Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques
Pick up your guitar for our Beginner or Intermediate lessons in the Core Learning Path, and master whether rhythm or lead techniques suit you best. For added flexibility, on-demand video lessons are also available anytime in your student dashboard.
How to Play Guitar
Lesson Basics, Levels, and Achievements
Each course clearly outlines its skill level, lesson goals, and learning outcomes—plus optional progress badges and certifications.
Introduction to Guitar
Guitar is an exciting and expressive instrument that welcomes players of all levels. Depending on the course type, students may start with rhythm, melody, or a combination of both. Our beginner and intermediate lessons follow a clear, structured path.
Objective of Learning
The goal is to develop the skills to play chords, melodies, or full songs with confidence. Notes A through G, sharps, flats, and basic rhythm patterns form the foundation. Over time, you’ll learn to read tabs, strum fluidly, and improvise simple solos.
Learning Flow Example
Once enrolled, your first module may include learning 4 basic chords: G, C, D, and E minor. With guided video instruction and exercises, you’ll apply them to a real song. Your instructor will demonstrate, then you’ll play along and get feedback.
Practice Options
Students can focus on rhythm guitar, lead guitar, or both. Practice modules include slow-tempo play-alongs, chord drills, and backing tracks. By completing challenges and assessments, students earn badges and unlock new material.
No-Charge Guitar Lessons
In this variation, core beginner lessons are free to access, but certain advanced techniques may come with a small fee. Students can also unlock bonus lessons, like “Solo in 6 Steps,” which offer a deeper dive into technique and pay off in faster progress.
Premium Guitar Coaching
With Premium access, every lesson—beginner to advanced—includes instructor feedback, downloadable tabs, and guided practice plans. A small monthly fee ensures continued access to exclusive tutorials and live Q&A sessions.
Bonus Learning Paths
Our academy offers add-on modules like “Speed Picking Mastery” and “Chord Theory Deep Dive.” Speed Picking includes accuracy drills and tempo tracking—perfect for shredders. Chord Theory teaches progressions that unlock songwriting freedom. Finger Exercise Packs and Technique Challenges add variety and boost performance.
Progression Rules
Your learning path adjusts based on skill assessment and module scores:
Beginner:
Score below 60%: Repeat lesson
Score 60–80%: Advance with guided practice
Score 80%+: Unlock bonus content
Intermediate/Advanced:
Technique missed: Video feedback required before continuing
Theory gap: Redirected to short “Back to Basics” module
Mastery check: 5-song challenge must be passed
Solo Challenge Unlocks:
Pass all required techniques
Submit final solo for review
Score 85%+ to earn Solo Badge and unlock “Advanced Expression” lessons