Over 50? Frustrated by the guitar?
Follow This Calm, Ready-Made 7-Day Video Course and Play Beautiful Guitar
...Without Frustration
A free guitar playing reset that gives you real breakthroughs in less than 10 minutes a day
...Because I'm ready to finally be the guitarist I've always wanted to be
Taught by Dan Thorpe, A Tutor Trusted by 10,000+ guitarists
"In over 50 years of trying to play guitar, no one has ever covered this"
Michael Clarke
What an eye opener. In over 50+ years of stop/start ‘trying’ to play guitar, no one has ever covered that!
Most of the time, the dialogue is along the lines of ‘it will hurt’ ‘.
As a teenager, ‘callouses’ were a passage of ‘rites’. Now, I’ve cleaned the slate.
Who This Reset Is For
(And Why I’m Giving It Away For Free)
This reset is for adults over 50.
...Especially if you want to play music for yourself, not to be a rockstar.
If acoustic guitar, fingerpicking, blues, and relaxed strumming appeal more than drills and exercises, you are in the right place... Even if you are short on time or returning to the guitar after years away.
And it's 100% for you, if you're fed up with lessons telling you you will play like Eric Clapton in a weekend...
Or that learning guitar is “easy”.
Because we've all heard that before. (If that actually worked, you wouldn't be here reading this).
Yet, if you want calm hands, clear focus, and the simple joy of playing beautiful music...
This 7-day reset is for you.
It works if you're short on time, returning to the guitar after years away, or ready to learn properly.
And this is free because I want to show you what I believe is the right way to learn guitar.
Plus, to help ensure you're progress, you'll also receive my two short eBooks, The Super Mini Songbook and The Guitar Doctor, which reinforce smooth technique and give you simple, real music to enjoy.
Taught by RGT-certified instructor Dan Thorpe, who has spent thousands of hours teaching adult guitarists
Why Guitar Has Felt Harder Than It Should
...And Why It’s Not Your Fault
Dear Guitarist,
If you’ve ever thought:
“I practise, but I don’t seem to improve. Sometimes it even feels like I’m going backwards.”
You’re not lacking talent or motivation.
Most adult guitarists struggle because tension and poor habits quietly build up over time.
This creates what I call the Circle of Frustration.
The harder you try, the less enjoyable playing becomes.
This reset breaks that cycle by giving you one clear focus each day — no guessing, no overload.
Just a calm, purposeful way to practise that makes progress something you can feel.
Why Most Guitar Lessons Make Things Harder
...And What This Does Instead
Most guitarists are not stuck because they lack talent.
They are stuck because no one ever showed them how to fix small but damaging habits. Things like gripping the neck as if you're Indiana Jones wrestling a snake.
Pressing far harder than necessary.
Or sitting in a way that makes your hands work twice as hard for half the result.
These bad habits are incredibly common.
I see them every single week.
The good news is they are also very fixable... And fixing them is often the fastest way to feel real improvement, especially for adult hands.
Once those habits are gone, playing feels lighter.
And when playing feels relaxed and enjoyable, people often find it boosts confidence, focus, and overall wellbeing too.
The 7-Day Reset That Relaxes Your Hands and Moves Your Playing Forward
A Calm, Done-For-You Plan for Guitarists Over 50
You do not need willpower, long practice sessions, or painful fingers to benefit from this.
Here’s What the Next 7 Days Will Feel Like
Each lesson takes about 9–10 minutes and builds naturally, so you always know what to do next.
Day 1
How To Instantly Release Tension and End the Death Grip
Learn a super simple tweak that instantly melts away finger strain, improves tone, and makes playing feel noticeably easier. Essential if you struggle with stiff fingers or arthritis.
Day 2
How To Play a Fun And Famous Riff... in Minutes
You’ll be playing one of the most famous riffs ever written. (It may surprise you). This is a quick win that boosts confidence, dexterity and groove in minutes.
Day 3
The Unusual “Magnetic Hand” Tip That'll Fix Your Picking Issues For Good
Stop picking issues for good with one simple cue that keeps your picking hand smooth and accurate every time you play.
Day 4
The 'One-Man/Woman Band' Legendary Blues Groove
Play one of the most fun blues basslines ever in this two-part lesson. It sounds like two guitars playing at once. It sounds rich and satisfying even at a slow tempo.
Day 5
Get Pro-Level Musical Skills With The "3-Point Method"
Stop the tiny pauses that kill rhythm and flow. This simple exercise helps your timing, coordination, and musical feel — all without metronome torture.
Day 6
Discover The Secrets Of Elegant Playing Fingerstyle
If you ever love the sound of James Taylor or Paul Simon, you'll love this. Taught the right way, it feels natural and easy. You’ll play a smooth, flowing pattern you can enjoy for years.
Day 7
Play A Beautiful 'showpiece' Song
How to play one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written. It’s the same piece I teach private students early on, and it gives many players their first impressive and real “I can do this” moment. Take a listen to it below.
...And Get The Simple Daily Routine That Gives You The Tools To Succeed... For Life
You'll also get two special video workouts my students love. These are simple follow-along videos you can use on busy days.
Just press play and practise with me.
You get a beginner and an intermediate version.
Each workout will help:
What Students Say After Finishing This Course...
"I’d have never believed I’d be able to play something like this so early"
“What a brilliant course.
Everything is broken down into manageable steps. I can’t believe how clear the Romanza piece was explained and demonstrated.
Now I’m confident that with 10–15 minutes a day, I’ll get it sounding beautiful (my kids and grandkids will be impressed!). - Mark Ashton
"You're covering things that other instructors aren't and it's making things fun."
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I'm a returning student from childhood. You're covering things that other instructors aren't and it's making things fun. - Judy Blackburn
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"I really believe this course is wonderful! I plan on going back to it a lot as I move on with your other lessons. Definitely a home run! - Logan Hager
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That was really great! I can actually play a tune! Love the jokes! - Peter Hulse
Meet the Instructor Who Teaches Adults
How to Play Without Strain or Pressure
I’m Dan Thorpe:
An RGT-certified guitar instructor with over 10,000 hours teaching adult students.
I specialise in helping over-50 guitarists play with ease, musicality, and confidence...
ALL without strain or overwhelm.
My Early Struggles Are Your Benefit. Here's Why...
I was not naturally gifted on the guitar.
In fact, I struggled for years and made just about every mistake possible.
Which turned out to be useful.
Because it forced me to figure out what actually helps normal people play better, not what looks impressive on YouTube.
Everything in this reset comes from teaching real adults with real hands, not twenty-year-olds with unlimited practice time and titanium fingers.
These are lessons you can trust...
After teaching thousands of adult students and writing two Amazon guitar books, I kept seeing the same problems appear again and again.
That’s why I created this reset as the foundation before deeper study.
Is This Right For You?
This reset is ideal if you:
By the way, it's NOT for heavy metal, jazz or advanced, speed-focused guitarists.
Meet my student, Art, who once struggled but now loves his playing.
Start Today and Feel the Difference In Your Very First Lesson
Simply enter your email address below.
Your account will be created and you can begin using this course in 30 seconds.
A Final Word: This is not about shortcuts
Instead, this is about removing tension, confusion, and frustration so playing guitar feels enjoyable again.
And in just a moment you can be logged in and making real progress.
If you want a calm, structured reset that actually works, you can start today.
Dan Thorpe
Author of Fingerstyle 101
Tutor of 120 private students
Specialist in teaching guitarists age 50+
P.S. Many students do not want to be rockstars. Me neither.
That's why they love this easy-paced course that they tell me beats courses they bought but never finish, and actually works as a reset for their hands, confidence, and sanity... Which, frankly, is exactly what guitar should be doing for you.
You can start the free reset below and be playing within minutes.
...Because those who take action get the most out of the guitar (and life).
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