🎸Over 50? Struggled Before? This 2025 Breakthrough Could Be Your Turning Point
Finally Feel Like A Real Guitarist And Play a Famous Song Using Just One Finger
...Even If You’ve Tried and Failed for Years
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"I needed this 60 years ago. Anyone young or 80 like me can use this with confidence" — Ian Laing (Verified Student)
...Because music isn’t just about the notes…
It’s memory, mood, and meaning.
👇 Keep reading to see how one unusual lesson changed everything for Tom at 67...
⚠️Warning:
If you're after lessons promising to make you play like Clapton in a week, shortcuts, or gimmicks — this isn’t it.
But if you want to truly play guitar, even if you think you have “musical talent”, keep reading...
After Years of Struggle, One Simple Song Changed Everything
From the studio of Dan Thorpe
July 16th 2025
Dear Guitarist,
If your fingers feel stiff, you’ve felt like a beginner for decades, or your progress has stalled…
This might be the most important page you read all year.
...Because what happened to Tom, at age 67, changed everything.
“Maybe stick to air guitar”
That's what his buddy said after Tom froze mid-song.
You see, Tom had practiced for months...
But when it mattered, his ‘sausage fingers’ locked up and his mind went blank.
If you've played for a while, you too might know that feeling.
He was crushed and for months let his guitar sit gathering dust.
Even the dog used to leave the room when Tom practiced, he told me.
But then he discovered...
The surprisingly simple fix that cures the #1 reason most guitarists quit — in just minutes
Lesson #1?
The secret to permanently ending the "Death Grip".
...From there, he learned a special arrangement of Amazing Grace (which you'll see below).
And that was the first time his playing felt like actual music.
Tom didn’t have perfect technique or fast fingers yet — but he made one simple tweak.
And that rocketed his motivation to practice.
Later on vacation, his wife sat by the lake.
Tom picked up his guitar...
His hands were shaky.
His heart was pounding...
But the sound came... Clean. Slow. Soulful.
The lake was still. His wife looked up, stunned and smiling, then she softly whispered;
'I didn’t even know you could do that'.
And these days...
Tom jams with his grandkids... His buddy is jealous (but proud too)...
And his wife loves to hear him play.
Tom joked, ‘even the dog stays to listen now.’
For Tom, it wasn’t just about music, it was about finally having something that calmed the noise of modern day life.
If he could do it at 67, after thinking it was too late… you can too.
And these students thought it was too late… Until This...
"More engaging than anything else I’ve tried!"
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"Dan’s course is way more engaging than anything else I’ve tried. Love the clear, easy going and relaxed style.”
— Jim, (Age 66)
"I'm having the time of my life. I won't quit."
★★★★★
"I bought my first guitar 6 months ago.. I have stubby, arthritic fingers and I'm having the time of my life. I won't quit because of courses like Dan's".
— Pete (Age 62)
"More breakthroughs in 7 weeks than in 7 years"
★★★★★
"It’s deceptively simple, but full of the basics needed to play fingerstyle. I’ve had more breakthroughs in 7 weeks than in the last 7 years.”
— Anne (Age 60)
The Method That Helped Tom? You Can Try It Today
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👇 ...Or keep reading to find out more about why this will change everything.
Cecil: He also loves to jam for his loved ones and his dog!
Playing Guitar Is More Than Just The Music
It’s songs that remind you of loved ones.
Old family or jukebox memories brought back to life — and new moments to look forward to.
It helps calm the mind, ease stiff fingers, and bring back focus and joy, even in life’s hardest seasons.
Maybe life got in the way.
Maybe it was raising a family. Building a career. Or just the feeling that “your chance” had slipped by.
If so, you’re not alone.
You don’t need perfect fingers. Or hours a day. Just the right method for you, and the belief that it’s not too late.
Imagine playing in the garden on a warm summer day... By the fire in winter, wrapped in a blanket with a hot drink... Or with your kids or grandkids laughing around the campfire.
No pressure. No judgment.
Just music that lifts you up and brings peace to your day... Like this...
The One-Finger Song That Helped 12,000+ Play Elegant, Real Music — Fast
In this short video, you'll see the exact arrangement of Amazing Grace which Tom played for his wife.
I recorded a version using just one finger to highlight how simple it is.
✅ No tricks. No fluff.
This one song has helped thousands regain confidence, coordination, and motivation... and finally feel like true guitarists.
If you're struggling with finger pain or stiff hands, remember, Tom did too...
You can learn this today as a bonus inside Fingerstyle 101.
Click here to skip ahead to the offer and get started now
...Or keep reading to see the full system and free bonuses below.
“Brother Dan! I finally got it. I stood up, no sheet music… and played a song for my wife. I’ve never done that before.” — Matt Nevins
Playing guitar felt harder than it should?
It’s not your fault and here’s what’s been holding you back
The real reason you’re not progressing? It’s not what you think.
Most adults who try… quit.
Not because they’re lazy, but because they fall into what I call:
The “Frankenstein Fingers” Trap.
That’s when you’re hit with painful chords, hard strumming, and random instructions NOT built for your hands.
Your fingers hurt. You feel clumsy. Motivation drops.
The result?
Overwhelm, soreness, and zero joy.
And someone says: “Don’t worry, your fingers will toughen up.” But that advice just makes it worse.
That's the “old way” of learning but here’s the good news:
There's a “new way” helping thousands of students over 50...
👉 To fingerpick, Travis pick, and play music they actually love, at their own pace.
You don’t need so-called “talent”.
If you can tune up your guitar, you’re ready to start.
What’s helping more adults over 50 finally enjoy guitar in 2025?
...Even after years of frustration?
If you’ve quit 5 times before, the secret isn’t trying harder...
It’s building joyful momentum that pulls you back to the guitar naturally.
For many students, this is the first time they’ve stuck with it, because it’s finally enjoyable.
And that’s why I spent 10+ years developing and refining the "T.E.S.T. Method".
"This is G.R.E.A.T. Exactly what I, an old fart, need to boost my fingerstyle technique and motivation to practice."
— Jim Marshall
👇 See exactly how it works below.
The T.E.S.T. Method:
How To Automatically Install Your Playing With Calm, Comfort, and Confidence... In Just 20 Minutes a Day
Ever wonder how legends like Clapton or Paul Simon still play so smoothly — even with aging hands?
It’s not magic. It’s not talent.
It’s smart technique, taught the right way — for your hands, time, and goals.
That’s why I created the T.E.S.T. Method, built on four essentials:
Here’s just one tiny example of fix that can instantly improve your tone, comfort, and clarity.
Hooking the thumb? You'll learn the 7 essential fixes to improve chord clarity, tone, and comfort.
You’ll learn dozens of simple, proven fixes — including how to instantly correct this one.
The T.E.S.T. Method is a calm, proven system that transforms stiff fingers, boosts brain health, and brings joy back to playing.
These four steps are why so many adults stop quitting… and finally start playing for life.
It’s all inside Fingerstyle 101.
👇 Scroll to see how the T.E.S.T. Method works — or start your journey now.
Trusted by 12,000+ Guitarists
Fingerstyle 101
The system used by adults over 50 to go from frustrated… to playing with real confidence
Everything You Need to Finally Play With Confidence... In One Simple Package
This isn’t another guitar book or course...
It’s a complete system built on the T.E.S.T. Method, made for you, and the way adults learn best.
- Clear Steps – so you always know what to practice
- Calming Videos – no stress, just joyful progress
- Smart Technique – built for your hands, not against them
This is where everything starts to click... And using this method will be the best 20 minutes of your day.
David, 68
★★★★★
"The lessons are like having one-to-one lessons with Dan where he shows you exactly what to do."
Susan, 61
★★★★★
"This gave me back my confidence, even with arthritis."
How Fingerstyle 101 Helps You Play With Less Pain and More Joy...
And the 4 rare fixes that change everything
🎯 T — Technique
The hidden mistakes most guitar tutors accidentally encourage and how to repair them in days
😊 E — Enjoyment
How to finally feel like a real guitarist... even if you’ve secretly (mostly) hated learning guitar
📕 S — Specific Plan
Sick of random lessons? This simple 10-step map makes everything click
⏱ T — Time
Too busy? Make excuses not to practice? This 20-minute-a-day routine reverses it and here’s why...
Are You Making One of These 7 Progress-Killing Mistakes?
Most adults make at least one of these... and they quietly kill progress...
There are 7 mistakes in total and inside Fingerstyle 101... you’ll fix them all fast.
Thanks for the excellent and achievable plan! Helping me a lot! The way you explain it makes it so easy to play something that sounds really cool in a flash! — Dr. Kim Knock
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30 Days From Now: Will You Be Playing…
Or Still Struggling?
| Without Fingerstyle 101 | 😊 With Fingerstyle 101 |
|---|---|
| Fingers stiff, frustration mounting | Playing songs with confidence |
| Wasting hours on YouTube with no plan | Just 20 minutes/day, joyful progress |
| Doubting yourself, feeling stuck | Calm, proud, and motivated to play |
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And if in you're in doubt if this will work for you, just remember this...
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...But here you get, the full system that has transformed the lives and guitar playing of 12,000 others and will stand you in good stead for years starting from day 1.
Still deciding?
Keep scrolling to see how Fingerstyle 101 helps adults over 50 play with ease and in just weeks...
Even with arthritis, slow fingers, or no “musical talent.
What Fingerstyle 101 Can Do for Your Playing — In Just Weeks
Here's how it looks before and after you try Fingerstyle 101...
Before
After
Plus fast-track Your Progress... 5 powerful bonuses
Yours FREE when you order today – no extra cost!
✅ Bonus #1: “Amazing Grace”
The Game-Changing One-Finger Song
Value $20
✅ Bonus #2: The 250-Year Chord Trick
Play So You Sound Like A Pro
Value $20
✅ Bonus #3: The 5-Minute Warm-Up
How To Wake Up Stiff Fingers
Value $20
✅ Bonus #4: The Brain-Boosting Guitar Guide
How To Stay Sharp After 50
Value $27
✅ Bonus #5: The Arthritis-Friendly Guitar Guide
Value $37.95
And That's Not All...
Free Membership To Our Exclusive Facebook Group
You’re not learning alone — join the group of adult players getting better together.
Ask questions, share wins, and take monthly challenges to stay motivated.
And here's a real post from our private group...
start playing beatiful Music today
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And if you doubt you can do it...
Remember, this is a proven system developed by an experienced tutor.
...Who has taught 10,000+ hours of lessons, 120 students in person...
And 12,000+ more around the world who have changed their guitar playing with this.
It comes with a 90-day guarantee. Here's a simple summary of the changes you could see this time next week...
What You'll Play In Week 1
Clear, Calming, Concise Lessons — No Fluff, No Confusion
...And if motivation is your weak spot, wait until you see the highly motivating tips in the very first lesson.
No hard theory. No boring drills. Just real progress from Day 1.
Meet Dan Thorpe: The Guitar Coach for Real Hands
Dan Thorpe
“I’m not a rockstar. I’ve lost the tip of one finger and I’m hard of hearing in one ear.
But I’ve helped over 12,000 adult learners play with joy — because I built a method that works for real people, like you.
No theory overload. No fluff. Just smart, encouraging lessons that finally click.”
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"Play With Confidence", Or Cost You Nothing
90 Days Money-Back Guarantee
If you’re not 100% happy, I’ll refund every penny — no questions asked.
Why am I offering this?
Because I truly believe in this method. I use it myself and with students around the world. If it doesn’t help you play with more joy and confidence, you get your money back — no stress, no hassle.
If thousands of students over 50 can do this... why not you?
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Feel Better, Think Clearer, and Sharpen Your Brain
Learning guitar isn’t just fun — it’s fuel for your brain, fingers, and mood.
This system builds that into every lesson:
In his book, This Is Your Brain on Music, Dr. Daniel Levitin shows how guitar playing activates multiple regions of the brain at once.
That’s why it’s one of the most powerful and joyful ways to stay mentally sharp
My son was once upset, so I handed him a ukulele (he was too small for a guitar).
Within seconds, he was smiling again. The guitar can lift your spirits too.
You’ll see how Fingerstyle 101 uses the T.E.S.T. Method to get you to...
Feel better, think clearer, and rediscover the joy of music that keeps your brain thriving.
"It’s made with older adult students in mind — but any beginning students would certainly benefit from working through it.” — Joe McMurray, Guitar Books Podcast
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Whether you’ve never played a full song… or felt like giving up after years of frustration — this system was made to change that for you.
Just like it did for Tom....
A Done-for-You Step-by-Step Plan
REAL music from Day 1
No Theory or Complex Chords
It’s not just music — It’s therapy for your hands, mind, and mood, just like it has been for this student...
If Peter can do it after 40 Years away... so can you!
"Opened my eyes to so many new patterns I never knew existed"
Peter hadn’t played guitar in 40 years. After retiring, he tried again — but frustration hit fast.
Then he found Fingerstyle 101.
Now he plays with confidence, sees new breakthroughs regularly, and enjoys the journey — for himself and the people he loves. Click below to get started:
If you could play beautiful guitar Starting Today… wouldn’t you at least give it a try?
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Before they joined, most students were thinking...
Q -“Will this really be different this time?”
If nothing else has worked, that’s exactly why I built this.
Q - “Is this going to hurt?”
It’s gentle, calm, and made for inflexible hands and fingers.
Q - “Can I do this even if I don't have "musical talent?”
9/10 private students didn't either. Me too. You don’t need to be good. You just need to begin.
That’s what 12,000 others did — many starting from scratch.
Not Sure You Can Do This? Let’s Prove You Can
❓ "What if I have arthritis or slow fingers?”
You’re not alone — many of my students struggled with this too. That’s why this method is made for you and includes gentle techniques, warmups, and an Arthritis-Friendly Bonus Guide so you can play without pain.
❓ "What exactly do I get? And is this a one-time cost?
Yes, it's a one-time payment.
You get instant and lifetime access to download or stream the Fingerstyle 101 system.
...Includes the video course, book + bonuses, in an online members' area. You get the PDF and if you want the physical book, you will get it sent out to you on the same working day (if ordered before 5 pm EST).
❓“What if I’ve already tried lessons and failed?”
Many students tell me the same thing — they tried books, YouTube, even private teachers… but nothing clicked.
That’s exactly why I built this method:
To fix the common mistakes that halt progress. With just 20 focused minutes a day, students in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s are playing real music — and enjoying it.
You’re not the problem — the method was. Most students tell me this is the first time things finally made sense.
❓"I’m not tech savvy. Will I be able to use this?"
Yes. Everything in the Fingerstyle 101 system is simple to use.
✅ Stream or download the videos lessons, eBook, bonuses, and daily plan (no fancy tech needed)
✅ Works on desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile
❓"Do I need to read music?"
No. Everything is taught with simple, clear video instructions. Plus, you get the audio and TAB — and I’ll even show you how to read TAB if you're new.
❓Other Common Questions
"How long will it take to see results?"
Most students notice real progress within a week using the 20-minute routine. By following this simple system, for them things finally started to click.
"Is there a guarantee?"
Yes — you’re covered by a 90-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
“Is this just for beginners?”
Not at all. If you’re rusty, frustrated, or returning after years away, this is perfect. It rebuilds your foundation — so you will enjoy playing again and actually see progress.
"Is this right for everyone?"
If you're an advanced player, or metal or jazz guitarist, this probably isn’t for you.
...But if you’re a beginner, rusty, or you want to play stunning music with ease and heart-warming joy — you’re in the right place.
All the techniques work on both acoustic and electric, and will help all of your playing, not just your fingerstyle playing.
"Can I do this without one-to-one lessons?"
If you can tie your shoelaces, you can 100% do this, I promise. Fingerstyle 101 has helped thousands. It will help you too!
If you’ve read this far, it means you haven’t given up on music.
...And that matters.
So now you’re standing at a crossroads…
You can keep struggling on your own, letting your guitar gather dust, and telling yourself, “Maybe someday.”
12,681 guitarists and counting...
...Or you can try something new...
Something built for your hands, your schedule and your goals.
Starting today, you could be playing music you love — without the pain, confusion, or frustration.
Most students see genuine progress in their first lesson.
By Day 30?
They truly start to feel like real guitarists — calm, confident, and proud every time they play.
"Fingerstyle 101 isn’t just a course. It’s your second chance at music and it starts today."
You get the full $197 system — book, videos, bonuses, and plan — for just $29 (digital) or $39 (spiral-bound).
And you’re completely protected by my 90-day, no-questions-asked guarantee.
⭐ Trusted by 12,000+ Guitarists Over 50
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📈 Transform Your Playing With Joy — Starting Today!
A year from now, your guitar could still be sitting in the corner…
Or you could hear it all come together.
This isn’t about "talent". It’s about giving your hands one more chance.
...With a method that meets you where you are.
Still Got the Music Inside You? Let’s Bring It Back to Life
Wouldn’t you want to let it out — before another year slips by?
You’re not just buying a course... You’re reclaiming the joy of music, on your own terms, one peaceful day at a time.
The next step is yours. Now is the time.
Click below to start playing with joy today.
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(I reserve the right to end this introductory price at any time without warning)
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¹ Hanna-Pladdy & Mackay (2011). The relation between instrumental musical activity and cognitive aging. Neuropsychology.
² Ragert et al. (2004). Sensorimotor learning and plasticity in musicians. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
³ Thoma et al. (2013). The effect of music on the human stress response. Psychoneuroendocrinology.
⁴ Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia Learning (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Results may vary. These testimonials reflect the experiences of a few students; individual results will differ.