We’ve built a unique, battle-tested curriculum based on the four pillars of guitar playing.
Nobody learns guitar faster than National Guitar Academy students. Here’s what you get:
There are hundreds of free guitar guides and tutorials on our site. We’ve compiled the most popular stuff below.
In this free guitar lesson you’ll learn everything you need to get off to a perfect start.
Barre chords can be a roadblock for beginners. This guide breaks it down.
In this free guitar lesson you’ll learn everything you need to get off to a perfect start.
Learn the building blocks of lead guitar with this five-part free guide.
Master the four pillars of guitar — Chords, Lead, Rhythm, and Theory — add flair and musicality with blues, jazz, fingerpicking, and more.
Master the fundamentals and start playing confidently with “Beginner Guitar Secrets.” Learn essential skills and tips to become a brilliant beginner guitarist in no time.
With ChordMaster, you’ll learn to change chords quickly, smoothly, and accurately through a proven system honed from more than 10,000 hours of guitar teaching.
Learn amazing fingerstyle guitar in just 4 hours with essential techniques and patterns. Discover why this is one of our most popular courses.
Turbo-charge your strumming and play guitar with rhythm, beat, energy, and flow. Unlock the secrets to dynamic, confident playing in just a few hours.
Learn to play clean, crisp, and beautiful barre chords with ease. Unlock techniques to master barre chords and elevate your guitar playing.
Unlock the power of looping with your guitar in just 3 hours. Learn essential techniques to create dynamic, layered performances and craft your own unique soundscapes.
Learn to play smooth melodies, swinging rhythms, and rich, creamy jazz chords. Discover the essential secrets to bringing authentic jazz sounds to your guitar.
Learn blues guitar in just 3 hours with essential techniques and classic riffs. Start playing authentic blues with confidence and style.
Learn how to play incredible lead guitar with essential riffs, licks, solos, and scales. Unlock your inner guitar hero and take your playing to the next level.
Master clear and simple music theory designed for guitarists. Finally understand the fretboard and unlock your full musical potential.