Curt Mitchell Movies
- 2002
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Limp Bizkit to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Limp Bizkit to top of Queue
This instructional video features a professional guitarist teaching the viewer the techniques favored by the band Limp Bizkit. The viewer will be given instruction on how to play a variety of the popular band's songs. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2001
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Dave Matthews Band to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Dave Matthews Band to top of Queue
From MVP Home Entertainment, the Guitar Method: In the Style of series features guitarist Curt Mitchell offering instruction to amateur musicians looking to pull off some of the greatest riffs and licks in the history of rock. After paying their dues and building a tremendous fan base from the ground up, Dave Matthews Band emerged as one of the biggest rock bands of the 1990s, scoring hit after hit. Aspiring jam-rockers will find a number of those best-loved tunes in this entry. Among the songs featured are "So Much to Say," "Two Step," "Too Much," "Don't Drink the Water," "Best of What's Around," "I Did It," "If I Had It All," "Angel," and "Ants Marching." Other titles in the series include Guitar Method: In the Style of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guitar Method: In the Style of Santana, and Guitar Method: In the Style of Nirvana. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 1998
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Kiss to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Kiss to top of Queue
Curt Mitchell teaches the hottest licks and riffs from the "baddest band in the land," the legendary Kiss. With step-by-step instruction, learn the intense guitar style of Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John and Bruce Kulic. Topics include pentatonic shapes, power chords, chordal riffs, pedal points and others. Chart toppers featured on the video include "Calling Dr. Love", "Take Me", "Lady's Room", "Flaming Youth", "Detroit Rock City", "Cold Gin", "Black Diamond", "Strutter", "Love Gun" and many more. Mitchell's riff-by-riff instructions are played at both normal and slow speeds with extreme close-ups. Diagrammed reference sheets are included with the video. ~ Sally Barber, Rovi
- 1997
- Add Guitar Method: The Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time! to QueueAdd Guitar Method: The Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time! to top of Queue
This instructional program is designed to familiarize viewers with some of the most impressive guitar riffs recorded between the 1950s and the late 1990s. Hear portions of such songs as "Layla", "Sweet Home Alabama", "La Grange", "Aqualung" and "Suzi Q". Learn more about the work of such artists as Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and Aerosmith. Find out why so many of today's young musicians would give anything to have as much talent and manual dexterity as the late Jimi Hendrix. Instructor Curt Mitchell shows viewers how to play the chords from many top hits, including some of the songs named above. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi
- 1996
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Classic Rock to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Classic Rock to top of Queue
The box claims 30 hot licks in 30 minutes. While there is no substitution for mind-numbing fingering and strumming, there is nothing finer than learning a new classic rock & roll riff quickly. So if the idea is to play some of the most influential tunes from the '50s and '60s then this is the right tape for those with ambitions of being the next Jimi Hendrix. Taught in slow motion by well-known studio guitarist and teacher Joe Carr, this instructional video mixes a blend of fundamentals with attitude; the result is some of the best music from two decades of gold and platinum vinyl. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1996
In this video, instructor Curt Mitchell shows viewers how to play guitar in the manner of the popular group Metallica. Techniques are shown both at regular and slow speeds and each segment features tight close-ups. Over 50 Metallica techniques are taught, including the run-jen-jen rhythm, speed picking, minor scale patterns, and moveable power chords. Full rhythm tracks and fully diagrammed reference sheets are included. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1995
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Jimi Hendrix to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Jimi Hendrix to top of Queue
In this instructional video, Curt Mitchell discusses and demonstrates the riffs, licks, and guitar techniques of guitar genius Jimi Hendrix. The video features guitar moves played in extreme close-up at normal and slow speeds. Mitchell explains effects and amplifier settings. Elements of over 50 Hendrix songs are covered, including "Hey Joe," "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Foxy Lady," "Fire," "Are You Experienced?," "All Along the Watchtower," and others. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi
- 1995
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Korn to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Korn to top of Queue
From MVP Home Entertainment, the Guitar Method: In the Style of series features guitarist Curt Mitchell offering instruction to amateur musicians looking to pull off some of the greatest riffs and licks in the history of rock. Upon their emergence on the scene in the 1990s, Korn became one of the seminal outfits of the alternative metal movement, paving the way for acts such as Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park. Among the songs covered here are "Ball Tongue," "Clown," "Twist," "Good God," "Freak," "BBK," and "Pretty." Other titles in the series include Guitar Method: In the Style of Nirvana, Guitar Method: In the Style of AC/DC, and Guitar Method: In the Style of Red Hot Chili Peppers. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 1995
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Eric Clapton to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Eric Clapton to top of Queue
In this instructional video series, Curt Mitchell demonstrates the techniques of famous guitarists. The unique style of Eric Clapton is explored in Guitar Method: In the Style of Eric Clapton, and 50 of his best licks are presented here, including those from the hit songs "Layla," "Cocaine," and "Crossroads." Mitchell covers moveable blues scales, turnarounds, shuffle, melodic comping, improvised finger picking, major and minor pentatonic shapes, and slurring. No music reading is required, and a diagrammed reference is included with the tape. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
- 1995
From MVP Home Entertainment, the Guitar Method: In the Style of series features guitarist Curt Mitchell offering instruction to amateur musicians looking to pull off some of the greatest riffs and licks in the history of rock. One of the quintessential bands of the classic-rock era, Boston is perhaps best known for their song "More Than a Feeling." That song is naturally included, as are several others such as "Smokin'," "Rock and Roll Band," and "Fore Play." Other titles in the series include Guitar Method: In the Style of Aerosmith, Guitar Method: In the Style of AC/DC, and Guitar Method: In the Style of Santana. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 1995
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of The Beatles to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of The Beatles to top of Queue
Master the distinctive lead and rhythm guitar techniques of Beatles' guitarists John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. In Guitar Method: In the Style of the Beatles instructor Curt Mitchell simplifies the artists' legendary play and teaches the licks, tricks, and methods that brought fame to the Liverpool musicians. Topics include finger picking, strumming patterns, chord phrasing, and alternate tuning. Learn to play from more than 50 examples of popular Beatles tunes including, "Blackbird," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Help," "Yesterday," "Ticket to Ride," "Birthday," "Day Tripper," "Michelle," "Dear Prudence," "Norwegian Wood," "Paperback Writer," "Helter Skelter," "Here Comes the Sun," "Drive My Car," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Get Back," "Rocky Raccoon," "Back in the U.S.S.R.," "We Can Work It Out," and more. Mitchell provides fret board visualization footage to enhance understanding. Also included is a full band and rhythm practice track. ~ Sally Barber, Rovi
- 1994
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Van Halen to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Van Halen to top of Queue
In less than an hour, viewers can learn up to 50 of Van Halen's hottest licks. This series of guitar instruction videos presents step-by-step methods for achieving the sounds of famous musicians, and Guitar Method: In the Style of Van Halen offers these demonstrations in an easy-to-follow style. Mitchell plays each lick at normal speed, then slows it down, while offering close-ups. He features Van Halen's special scales and fretboard positions, and covers two-hand tapping; pinched, tapped, and open harmonics; long ascending and descending runs; and whammy bar technique. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
- Add Guitar Method: In the Style of Brian Setzer to QueueAdd Guitar Method: In the Style of Brian Setzer to top of Queue
The instructional video Guitar Method in the Style of Brian Setzer features teacher Curt Mitchell showcasing a variety of techniques that will allow any budding musician to play in a way similar to the popular guitarist. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
