This is the index page for the old beginners course. I have since completely re-written the whole thing, so you would be far better off using the new one - it's lots better. But I will leave this old one here for those that bought the old DVD or that are wanting to finish this course. But you would be FAR better off using the new course, I have spent a couple of years developing this old course and improving many areas of it!

Click here to go to the new course (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

Before you begin....Please read the following before you get started, it will answer many of the questions that I get asked about learning the guitar and the best way to practice when you start out. It really will make a difference to how you learn if you check this out BEFORE you get going...

BC-030 • Common beginners questions answered
BC-031 • The acoustic vs electric debate for beginners
BC-032 • Practice shedules, focus and times
BC-033 • Before you begin....

RE-020 • Recommended beginners products (instruments, tuners etc)
Many people are also a bit confused about what guitars to buy and ask my opinion. The most important step in buying a guitar is to buy one that YOU like. That said - on this page I will give you all the advice I can about particular models and why I rate them. Please don't email me to ask, because I have no idea what YOU should buy!

TB-020 - Beginners Practice Routine
A guide to what you should practice from this course - just a rough guide you should read. This is the normal path that my private students go down. Everyone is differnt of course - but I hope this will help...


Lessons - Chords and BasicsBC-001 • Chord Boxes, Posture, Plectrums and Left Hand Finger Placement
BC-002 • Your first chord - D
BC-003 • Two more chords - A and E
BC-004 • Some very easy songs
BC-004b • Common Chord Sequences --> *For DVD users
BC-005 • Five more chords

Someone made a great pdf for you with all the beginners chords for you all to print out if you like... I forgot the persons name - but big thanks for helping the community :) Download it here.

BC-021 • Make your chord changes faster
This lesson I go through the "1 minute chanes" exercise and explain what I think is the best way to work on your chord changes. Not part of the actual "course" but a very useful lesson none the less.


Lessons - Strumming and more ChordsBC-006 • Basic rhythm guitar
BC-006b • Strum Along with Justin --> *For DVD users (no notes for this - just strum along!)
BC-007 • The F chord
BC-008 • Tied rhythm patterns
BC-008b • More Strum Along with Justin --> *For DVD users (no notes for this - just strum along!)
BC-009 • Blues 7th chords
BC-010 • Blues strumming


Lessons - Blues and Improvising basicsBC-011 • The Minor Pentatonic Scale
BC-012 • The 12 Bar Blues
BC-013 • 12 Bar Blues variations
BC-014 • Exploring the pentatonic
BC-015 • Improvising Basics
BC-015b • 12 Bar Blues jam with Justin --> *For DVD users (no notes for this - just jam!)