Beginner Lessons

Fingerpicking vs. Strumming: What’s Best for Beginner Guitar Players? When you’re just starting your guitar journey, one of the first big questions you’ll face is whether to begin with fingerpicking or strumming. Both are essential techniques that shape your playing style, tone, and rhythm. But as a beginner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the […]

20 Most Common Beginner Guitar Questions Answered Starting your guitar journey is exciting, but it often comes with a lot of questions. If you’ve ever wondered whether your fingers are too small, how long it takes to learn, or if acoustic is better than electric, you’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll cover 20 of

Struggling to Remember Guitar Chords? Simple Tricks to Improve Memory If you’re new to the guitar, you’re not alone in feeling frustrated when you can’t remember chord shapes. It’s one of the most common challenges for beginners. One moment you’re strumming along perfectly, and the next, your fingers freeze, and the chords slip your mind.

Overcoming Finger Pain: Tips for Older Guitar Beginners Learning guitar after 40 is a rewarding journey, but it often comes with one big challenge—finger pain. If you’ve recently picked up the guitar and felt discomfort in your hands, you’re not alone. Many older beginners deal with stiffness, arthritis, or just the natural adjustment period of

  Mastering Guitar Chords Quickly: Tips for Older (Over 40) Beginners Learning to play the guitar can feel daunting at any age, but if you’re starting after 40, you might notice your fingers don’t move as fast as they once did, or that your patience is tested a little more. Don’t worry—this is completely normal,

Meet Kevin Nickens & Create a First Week Guitar Learning Roadmap In this friendly YouTube lesson by Kevin Nickens, you’re guided through a practical guitar learning roadmap for your first seven days of guitar. Then, Kevin walks you through simple, clear steps, making the process feel approachable.   What the Video Covers Day-by-Day Learning Structure