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Getting started with fingerstyle is the easy part.


...But making it flow smoothly, confidently, and musically is where most adults over the age of 50 get stuck.


It’s not your fault.


Almost every student I meet struggles here because most teachers never show you the one core principle that turns clunky playing into beautiful music.


It’s not speed or talent — it’s about how your fingers move together.


Without it, every song you try will sound stiff or awkward, no matter how much you practice.


👉 Just ask Ian, age 80, who said: 

‘I needed this 60 years ago. Anyone young or 80 like me can use this with confidence.’ 


Or Denise, who said: 

‘Dan’s lessons are so clear and simple, I was playing a real song within a few days.’


Over 12,000 adults worldwide have used this system to finally make their guitar sound the way they've always dreamed.


That’s exactly why I created Fingerstyle 101.


It’s my complete step-by-step system that helps adults over 50 go from ‘slow and stiff’ to playing beautiful fingerstyle songs smoothly and confidently.


Inside, you’ll discover the following secrets of guitar playing:

  • End the “Death Grip”: A tiny adjustment that stops sore fingers and buzzing notes instantly.
  • One-finger & two-finger songs: Arrangements that sound beautiful even if you’ve struggled with chords for years.
  • Fingerstyle patterns made simple — unlock the same timeless patterns used in 1,000s of songs.
  • Small-hand & arthritis-friendly fixes, plus gentle tweaks that let your fingers move with ease.
  • Play with confidence — simple methods to transform stiff notes into smooth, flowing music.

If you’d rather not wait…
The complete Fingerstyle 101 System includes:

  • The full spiral-bound book
  • The HD video course (download or stream)
  • Step-by-step guidance 
  • Exclusive Bonus materials

Some students prefer this because it’s easier to follow than the book alone.

Already trusted by over 12,000 adults worldwide

Special pricing available now. Ideal if you’ve struggled before and want a fresh start today.

What Others Are Saying About Fingerstyle 101

Gibby H.

★★★★★

"I look forward to working through these lessons and I am finally seeing a progression.

Includes the TAB, notes, audio. There's nothing left for him to do other than sit down beside you in person."

— Gibby H.

Anne

★★★★★

"Well structured and clear. It 'speaks' to you almost as if Dan is in front of you giving you a lesson. 


Each chapter flows logically into the next. The building blocks soon start to stack up and you get visible results. Can't get enough of this author's books."


— Anne S.

Charles McGrother Jr

★★★★★

"It's deceptively simple, but full of the basics needed to play fingerstyle.

The exercises are entertaining.

Not only that this is definitively making me a better player, but also a better composer and performer.

— Ulric B.

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