Play A Song On Your First Day

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Play A Song On Your First Day
Welcome to your very first guitar lesson! In this beginner video, we’ll get you started by learning some fundamental concepts and techniques. Once you’ve got the hang of the basics, we’ll put it all together and learn how to play a song by Sublime! Be sure to download the play-along track! Playing real music right […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
8 Steps To Understand Music Theory
In this lesson, we'll walk through the 8 steps to fully understand music theory for the guitar.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
6 Iconic Jimi Hendrix Chords
Ayla Tesler-Mabe joins us to talk about her favorite Hendrix chords.

Steve Brand  /  Lessons
Which Electric Guitar Strings Should I Buy?
When you’re first thinking about changing the strings on your electric guitar, all the options can be a little overwhelming. There are many different gauges, materials, and brands. So which ones should you choose for your guitar? In this lesson, we’re joined by local guitar tech Steve Brand to answer this question and shine a […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Ultimate Guide To Changing Acoustic Guitar Strings
Many guitarists have a lot of questions when it comes to changing the strings on their acoustic guitar. In this lesson, Nate and Andrew will give you a bunch of tips for changing your guitar strings and also answer many of the most common string-related questions. When should I change my strings? There are a […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Master Bar Chords
Tips and exercises to make playing bar chords less difficult and painful.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
10 Levels of 12 Bar Blues
Ayla Tesler-Mabe goes through the ten different levels of playing a twelve-bar blues song on guitar.

DJ Temple  /  Lessons
3 Essential Sweep Picking Shapes
In this lead guitar lesson, DJ Temple from Without Mercy joins us to talk about 3 essential sweep picking patterns. We’ll begin by working on a smaller 3-string A minor shape, and eventually, expand that into two different larger shapes. Take your time with each shape and only move on once you’re feeling comfortable. What […]

Andrew Clarke  /  Lessons
Which Acoustic Guitar Should I Buy?
By far the most common question we get is “which acoustic guitar should I buy?”. In this guitar lesson, we’ll be taking a look at the differences between many types of acoustic guitars and why you would choose one over another. There’s no “best” acoustic guitar out there, but hopefully, this video will help you […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Prince Funk Essentials
Ayla Tesler-Mabe goes over the funk guitar essentials of Prince’s popular songs.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
The 5 Pillars Of The Acoustic Guitar
Learning and internalizing each of these pillars will give you a bulletproof foundation of skills so you can start learning the songs that made you want to pick up the guitar in the first place. Creating that foundation at the start of your guitar journey will allow you to progress faster also help you to […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
8 Fingerstyle Patterns You Must Know
In this lesson, we'll be taking a look at 6 different ways you can take care of your guitar.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Bar Chord Hacks
Bar chords are a huge stumbling block for many guitar players. In this video, we’ll take a look at some handy alternatives to bar chords as well as some tricks and tips for making your bar chords feel and sound a lot better. The first thing we’ll do is break down our bar chords into […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Arranging Solo Fingerstyle Songs
Download PDF One of the things you can do on the guitar that sets it apart from many other instruments is that you can play multiple rhythms and melodies at the same time. This allows us to create some pretty awesome arrangements. So in this video, we’re going to take you behind-the-scenes and show you […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Why do my fingers hurt?
In this guitar lesson, we’ll be talking about dealing with sore fingers on the guitar. Every guitarist deals with painful fingertips at some point and it can be really annoying. This problem isn’t just limited to beginners either. A veteran player going into a season of more frequent playing can quickly result in some sore […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
Stuck In A Rut With Strumming Patterns?
When you’re learning how to strum the guitar, you’ll find that you run into a wall pretty quickly after getting the initial technique down. In this lesson, we’ll show you how you can get out of that rut and learn more interesting strumming patterns. The things covered in this lesson will also help you to […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
White Christmas
Download Resources It’s that time of year! With Christmas right around the corner, we’re going to take a look at a classic. White Christmas is a great song to learn on the acoustic guitar because it can be boiled down into just a few open chords. In this lesson, we’ll begin by learning a beginner […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
3 Ways to Fake Amazing Guitar Solos
In this quick lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe provides three guidelines on how to play amazing solos.

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
This One Mindset Will Revolutionize The Way You Practice Guitar
Getting better at the guitar isn’t as easy as it sounds. It takes time and dedication to really make progress. There are ways to help ensure your success, and in this video, we’ll cover a simple mindset change you can make to completely revolutionize your practice time on the guitar. No matter what your goals […]

Nate Savage  /  Lessons
The Single Most Important Strumming Pattern
There are quite literally thousands of possible strumming patterns on the guitar. But all of them have a bunch of things in common. In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at one important strumming pattern that incorporates all the essential strumming techniques. While there are plenty of other important strumming patterns out there, this […]