Hey everyone! We hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoying some well-deserved downtime (hopefully with a guitar nearby 😉). We wanted to share something special with you… This weekend, Steve Stine is teaching 3 FREE Black Friday guitar classes — happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — and you’re invited! You can save your free spot here:👉 https://link.guitarzoom.com/bf-class25 There’s nothing to buy and no credit card required.Just come join Steve, learn some new techniques, and level up your playing. And here’s the bonus: 👉 When you attend the classes, you’ll unlock additional free guitar courses as a thank-you for showing up live. Have an amazing Thanksgiving, everyone - we appreciate you! -The GuitarZoom Team

If playing guitar doesn’t feel fun anymore — if it’s turned into confusion, frustration, or a bunch of “what should I even practice?” moments — it’s not your fault. Most players don’t struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they don’t have a plan. That’s exactly what we fix inside GuitarZoom Academy. We’ve built a simple, proven system to get your playing moving forward again — and more importantly, to make it fun. Here’s how we do it 👇 1️⃣ Assessment & Goals – We start by getting crystal clear on where you are right now, what’s holding you back, and where you actually want to go with your playing. 2️⃣ Personal Roadmap – Then we create a personalized plan that tells you exactly what to work on — step by step — so there’s no more guessing or spinning your wheels. 3️⃣ Live Instruction – Finally, you’ll work directly with me and our team of world-class instructors every week. We’ll keep you accountable, encouraged, and making real progress. No endless courses. No overwhelm. Just a clear, personal plan that makes guitar fun again. If that sounds like something you’ve been missing, watch this short video. If it feels like a fit, you can apply and book a free call with me or one of our instructors. No pressure — just a friendly chat about where you’re at and how we can help. I'm going to attach a couple of reviews from students who are already in the Academy. Click here to apply <--

Hi everyone! You're invited to a FREE live Zoom class this Thursday, April 24th at 5pm PST, taught by two of our GuitarZoom Academy instructors: @Eric Beaty and @Juan Barbosa. The goal of this class is to demonstrate simple ear-training methods to immediately boost musicianship. JOIN LIVE HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83784749214 Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to interact with our instructors LIVE and get your questions answered. P.S. If you want work with our professional instructors to help you set and achieve your guitar goals, apply to Academy here: https://link.guitarzoom.com/apply-here-7511-6656-7605-2002

Let's dive deep into ear training fundamentals, including interval recognition, major scale exercises, solfège (do-re-mi), improvisation techniques, and associating intervals with famous melodies. Discuss listening for phrasing techniques (vibrato, hammer-ons, slides) and using emotional connections to sound. Get more of this and apply here <-- https://link.guitarzoom.com/quick-apply

Improve rhythm and timing. Learn a strumming pattern, play along live, and explore rhythmic variations based on audience suggestions. Apply for the Academy Here <- 00:00:00 – Welcome and Introductions 00:02:00 – Overview of Guitar Zoom Academy 00:03:00 – Workshop Focus: Rhythm Confidence Bootcamp 00:05:00 – Importance of Practicing with a Metronome 00:09:00 – Slower Tempo Practice Techniques 00:13:00 – Applying Exercises to Musical Context 00:20:00 – Feeling Rhythm Physically 00:21:00 – Speed and Upstroke Practice 00:25:00 – Right-Hand Technique and Picking Accuracy 00:28:00 – Applying Rhythm Practice to Scales 00:30:00 – Q&A and Academy Application Info 00:32:00 – Subtractive Rhythm Method 00:38:00 – Visualization of Rhythm in Notation 00:44:00 – Benefits of Loop Pedal Practice 00:52:00 – Practicing Subdivisions 00:57:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts