A clear first month
New to guitar? Start here.
Eight calm, practical steps—from opening the case to playing your first song. Take them in order or jump to what you need today.
Your first 30 days
One week at a time.
Tick things off as you go. Each week has one goal — nothing else matters yet.
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Get comfortable
Goal: Hold it, tune it, make clean notes.
What progress actually looks like
Slow, then suddenly.
Day 1
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Month 3
Week two is where most people quit — fingers hurt and nothing sounds right yet. Push through it and week three feels like a different instrument.
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Guides in this section
Go deeper.
Beginner · 6 min read
I Just Bought a Guitar
Tune it, get comfortable holding it, and learn three chords this week.
Beginner · 7 min read
Choosing Your First Guitar
Pick the style of music you want to play, then choose the guitar that feels easiest to play.
Beginner · 4 min read
Essential Gear
A tuner, picks, a cable, a strap, spare strings — and an amp if you play electric.