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Pimsleur have a number of audio based courses, their main course being “Comprehensive”.  There are 3 levels starting at beginner and each consists of 30  x 30min audio lessons that are designed to be taken one a day.  The lessons follow a conversational format where you hear a native speaker speak and you reply yourself.  Pimsleur is very well established and covers many languages.

What you get
16 x CDs covering 30 x 30min lessons
Booklet

Guarantee
None

Price (from official site)
Comprehensive Level 1 $345
Comprehensive Level 2 $345
Comprehensive Level 3 $345

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Editors Description (scroll down for user reviews)

Pimsleur have a number of audio based courses, their main course being “Comprehensive”.  There are 3 levels starting at beginner and each consists of 30  x 30min audio lessons that are designed to be taken one a day.  The lessons follow a conversational format where you hear a native speaker speak and you reply yourself.  Pimsleur is very well established and covers many languages.

What you get
16 x CDs covering 30 x 30min lessons
Booklet

Guarantee
None

Price (from official site)
Comprehensive Level 1 $345
Comprehensive Level 2 $345
Comprehensive Level 3 $345

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Tell Me More by Aurolog is a software based system for learning French that allows you to progress efficiently and at your own pace.  The software contains 10 distinct levels covering all aspects of French including vocab, speaking, listening, writing, grammar and culture.  It also utilises speech recognition technology and 10 hours of video for interative role playing exercises.

What you get

* Aurolog software which includes 10 distinct levels of learning as well as 10 hours of video and

* Real News Broadcasts

* 24/7 Online Advisor

The Claim

Our software will help you excel in learning foreign languages

Guarantee

Money Back Guarantee

Price

£279.20 – Full Package

£239 – Medium Package

£149  - Basic Package

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Overview

Drumming Made Easy is a step-by-step guide to drumming aimed at drummers at any level of ability.  The tutorials are taken by professional drummer; Shane “Steel” O’Neill and cover everything from setting up your drumkit correctly, right the way through to technique, drumming patterns and reading music.  Drumming Made Easy claims that by learning to play one drum pattern you can become a competent drummer within 4 lessons.

What you get

* 3 Lesson DVD’s

* Workbook

Bonuses

* Drum Shop Secrets DVD

* Getting Gigs Made Easy Audio Program

* Industry Insider Tips DVD

* Printed Selected Transcripts

The Claim

The amazing new drum course that turns even complete newbies into killer drummers almost overnight

Guarantee

60 Day Money Back Guarantee

Price

$477

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Overview

Rock Drum Lessons is a step-by-step training course that aims to get you playing drums immediately.  It mixes DVD’s, workbooks and play along CD’s to help you learn and covers subjects such as technique, beats and fills, drumming rudiments, practice endurance and tuning amongst other area’s.  The tutorials are taken by professional drummer, Jared Falk who has been teaching drums and playing in various bands for over a decade.

What you get

* 4 full length DVD’s

* 1 audio CD

* 4 professionally printed workbooks

Bonuses

* One Handed Drum Roll DVD

* Drummer essentials PDF ebook

* Drum Kit Lessons PDF  ebook

* Unlimited Customer Support

The Claim

A revolutionary training system that shows you exactly how to play drums from the comfort of your own home

Guarantee

90 Day Money Back Guarantee

Price

$97

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Overview

Learn & Master Drums is a step-by-step video instruction course that aims to take you from beginner (or intermediate) through to an advanced level of playing.  Learn & Master Drums brings all forms of learning together; software, print, video, personal video tuition from a professional as well as online support and jam CD’s are all included in the package and allows the pupil to start learning at any point from beginner through to advanced.

What you get

* 12 learning DVD’s with professional instruction from Dann Sherrill

* Learn & Master Drums Workbook

* 5 “Jam Along” CD’s

* Online Community and Student Support

* Numerous supplemental files online

The Claim

By far the world’s most complete video instruction course for the drums

Guarantee

Full 60 Day, no questions asked guarantee if you are unhappy with the product

Price

$149

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Overview

Guitar Lessons is an online subscription service that is aimed at all levels of ability from beginner through to advanced.  The site runs programs based on the ability level of the pupil which incorporate everything from technique and structure through to artist and genre based studies.  Guitar Lessons uses different methods of teaching including lessons given by professional tutors and guitarists, software that allows you to jam along with a backing band, an extensive reference library and access to an online community.

What you get

* Jam Station virtual backing band

* Metronome and tuner

* Customisable tuition options

* Reference library

* Online community

The Claim

Our teachers are the best you will find online

Guarantee

None

Price

$12.99 pcm

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Overview

Jamorama aims to help you to learn the guitar by using lessons, course materials, jam tracks and famous songs.  The package is aimed at people aiming to learn for any reason, whether it’s in order to write your own songs, play in a band or just to learn the instrument.  Jamorama contends that playing in a band situation is the most fun way of learning and aims not to get too bogged down in the more boring aspects of learning the guitar such as drills and theory.  The emphasis is on having fun and improving day by day.

What you get

* 252 pages of lessons

* GuitEarIt Ear Training Game

* Jayde Musica Pro – Learn to Read Music

* Guitar Tuner Pro Software and How to Tune Your Guitar

* Jamorama Metronome

* Song Pond Video Lessons

The Claim

Learn how to play guitar like The Eagles, Green Day, Pink Floyd, Guns N’ Roses, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Eric Clapton, The Beatles and more

Guarantee

100% 8 week money back guarantee

Price

$39.95 – Jamorama

$54.95 – Jamorama and Jamorama Lead Guitar

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Jamplay is a membership service that aims to offer a diverse range of options when learning to play the guitar. Jamplay employ a system with lots of different instructors covering many different styles and facets of guitar playing from beginner through to advanced level.  The lessons are around 40 minutes long on average and are streamed via the internet in high definition.  Each lesson is split into chapters to allow you to pick and choose what sections of each lesson you participate in.  Jamplay also offers transcripts of each lesson that can be printed out and kept as well as a full chord library and email support from the Jamplay tutors.

What you get

* Access to phase 1 beginner lessons, phase 2 advanced sessions and phase 2 song lessons

* High definition lesson quality with scene selection and supplementals

* Full chord library, printable guitar lesson transcripts

* Email support from Jamplay tutors

* Myspace-like Jamplay community including messenger function

* Extended forum permissions to discuss full lessons with your peers

The Claim

Teaching you absolutely everything you need to know to learn and master the guitar

Guarantee

100% money back guarantee

Price

$19.95 per month membership

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Overview

Rosetta Stone aims to teach you Italian through intuitive learning methods and without resorting to repetition to learn.  It aims to allow you to learn by engaging you in real life situations and allowing you to interact with people in various scenario’s and doing various activities.  It also offers word recognition software that monitors your pronunciation in a bid to help improve this aspect of language learning and hopes to keep the learning process fun throughout as well as allowing you to make progress with every lesson.

What you get

* CD-ROM Programs for Levels 1,2 & 3

* Headset with Microphone

* User Manual

* Audio Companion multi CD package

* Online Subscription offers access to levels 1, 2 & 3, the most up to date version of the Rosetta Stone program and access to Rosetta Stone from any computer with an internet connection

The Claim

The fastest way to learn Italian. Guaranteed

Guarantee

6 Month guarantee.  If for whatever reason you are unsatisfied, Rosetta Stone will refund you.  Physical products must be returned to the company.

Price

£169 – Level 1 Italian

£199 Level 2 Italian

£209 Level 3 Italian

£379 Level 1, 2 & 3 Italian

£129 Online Subscriptions

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