Guitarist Aged 50+? Discover Dan Thorpe's Newly Updated Guides Designed To Break The Shackles That May Be Holding You Back

How to overcome the “Seven Stumbling Blocks of Learning Guitar” so you can play the songs you love and have more fun

“All the over-hyped YouTube videos teaching 'guitar hacks' or 'easy ways' are amusing,” says this guitar teacher who has helped over 120 in-person students and many 1000s more around the world play beautifully.

“If you want to make confident, clear, and joyful progress to overcome the issues that plague most guitarists, then I can help you with a clear plan to follow.”

If you've played for a while and still feel frustrated, “too old to learn” or like you “have no talent”, read on...


The truth is, random guitar lessons can keep you stuck for years. There's no magic solution to learning guitar.


There are, however, seven big stumbling blocks that make it far harder than it needs to be.

Get these fixed and you can make fast progress...


Play the music you love, relax with your guitar, keep your brain active and, most importantly...

bring back the excitement to pick up the guitar every single day!

Let me ask you...


How many of these issues do you struggle with?

  1. 1
    No idea what to practice
  2. 2
    Poor technique (meaning sore fingers and awkward playing)
  3. 3
    Slow chord changes
  4. 4
    Songs that don't sound musical
  5. 5
    Sloppy strumming and no rhythm
  6. 6
    Buzzing barre chords
  7. 7
    No real understanding of how music works

If you struggle with even just two or three of the above... it can add months or years to your learning curve. 


Struggle with more and the chances are your guitar will just be left gathering dust while others are having the time of their lives, playing guitar for themselves, loved ones, around the campfire or at an open mic.


That's exactly what I help my students to do, and for many of them, the first step on that journey is this series of eBooks.


Talking of which...

I've Completely Rebuilt The Entire Collection For 2026

I first created this series of eBooks back in 2013.


Since then, I've spent over a decade teaching even more adult guitarists, including thousands of hours of private, one-to-one lessons.


I've seen first-hand what works, what doesn't, and what keeps guitarists stuck for years.


So for 2026, I didn't just dust off the old books and give them prettier covers.


I rebuilt the entire collection.


Some books have been completely replaced. Others heavily improved. I've added new lessons, removed outdated material and distilled everything into 7 clear, concise and action-packed guides.


In short, I've poured everything I've learned from another 13 years of teaching into them.


The result is:

The Guitar Accelerator

7 focused, practical guides designed to help you make better progress without drowning in random lessons, theory or silly guitar “hacks”

These aren't seven random guitar books thrown together into a bundle. Each one tackles a specific problem I've seen frustrate adult guitarists again and again.


Everything inside comes from practical lessons and methods.


The lessons are short, structured and contain zero fluff, so you can focus on what matters and make progress you'll notice from day 1.

Here's What You Get

  1. 1
    The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan
  2. 2
    Essential Guitar Technique
  3. 3
    Lightning Fast Chord Changes
  4. 4
    Songcraft: The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life
  5. 5
    The Strumming Code
  6. 6
    The Barre Chord Survival Guide
  7. 7
    Guitarists Get Theory

...And this isn't something you have to "complete".

 It's a collection of laser-focused problem-solvers for when you need them

You don't need to use them all at once either. 


Start with what matters most to your playing now, then come back to the other guides whenever you're ready.

They'll grow with you, so as your playing improves, you can return to the different guides whenever you hit a new stumbling block.

Far More Than Just eBooks

These guides aren't just pages of text.

Throughout the collection, you'll also get around 95 audio tracks, with most including slower versions so you can listen, practise and play along at a comfortable pace.

There are also dozens of musical examples to learn and play, plus useful video demonstrations in some of the guides to help you see certain techniques in action.

So rather than simply reading about what to do, you can hear it, see it and, most importantly, put it into practice on your guitar.

If you're not sure where to start...

I'll show you which guide to begin with based on where you're currently struggling.

All 7 eBooks are instantly downloadable PDFs you can use on your PC, Mac, phone or tablet.


Bought separately, these 7 eBooks would usually cost $149.

For a very limited time, you can get the complete collection for $47.

The Guitar Accelerator

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A practical collection to help you overcome the biggest stumbling blocks in your playing.

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This is exactly what's inside each book...

eBook #1
The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan

The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan

Solves stumbling block #1 – No idea what to practice

When I was learning guitar, I wasted countless hours hopping from one song, exercise or technique to the next.


Most of it I forgot within days.


Why?


...Because it was complicated, boring and there was no structure. That's why I created this simple 7-day plan. Each day gives you one clear thing to work on, while still getting you playing real music and enjoying your guitar. Around 10–20 focused minutes a day gives you real results.


Here's what you'll discover:

  • Day 1: Discover how little pressure your fingers actually need with my secret technique, designed to end the dreaded "Death Grip" once and for all.
  • Day 2: Play real, recognisable music straight away, including two very famous pieces. I believe you should be making music right away, not waiting months!
  • Day 3: Make difficult chords easier with the ‘capo trick’, which stops your fingers feeling like they're being pulled apart by horses while helping you develop accurate and controlled movements.
  • Day 4: Develop smooth picking accuracy, control, and coordination (and how a four-note pattern trains you to stop plucking the wrong strings for good).
  • Day 5: Discover five simple strumming tweaks that will make your rhythm playing sound smooth and musical.
  • Day 6: Find out why constantly looking back and forth at both hands can make your playing stutter and exactly how to fix it today.
  • Day 7: The unusual “Bindex” chord exercise that builds dexterity and control in your weaker fingers so your chord shapes (and even barre chords) feel easier.

Use this clear plan to spend the next seven days making focused, confidence-building progress with your playing. 


...And finish by learning a student favourite. It's an impressive show-stopping song you can start learning in minutes, not weeks.

Dan’s approach helps not only learning the guitar, but also taking the stress out of it. His simple approach is fun, and really pays off!

Logan Hager

eBook #2

Essential Guitar Technique

Essential Guitar Technique

Solves stumbling block #2 – Poor technique (meaning sore fingers and awkward playing)

Everything you play on guitar is built on your technique.


Get that wrong and everything else suffers. Chord changes become harder, your fingers tense up, and making your songs sound musical becomes an uphill battle.


Essential Guitar Technique shows you the 19 step-by-step lessons on how to play guitar with less pain and more enjoyment... so your playing feels easy, smooth and enjoyable.

  • Discover the unusual “Air Claw” exercise to develop more finger dexterity before you even touch the strings.
  • Stop your fretting-hand thumb working harder than it needs to with the “Light Thumb” technique that ends unnecessary tension.
  • The hidden ‘Close Control’ technique used by skilled players that makes your movements calm, precise, and accurate without second-guessing yourself.
  • How the Spread Fingers exercise creates true finger independence, especially when they feel awkward or get "bunched up".
  • Find out if “sympathetic tension” is secretly controlling your fingers without you realising with a simple 10-second exercise.
  • Plus, why tension isn't just in your fingers, the "Power of the Breath” and “Body Scanning”, and how to properly relax so playing becomes a joy.

Apply one of the 19 technique tweaks and it can have a big positive effect on the rest of your playing. Use multiple and your playing becomes easier, more fluid and more musical. This guide shows you exactly how to ingrain all this in your playing quickly.

eBook #3

Lightning Fast Chord Changes

Lightning Fast Chord Changes

Solves stumbling block #3 – slow chord changes

Slow and awkward chord changes are one of the big reasons people quit the guitar. This guide shows you how to end that for good...

  • Make awkward chord changes feel smooth and effortless — so your songs flow instead of grinding to a halt during each transition.
  • Discover the 6 simple methods I’ve used with students to build faster, cleaner chord changes — including the surprisingly effective “Freeze”, “Blast” and “Diamond” methods.
  • Steal an extra fraction of a second with the “Lift Up” trick experienced guitarists use but most beginners don't know about.
  • A simple chord-change shortcut called the "Pivot" which lets you anchor certain fingers to the fretboard easily and makes certain changes a breeze.
  • Turn practice into a simple 60-second challenge — so you can actually see your chord changes becoming quicker, smoother and more controlled.

This is a fantastic resource for learning to make chord changes on the guitar. It's easy to notice immediate improvement which kept me wanting to practice and did not feel like a chore. The techniques taught can easily be applied to the songs YOU want to learn.


Bottom line, this book is short, right to the point with no useless filler or fluff! Highly Recommended!

LARRY ARSENAULT

eBook #4
Songcraft: The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life

Songcraft

Solves stumbling block #4 – Songs that don't sound musical

Do you have a bunch of half-finished songs that sound mechanical and NOT musical?


Songcraft solves this using a famous song you'll enjoy playing. Then you can use those skills and apply them to EVERY other song you know.


You'll discover the seven principles that bring a song to life with smooth movements, accurate phrasing, and musical expression that will impress others.

  • Turn daunting songs into small, manageable pieces with “Micro Mastery”.
  • How to quickly train your brain to lock in timing, phrasing, flow and expression before your fingers even get involved.
  • Smooth out those annoying little pauses that make songs stutter with “The Power of Pairs”.
  • The “Green Zone” trick that stops your fingers flying miles away from the fretboard (a major cause of awkward phrasing).
  • How to remember more of what you learn so when somebody says, “Go on then, play us a tune”, you'll be confident and ready to go.
  • The “10X Method” that trains your fingers to build new and correct habits. Done once a day, it has a big knock-on effect for all your practice.

eBook #5
The Strumming Code: Unlock the Patterns Behind Great Rhythm Guitar

The Strumming Code: Unlock the Patterns Behind Great Rhythm Guitar

Solves stumbling block #5 – Sloppy strumming and no rhythm

Chris was one of my first students, and one of my most difficult.


He struggled for ages trying to strum songs like “Brown Eyed Girl”, made worse by the fact that his daughter seemed to pick it up right away. We built his rhythm skills step by step. As his confidence grew, he developed a small library of rhythms he could use across different songs.


Before long, he could play more songs. He flourished from there and went on to have many special moments jamming with his daughter.

  • Build a small “Swiss Army knife” of five powerful strumming patterns you can use across hundreds of songs.
  • Never be stuck wondering, “What on earth do I strum here?” Instead you'll begin with the most versatile rhythm I've ever taught.
  • Discover the “Pendulum Principle” for smoother, more relaxed strumming (and why deliberately missing the strings on certain strokes can be just as important as the strums you actually play).
  • Give your playing that rich, driving Johnny Cash-style feel by discovering how alternating bass notes can become the “heartbeat” underneath your strumming.
  • How playing between the beats can transform your sense of groove, timing and feel for almost everything you play.
  • Make your strumming sound bigger, tighter and far more alive without simply playing harder. The secret is learning where to place your accents, including the beats that help your guitar lock in with a drummer's snare.

Instead of learning a new strumming pattern from scratch every time you pick up a song, you'll start building a small library of rhythms you recognise, understand and can adapt to the music you love... and do so with confidence.

This is a GREAT eBook. Short, to the point, and covers one of the most essential techniques of playing guitar. The author teaches the five most common strumming patterns, each with a variation. He provides a link to a sound file for every pattern/variation, which helps a ton.

This eBook really delivers on its promise. If you’re on the fence, I feel like even one strumming pattern in here is worth the price. After all, how many would you get taught in a half-hour lesson?

Brad Carroll

eBook #6

The Barre Chord Survival Guide

The Barre Chords Survival Guide

Solves stumbling block #6 – Buzzing barre chords

When it comes to barre chords, most people are taught to squeeze harder, ignore aching hands, and "fight" the strings when they buzz.


The good news is, barre chords don't require superhuman strength. They simply require proper technique. The Barre Chord Survival Guide gives you a practical, step-by-step way to build clean barre chords and unlock more of the fretboard.

  • How the four essential barre shapes give you a simple, logical starting point instead of being overwhelmed by dozens of difficult-looking chord diagrams.
  • A time-saving and enjoyable exercise that "primes" your fingers for barre chords in just 30 seconds a day.
  • Find out why squeezing harder is the exact opposite of what your barre chords need and the actual technique to produce a clean note every time.
  • An enjoyable but unusual way to train your barres called the “Reverse Barre” technique.
  • How to instantly stop battling the dreaded F barre chord at the hardest part of the neck.
  • Unlock almost every Major and minor barre chord on the guitar with one simple three-part formula. Once you understand it, the fretboard starts looking far less mysterious.
  • Go beyond ordinary chords with richer-sounding barre chord extensions, including Major 7, Minor 7, Dominant 7 and Sus4 shapes that can add more colour to your playing.

Straightforward, practical, and an understandable approach to playing barre chords. The advice is excellent, and the suggested exercises are stellar. No guitarist worthy of the name can afford to be without it!

William S. Pepper

eBook #7

Guitarists Get Theory

Guitarists Get Theory

Solves stumbling block #7 – No understanding of how music works

Ever feel like you know a bunch of chords, a few scales and maybe plenty of songs... yet you don't really understand how any of it fits together?


Guitarists Get Theory strips away the theory jargon and shows you practical theory through the eyes of a guitarist, so you can stop memorising disconnected shapes and start understanding what you're actually doing.

  • Discover why a guitar with more than 100 possible places to play notes isn't nearly as complicated as it looks and how the notes really connect.
  • Navigate the neck without trying to memorise every fret individually with three simple fretboard patterns you can learn in minutes.
  • Discover the surprisingly simple formula behind the Major scale, so scales stop feeling like mysterious patterns.
  • The simple backbone of every basic Major and minor chord, and how to properly change a single note to dramatically alter the mood of any chord.
  • How to make sense of the Roman numeral system, including the I, IV, V and vi, and how to see them hiding inside countless songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Cat Stevens.
  • Plus, why great musicians don't always follow the “rules”, the power of "consonance and dissonance", and more...

Note: You don't need to learn all theory overnight. In fact, I've found the students who get the most from theory tend to learn it “little and often”, then start spotting these ideas in the songs they already play.


Over time, those disconnected chords, scales and shapes begin to fit together, and the guitar starts making a whole lot more sense.

I have been playing guitar for 40+ years and downloaded this book on a lark. Did not expect to derive any benefit from it. Was very impressed with the information, as well as the method of delivery!”

Lee N.

Before You Read On...

Let me stop you briefly to make two important points regarding two things you are probably curious about…

These books do NOT require a big time commitment

Use the eBooks as and when needed.


You can read them in one sitting and one 5-minute lesson from any one of these eBooks can help you solve a frustrating issue so you can move your playing forwards quickly.

Some students like to digest the eBooks in a conventional way, some like to dip in and out of them, but either way...


They are NOT hard work and DO NOT require lots of time.

If You Want A Step-By-Step Plan...

I'll guide you on where to start and how to work through the eBooks, while still giving you the freedom to focus on the areas of your playing that need the most help.

These are not long books. In short, if you want a book the size of War and Peace, these are NOT the ones for you.


These books are quick and direct so you can wage war on the problems in your playing and so you can have peace of mind when you learn going forward (see what I did there).

Imagine Having What Many Of My Students Now Have...

Most of my students simply want to play the songs they love, keep their brain sharp and enjoy some relaxing time with their guitar.


That's exactly who I've created these eBooks for.


So imagine yourself a few months from now...


You're relaxing with your guitar in the evening sun, birds chirping above as the music you play adds a peaceful soundtrack to your day.


You jam whatever you feel like, you play your repertoire of songs that bring back special memories from your life, and make new memories with your guitar.


As you sit and jam, you feel the vibrations of the strings against your chest as you become lost in the music.


Most importantly, you feel proud of how far you've come... knowing you truly belong as a guitarist.


That's how many of my students feel today, and that's what The Guitar Accelerator helps you move towards.

Plus, get these bonus guides...

Order the Guitar Accelerator eBook bundle today and you will also get these two quick bonuses to give you even more fun...

#1 - Two-Finger Awesome Chords PDF

Dan Thorpe

Learn 12 new and easy-to-play two-finger chords, using 5 shapes that will give you lush-sounding chord extensions and that are pretty much a breeze to play. Sophisticated chords shouldn’t be hard!

Features audio, TAB, and useful tips on how to play simple, easy, and fun two-finger chords that sound great for a bit of quick fun.

#2 - Your First Five Songs PDF 

Dan Thorpe

Bored of playing songs no one recognises? Forget that, instead play these instantly recognisable "1-minute melodies."


All 5 songs are easy to play and VERY famous. Includes "House of the Rising Sun", "Amazing Grace", and more. If you want to play famous tunes without hours of painstaking practice, this is for you.

...And if that's not enough

Plus, this bundle comes with a fun quiz to help you learn even faster...

There is a lot of research that highlights the fact that...


...Quizzes and tests can help you process, understand, and use the lessons you learn faster.

This is why I created my Who Wants to Be a Musical Millionaire quiz. The quiz is a fun way to test you and has been specifically created for the bundle.

Here’s how it works:

  • Specific to the lessons in the Guitar Accelerator - All the questions are specifically about the lessons inside the 7 eBooks in this bundle.
  • Starts off easy and gets gradually harder - There are 120 points in total and your aim is to get 120 points. Can you hit the jackpot?
  • Aim for the maximum points - Get that and it will show you have understood and learnt many of the key points in the bundle. 
  • Fun and practical - You can retake this quiz (which is exclusive to this bundle), as many times as you like.

Get years' worth of knowledge for the price of a 30-minute lesson

These eBooks contain a lot of the same advice I give my private students who pay me $3000+ per year.

Now, you can get them exclusively here with a big discount

You could pay anywhere from $17 to $27 for each one of these eBooks on its own or...

Get them together in this bundle, where they complement each other and are greater than the sum of their parts.

Think of the 7 eBooks as 7 different wrenches needed to fix and fine-tune the engine of a classic car, like a ’57 Chevy.

These eBooks are the wrenches and your playing is the engine. By the end of it, your playing will feel like a...

a high-performance machine cruising at breakneck speeds down the freeway

100% Money-Back Guarantee!

I'm confident these eBooks can make a real difference to your guitar playing, which is why I'm giving you 90 days to put them to use.


I'm not offering a guarantee in the traditional sense.


A typical money-back guarantee gives you a way to back out from achieving what you want. It allows you to give up on something that you want to achieve.


Here's what I am offering.


If you actually give the lessons your time and effort (and you can show me you have), I'll GLADLY refund you if the Guitar Accelerator doesn't help you make progress.


I'm doing this because I truly believe it's the best way to ensure you succeed. I know it's easy to just refund something because you're “too busy”, but I offer this type of guarantee because I KNOW you can succeed with this.

Frequently Asked Questions

I've purchased one or more of your old eBooks before. Do I have to pay full price for The Guitar Accelerator?

No. I'm not asking existing customers to simply buy the same material again.

Email me at hq@guitardomination.net and tell me which eBook(s) or previous bundle you bought. I'll let you know what upgrade or discount options are available to you.

Do I need to read and master all 7 eBooks?

Not at all.


Each eBook tackles a different stumbling block, so you can focus on the one that's most relevant to your playing right now.


Read a chapter, try the lesson, put it into practice and come back for more when you need it.

Where should I start?

If you're unsure, start with The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan.

It gives you one clear area to work on each day and will help you spot which parts of your playing need the most attention.

From there, you can move onto the other eBooks as and when you need them.

I'm not very good with technology. Will I be able to access everything?

Yes. You'll get simple instructions showing you how to access and download the eBooks.

They are PDFs, so you can read them on a PC, Mac, tablet or phone.

If you get stuck, Sofija or I will be happy to help.

I've been playing for years but still feel stuck. Are these too basic for me?

Not necessarily.

Many of the problems covered in The Guitar Accelerator, such as excess tension, awkward chord changes, poor rhythm and inefficient practice, can affect guitarists who've been playing for years.

You may be surprised by some of the little things you've overlooked.

I have arthritis, stiff fingers or limited mobility. Will these eBooks help?

The eBooks contain ideas for making your playing more relaxed and efficient, including ways to reduce unnecessary pressure and tension.

However, they're guitar lessons, not medical treatment, and everyone's hands are different.

If you have a medical condition or you're experiencing pain, please follow the advice of an appropriate healthcare professional.

Are these physical books?

No. The Guitar Accelerator contains digital eBooks in PDF format.

That means you can access them immediately without waiting for anything to arrive in the post.

Do I get lifetime access?

Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime access, so you can come back and download the eBooks again whenever you need them.

That's important because you don't need all seven books today. Some may become much more useful as your playing progresses.

Why do you charge in US dollars when you're based in the UK?

Simply because most of my customers are in the US.

Your bank or card provider will automatically convert the payment into your local currency where necessary.

Is this a subscription?

No.

There are NO monthly or recurring fees. You pay once and get lifetime access to The Guitar Accelerator.

What if The Guitar Accelerator doesn't help me?

I'm confident these lessons can make a real difference, but you have to actually use them.

If you work through the relevant lessons, do the exercises and genuinely give them your time and effort, but don't feel they've helped your playing, email me within 90 days.

If you can show me you've genuinely put the lessons into practice, I'll gladly refund your purchase.

I still have a question. Can I speak to someone before buying?

Absolutely.

Email us at hq@guitardomination.net

Sofija (my assistant) or I will get back to you as soon as we can.

A summary of the seven eBooks and what they will do for you…

The eBooks You Will Get…

1 – The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan

2 – Essential Guitar Technique


3 – Lightning Fast Chord Changes

4 – Songcraft: The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life


5 – The Strumming Code

6 – The Barre Chord Survival Guide

7 – Guitarists Get Theory

Which stumbling block it solves…

#1 – No idea what to practice

#2 – Poor technique

#3 – Slow chord changes

#4 – Songs that don't sound musical

#5 – Sloppy strumming and no rhythm

#6 – Buzzing Barre Chords

#7 – No real understanding of how music works

OFFER ENDS SOON

NOTE: These are eBooks NOT physical copies.

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A practical collection to help you overcome the biggest stumbling blocks in your playing.

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P.S. Remember, you're getting all 7 newly updated eBooks for just $47 instead of the usual $149.


You get lifetime access, there are no hidden fees, and you're protected by my 90-day money-back guarantee.


Plus, remember, you're not just getting the eBooks. Throughout the collection you'll also get around 95 audio tracks (many with slower play-along versions), dozens of musical examples, and useful video demonstrations to help bring the lessons to life.


How much would it be worth to finally make progress in these areas, play more of the songs you love and enjoy your guitar the way you've always wanted to?

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