Become the guitarist you actually want to be.

 

Get access to free guitar courses, a supportive player community, and — inside The Vault — my complete course library for just $15/month.

Whether you’re trying to break out of the same old licks, finally understand the fretboard, or just play with more feel, this is where the dots start connecting.

 

Inside the Membership

 

I love giving players a clear process to work out of — because when you have the right path, guitar starts to feel a whole lot less random.

This membership is built to give you that path.

You’ll get access to free courses, a guitar community, and if you join The Vault, you’ll unlock every course I’ve made for just $15/month.


Free Membership

The free membership is the best place to start.

You’ll get access to my free courses, the community, and a place to stay connected with other guitar players who are working on the same stuff you are.

Ask questions, share progress, get inspired, and keep the guitar in your hands.

Because that’s the whole thing.

Keep showing up.
Keep learning.
Keep making music.

 

The Vault

 

The Vault is where you get everything.

For $15/month, you’ll unlock my full course library — all the paid courses, all in one place.

This is for the player who wants to go deeper with phrasing, triads, fretboard connection, rhythm, lead playing, theory, creativity, and all the little details that make your playing actually sound musical.

Not just more information.

A better way to use it.

 

Why I Made This

 

I know how easy it is to bounce from lesson to lesson and still feel stuck.

You learn a lick.
You learn a scale.
You mess with a new chord shape.

And then somehow it still doesn’t connect when you actually go to play.

That’s why I wanted to build one place where you can learn with direction, get access to the courses, and be part of a community that helps you stay motivated.

Ready to Start Playing With More Direction?

 

Whether you join free or unlock The Vault, this is here to help you get better in a way that actually feels musical.

Grab your guitar and let’s get to work.

 
 
 
 
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HERE ARE ALL THE COURSES INCLUDED!

Making the Triads Musical

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. Making Triads Musical

    20 lessons
    1. Reviewing the triad shapes
    2. What are inversions / how do they work?
    3. The science
    4. Review
    5. Triadic foundation idea
    6. Foundation idea - Grouping 2
    7. Foundation idea - Grouping 3
    8. Foundation idea - Grouping 4
    9. Review
    10. Foundation idea - PRACTICE
    11. Adding in the 6 and b7 (making it modal)
    12. Phrase No.1
    13. Phrase No.2
    14. Bonus phrase (this one is sweet!)
    15. Adding in the 2 and 4 (make it Mixolydian!)
    16. Phrase No.1
    17. Phrase No.2
    18. Bonus phrase (this one is MUSICAL!)
    19. Blues / Mixing major and minor
    20. Amazing Job!

Making the Modes Musical

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. Making Triads Musical

    20 lessons
    1. Reviewing the triad shapes
    2. What are inversions / how do they work?
    3. The science
    4. Review
    5. Triadic foundation idea
    6. Foundation idea - Grouping 2
    7. Foundation idea - Grouping 3
    8. Foundation idea - Grouping 4
    9. Review
    10. Foundation idea - PRACTICE
    11. Adding in the 6 and b7 (making it modal)
    12. Phrase No.1
    13. Phrase No.2
    14. Bonus phrase (this one is sweet!)
    15. Adding in the 2 and 4 (make it Mixolydian!)
    16. Phrase No.1
    17. Phrase No.2
    18. Bonus phrase (this one is MUSICAL!)
    19. Blues / Mixing major and minor
    20. Amazing Job!

Your Guide to Mastering the Blues Changes

  1. Welcome to Your Guide to Blues Changes

    5 lessons
    1. Welcome to Your Guide to Blues Changes
    2. Clearing Up the Confusion
    3. How to Actually Find the Notes That Matter
    4. Spotting the "Tendencies" That Make Your Playing Sing
    5. BACKING TRACKS

  2. Mastering the Sound of the I Chord Through Bending

    6 lessons
    1. Intro: Mastering the Sound of the I Chord Through Bending
    2. Idea 1: The Foundation Idea // Utilizing our G Major Triad
    3. Idea 2: High-E Thirds and a Killer Call-and-Response
    4. Idea 3: Slow Blues Heavy Hitter
    5. Idea 4: Getting "Zesty" with a new note! (MODAL FLAVORS)
    6. Bonus: Slide-less Slide Showstopper

  3. Mastering the Sound of The I Chord Through Sliding

    7 lessons
    1. Intro: Modern Approaches & Approach Notes
    2. The Practice Session
    3. Idea 1: The Foundation Idea // Using the G Major Triad
    4. Idea 2: "Pizzazz" On the High E
    5. Idea 3: Low-String Thirds for Grit and Contrast
    6. Idea 4: Another Classic Slide-less Slide Idea
    7. Bonus: The Chromatic Beast

  4. Unlocking the IV Chord Sound

    9 lessons
    1. Intro: Unlocking the IV Chord Sound
    2. The Important Notes... Where Are They?
    3. Supplementary: Bending Into the Sixes
    4. Supplementary: Sliding Into the Major Sixes
    5. Idea 1: The IV-Chord Triad Foundation
    6. Idea 2: Where the Minor from "Mixing Major and Minor" Comes From
    7. Idea 3: Chromatic Lift Into the IV Chord
    8. Idea 4: Digestable Jazz Blues
    9. Bonus: The Dorian Drive Into the Four Chord

  5. The Most Colorful Chord? The V Chord?

    8 lessons
    1. Intro: The Most Colorful Chord? The V Chord?
    2. The Maj7 And Why It Matters
    3. Finding Your Major 7ths (Final Prep Before the 5-Chord Ideas)
    4. Idea 1: An Absolute Classic
    5. Idea 2: Two Perfect Resolutions
    6. Idea 3: A Five-Chord Variation With Major-Scale Flow
    7. Idea 4: The Chromatic Driver
    8. Bonus: The Jazz Blues Way

  6. Course Wrap Up / Next Steps

    1 lesson
    1. Course Wrap Up / Next Steps

Becoming a Triad Master

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. Become a triad master!

    9 lessons
    1. How to get the most out of this course
    2. C major triads - Grouping 1
    3. C major triads - Grouping 2
    4. C major triads - Grouping 3
    5. C major triads - Grouping 4
    6. Review
    7. Transposing / moving triads to different keys
    8. Locating the nearest triad
    9. Thank you!

Intervals: How to Think Like a Pro

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. Become a triad master!

    9 lessons
    1. How to get the most out of this course
    2. C major triads - Grouping 1
    3. C major triads - Grouping 2
    4. C major triads - Grouping 3
    5. C major triads - Grouping 4
    6. Review
    7. Transposing / moving triads to different keys
    8. Locating the nearest triad
    9. Thank you!

5 Bends that Will Revolutionize Your Playing

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome!

  2. These bends are SWEET

    6 lessons
    1. The Overbend
    2. Half steps goin DOWN
    3. Bend.. and slide?
    4. SRV Train wreck bends
    5. Alberts Biiiig Bend
    6. Thank you! See you soon :)

5 Essential Bending Tips

  1. Welcome!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome: The 5 Bending Tips Every Guitarist Needs

  2. 5 Tips

    7 lessons
    1. Essential finger placement
    2. The Pivot Method
    3. Making it squeaky clean
    4. Breaking strings.. why?
    5. AVOID - Bend Dive
    6. How to get perfect bending pitch
    7. See you soon!

Jake's Licks Vol. 1

  1. Lick Lessons

    10 lessons
    1. Lick 1 - "Trainwreck Bend Expanded"
    2. Lick 2 - "Danny's Concept"
    3. Lick 3 - "Danny's Variations"
    4. Lick 4 - "Bending behind the... what?"
    5. Lick 5 - "Double Stops and Triads"
    6. Lick 6 - "Unconventional bends"
    7. Lick 7 - "Bending into infinity"
    8. Lick 8 - "Slideless Slide?"
    9. Lick 9 - "Every note counts"
    10. Lick 10 - "Lets get modal"

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