Learn Guitar: From First Strum to Confident Player
A structured 36-week journey that takes you from absolute beginner to a well-rounded guitarist who can accompany songs, improvise simple solos, understand core music theory, and record polished performances. The roadmap balances hands-on practice with just enough theory to make everything click, pointing you to respected platforms and diverse resource formats so you always have a next step.
Journey Overview
Gear, Setup & Foundational Technique
- Choosing the Right Guitar & Essential Accessories
- Proper Posture, Picking & Tuning
- Single-Note Exercises on Open Strings
4 weeks
Open Chords & Solid Rhythm Playing
- Essential Open Chords (C, G, D, E, A, Am, Em)
- Strumming Patterns & Rhythm Fundamentals
- Playing Your First Full Songs
6 weeks
Barre & Power Chords + Smooth Transitions
- Mastering Power Chords
- Learning & Perfecting Barre Chords
- Chord-Change Speed Drills & Song Application
6 weeks
Lead Techniques & Improvisation Basics
- Pentatonic & Major/Minor Scale Shapes
- Core Lead Techniques: Bends, Slides, Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs
- Intro to Improvisation & Simple Soloing
6 weeks
Music Theory, Ear Training & Sight Reading
- Essential Music Theory for Guitarists
- Ear Training & Interval Recognition
- Reading Standard Notation & TAB Fluently
6 weeks
Styles, Repertoire, Recording & Performance
- Exploring Genres: Blues, Rock, Pop & Acoustic Fingerstyle
- Building a Personal Repertoire (10–12 Songs)
- Home Recording & Live Performance Essentials
8 weeks