Happy Xmas 🎄 Guitar Lesson Tutorial - John Lennon [War Is Over]

[@DeeDunton]

Shew!!! What beautiful strumming and sweet singing Amber ❤ can really hear the changes from one chord to the next - super cool. Love your lesson, and this song definitely lifts my spirits and sends such a positive message. Wishing you a blessed Christmas 🎄

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! ❤️🌟 I’m so glad this song has lifted your spirits this Christmas season xx sending all the love and light ❤️

[@dermotmurphy6804]

Thanks Amber.Happy Christmas from Ireland🇮🇪 🎄🎅

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Dermot, merry Christmas to you and yours too! 🎄🌟 thank you for tuning in to my lesson 🎶

[@HeribertoGarza-od1uo]

Beautiful @Amber Grace Turner!! Thank you!…now practice!

[@schalksteyn9594]

Once again you have done it. Thank you Amber. Love and blessings.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are so welcome Schalk! 😃🌟

[@AaronPlowman]

Getting this one started xtra early for Xmas. Wasn't ready last year as I was just starting strumming. I'm definitely gonna play and enjoy this bittersweet classic. This and Blue Christmas have always been my 2 favorite Xmas songs. Their sad and beautiful, which is what I love most in my music. Thanks 4 the lesson stellar lady. Forgot to add how beautiful you sing this, Lennon would be delighted certainly to hear your cover this song. Wow!!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Aaron, I already see Santas and Christmas decorations being put up in the malls! 😅 it’s never too early!! Thanks for such a lovely compliment about my singing, it means a lot! Have a great weekend ⭐️

[@AaronPlowman]

@thestellarguitarist I'm gonna learn this song properly once I'm able to get past your captivating singing. My god, I go to play it and just put down the guitar and get caught up in the song. Have a wonderful weekend, Stellar lady!!

[@thestellarguitarist]

That is too kind! Really appreciate the compliment ☺️🎵

[@Nikki61219]

❤ Wow, Amber, beautiful job 🎉 can't wait to learn these chords. You give us newbies so much info and help ❤ #SweetestTeacher #GuitarCoach #GuitarLessons #StellarFam ❤ Thank you xx ❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

And the sweetest message written by the sweetest student ❤️🌟❤️🌟 thank you Nicole, you are a darling! Make sure to follow the basics first before jumping into this song 😅 it’s a tricky one! Have a wonderful Christmas 🙏🎄

[@johnchrystal5653]

Hi Amber, another brilliant lesson. Particularly like the way you construct your lessens into bite sized easy to follow chucks. The play through at the end is also perfect.Too many KZbins add instruments and other embellish making them sound great but not giving the learner a realistic naked guitar sound to aspire to. Still working on it but I’m quietly confident Amber you are awesome keep up the great work. Particularly in the Beatles field❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi John 🌟 thank you very much, really appreciate your kind words and the time taken to write such a lovely message. 🙏 my lesson motto is ‘short, sweet and simple’ and so I am pleased that comes across in my lessons 🎶🎸 I will definitely take your request to heart for more Beatles songs. I hope you have a wonderful new years and a successful 2024 🎉🌟

[@johnchrystal5653]

@@thestellarguitarist You are welcome, hope you have a brilliant 2024. Can I respectfully request you also post your play throughs separately please?

[@thestellarguitarist]

Interesting request! I have thought about doing this but have decided not to and to keep the lesson and song play through in one video. But never say never! Why would you prefer them separate? 🤔

[@johnchrystal5653]

@@thestellarguitarist Hi from the UK It’s not instead of it’s, as well as. I’ve learnt the chord progressions and would benefit from practice the rhythm via repetition. I’m really struggling with the rhythm and find I play it pretty well when I’m playing along with your play through. Incidentally how long have you been playing the guitar and where in the world do you live?

[@thestellarguitarist]

For now, I think I’ll be keeping both lesson and strum along in one video. You can just skip to the end of the video and play the play along as many times as you need 😃🎶🙏 I’ve been playing guitar since I was 7! It was my first love! 🧡 so in total 25 years!! I’m from South Africa originally but living in Dubai now 🎉

[@СергейКоломенский-ы7я]

Thank you Amber for teaching with this great song!

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching and learning with me 🎶🌟

[@lorenneufeld4306]

YES! Thank You for this, some of those chord changes still elude me but, I'll get them eventually! Like your Tutorials a lot! Have a joyous, healthy Holiday time! Now, back to the Lesson...

[@thestellarguitarist]

2 great song requests for Christmas! 🎄 😎 thanks for sharing them with me! Yes the song had some very interesting chords.. definitely kept me on my toes! Happy holidays and a merry Christmas to you 🌟

[@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx]

excellent, thank you.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Luke! Thank you very much 🌟🎶

[@domr8796]

Absolutely love this! Pls do more Beatles (pre or post breakup!) Just to say I absolutely love you lesson structure btw

[@thestellarguitarist]

I will definitely be doing more Beatles lessons in 2024 😃🌟 thank you for watching and for supporting my channel 🎶

[@wsavage3696]

❤ it!!! Thank you again!!! Tricky on a few of those!! May have to strum and embellish in the A and D chords?

[@thestellarguitarist]

Awesome! 🤩 ❤️ happy practicing!! You can absolutely embellish the A and D chords. If the other embellishments are too tricky, then just stick to doing it on the chords you are comfortable playing! 🎶🌟

[@kevin15533]

Merci

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching 🎶🌟

[@surfart5448]

God's blessing to you and happy xmas.

[@thestellarguitarist]

And to you too 🎄 🙏 thanks for watching my lessons and your lovely message! 🌟

[@philipgoff2461]

An excellent lesson thank you very much. Merry Christmas from the UK.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Merry Christmas 🎄 thank you for watching! 🌟🎶

[@jonnyeriksson1884]

Beautiful song and a nice performance. Level of difficulty for me... 4 out of 5 so I'll have it ready by the next time Santa comes to visit, not this year :-) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the rest of this site

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hey Jonny 😊 I’m so impressed! 4 out of 5 is actually really good! I hope you can work on this song and play it in 2024 🎄🙏 merry Christmas to you and a very happy new year! Thanks for watching my tutorial!

[@rubentoro3305]

New chords for me but I try Merry Christmas Amber❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Good luck with your practicing Ruben, and a merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🌟

[@biagiodefalco2456]

❤wow i'm a fan of J.Lennon yeah 😊😊😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

So glad you enjoyed the lesson! Thanks for watching 🌟🎶

[@gzackerman]

Great lesson Amber!!!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Ah thanks so much! 😁🎶😃

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Great lesson and beautiful song to add to your playlist 🎸. Each lesson usually adds a couple new unfamiliar chords to learn alongside your amazing way of teaching guitar and that makes for a fun day of guitar play. Happy Xmas and a 🎸 Rockin 🎸New Year Amber !!!🎉

[@thestellarguitarist]

Ah what a lovely message to receive! 😊🌟 thank you so much!! Really appreciate your kind words and I’m thrilled to be helping you build upon your guitar repertoire! Happy new year to you too and a very merry Christmas 🎄🎶

[@alainuythethofken1871]

🌲🌲🌲Amber Thank you, a very beautiful song, a great lesson, I send you all my wishes, I remember that last year I made a Christmas wish which happened, what a wonderful journey, Merry Christmas, Amber Merci une trés belle chanson,une super leçon , je vous remets tous mes voeux, j'ai souvenir que l'an passé j'avais fait un voeux a Noel qui c'est produit ,quelle formidable parcours ,Joyeux Noel

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Alain! 😃🎄 sending you all the Christmas wishes and again, thanks for being such an amazing member of the Stellar Academy community!

[@alessandrocacciapuoti7666]

hi Amber as always keep a sweet style simple and easy to learn... very good! small request is it possible to fix you of coldplay? a hug❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Alessandro 😊 thanks so much, I really appreciate your support and kind comment! Great song request too 🎶🌟

[@WingForte-ph6uf]

Amber i love you, you teach very well ,i am play guitar with you, i'm 66 years old, Brazil,Neto.

[@thestellarguitarist]

That's awesome Neto, keep rockin' 🤘! I'm glad you’re enjoying the lessons 😊

[@shakeyfly]

I wish you would show the finger positions again at 7:17 when you’re going through the progression :(

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi! I do a walk through of every single chord from 1:23. First focus on that portion of the lesson and once the chord shapes are under your fingers you can join in at 7:17 with a play along with me 🎶🌟

[@NalinRupasinghe-v6i]

Hi Amber. Just a small request. Could you please do a video on how to play "Love Me Like You Do" by Ellie Goulding? I believe lots of your viewers would benefit from that as it's a very popular song. (I personally love it). If possible please consider my request. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Cheers.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks for your message 😃 I’ll absolutely try to do your lesson request 🎶 I do enjoy Ellie Goulding- she is awesome!! I also hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year for 2024! 🙏

[@schalksteyn9594]

Hi Amber, please may I make a request for a song for you to teach us. Closing time by Semisonic. Would appreciate it. Thank you so much. Blessings, Schalk. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦♥️

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hey Schalk 😊 great song request, I’ll give it a listen and see what I can do for 2024. Have a lovely Christmas weekend with your family🎄 🇿🇦 🌟

[@schalksteyn9594]

@@thestellarguitarist Awesome looking forward to it. May you guys also have a blessed Christmas weekend and be safe. We are staying at home as the roads are an absolute nightmare. Take care.🤗🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@shaunabloom6088]

Hi Amber, I am only reminding you to do some of my tutorials if you can like Ronan Keating When you say nothing at all, and make sure you have everything the same way as Ronan Keating like sawn chords, same strumming patterns and same fingerpicking patterns. Also could you do some Lady Gaga’s songs like Shallow, Always remember us this way, is that alright, I’ll never love again, Million Reasons also make sure you have everything the same way as Lady Gaga like same chords, same strumming patterns and same fingerpicking patterns. Also Garth Brooks songs like The River, If Tomorrow Never Comes, The Dance, ,also make sure you have everything the same way as Garth Brooks like same chords, same strumming patterns and same fingerpicking patterns. Also can you please find out how many times do we strum/fingerpicked each chords for all sections of the songs.

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’ll be doing song tutorials on the songs that I choose for my channel. But thanks for the requests. 👍🏻

[@shaunabloom6088]

@@thestellarguitarist ok I was only reminding you that’s all let me know when you are doing my tutorials ok.

[@vasconogueira]

I love u.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks for the love and support! 🙏