An immersive online class for beginners
Build a rock-solid foundation for guitar
Join your mentor Scott Goldbaum as he guides you through the absolute fundamentals of guitar.
Day 1. Get set up
Understand the anatomy of your guitar, tune it up, learn some quick chords, and play your first song.
Day 2. Chords!
Welcome to chord bootcamp. Learn 8 essential chord shapes and get comfortable with the fundamentals of rhythm and strumming.
Day 3. Chord combination challenge
Chords don't mean much until you can link them together! Practice combining chords with a series of fun exercises.
Day 4. Connecting chords
Here, you'll learn how to make things musical by learning how to fluidly connect chords using scale notes.
Day 5. Beginner blues
Learn the basics of lead and rhythm guitar through the lens of a 12-bar blues.
Day 6. Campfire guitar
Grab your camping gear and learn how to play rich-sounding chords to lead the sing-along at your next bonfire.
Day 7. Mapping your fretboard
Get to know the ins and outs of your guitar with some practical music theory.
Day 8. How to use a capo
Today you will learn how to use a capo to shift a song into a different key.
Day 9. Popular songs
Get acquainted with chord progressions to two iconic songs: Let it Be by the Beatles and Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers.
Day 10. Make it stick
Wrap up the class with three bonus lessons and a practice plan to keep your momentum going!
Hear why students love their membership
Learn what makes our beginner classes so popular
David S.
"This class provided a clear and concise roadmap for a beginner like me to get started playing real music on the guitar. The tab provided under each video is really helpful so that you can quickly figure out the exercises for each lesson."
Cole C.
"I can’t say enough positive things about the content and how enjoyable it is to use. I’ve recommended the service to my friends already and can’t wait to see how you grow it."
Sam R.
"Pickup Music has been an awesome resource. I love the lessons from young players who are at the forefront of contemporary music. The Master Classes are definitely my favorite as they have a clear plan of study and a logical progression behind them."
Move at your own pace
Step-by-step learning
- Each lesson is 10-15 minutes accompanied by detailed class notes
- Minimum of 15 to 30 minutes of practice per day recommended
- Interactive TAB to help you go slowly and learn quickly
- Get support from an active community of guitarists in our community forum
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Scott Goldbaum
Scott Goldbaum is one of the world’s best online guitar teachers. He is an LA-based multi-instrumentalist whose credits include Sting, Keith Urban, Charlotte Lawrence, and many others. Hailed by Randy Jackson as a “guitar virtuoso”, Scott is equally at home on stage as he is in the studio. Scott’s a phenomenal instructor who has a serious knack for making the guitar fun and approachable.
