Getting the Sounds: Classic Rock Guitar: Guitar DVD

This DVD cuts through equipment confusion by showing students exactly how legendary players shaped their tones. Rather than generic tone lectures, Mock demonstrates the sonic palette of specific artists, making it clear that great sound comes from understanding your gear and how to use it, not just buying expensive equipment.

Watching these videos feels like a guided tour through the sound design of rock music's most iconic era. You hear the tones first, then learn the thinking behind them, which makes the whole process feel less mysterious and more achievable.

Intermediate to advanced rock guitarists who want to develop personal tone and understand how to achieve sounds they hear on classic recordings. Guitar teachers will find this valuable for students who are beginning to think seriously about tone development beyond basic technique.

• Spend time with the amplifier interactive features before plugging in your own rig. Understanding how controls interact makes your own tone sculpting exponentially faster.
• Study the specific artist examples in detail. Pause, rewind, and listen to how small adjustments change the character of a phrase.
• Take notes on which tonal qualities appeal to you across different artists, then experiment with recreating those combinations on your own amplifier.
• Use the video previews to identify sounds that match the music you want to play, then work backward to understand the technique and gear choices behind them.

Incorporate segments into private lessons when students express interest in specific artists or are learning songs that demand particular tonal qualities. The interactive amplifier features work well as a reference tool during lesson prep, helping you diagnose whether a student's tone issue stems from technique, gear settings, or both.

• Amplifier control and interaction (gain, EQ, effects balance)
• Tone analysis and identification across different artists and eras
• Equipment selection and setup for specific musical styles
• Listening skills for subtle tonal differences in classic recordings