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Alfred's Kids Guitar Course Complete, by Ron Manus and L. C. Harnsberger. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. 2009. www.alfred.com; (818) 899-5999; 133 min. $19.95. Ages 5 and up.
How would you like a guitar lesson with a crocodile in suspenders, a bespectacled dog and a cat wearing a beret? All of these "musical assistants" are available via the Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course DVD.
Indie-rock guitarist Janet Robin hosts the video with demos and explanations all along the way. The above-mentioned characters appear throughout, and, along with Robin's cheerful demeanor, invite children into a comfortable scene where they can have fun while learning.
The DVD is divided in two parts - Courses 1 and 2 and includes MP3 versions of all of the music. A companion book, notespeller and flashcards are also available, and I think they would be necessary to really absorb the lessons presented.
Course 1 begins with Robin...