The beginner app
Twelve short lessons that run in your browser. You'll learn your first chords, first song and first scale.
- Built-in tuner and metronome
- A backing band to play along with
- No sign-up and no reading music
Guitar lessons · beginner to advanced
Learn guitar with Pat. Play your first song this week.
Start with free lessons that have a tuner and a backing band built in. Then follow a five-level course all the way to advanced playing, with one-on-one lessons whenever you want a teacher.
- 20+years playing
- 40lessons, 5 levels
- 10 mina day to start
Hi, I'm Pat. Grab your guitar. Let's-a fret!
Three ways to learn
Start free. Go as far as you want.
Every option follows the same step-by-step path, so you can switch between them whenever you like.
The full course
Forty lessons in five levels, from open chords to jazz harmony, home recording and performing.
- Clear goals for every lesson
- A practice plan for each level
- Song lists and fixes for common problems
Lessons with Pat
Live one-on-one video lessons. You get feedback on your playing and a plan built around the songs you love.
- Any level, any style
- A written practice plan after each lesson
- A recording of every lesson to keep
Your path
Five levels, from first chord to finding your own sound.
Each level ends with a short checklist. When you can do everything on it, you move up.
- 1
Beginner
About 2 monthsOpen chords, strumming, your first songs and your first scale.
- 2
Advanced beginner
Months 2–4Power chords, the 12-bar blues, bends and fingerpicking.
- 3
Intermediate
Months 4–9Barre chords, keys, and soloing across the whole neck.
- 4
Upper intermediate
Months 9–18CAGED, modes, learning by ear and songwriting.
- 5
Advanced
18 months onJazz harmony, advanced technique, recording and performing.
Inside the free app
Everything you need, right in your browser.
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A tuner that listensPlay a string and it shows you whether to tighten or loosen it.
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A band that plays alongDrums and bass keep time while you strum, at slow, medium or fast speed.
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Chord pictures and tabSee where your fingers go, and hear what it should sound like.
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A metronomeA steady click to practise with, so your timing improves along with your hands.
Lessons with Pat
One-on-one lessons, online.
Live video lessons from home. Pat listens to you play, fixes what's holding you back, and builds each lesson around songs you want to play.
Trial lesson
$25 / 30 min
One time, for new students
- Find out where you're at
- Learn something new on the spot
- Leave with a practice plan
Monthly plan
$139 / month
Four 30-minute lessons
- A weekly lesson at a time that suits you
- A written plan after every lesson
- A recording of every lesson
- Questions by message between lessons
Single lesson
$45 / 30 min
Or $75 for 60 minutes
- No commitment
- Great for a specific song or skill
- Any level, any style
Also available: small group classes for beginners, video feedback on your playing, and help setting up a home recording studio. Ask when you book.
Practice tips
Four habits that make the difference.
Slow is fast
Play slowly enough that you never stop. Speed comes on its own once your hands know the moves.
Count your changes
Set a one-minute timer and count your clean chord switches. Try to beat that number tomorrow.
End on a home note
When you make up a tune, finish on a note from the band's chord. It'll sound finished.
Sore fingers are normal
Fingertips toughen up in two or three weeks. Short daily sessions help more than long ones.
Questions
Good to know
Do I need to read music?
No. Everything uses tab and chord pictures, and the lessons show you how to read them.
What guitar do I need?
Any acoustic or electric guitar works, as long as it's in tune. The first lesson has a tuner that listens through your microphone.
How long until I can play a song?
Most people can play their first song with the backing band within a week of practising 10 minutes a day.
I already play. Where should I start?
Look at the checklist at the end of each level in the full course. Start at the first level where you can't do everything on the list yet.
How do online lessons work?
You join a video call from your computer, tablet or phone. You'll need a quiet room and a camera that shows your fretting hand. After each lesson you get a written practice plan and a recording.
What if I need to cancel a lesson?
Give at least 24 hours' notice and the lesson can be moved to another time for free.
Grab your guitar. Let's-a fret.
Lesson 1 takes about ten minutes. It's free, runs in your browser, and doesn't need a sign-up.