I am a player and have taught guitar for over 25 years. I learned with this method at one point and it almost made me quit playing. The songs are boring and anyone born in the past 30 years will find the music to be more what your grandfather would like.Standard notation I beleive should be taught but after the student can play some first. It should be taught independantly also. Dont waste your time if your are a teacher or student. Get something more modern that will teach music you listen to.