First off thanks for the awesome website. Rock on! So far the videos have helped every aspect of my playing. I have been playing guitar for about two years and I've been stuck at basic open chords and the same lame scale and I've had a hard time finding songs that would help me improve and take my playing to the next level.

Your site has changed all of that. It’s like having a personal guitar teacher, but without the stress of feeling like you have to impress. Not to mention the amazing info you guys have on amps, effects, and all kinds of other gear. I'm really looking forward to seeing more videos as I'm just stoked to be learning new chords and I look forward to some solo action and more theory. I'm approaching lesson 80 and loving every second. I find myself up at 1am saying, "ok, last lesson, then I’m off to bed" – then I end up playing till 3am. Every lesson makes me hungry for more. Thanks again! Rock on!

David, Rochester, NY

Here Are 4 Crucial Mistakes Other Guitar Teachers Make
That Will Prevent You From Reaching Your Goals

(Don't let these happen to you!  And don't spend one thin dime on any teacher or product unless you're sure they won't make these same mistakes with your time and money.)

Mistake No. 1: You don't have a structured plan.  
Too many beginners are "all over the place."  Learning the guitar is like building a house: if you don't lay the foundation properly, your efforts will be wasted.  My method gives you a proven structure that works for everyone, right from the start, no exceptions.

Mistake No. 2: You hit a wall because you’re told to perform a specific technique without crucial explanations. 
You'd be shocked how many teachers and programs make this mistake!  For example, a teacher might tell you to "play this chord with a chuck" . . . but you haven’t been told what a chuck is, or how to do it!  This is like throwing someone who doesn't know how to swim into the deep end of a pool and telling them, "Okay, now do the backstroke to the other side."  Ain’t gonna happen!

My system leaves no stone unturned.  I’ve spent years honing it into something that is so “paint by numbers” that you simply can’t fail. You're shown how to do everything, in exactly the right sequence, so that you won’t stumble and get discouraged.

Mistake No. 3:  You practice . . . but you practice the wrong things. 
I see this all the time — students, through no fault of their own, spend hours and hours learning a single song without understanding the underlying concepts, which means they have merely become a "one-trick pony."  They can't transfer that knowledge to play other songs.  Okay, great, you learned how to parrot one song.  Congratulations, now what!?  However, when you learn with my method, you're able to take what you learn and instantly blast it across every level of your playing.

Mistake No. 4:  You overcomplicate the process or think playing the guitar should be difficult.  
Too many students think they have to practice long hours to get any good.  When you practice the right things, in precisely the right way and right order, you'll amaze yourself at how quickly you progress.  I’ll show you exactly how.

“I had never played guitar prior to taking lessons from David. After the first lesson, guided by his instruction and handouts, I had learned enough to actually begin playing songs. This kept me motivated to continue to practice on my own, making later lessons even more productive. While I know I have a long way to go, David’s continued teaching and support have brought me to a level that I’d never thought I could attain in such a short amount of time.”

Chris P., Solana Beach