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Play fingerstyle guitar with real technique, level by level

53 video lessons built around five complete arrangements, with theory explained alongside every technique you practise.

Level: all levels53 lessons · 5 arrangements · 6 months access
  • 53 video lessons
  • 5 full arrangements
  • Tabs and notes in PDF and GPX
  • Six months of access
  • 14-day refund
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Why fingerstyle feels hard to learn alone

Fingerstyle guitar looks effortless when someone else plays it. Bass, melody and rhythm all come from one instrument, and your hands seem to be doing three jobs at once. Most guitarists who try it end up with a handful of loose tricks and no clear path forward.

The usual problem is that tutorials teach a piece, not the thinking behind it. You copy the notes from a tab, the piece sounds acceptable, and the next arrangement feels just as difficult as the first. Techniques never connect, and you cannot tell which skill is holding you back.

This course takes a different route. It is a practical programme built on detailed video breakdowns of five arrangements, each one taught as a series of lessons that explain both the technique and the theory behind it. As you move through the arrangements, the demands rise gradually, so every level prepares you for the next one.

You do not need to be advanced to start. If you can read tabs and have a guitar, you can begin with the first levels and move on when you are ready. If you already play, you can go straight to the harder levels and take what is useful.

What you will be able to do

  • Treat sound as the foundation of your playing

    You start with the basics of producing a clean, well-shaped tone.

  • Apply most fingerstyle techniques in real music

    Each technique is practised inside an arrangement, not in isolation.

  • Use the principles of voice leading

    You learn how separate lines move together so that an arrangement sounds coherent.

  • Play in alternative guitar tunings

    You get acquainted with tunings beyond the standard one and what they make possible.

  • Hear and feel the music more precisely

    You train your ear and your sense of phrasing, not only your fingers.

  • Learn from video notation

    You practise playing along with video notes as well as with tabs.

  • Use chord inversions

    You see how different voicings of the same chord change the character of a passage.

  • Add short improvised passages

    You work with improvisational inserts that make an arrangement your own.

53
video lessons
5
complete arrangements
6
months of access
5
modules

Theory and practice in the same lessons

Every lesson in the course explains why something works as well as how to play it. When a technique appears in an arrangement, the lesson shows the movement, slows it down, and says what it contributes to the sound.

That approach means you are not memorising five pieces. You are building a set of skills that you can reuse in other arrangements, whether you write them yourself or learn them from other sources.

The five arrangements are very different in character, which keeps the material varied. They range from a familiar folk-style tune to a classic ballad and a well-known television theme, so you work in several moods and textures.

Because the theory is tied to real music, it stays concrete. Instead of abstract rules, you hear the result immediately on your own guitar and can judge for yourself whether a change in your playing has improved the sound.

Left hand holding a chord on a guitar neck, seen from above, with a pencil nearby

How the course works

The course is made of recorded video lessons that you can watch whenever it suits you. You work through the levels in order, and you can pause, repeat and slow down any lesson as often as you like. Nothing is tied to a schedule, so the pace is yours.

Each arrangement comes with tabs or notes in PDF and GPX formats. You can print the PDF, or open the GPX file in a notation program and play it back at a slower speed. These materials are part of the basic package.

The basic package is a self-paced route. You get access to the course for six months from the day of purchase, which is enough time to work through all the levels at a steady, comfortable pace.

A sensible way to study is to watch a lesson once without the guitar, then watch it again while playing along, and finally practise the passage on its own until it feels natural. Short, regular sessions usually work better than one long weekly session.

The programme

The lessons are grouped by arrangement, from the most approachable to the most demanding. Titles below show the main topics of each module.

  1. 1Module 1 — Sound and first techniquesStart with the basics and a gentle first arrangement.
    • Holding the guitar and shaping a clean tone
    • Reading the tab and planning your practice
    • Playing the bass line and melody together
    • Putting the first arrangement together
  2. 2Module 2 — Building a core technique setApply the most common fingerstyle techniques in a longer piece.
    • Core right-hand patterns explained
    • Left-hand movement and smooth transitions
    • Working through the arrangement section by section
    • Polishing and performing the full piece
  3. 3Module 3 — Voice leadingLearn how separate lines move together.
    • What voice leading is and why it matters
    • Keeping the melody clear above the accompaniment
    • Handling more demanding passages
    • Bringing the voices together at tempo
  4. 4Module 4 — Alternative tuningsExplore tunings beyond the standard one and how they change the instrument.
    • Introduction to alternative guitar tunings
    • Retuning the guitar and checking your pitch
    • Adapting familiar techniques to the new tuning
    • Playing the arrangement from start to finish
  5. 5Module 5 — Chord inversions and improvisationUse video notes, inversions and improvised inserts in the most advanced arrangement.
    • Playing along with video notes
    • Chord inversions and how they colour a passage
    • Short improvised inserts
    • Developing a feel for phrasing and dynamics
    • Final run-through of the complete arrangement
Acoustic guitar on a wooden stool beside an open window at dusk
A guitar waits by an open window as the evening light fades.

What you get

  • 53 video lessons

    Practical breakdowns with theory explained throughout.

  • Five complete arrangements

    Taught from the first note to the finished piece.

  • Tabs and notes

    Provided in PDF and GPX formats for every arrangement.

  • Six months of access

    Enough time to work through all levels at your own speed.

  • Self-paced learning

    Watch, pause and repeat lessons whenever you like.

  • A clear progression

    Each level prepares you for the next, so you always know where to go.

Is this course for you?

This course is for you if…

  • Beginners who have just started playing guitar and can read tabs
  • Players who know a few tricks and want a structured path
  • Experienced guitarists looking for harder material and new ideas
  • Anyone who wants to understand the theory behind the techniques they play

Probably not a fit if…

  • Complete beginners who have not yet picked up a guitar and cannot read a tab
  • People who want one-to-one feedback on their playing from the basic package
  • Learners looking for a short course that can be finished in a weekend

After the course

When you finish, you will have played five full arrangements across several levels of difficulty. More importantly, you will know why the techniques work, and you will be able to apply them to music of your own choosing.

Your sound will be cleaner and more deliberate. You will understand how voices move together, and you will be comfortable trying alternative tunings and chord inversions without feeling lost.

You will also be able to read video notation, add small improvised touches, and approach any new fingerstyle piece with a plan for learning it, rather than guessing and hoping it comes together.

Questions before you buy

How much time do I need each week?

It depends on your level and how quickly you want to progress. Many learners find that three or four short practice sessions a week work well. The course is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.

Do I need any previous experience?

You need a guitar and the ability to read tabs. Beginners should start with the first levels and work upward. Experienced players can move straight to the harder levels.

How does access work after payment?

Once your payment is confirmed, you receive access to the lessons and the materials. Your access to the course runs for six months from the day of purchase.

What format are the lessons in?

The lessons are recorded videos. They are accompanied by tabs and notes in PDF and GPX formats, so you can follow along on screen or on paper.

Will the materials stay available?

You can watch the lessons throughout the six-month access period. The PDF and GPX files can be downloaded, so you can keep them for your own practice.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. If the course is not right for you, you can ask for a refund within 14 days of purchase.

Is the course suitable if I already play fingerstyle?

Yes. The levels become progressively more demanding, so experienced players can skip the early ones and focus on voice leading, tunings, inversions and improvisation.

Do I need a special guitar?

No. Any acoustic guitar in good condition is fine. One module introduces alternative tunings, so a guitar that holds its tuning well is helpful.

Start playing at your own level

Pick up your guitar, open the first lesson and build your fingerstyle technique step by step.