PLAY YOUR FIRST SONG ON THE
GUITAR, START TO FINISH, IN AN HOUR.

Even if you've never played before!

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Get your stopwatch ready. You WILL play your first song…

Getting started on the guitar can feel daunting. This challenge was designed to get you started faster with a single focus: let’s play a song!

Rob Scallon will lead you on an adventure with 9 free videos to gain the fundamentals, transition between chords, and play a full song from start to finish. Are you up for the challenge?

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SONG IN AN HOUR CHALLENGE

Your guitar adventure begins. Are you going to join the challenge to play your first song in just one hour?

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HOW TO HOLD THE GUITAR

Learn how to hold your guitar so it’s comfortable and ready to play.

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SETTING UP YOUR GUITAR

We’ll show you each string on your guitar and help you play it in perfect tune.

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STRUMMING FUNDAMENTALS

This is an essential skill — and you’ll start strumming up and down so each note rings out clearly.

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YOUR FIRST CHORD

Start playing the easiest chord and quite possibly the greatest chord — the G chord.

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BETTER PRACTICE

You’ll need one more easy chord to complete the song — and learn how to transition between chords.

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PLAY YOUR FIRST SONG

You’ll start playing — putting everything you’ve learned to play a full song with a band!

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BONUS - WRITING A MELODY

Explore the fretboard freely and come up with a melody to write your very first song.

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BONUS - YOUR NEXT STEPS ON THE GUITAR

Practice everything you learned in this challenge to become confident in your skills before moving on.

THE NEW GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO...

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PLAYING YOUR FIRST SONG

Play a song, start to finish, faster than you thought possible.

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GAINING MOMENTUM

Starting on the guitar should be fun. You’ll fall in love once you’re playing music!

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TIMING & RHYTHM

Learn to strum in time with a full band to improve your rhythm.

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JAMMING WITH A BAND

Enjoy play-along jam tracks for an interactive experience.

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WRITING YOUR FIRST MELODY

Get started with melodies and writing your own tunes right away.

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HAVING FUN

That’s what it’s all about, right? And with Rob Scallon, it’s all but guaranteed.

Meet your teacher...

ROB SCALLON

Rob Scallon plays guitar for the internet — with 2M Subscribers on YouTube and counting — and now he’s sharing his best tips to help YOU get more out of this amazing instrument.

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