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With Barre Chord Secrets, you’ll learn to switch barre chords quickly, smoothly, and accurately using a proven system refined through over 10,000 hours of expert guitar instruction.
A complete map, from beginner to professional-level guitarist.
Dozens of high quality PDFs, worksheets and links that expand on lesson content.
Learn the techniques and tricks to play clean and crisp barre chords.
Barre chords are a game-changer. They’re the moment everything shifts—from beginner or novice into the exciting world of intermediate playing. Once they click, the entire neck of the guitar opens up. It feels like a whole new instrument, full of color, texture, and freedom.
Barre chords are the single biggest hurdle for most guitarists. The shapes feel impossible. The pressure hurts. The strings don’t ring clearly. And trying to move smoothly between chords? Forget it. Many of us have thought, “Maybe barre chords just aren’t for me.”
But they can be for you. And that’s why we made this course.
This is the course we wish we had when we were learning. After teaching thousands of students, we’ve developed a simple, proven method to make barre chords accessible, smooth, and—believe it or not—fun.
Inside, you’ll learn:
We asked our community, “What do you want in a barre chord course?” Their answers shaped everything.
Instead of being stuck in the first three frets, you’ll unlock the entire fretboard—up to 24 frets. That means more variety, richer voicings, and a whole new level of musical expression.
Don’t just take our word for it. Read hundreds of five-star Facebook reviews from students who’ve taken the leap.
And remember: Barre Chord Secrets comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not the right fit, just email us. No hassle. Full refund.
Whether you’re an aspiring rock star or a lifelong learner, we’d be honored to help you master this essential skill.
Click below to join Barre Chord Secrets—and we’ll see you inside the course in just a few minutes.
The course includes over eight hours of high-quality HD video instruction broken down into 16 modules with bite-sized lessons.
In this video, Mike explains what barre chords are and gives an overview of the five barre chord ‘families’.
A little bit of theory goes a long way! In this short video you’ll learn WHY barre chords work the way they do.
Learning barre chords is a challenge that intimidates some people, but it’s important you think about this in the right way. If you ‘frame’ it rightly in your mind, you will learn quicker and have more fun along the way.
In this video, Mike shares his best advice for how to think about this fun challenge.
In this video, Mike explains what to expect in this foundational module.
If you already know how to read chordboxes and tab, you can safely skip this video. (If not, this is a must-watch!)
In this important lesson Mike explains the notes of the musical alphabet and how to interpret them best as a guitarist.
In this video Mike explains what root notes are and why they are crucial to understand for barre chord players.
In this video Mike explain why it’s so important you learn the notes on the E and A strings. This is a must-know piece of knowledge for barre chord players, don’t skip this lesson!
Wondering how to learn the notes on the E-string? We’ve got you covered, with a simple and practical suggestion.
Wondering how to learn the notes on the A-string? Follow these tips and you’ll be up and running quickly!
In this video Mike closes this module by reiterating a key message… Take this on board and everything that comes next will be easier! 🙂
In this fun lesson Mike explains a simple way you can practice learning the Big 6 in a musical way. Are you ready to sing? Let’s do it!
In this video Mike explains why powerchords (AKA ‘fifths’) are so helpful for people who want to get better at barre chords.
In this video Mike introduces the easiest barre chord shape of all (the two-finger powerchord), and shares a simple practice chord progression you can use to get this shape comfortable under your fingers.
In this video we build upon the 2-finger shape and learn how to play ‘All Along The Watchtower’ using simple powerchords.
In this video Mike shares a cool song progression with a verse and chorus that gets you moving around the fretboard. This is superb practice material, get your guitar and let’s go!
In this video Mike shares some cool popular songs you can explore using powerchords.
In this video Mike explains how to transition from powerchord shapes to full barred shapes. This takes time (months for most people), but this is what the journey looks like.
In this video, Mike highlights the 4 barre chord voicings you should focus on for the next few months: E major, E minor (and, if you feel ready, A major and A minor). Everything else can wait! We need to get these 4 under our belt before we tackle anything more advanced.
Don’t miss this video! Mike shares the 6 most important pieces of barre chord technique from the player’s eye-level.
In this video Mike expands on the 6 points from the previous video, these are critical pieces of barre chord technique. Don’t skip this video!
Assembling chords in distinct stages is a brilliant way to make seemingly impossible chord changes easier. In this video Mike explains this useful concept.
In this video you will see barre chord assembly from the guitarists eye-level. This shows you, step-by-step how to fret the 4 most common barre chords voicings. (E major, E minor, A major and A minor.)
In this video Mike shares 2 pieces of posture advice that makes it easier to play barre chords.
Using your thumb to play E-shape barre chords is a cool technique that enables some new ways of slipping between chords and lead guitar. In this video Mike shows you how to do it and explains the pros and cons of using this technique.
In this video Mike shares 3 must-know chordal techniques that will enhance your musicality. Do these three things and you will sound better immediately!
In this video you’ll learn 5 pro tips for blending licks into your chords in the EASIEST possible way
In this video you’ll learn some examples of how you can use PARTS of A and D barre chords to create beautiful secondary guitar phrases.
In this short fun lesson you’ll learn three ways you can make your barre chords sound better… Immediately!
In this video Mike explains a key mindset shift that open chord players have to make, as they become barre chord players.
Want 2 quick tips that make your barre chord changes smoother and more accurate? Yes! You’ll enjoy this short, valuable lesson.
In this video Mike shares a tip that has worked brilliantly for hundreds for students: Keep strumming during chord changes and tidy the next chord up AS YOU PLAY IT.
In this video Mike explains his concept of ‘chord tracing’ to make difficult barre chord changes MUCH easier.
In this video Mike shares a simple 2-step framework that makes it much easier to change from open chords to barre chords.
In this video Mike shows you how to change from moveable E-shapes to moveable A-shapes and vice versa. (You also see, in detail, the 3 different methods for playing A-shape barre chords. Super useful!)
Get ready for ALL of the moveable barre chords! This is super-useful because it allows you to find cool chord voicings anywhere on the fretboard. Let’s do it!
In this video Mike demonstrates all the most common chord voicings using this moveable barre chord shape and shares some useful tips and ideas for each one.
In this video Mike demonstrates all the most common chord voicings using this moveable barre chord shape and shares some useful tips and ideas for each one.
In this video Mike explains his concept of ‘chord tracing’ to make difficult barre chord changes MUCH easier.
In this video Mike shares a simple 2-step framework that makes it much easier to change from open chords to barre chords.
In this video Mike demonstrates all the most common chord voicings using this moveable barre chord shape and shares some useful tips and ideas for each one.
In this video Mike shares ONE cool concept that ties all of the moveable shapes together and makes life much easier for lead guitarists.
In thie video, Mike shares some of his all-time favourite chords: semi-barred chords. Strap in, because these chords are going to rock your world!
In this video Mike demonstrates a practice program that will take you to your barre chord goals. He also shares practice tips and a proven 4-step framework for developing your barre chord technique in bite-size steps.
In this video you’ll learn a cool practice progression that you can follow to develop your barre chord skills.
In this video you’ll learn another cool practice progression that you can follow to develop your barre chord skills.
In this video Mike explains how the guitar neck is broken into 5 different boxes and major & minor barre chords ALIGN with the boxes, to make lead guitar much much easier!
In this video you’ll learn how to mix licks and riffs into your E-shaped barre chords. It’s Guitar Ninja time!
In this video you’ll learn how to mix licks and riffs into your A-shaped barre chords. This is so much fun!
Ok, it’s theory time! In this video Mike explains what E-shape and A-shape barre chords are made of, from a chord construction perspective.
This is a game-changing piece of musical theory, don’t miss this video!
I asked the community in our private students-only Facebook group to share their biggest barre chord breakthroughs and best tips for fellow guitarists who want to get better at barre chords. This is what they said. (Warning! These people are awesome and have some brilliant tips! Thank you so much everyone for your contributions!)
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Each module contains video tutorials that are between 5-15 minutes long, that you can watch at any time that’s convenient for you. They’re all available online.
No, the entire course happens online, and you can take it from any place where you have an internet connection. All videos are prerecorded so you can watch them at any time that works for you.
No. The course is hosted entirely on Vimeo’s industry-leading servers. You don’t need to download anything and it won’t take up any memory on your device.
Yes. You simply access the course on our website from whatever device you want to use
No. You have lifetime access and are free to progress through the course at your own pace.
You can spend as much or as little time as you want, and you get lifetime access to all course materials, so there is no reason to complete the course within a certain time period.
You keep lifetime access to all course content, as well as free lifetime updates.That means you can always review the material in the future, and you’ll have plenty of time to catch up in case you fall behind.
The majority of our students describe themselves as ‘not good with technology’, so don’t worry! Even if you feel like you know nothing about technology, you won’t feel left out.
All the lectures start from the very beginning while gradually progressing into advanced topics.
If you’ve been actively studying guitar for several years, you’re probably going to be familiar with some of the ideas and techniques that are discussed in this course.
The majority of our students are in the US so that’s why we price in dollars.
It’s simple. If you want to request a refund, send an email to support@nationalguitaracademy.com within 30 days of your purchase and you’ll get 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
You can email us at support@nationalguitaracademy.com.
