Testimonials

"Hello. I am a homeless Army vet, only 35. We have an acoustic guitar and one computer at the shelter here, and I can't thank you enough for posting these lessons. To be able to pick out the melodies of my favorite band means more to me than you know (no CD player or ipods). Thank you for being talented, and sharing. And thank you Edge."

thesporkandfoon - YouTube

"Totally amazing! I can't tell you how impressed I am. My son (10 years old) can't get enough of your videos and I can't thank you enough. In less than a week he's playing some of the basic elements of WOWY. That's less than a week of playing guitar period. Thanks!"

Joe - San Diego, CA

"I have found this site to be an invaluable resource in both learning the techniques of playing many U2 songs, and the setup of guitar tones.
Michael has saved me many many hours of work with the near-perfect tone setup. Many Thanks!"

David - Scottsdale, AZ

"Huge thanks for the tutorials! I've always been in love with the guitar and especially all the unique sounds that come from The Edge. I was 14 years old when I first heard New Year's Day on the radio - and it blew me away! Fast forward to age 30 - when I decided to pick up the guitar - first riff was the intro to Sunday.
I've been playing for 12 years now and have become somewhat proficient on the instrument. However, I'm not "musically trained" so transcribing, especially Edge's work, has always been a challenge. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the tutorials. It's because of your hard work and generosity that I am now learning to play the very song that blew me away at age 14!"

Mark - Atlanta, GA

"Thank you for making such superb tutorials! I'm new to guitar and recently got the M13. I have been playing around with the settings you describe for the Axe-Fx to emulate on the M13. I really appreciate your recent video of the M13 for UTEOTW. You have taught me a lot! Many thanks!"

Charles - Rochester, MN

"I wanted you to know that i'm very grateful for your website. This night i watched all the parts of the "I'll go crazy" tutorial and I learned all the parts in a sec because of a great mentor. I'm not the toadying type but your efforts really helped me!"

Pieter - Holland

"Michael, the UTEOTW solo and the one from The Fly are probably my favorite ones and they played a big part in why I bought my first guitar 2-3 years ago. I never had guitar lessons before so I am making baby step progress learning U2 songs and I struggle very much in the process. But since your tutorials, its amazing how i get a little better everyday - it's motivating. I just want to thank you very very much for sharing your knowledge and taking all those hours to put it on video/YouTube. This is priceless... really."

Jean-Francois - Canada

"Michael, I would like to say that your site is fantastic. I'm sure everyone appreciates the work you have put in. Your honest and I can imagine the Edge would be proud..keep it up. I know you must have little time to do this with work, family etc., like us all mate."

Paul - Edinburgh, Scotland

"I just felt the need to say that it's been a lifelong dream for me (and thousands of other Joshua tree generation fans) to learn how to play this song [WOWY]. These days The Dream is being realized thanks to the amazing and ridiculously perfect way you make these tutorials. Thanks a million mate. Eternally obliged."

Elias

"I can't say enough about the good work Michael is doing on youtube. I have no desire to be the Edge, or play exactly like him, but we have to get inspiration from somewhere. As music technologies and sounds advance it is easy to let some of it go under the radar. It is great that we have people that are on top of things to throw us a rope every once in a while to help us catch up. Particularly us working stiffs. I have been meaning to post here for a while but just now getting here. I found Michael on another site and then followed him to Youtube. I consider him a great resource."

William - Chestnut / Hillsborough, NC

"Not only are you an excellent guitar player, you're an awesome teacher as well. You are extremely knowledgeable with respect to Edge's tones and playing. It's obvious you are putting a lot of time and effort into putting this channel together. I'm sure I speak for everyone, we're all very grateful! My guitar playing abilities have advanced a great dealÔªø thanks to your videos and your help!!!"

Tony - Toronto, CA

"Outstanding job with this tutorial as well as your others. I personally appreciate all of the time and effort that you have put into this. It helps old guys like me who love to play guitar but don't have a lot of time get up and running quickly. Anyway, many thanks!"

Randy - YouTube

"Thanks so much for your website and tutorials! I'm really enjoying learning these great U2 songs that I was having such a difficult time figuring out from poor tabs and listening to the mp3. Thanks a bunch for all your work! Its been amazing and helpful for me!"

Blake - Logan, Utah

"Thank you so much. I am just learning guitar and this is so incredibly helpful and gives me hope."

BryanGrimm - YouTube

"I am learning how to play this wonderful song and I found a lot of tabs of With or without you. But i have to tell you that your video tutorial is much better than all the tabs I could find on internet. This is the Best! You're a very good teacher. So, THANK YOU SO MUCH!"

darma2602 - YouTube

"I've been a subscriber for well over a year and I also subscribe to your Yahoo Group. I just wanted to thank you for the work you put into these tutorials. I know time is precious and you definitely put a lot of time and energy into what you do. My playing has definitely improved since watching your tutorials. Thanks!"

BPresnal - YouTube

"I must thank you for all your work so far. This is an amazing tutorial site. I know when I need to learn a new U2 song, this is my first port of call. Thanks again for the tutorial of Until the End of the World. As I told you, I was playing it wrong for so long. It frustrated me every time I played it. I knew it was wrong, but couldn't work out how to fix it. As you are aware, I play in a U2 cover show and you certainly help my playing by your break down note by note. Keep up the amazing work! "

Dan - Australia

"Thank you for your outstanding video tutorials. There is nothing comparable on the Web. I'm a bloody beginner who is inspired by The Edge's playing. I'm really happy to get training from your tutorials. At the moment am I'm working on "Until the end of the world". Besides "ONE," this is my favorite song of U2. I assume that you also have been infected by The Edge's music. There is something in Edge's playing one can't define, but it has an enormous effect in my opinion. Some may argue that other guitar players have more technical skills, but they don't touch you like Edges playing does. Keep up your great work - there should be more idealists like you!"

Stefan - Munich, Germany

"I've been using your tutorials for sometime now, and I just needed to send you a personal message to say thank you! You have helped me immensely as a guitarist. I was kind of in that intermediate slump, and after finding your tutorials, I was inspired and my learning has accelerated. I just recently received my Axe-Fx Ultra, the MFC-101 and a pair of Atomic Active Wedges. Fun times in my household. Thanks again Michael!"

Jason - Ottawa, Canada

"Wow! Thanks a lot for the tutorials! It's like having a private tutor... a tutor that is willing to teach me my favorite songs, any time, any place, and free of charge! I'm really impressed by your patience and willingness ... and, most importantly your guitar skills! Thanks a lot Michael!"

asperanski - YouTube

"The greatest thing about you, Michael, is that you teach us not just the basic notes to play, but also the right rhythm, the right emphasis and everything else that is needed to make the song sound right. If there were only more guitar teachers like you!"

U2ThankYou - YouTube

"Awesome, awesome site. Been playing guitar for two years (35 years old) and just recently started at some U2 songs (as they're the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place). I don't read music, and the tabs out there for u2 are generally weak. So your site is an Oasis! I'm going through your UTEOTW tutorial... it's great!"

Andy - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"Your dedication and assistance to others is very inspirational. Thank you for this forum and all of the work you put into your tutorials."

Jeff - Alva, Oklahoma

"Thank you very much for your videos. They have helped me to progress immensely in terms of sound and technique. Thank you very much."

22Achtungbaby (YouTube) - Madrid, Spain

"Your [Beautiful Day] tutorial is absolutely amazing. I have been trying to figure out the Edge since 87 - 88... You made his parts simple for me to learn... I was jamming this right away in 10 seconds...Wow! Thank you so much!"

RobertGuitarDJ - YouTube

"I'm Scottish but living in NYC these days. I do blame Michael too for getting me and my bank account involved in this hobby! ;) I'd been a bass player, playing original material, hung up my bass and serious music playing about 15 years ago. Came to NYC, thought I'd buy myself a Strat for sh*ts 'n giggles - then came across Michael's video tutorial for Beautiful Day...then oops...before I knew it I had seven guitars and an embarrassing collection of effects units. I wouldn't trade this hobby for the car I could have owned...we've got a subway after all. ;) Seriously, thanks Michael."

Ewen - New York, New York

"Hi there! This site is amazing. You play like Edge very well :). I'm a big fan of U2, especially Edge, because he was the one who inspired me to pick up the guitar quite a few years back; so its great to watch you play and pick up a few tips. Keep it up and take care."

Chris - YouTube

"Well done with these videos! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. Your tutorials just go to show the complexity of what Edge is doing and counter the arguments that all one needs to play U2 songs is a delay pedal and no skill. Thanks!"

Sourcefourme - YouTube

"I just started playing the guitar three years ago and all i want to do is learn to play U2 tunes. I have been looking for someone like you to show us/me the ropes for, well... for years!! Thanks (and hope sometime you can show us easier versions to play on our acoustic guitars). This is awesome dude!"

ro7477 - YouTube

"Just a quick thank you note for all the great work you've been doing on U2 Guitar Tutorials for the past few years - it's of unusually high quality and it's given a lot of people around the world an enormous amount of joy, including me. Keep up the good work and the passion!"

Piotr - Cambridge, England

"Man, this is taking anal retentive to heights I have only dreamed about. Don't get me wrong I dig it, but its pretty overwhelming. I am grateful that there is someone like you that is willing to invest the time in this for those of us that want to pretend if only for a couple of minutes. Edge is one of the most underrated guitar players ever in my humble opinion."

pplacey - YouTube

"Hey Michael, a lot of us are indebted to you and your tutorials. Much appreciated by all; keep up the great work. You not only help U2 influenced guys, but other guitarists who struggle with time-based effects. Superb!"

bufon63 - YouTube

"I just would like to say Thank You. Your work is great! I`m s U2 Fan and started to play guitar to play U2 Songs, and your Site is a "Harbour in the Tempest". I`m always learning a lot with your hard work, learning about settings, gear, chords, and much more. And through the Internet we can see much more than a lesson, we can see your passion, and I`m very grateful for your initiative."

Rodrigo - Brazil

"Michael, your tutorials really are the best I've found on Youtube. Not only compared to other U2 tutorials, but guitar lessons in general. Few bother including the detail you do. Massive thanks for the time you put in, and looking forward to your next uploads!"

Chris - Hampshire, UK

"The best guitar lessons I'ver ever seen. Thank you so much and greetings to my favorite city, New York."

Kristoffer - Hamburg, Germany

"Just a quick message to say thanks for all your time and efforts into producing these vids. As a U2 fan for the past 30 years and fairly new to guitar, its good to start to try and play the Edge's tunes. Your lessons are the most accurate I've found and I'm sure the man himself would be proud of you too. Cheers and thanks again."

jamesdebs21170 - YouTube

"I want to thank for your great web page. I am 40 years old and I decided to learn to play guitar; maybe late, but that is just the way it is. I'm very happy to find tutorials as clear as the ones you have created. I just started with I still haven't found. I think I'll accomplish my target of performing this first U2 song."

Osvaldo - Chile

"I had the opportunity to show some of your tutorial vids to some younger guitar players. To say these were helpful is a understatement. Thank you AGAIN for the time and effort."

BH4462Z - YouTube

"I just started guitar about three months ago. You were one of my inspirations. I am a HUGE fan of U2, and your tutorials have made it so much easier to learn their amazing songs. I have only a delay pedal and a simple practice amp, but I have learned UTEOTW, ISHFWILF, WTSHNN, Pride, With or Without You, and now I am trying to learn Vertigo. Your tutorials are a tremendous help. Your website and channel are like diamonds in the rough. Thank You!"

David - YouTube

"Just a quick note to tell you the U2 site is OUTSTANDING! Im learning so much from this. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm 39, and have been wanting to learn some of these songs properly since I was 17! Thanks mate!"

Cristian

"Hello there! I would like to thank you for the detailed U2 tutorials you post. You have the best site i have ever come across. Your tutorials are perfect. I cannot thank you enough."

John - UK

"I wouldn't know what to do without your great explanations and covers, as i'm quite a beginner in playing guitar."

SuperCharlie183 - Youtube

"This is awesome! I too think Edge is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. His ability to write such effective music so simply is brilliant. How he hears this stuff in his head amazes me. Thanks for "unpacking" this so we can all have fun with recreating the genius."

hammo25x - Youtube

"Great stuff dude! The most helpful tutorials I have ever seen. As a U2 fan O have often wondered how the edge gets the riffs on his guitar; well now i know buddy. You have a great attitude and it clearly shows on the videos! Thankyou for sharing them with us."

Oldwilsful - Youtube

"You have got me back into U2 again big time. Just purchased a Line 6 M13 from the States. Your tutorials are great; helping me with my guitar playing to. Keep up the good work."

Shane - Australia

"As a big fan of the band [U2] I can say you really make justice to the songs! You play very well and also you've taken your time for doing all these tutorials. That's impressive! All the effort in explaining every detail and providing us the best shot possible to play these songs. Really really thank you!"

bauer3ks - YouTube (Mexico)

"Your U2 lessons are the greatest on the whole internet. I have learned so much from you. You are great at the guitar and a good and patience teacher! Thx and cheers for you my friend!"

MrJudgeSauter - YouTube (Germany)

"Can I just say thanks! Your tutorials are fantastic. Thanks for the great explanations, great video work and superb audio. These are some of the best videos on youtube. I have become better at the guitar overnight because of your lessons. I have also gained a greater respect for The Edge; the man is a genius. Props to you for figuring out how The Edge makes his magic. Thanks for the many hours you have put into these lessons!"

jluv7777 - YouTube

"I just wanted to tell you that your work with your tutorials is simply fantastic and impeccable. I´m an active professional musician. I work for The Hard Rock Café -- Colombia - South America with my cover band and thanks to your tutorials I've improved so much my sound on all the U2 covers we play. So, thanks to YouTube for letting everybody know such a talented musician and, I guess a sound engineer as well, like you. Keep up the amazing work with your tutorial channel, and thanks a lot."

bluesfer - YouTube (Columbia, South America)

"I have only just stumbled on your site by accident being only a part time guitar player and massive U2 fan for 30 years. This has opened my eyes to The Edge's sound and has focused me on learning one song at a time. Already in one week have learned all the parts of Bad."

bonolee07 - YouTube (UK)

"Michael, you are amazing! In a "what's in it for me" world, you're one of the very few that shares your time and talent without asking for anything in return. Cheers to that my friend - a genuine and sincere Thank You for your time & effort. Keep up the great work."

AndrewForoutani - YouTube (Canada)

"I've been working on this song forever, but never quite got it. My rhythm playing always seemed to interfere with the dotted 8th note delay. Your tutorial is the closest to the real thing I've ever heard or seen. Thank you very much!"

frankie28web - YouTube

"Please don't EVER stop making these tutorials. I don't see anyone doing anywhere close to this great of a job! Thank you!"

LifeAmongTheDeadBand - YouTube

"Your lessons are awesome! It's evident you really like to put it all out there. Most people give 5 to 12 minute lessons. Not you. Half hour lessons? Dude, thanks for all the subtle nuances. Great playing. Keep brining the great content!"

circa33 - YouTube

"Thanks for all of your hard work! These tutorials are truly a treasured find for me. I've loved U2 and Edge's tone since I was in my teens. Twenty plus years later I get the guitar bug and of course this is what I want to play. To say the you've saved me innumerable hours in learning the tone and technique behind the songs would be an understatement. Wishing you all the best!"

1moreride - YouTube

"This channel has been an oasis in the desert for me. Truly an amazing source for people trying to learn U2 songs or learning guitar in general. Your videos inspired me to pick up the guitar and learn for myself. Been playing for almost a year now. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to make these amazing videos."

David ("TheOnlyPacerFan") - YouTube

"You are such a talented teacher and so giving with your time. Anyone who loves The Edge is here watching."

ExhaustingPassion - YouTube

"I discovered your web site a few months ago. Since then I have renewed a strong relationship with an old friend: my guitar. I have so much fun playing U2 songs that I decided to order an Axe-Fx II! You're tutorials are the best. You are amazing. Not only for your ability to play guitar and your ability to teach, but also for taking the time to share your knowledge with others. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Sashman077 - YouTube

"Michael, your videos are awesome. I just picked up a new Les Paul Custom (Black with Silver) yesterday and this was the first song that I had to play. The guitar is amazing. Your video on the arpeggios was exactly what I needed so thank you."

placey - YouTube

"I'm just starting to learn guitar, and although I'm a long way off from playing like you, I have to say it's totally motivating to go through and watch your tutorials. Thanks for breaking them down and posting them! Keep rocking'!"

jtdockter - YouTube