Of all the guitar teachers I’ve explored online, I personally feel this guy stands out as the best. There are a couple of others I like for quick-start lessons, like learning basic chords and scales, but what sets him apart is his depth and teaching style.
The one challenge I faced early on was that I downloaded too much material and got overwhelmed. So, if you’re just starting out, I highly recommend taking your time with his lessons, and not rushing to absorb everything at once.
In addition to his content, I’ll also be posting simple, beginner-friendly guitar lessons for anyone interested in learning how to read treble clef. I truly believe that learning to read music is just as valuable as learning a new language. It gives you a deeper, more meaningful connection with music. Plus, once you understand music theory, you won’t have to rely on shortcuts like tablature as much.
While many guitar and bass players rely on these shortcuts, taking the time to learn how to read music can eliminate the need for them. If you’re willing to commit to learning to read basic guitar music over the next three months, it will be invaluable to your playing for life.
That said, not everyone needs to learn to read music to be a great guitarist—some of the greatest players didn’t. However, if you choose not to, expect to invest more time and energy into developing your ear for music.