course, we can accept orders from virtually any country.
Questions About The Course Content
+ Is it a book, DVD or home study course?
No. Alternate Picking Fast Start is an online course. This means that once you join, you can start improving your alternate picking ability within minutes.
+ What format is Alternate Picking Fast Start?
The current lesson format includes...
-Online tablature (TAB) and streaming audio.
-Guitar fretboard diagrams.
-Streaming videos.
-Downloadable PDF worksheets.
-A bonus email course called Alternate Picking Results Maximizer. These 20 bonus lessons help reinforce the course content. You will get one new bonus lesson every two weeks.
All lessons are fully printable, so that you can learn away from the computer. The lessons will work for both PC and MAC users.
Most of the lessons use tablature (TAB). TAB can be easily read by both left and right handed players. If you are not comfortable learning from TAB, then my course will NOT be for you.
+ I am a beginner. Will this suit me?
I definitely don't recommend joining if you are a total beginner at guitar. I recommend having at least six months experience before joining.
It is aimed at guitarists who are relatively new to alternate picking and are looking for an organized, effective and structured way to improve their alternate picking technique.
+ What prior knowledge do I need before I join?
You should have at least some experience with using a guitar pick.
You will also need to be comfortable with reading tablature (TAB). If you can't read TAB, then please don't join.
+ How much practice will I need to do?
This is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string. :-)
Do as much practice as your schedule will allow. Just work through the material at your own pace.
+ I am very busy. Can I learn at my own pace?
Absolutely. I have made the membership period long enough to allow everyone to work through the material...even if they have a lot of other commitments.
+ Do I have to be able to read music?
No. I have included both tablature and standard notation.
So if you don't read music, just read the tablature. :-)
+ I have a slow internet connection. Can I still join?
I have optimized the lessons so that the vast majority of internet users can benefit from the course material. (Even those on slower internet connections).
+ Will this work on both MAC and PC computers?
Yes. You will be able to access and use Alternate Picking Fast Start on both MAC and PC computers.
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