Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!

Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!® — as featured on PBS and NPR — is a unique, self-paced course created by Marlene Hutchinson to help busy people achieve their dream of playing guitar. Based on her popular private lesson format, this fun and engaging program is equivalent to eight weeks of lessons — all in just one day!

Whether you complete it in a single day or take your time, Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!® gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.

What You'll Learn

5 Chords • 3 Strumming Patterns • 3 Picking Patterns • Tuning Techniques • Play 12 Familiar Songs • Basic Music Theory • Tablature • Guitar Care • String Changing • Performance Skills • Music Resources • and More!

Your course includes:

  • Pre-recorded video lessons with Marlene

  • The complete course book (PDF format)

  • Lifetime access to all materials

All you need to get started is an acoustic guitar, an electronic tuner, an internet-connected device — and this course!

If you're ready...get started today!

$35.00
Section 1
The Basics
Chapter 1
Introduction and Course Goals
Chapter 2
Overview
Chapter 3
Parts of the Guitar & Positioning
Chapter 4
Tuning Your Guitar
Chapter 5
Finger Notation, Chord Chart, Your First Chord
Chapter 6
Posture, Basic Music Theory, Your First Song
Section 2
Beyond the Basics
Chapter 7
Section 2 Overview
Chapter 8
Another New Chord, Chord Progressions
Chapter 9
Songs with 2 Chords
Chapter 10
The Next New Chord & More Chord Progressions
Chapter 11
Songs with 3 Chords
Section 3
More Challenging Skills
Chapter 12
Section 3 Overview
Chapter 13
2 More Chords, More Chord Progressions & A New Song
Chapter 14
More Songs to Add to Your Repertoire
Chapter 15
New Strumming Pattern, Another New Song
Section 4
Taking Care of Your Guitar
Chapter 16
Section 4 Overview
Chapter 17
Guitar Care & Tools
Chapter 18
Changing Your Guitar Strings
Section 5
Tablature & Finger Picking
Chapter 19
Section 5 Overview
Chapter 20
All About Tablature
Chapter 21
Finger Picking Part 1
Chapter 22
Finger Picking Part 2
Section 6
You're A Guitarist! What's Next?
Chapter 23
Section 6 Overview
Chapter 24
Music Resources
Chapter 25
Next Steps - Going Beyond the First Day!
Marlene Hutchinson

Marlene Hutchinson

Marlene is passionate about helping people of all ages easily achieve their dream of playing guitar! She is a multi-talented instructor, musician, and published author renowned for her innovative approach to guitar instruction.

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