Instant Guitar: A Review

As a guitar enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for good instructional material. Recently, I came across Topics Entertainment’s CS-395S Instant Guitar and decided to give it a try. Here are my thoughts on the product:

First Impressions

The product comes in a sleek package and includes a guitar tuner and instructional booklet along with the CD-ROM. The packaging suggests that the product is aimed at beginners, which is perfect for me since I’m just starting out.

Installation and Setup

Installing the software was easy – I just had to insert the CD-ROM into my laptop and follow the instructions. The tuner was also easy to set up and use, and the instructional booklet was a helpful addition to the package.

Navigation

The interface of the software is intuitive and easy to use. The user is presented with a menu offering several lessons, which can be selected based on the user’s skill level. Each lesson is broken down into several steps, and the user can easily navigate between steps using the buttons provided. The software also allows the user to slow down the lesson if they’re having trouble keeping up.

Lessons

The lessons in Instant Guitar are presented in a clear and concise manner. Each lesson covers a specific concept, such as finger placement or strumming. The lessons are accompanied by audio and video demonstrations, which are helpful in demonstrating the techniques being taught. The lessons are also backed up by exercises designed to help the user practice and master the concepts being taught.

Tuner

The tuner that comes with Instant Guitar is accurate and easy to use. The display is clear and easy to read, and the tuner has several modes to suit different tuning needs.

Instructor

The instructor in Instant Guitar is engaging and clear in his instructions. He has a friendly tone and is easy to follow. The videos and audio demonstrations are well-paced, and the exercises are helpful in reinforcing the concepts taught in the lessons.

Overall Impression

Overall, I’m very pleased with my purchase of Topics Entertainment’s CS-395S Instant Guitar. The lessons are well-structured, the instruction is clear, and the exercises are helpful in reinforcing the concepts taught. The tuner is also a nice addition to the package. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to learn to play the guitar.

Additional Thoughts

One thing I particularly appreciated about Instant Guitar was its focus on teaching the basics. Too often, instructional materials try to teach advanced concepts before the user has a solid foundation in the basics. Instant Guitar takes the time to teach the user the fundamentals, which is important for building a strong foundation and avoiding bad habits.

Another thing I appreciated about Instant Guitar was its use of visual aids. The audio and video demonstrations were especially helpful in illustrating the techniques being taught. This is particularly important for beginners who may struggle to follow textual descriptions of the techniques.

One possible improvement for Instant Guitar would be the inclusion of more advanced lessons. While the beginner lessons are comprehensive, the intermediate and advanced levels are relatively light in content. It would be great to see more lessons aimed at intermediate and advanced players.

Final Thoughts

All in all, I’m very happy with my purchase of Topics Entertainment’s CS-395S Instant Guitar. The lessons are well-structured, the instruction is clear, and the exercises are helpful in reinforcing the concepts taught. The tuner is also a nice addition to the package. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to learn to play the guitar, especially beginners.