I read with interest David Snyder's "10 Step Course". From my perspective, that's more for someone who already knows a considerable amount about music. If Tony's original premise is indeed for a "beginner", then step 2.) in David's course is already going to be a problem.

How do you choose a style from 3000 or so. For a beginner, what is a "style" anyway. Many will consider it to be (say) "in the style of Mel Torme" or "in the style of the Beatles". The BIAB styles list is mind boggling if you're just trying to find something "familiar".

Even the 24 Built-in Styles (where do you find that list anyway?) does not give beginners much of a clue as to which one to pick, if they are unfamiliar with basic concepts.

Let's take an example.
Say a beginner knows the lyrics and melody to Amazing Grace, and just wants BIAB to provide the accompaniment. How would David's 10 Step Course be of help?

I still say a BIAB LITE, without the baffling array of options on the opening screen is in order. I have another thought on the matter, which I'll leave for a future post.

LLOYD S