Total beginner to intermediate guitar - Learn to play by ear

Are you a beginner guitar player eager to start your musical journey? Or perhaps you've been playing for a while and feel stuck? This course is designed to help you become not just a guitar player, but a more accomplished musician by building a strong musical foundation.

Many beginner guitar lessons focus on learning popular songs or solos using guitar tabs right away. While fun, this can often lead to frustration and a superficial understanding of music. You might find yourself piecing together melodies without being able to play a song from start to finish, or struggle with rhythm, making it difficult to play with others. Or, you might learn chords but lack the ability to create your own melodies.

This course provides a solution! We'll get you off to the right start by focusing on developing a solid understanding of melody. Within a short time, you'll begin to internalize melodies as you play. Simply follow along with the video lessons, and don't hesitate to rewatch sections as needed.

The lessons are structured by string groups, starting with the first two strings – perfect for beginner guitarists. Each section introduces a new string, gradually expanding your range. You'll also learn essential skills like chord strumming, fingerpicking, and advanced tuning.

Here's a detailed breakdown of what you'll learn:

• Downloadable PDF Tunebook: Access a comprehensive PDF containing all the music from the course, presented in both standard notation and guitar tablature (TAB).
• Tuning Notes: Master proper guitar tuning.
• Melodies using the first two strings: Build a strong melodic foundation.
• Melodies using the third string: Expand your melodic possibilities.
• Melodies using the fourth string: Continue building your melodic skills.
• Melodies with changing positions: Develop fluidity across the fretboard.
• Melodies using the fifth string: Further expand your melodic range.
• Melodies using the sixth string: Complete your melodic skillset.
• Playing in closed position: Learn fundamental chord shapes.
• Advanced Melodies: Explore more complex melodic patterns.
• Scales: Understand and apply scales for improvisation and songwriting.
• Fingerpicking: Develop intricate fingerstyle techniques.
• Advanced Tuning Techniques: Explore alternative tuning options.

The goal of this course is to enable you to play by ear using the video lessons as your guide. The consistent format ensures you internalize the music before physically playing it. Each lesson begins with an example of the melody or exercise, followed by a video demonstrating the technique. This allows you to hear the music in your head before your fingers need to figure it out. Then, you can revisit the video to refine your playing.

The key to becoming a great musician is to play what you hear. This course will teach you precisely that! You don't need to rely solely on tablature or sheet music. Just watch, listen, and learn – you'll be amazed at your progress.

Ready to unlock your musical potential? Let's get started!