Want to Finally Become the Guitarist You Know You Could Be?

If you still feel stuck, inconsistent or unsure what to work on, I can help. After teaching 12,000+ students online and 120+ in person, I know how to help guitarists find a clearer path forward.

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See What's Possible

One of the first goals I give my students is joining the Five Song Club. Watch some of my students play their first five songs below and you’ll quickly see just what’s possible for you.

Denise – Age 65

Five Song Club Performance

Songs Played

  • Tom Dooley
  • Wayfaring Stranger
  • Southern Stompin’ Blues
  • Archie’s Song (Dan Thorpe)
  • Blowin’ In The Wind (Bob Dylan)

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“Finally being able to play five songs and make them sound good felt amazing. I never thought I’d reach this point.” - Denise Gillard

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Logan Hager

Tom – Age 70

Five Song Club Performance

Songs Played

  • A Man Needs a Maid (Neil Young)
  • Late (Trip Shakespeare)
  • Breaking Us in Two (Joe Jackson)
  • Summer's End (John Prine)
  • Pancho and Lefty (Townes Van Zandt)

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“I now play better than I ever thought possible — with real joy and confidence.” - Tom Herder

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Leslie – Age 72

Five Song Club Performance

Songs Played

  • Auld Lang Syne
  • Waltz
  • Streets of Laredo
  • America, The Beautiful
  • Yankee Doodle

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“I wasn’t comfortable filming myself, but finishing my Five Song Club video felt like a real milestone.” - Leslie Denning

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JP – Age 74

Five Song Club Performance

Songs Played

  • Breathe In, Breathe Out (Jimmy Buffett)
  • Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Bob Dylan)
  • Circle (Harry Chapin)
  • Till There Was You (The Beatles)
  • If (Bread)

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“Recording myself showed me how far I’ve come — and even led to playing for a room of 40 people.” - JP Finn

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Logan Nearly Quit Guitar…

Until This Happened

Watch his "before-and-after" story below

Logan’s progress didn’t happen by accident.


Like the others on this page, he followed a clear path.

Students Just Like You

Here are a few students sharing what helped them move forward. 
Every one of these guitarists once felt stuck or frustrated with their playing. Many started in their 60s and 70s.

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"The Academy has been a treasure chest for me."

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"Dan is a great teacher and makes it fun. He cares about his students. If you join, you won't be sorry.”

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"Dan’s calm and methodical approach really helped me move forward.”

“I nearly threw my guitar in the trash until this…”

— John Maness

John had been trying to learn guitar for 12 years. He’d tried books, DVDs, online courses and tutors, but still felt lost and frustrated.

He said he was close to throwing his guitar in the trash.

Then he found my teaching, joined the Academy and followed the 5-Star Journey.

He went from almost giving up on guitar completely to finally following one clear path and putting the pieces together.

What actually happens on the call

I'll help you work out the best next step for you. That might be working with me one to one, the Academy, or something else. You don't need to work that out beforehand. That's what the call is for.

  • If we're not the right fit, I'll say so. I'd rather tell you on the call than take your money and hope.
  • The call will last around 20–30 minutes. You don't need to have your guitar on the call, but you're welcome to. If you have any questions on anything such as technique, planning, songs, etc, I'm also happy to answer them on the call.
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