Hi, I’m Dan Thorpe. I specialise in teaching classic fingerpicking, strumming, and acoustic songs to beginner students over the age of 40… teaching you to play step by step, pain-free, and with joy!
Below is a list of some of the most important posts here. This is the place to start.
If you are looking to improve your technique and enjoyment on the guitar, you are in the right place. If you enjoy fingerpicking and strumming acoustic guitar you are definitely in the right place.
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Most Important Post (Start Here)
Songs
- 12 Stunning, Classic Beginner Guitar Songs Which Are Ideal for the Beginner Acoustic Guitarist!
- 10 Best Simple Yet Beautiful Fingerpicking Songs Every Guitarist Should Know
- 50 Legendary Guitar Riffs to Take You from Being a Complete Newbie to a Guitar Hero
- 10 of the Best Simple Yet Stunning Strumming Songs
Technique
- 10 Tips on How to Improve Your Beginner Guitar Technique to Reduce Pain and Play With More Freedom
- The Ultimate Guide to Playing Guitar With Proper Posture
- 5 Simple Tips on How to Make Your Basic Guitar Chords Sound Clearer
- 3 Simple Methods for Faster Chord Changes
Fingerpicking
- 3 Cool Super Simple Fingerpicking Patterns
- How to Fingerpick: 6 Tips That Will Improve Your Fingerstyle Guitar Playing
Rhythm and Strumming
- 3 Simple Strumming Patterns to Learn to Strum a Guitar Like a Pro
- How to Add Excitement and Interest to Any Song By Combining Multiple Strumming Patterns
- How to Strum a Guitar the Proper Way – 6 Mistakes You Must Avoid
- The Sub-Division Game (Video)
Chords
- The Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart: 32 Essential Chords Every Guitarist Should Know
- Guitar Triads – How to Use 3-String Chords to Add Excitement to Your Playing
- The G Chord Guitar – 16 Ways to Play This Essential Chord
- 8 Ways to Play the B Minor Chord on the Guitar
- 8 Ways to Play the Feared F Chord on Guitar from Super Easy to Advanced
- 5 Tips That Will Instantly Make Your Barre Chords Clearer and Smoother
Scales
- The Minor Pentatonic Scale Guitar – A 4-Step Process and ‘The Essential Pattern’
- Maximum Pentatonic Power Use – 1 Lick, 12 Awesome Ways to Use It
Aural Skills / Fretboard / Theory
- Play It By Ear – The Great Big Ear Training Test for Guitarists
- How to Learn Your Chord Progressions and Why They Will Save You Months of Your Time
- Fretboard Notes: How to Get Started Learning the Notes on Guitar
Practice Methods
- The Importance of a Good Guitar Warm-Up
- The Best Way to Learn Guitar – 15 Expert Guitarists and Teachers Share Their Best Tips for Faster Progress
- Use the “5 x Rule” to Make Your Guitar Practice More Enjoyable, More Productive, and Far Less Frustrating
Motivation
- The 10-Song Challenge Every Beginner Guitarist Should Complete
- 14 Scientifically Proven Ways to Learn and Master the Guitar Faster and Quicker Than Ever
- 7 Myths That Are Holding Back Your Playing as an Older Guitarist
Glossary
Social Media / Podcast Pages
Free Stuff
- The 10 Chords That Every Guitarist Needs to Know
- 32 Essential Chords Infographic
- Two Free eBooks
- Free 21-Minute Kickstarter Course (Ideal for Beginners Who Need Help Fast)
Check out my YouTube Channel for plenty of fingerpicking, strumming, and beginner guitar tips, and if the following posts aren’t enough, check out my resources page for all my courses and eBooks.