GETTING STARTED - The Four Milestones
Recommended Path:
1. Start with the first 30 days.
2. Then go on to GUITAR SESSIONS QUICK START. You'll have everything you need to start doing the Daily Guitar Sessions.
3. Once you completed GUITAR SESSIONS QUICK START each day work for 10 minutes on that day's Guitar Session. You'll find a link on the home dashboard to all the sessions for the month.
IF YOU HAVE TIME:
- Add would benefit from working on basic chords and strumming, go to the SUPER 7 CHORDS; then EASY STRUM ADVENTURE in addition to the Guitar Sessions each day.
- If you've been playing for a while, consider BARRE CHORDS FOR EVERYONE.
- Feel free to explore and create your own adventure.
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RGS Live Archive
Struggling with the F barre chord? ep.110
Struggling with the F barre chord? In this Real Guitar Live session, I share practical tips for getting that tricky B string to ring, plus a simple barre chord exercise that builds strength over time.
Small Hands? Try This Easier Guitar Chord Shape ep.109
Do you have smaller hands? Here’s an easier way to play a common chord. I also answer whether you should ever stop using a guitar tuner, why some chord shapes look the same but are
The Hidden Guilt That Stops Guitar Progress ep.108
Do you ever feel guilty taking time to practice guitar just for yourself? In this Real Guitar Live session, I talk about why that happens and how to reframe practice as something valuable, not selfish.
How To Change Keys Smoothly In A Song ep107
Switching keys smoothly can feel confusing at first, especially when you want it to sound natural instead of forced. We start there, and then work through a range of common challenges adult beginners face. You’ll
The Circle Of 5ths For Guitar Players ep106
This live Q&A kicks off with a practical, guitarist-friendly look at the circle of fifths and how to actually use it without getting lost in theory. From there, we cover picking accuracy, dull guitar tone, nylon
Why Your Guitar Strumming Sounds Choppy (And How to Fix It) Ep105
Strumming feel harsh because your pick keeps “digging in” on the upstroke? That’s where we start—how to hold the pick, lighten the touch, and practice it in a way that actually sticks (without white-knuckle frustration).
Guitar Rhythm Made Easy: 10 Minutes to Better Playing ep.104
If your rhythm feels shaky and you keep thinking, “My timing sucks,” this session is your reset button. You’ll build rhythm the sane way—pulse first, then rests, then eighth notes, and finally a real-world pop/rock
The Surprising Best Thumb Position For Guitar ep.103
Thumb over the neck or behind it—which should you actually use, and why? In this live Q&A, I break down the thumb-position debate in a practical, no-guilt way (including when “either is fine”… and when