Learn at Your Own Pace

Delve into 30+ lessons from the comfort of your home. Lessons are 10 minutes or less, which will reduce overwhelm. 

Develop Good Technique

Learn the importance of playing guitar with proper technique. Including fretting, chord movement, strumming, and picking.

Start Actually Playing

We’ll set the stage with posture, tuning, and stretching. After that, we dive into strumming and your first 2 guitar chords; Plus much more. You’ll have access to practice items and downloadable materials to keep you on track.

I designed Beginner Basics Of Guitar ....

to give beginner guitarists a solid starting point for learning guitar. Inside this course you will learn chords, playing techniques, strumming patterns, a little bit of music theory, how to master a challenging song, and much more. Most importantly, I hope to make the process of learning acoustic guitar more enjoyable, and help you have some fun along the way. If you're brand new to guitar and curious about it, or a returning beginner who wants to start over, this is the course for you.

Meet Your Instructor

My name is Sterling; dedicated owner of Musically Inclined Guitar Studio, with 20+ years of playing experience. I’m here to share my expertise and guide your guitar learning journey. I look forward to meeting you 

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 34 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Setting The Stage

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Parts, Posture & Terminology

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Tuning (Using A Chromatic Tuner)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Tuning By Ear (Using The 5th Fret Method)

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Stretch!

  2. 2

    Module 2: Let's Play!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Open Strumming Using The Thumb

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Open Strumming Using a Pick

    3. Em & Asus2 Guitar Chord Shapes Free preview
    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Em-Asus2 Picking Pattern

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Read Chord Diagrams

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      What Is Guitar Tablature?

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Open Chords (G, Em, C, D)

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Open Chords Continued (E, A, Am, Dm)

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      7th Chords

  3. 3

    Module 3: Developing Good Playing Habits Right Away

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Finger Positioning On The Fretboard

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Playing With A Pick vs. Playing With Your Thumb & Fingers

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Strumming Pattern Dynamics

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Crack The Chord Change Code

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Guitar Playing Checklist

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Don't Forget To Breathe!

  4. 4

    Module 4: A Wee Bit Of Music Theory

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Musical Alphabet

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The Rhythmic Value Of Notes

  5. 5

    Module 5: Play Your Very First Song

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction To The Song "Waves"

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Learning The G Major Scale

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      "Waves" - Learn The Solo Sections

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      "Waves" - Full Song

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      The Process Of Learning Any Song

  6. 6

    Module 6: Practice, Practice, Practice

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Warm Up Exercises On The Fretboard

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      What Are Your Goals?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Using A Metronome

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Creating Your Own Practice Routine

  7. 7

    Module 7: All The Bonuses!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Guitar Care and Maintenance 101

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Ear Training 101

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Capo 101

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Beginner Basics Private Online Group

What Sterling's Students say:

See what other beginner guitarists have to say about their learning experience with Sterling. 

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My entire life I regretted not learning to play a musical instrument. So here I am in my early 60’s and retired so there is no excuse not to learn. I chose Sterling as my teacher and to date it has been a great journey. I have learned a lot in a short period of time, and I am really having fun with it all. Sterling creates a laid-back comfortable environment in which he makes it easy to learn. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he is also very patient which of course is extremely important starting out. Whether you are a beginner like me or more advanced, Sterling can assist you to reach new and exciting goals. I highly recommend Musically Inclined Guitar for your journey as well.
Wayne F.

B.C.

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When I started lessons Sterling took the time to evaluate me and provide a custom lesson plan that suits my needs and wants. He provides an easy learning environment with positive feedback that will help you develop your skills.
Kaal H.

B.C.

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Sterling is a great instructor who caters his lessons to the student's interests, while teaching the fundamentals. My son enjoys his lessons every week and looks forward to learning more. Highly recommend.
Meghan E.

B.C.

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Sterling is an excellent instructor!! He is very patient and generous with encouragement and praise. He explains theory very clearly, which helps with comprehension. I don't hesitate to recommend him for lessons. I'm an older beginner, but he has made my efforts quite successful and enjoyable.
Bonnie W.

B.C.

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A truly great teacher — patient, encouraging, and really good at breaking things down so it actually makes sense. Learning guitar hasn’t always been easy for me, but Sterling meets you where you’re at and slows things down when needed, which makes a huge difference. He’s also very understanding on the days when your brain just isn’t cooperating, and that kind of support is exceptional. Highly recommend.
Alyssa B.

B.C.

F.A.Q.

Q: Does this course provide a clear, step-by-step path for me to follow? A: Yes this course is designed in a way to help gently build a foundation for beginner guitar players.  Q: How much time per week do I need to practice? A: I recommend 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times per week to start.  Q: Is there a return policy? A: I offer a 14 day return policy from date of purchase, no questions asked.

14 Day Money Back Guarantee

If you find this course isn't for you; reach out within 14 days of purchase and I'll refund your money, no questions asked.  

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