The 'Guitar Tuition for the Beginner handbook Level 1', is a great investment to purchase; It's a great resource for both tutor and students. It will accompany and compliment the tutor’s lessons, for the student to record their progress and motivate with progressive learning. It is great supplement for newbie students wanting to learn a few things before and during their starter lessons and teaches the basics and fundamentals of playing the guitar. You'll soon realize that you can't live without it! It's a great resource for both tutor and students How is it different from other books that you have seen? - You are right in asking. Well, it's simple. - The handbook itself, is ideal for both tutors and students and will accompany and supplement the tutor’s lessons and their additional notes too; and will give much more information and insight on various aspects of learning and playing so the student can feel more confident. The student will get guidance on things to look out for when prepping, for one-to-one lessons. There's guidance on purchasing your first guitar and accessories they will need. It covers later purchases that they could invest in as they develop. There is a small list of important and essential equipment that you'll need; including optional equipment and resources to purchase, prior to lessons. Many of the items listed you can purchase in your local friendly music shop and also online. It also has advice on 'hardening' finger tips (building callouses) and of course, helpful advice so the student will get the best of their instrument along-side their musical journey. In the handbook there's also space to record new chords, track progress, has additional blank rhythm sheets and space for notes. You can download and print extra copies from the Short link/ QR Code if needed. The author, has a website too with explanatory videos to help get started the students started and there are external links to other professional services such as Trinity College/ ABRSM for those students wanting to take formal exams. (Many music tutors do provide a teaching curriculum to prepare for exams, if desired). On the accompanying website, you'll be able to purchase vouchers for personal one to one guitar tuition (in various denominations) which is ideal for gifting and treating someone to private guitar lessons in: West Midlands areas only, in the UK with a qualified and experienced tutor - T's & C’s apply). There's a secure online shop, chord finder, blank and printed music sheets, blank rhythm sheets, tips for practicing, Q and A section and of course, a few introductory videos. Coming soon: Books: Levels 2 and 3 and the Students fillable chord chart book!!