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Get StartedFeel free to jump to beginner guitar lessons, Guitar Master Courses, Blues Guitar Lessons, Fingerstyle Lessons, Rock Lessons, or learning songs. Learn more about our newest courses below!
Learn more about our recent guitar lessons and courses, featuring world class teachers and artists.
Gretchen Menn
Rock Techniques for CreativitySuited for guitarists of all skill levels, Gretchen aims to show how techniques can unlock creative freedom and inspire new ideas. We tackle alternate picking, volume swells, harmonics, sweep picking and tapping. 30 lessons with tabs, JamTracks and more.
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Artur Menezes
Evolution to Modern BluesWinner of the Gibson Blues Guitarist of the Year, Artur Menezes, now joins the JamPlay roster of artists and educators. We are excited to announce "The Evolution to Modern Blues", covering the past, current, and future of this beloved genre.
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Horace Bray
The Power of 3 NotesAs guitarists, we tend to memorize shapes without ever really knowing why. The goal of this course is to provide you with the fundamentals to “see” the skeletal structure of the chords and scales you already know, in order to unlock new shapes and sounds.
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Andy Wood
Modern Telecaster CountryAndy Wood offers a crash course in telecaster abuse, unlocking the chaotic, ear-perking tonality and technique of modern country guitar. Dial in the weaponry to give your playing that deep fried sass that only comes from country chickin pickin guitar.
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Stuart Ziff
Blues Masters & DisciplesLearn the roots of this timeless style by navigating the bluesman throughout history. We start with T-Bone Walker, move to the “three kings” of B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King, then dissect their “disciples” of Mike Bloomfield and Duane Allman.
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92 Guitar Teachers at Your Disposal
Knowledge is key, experience is paramount. While learning from 1-on-1 lessons proves beneficial, neglecting the opportunity to learn from a variety of guitar pros is a bit crazy. Learn more and view all guitar teachers.
Unlike traditional "learn quick" consumer teaching products, we provide an ongoing guitar teaching service - not just a one-time product. We are constantly producing new lessons to help you learn to play guitar. Find our most recent additions below.
Harold W. Arberg - The Caissons Song
Jim teaches the traditional Army song, which is typically also called "The Army Song" or "Caissons Go Rolling."
- Jun 26th, 2018 at 3:49 pm CDT
Thomas Arne - My Country Tis of Thee
Jim Deeming teaches both a simple and advanced version of the classic American tune "My Country Tis of Thee."
- Jun 26th, 2018 at 3:48 pm CDT
Daniel Butterfield - Taps
Jim Deeming teaches a simple rendition of the military trumpet tune "Taps."
- Jun 26th, 2018 at 3:47 pm CDT
Song Lesson - The Halls of Montezuma
Here is Jim's fine arrangement of the patriotic classic - "The Halls of Montezuma" a.k.a. The Marine Corp Hymn. This arrangement taught on acoustic guitar is reminiscent of something Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed would play, and includes a little familiar surprise melody at the end. Check it out!
- Jun 23rd, 2018 at 10:00 am CDT
Song Lesson - America the Beautiful
What happens when you combine a beautiful, classic melody with modern guitar tone and technique? You get Chris Liepe's version of America the Beautiful! Join Chris as he shares his unique, delay driven rendition of this American classic.
- Jun 22nd, 2018 at 10:00 am CDT
New Course: Functional Rock Guitar Theory
Will Ripley brings us an easy to follow approach to music theory: Functional Rock Guitar Theory. Designed for someone just out of the beginner stage of guitar playing, Functional Rock Guitar Theory breaks down the concepts that you will use in your everyday playing. In addition, it is geared towards rock and blues guitar, which means it is tailored to concepts that will advance your playing in those genres!
- Jan 29th, 2018 at 12:17 pm CDT
Mike Dawes Master Course Now Available
Start your fingerstyle foray under the tutelage of a world-class player. Mike Dawes teaches you to go from a fingerstyle newbie to playing some of his most advanced compositions. 33-lessons to both inspire and challenge any guitarist, exclusively from JamPlay.
- Jan 27th, 2018 at 6:42 pm CDT
Aaron Marshall Master Course #22: Melody in a Complex Progression
Aaron is once again taking a look at melody from the standpoint of a progression. This time he uses the same exercise in a more complex manner.
- Dec 24th, 2017 at 4:42 pm CDT
Aaron Marshall Master Course #21: More on Interesting Progressions
Using his song By Far and Away, Aaron discusses his use of interesting chord progressions.
- Dec 23rd, 2017 at 4:41 pm CDT
Aaron Marshall Master Course #20: Analyzing a Chord Progression for a Melody
If you've ever struggled to come up with a melody that works for a given song, a good path to take is analyzing the chords you're playing over. In lesson 20 Aaron discusses his approach to analyzing a chord progression to create a melody.
- Dec 22nd, 2017 at 4:41 pm CDT
Bridging the Gap
This course is all about helping beginner players ascend to the next level of playing.
Store Update
The store has been updated with new shirts, hats, beanies, picks and stickers!
Inside Out: A Guide to Fretboard Mastery
This course provides a bottom up approach to learning the entirety of the fretboard using the basic CAGED system.
Sarah Longfield Master Course
Sarah's JamPlay exclusive course reveals her advanced techniques, how she creates and records her music and much more.
Six-String Problem Solver
If you're on your way to learning electric guitar but still have some problems, this course is for you.
Andre Nieri Master Course Now Live
A brand new study of deconstructing popular sounds and using the core concepts to create a new style; all your own.
“...it has helped me so much. Thank you, JamPlay was exactly what I was looking for, greatest tool for learning to play the guitar on the planet if you ask me, I will be a loyal and long time member!”
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