Start playing guitar in 10 days

A step-by-step approach to learning guitar for complete beginners

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Learn Guitar in 10 Days

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MASTER THE BASICS
Your guitar journey begins here

  • No experience needed
  • Start playing in minutes
  • Avoid the common mistakes that slow beginners down
  • Track your progress each day
 

LEARN TODAY. PLAY FOREVER.

A step-by-step approach for complete beginners

 

Step-by-step Instruction

10 guided days

Each day includes HD video tutorials, easy-to-read diagrams, and detailed PDF class notes.

Time

2-week commitment

Learn at your own pace. Complete the class in 10 days or take things slow and space it out.

Outcome

Play any popular song

Learn the chords and techniques to play almost any of your favorite songs with ease. You don't need to learn how to read music. 

Just the start

Unlimited access to all Master Classes

Take your skills to the next level with unlimited access to hundreds of guitar lessons on Pickup Music. 

Want to learn guitar but don't know where to start?

Get where you want to go and know exactly what to practice with our guided learning pathways.

Struggling to find the motivation to practice?

Our beginner guitar lessons are structured to get you playing real music right away. You'll leave each lesson feeling excited to work on what you learned rather than exhausted by music theory overload.

Want to learn guitar but don't know where to start?

You'll know exactly what to practice with our guided learning pathways. 

Struggling to find the motivation to practice?

Our lessons get you playing real music right away. You'll leave each lesson feeling excited to work on what you learned.  

An immersive online program for beginners

Build a rock-solid foundation for guitar

Join your mentor Scott Goldbaum as he guides you through the absolute fundamentals of guitar

Day 1.

Day 1. Get set up

Understand the anatomy of your guitar, tune it up, learn some quick chords, and play your first song.

Day 2.

Day 2. Chords!

Welcome to chord bootcamp. Learn 8 essential chord shapes and get comfortable with the fundamentals of rhythm and strumming.

Day 3.

Day 3. Chord combination challenge

Chords don't mean much until you can link them together! Practice combining chords with a series of fun exercises.

Day 4

Day 4. Connecting chords

Here, you'll make things musical by learning how to fluidly connect chords using scale notes.

Day 5.

Day 5. Beginner blues

Learn the basics of lead and rhythm guitar through the lens of a 12-bar blues.

Day 6.

Day 6. Campfire guitar

Grab your camping gear and learn how to play lush chords to lead the sing-along at your next bonfire. 

Day 7.

Day 7. Mapping your fretboard

Get to know the ins and outs of your guitar with some practical music theory.

Day 8.

Day 8. How to use a capo

Meet the capo – a handy tool you can use to shift a song into a different key.

Day 9.

Day 9. Popular songs

Learn two iconic songs: Let it Be by the Beatles and Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers.

Day 10.

Day 10. Make it stick

Wrap up the class with three bonus lessons and a practice plan to keep your momentum going!

THE 10 DAY PROGRAM

Start your guitar journey today

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Hear why students love this program

Learn what makes our approach to teaching beginners so popular

DavidS

David S.

"This class provided a clear and concise roadmap for a beginner like me to get started playing real music on the guitar. The tab provided under each video is really helpful so that you can quickly figure out the exercises for each lesson."

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Cooper W.

"I just finished Learn Guitar in 10 Days, and I absolutely loved it! I’ve never been this enthusiastic about playing the guitar! Thanks again for everything!"

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Kate B.

"I just want to express my gratitude to Pickup Music for creating this space to learn, grow and create.🌻 I feel like I've been waiting my whole musical life for something like this."

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Maya E. (+ 🐶 )

"I love the dashboard and that my lessons pick right back up where I left off, even saving my spot if I was in the middle of a video. I’m so excited that I found this community and that it’s continuing to expand!"

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Cole C.

"I usually wouldn’t take the time to write, but Pickup is worth taking a few seconds. I can’t say enough positive things about the content and how enjoyable it is to use. I’ve recommended the service to my friends already."

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Ahmad S.

"Pickup offers a great amount of guitar knowledge for those who are seeking it. I constantly have the pickup website open whenever I sit down for a guitar session, it helps me organize my path to learning the instrument."

Start your guitar journey today

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What comes after the first 10 days?

Follow our guided learning path to graduate from a beginner to an intermediate guitarist.

What comes after the first 10 days?

TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 1 

  • Learn to play any simple pop or rock song
  • Master all the main chord shapes
  • Techniques to practice effectively and improve quickly
  • Avoid the bad habits that slow many beginners down

1. TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 1
 

2. BECOME AN ADVANCED-BEGINNER

Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 2
 

BECOME AN ADVANCED-BEGINNER

Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 2

  • Introduction to the art of guitar soloing
  • Conquer the almighty bar chord!
  • Channel your inner Bob Dylan with fingerstyle picking techniques
  • Learn how to visualize your fretboard and play with freedom

3. MAKE THE LEAP TO INTERMEDIATE

Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 3

MAKE THE LEAP TO intermediate
Guitar for Complete Beginners Volume 3 

  • Expand your chordal vocabulary
  • Learn essential scales to improve your solos
  • Play any genre: pop, funk, R&B, rock, jazz, reggae, country, and the blues
  • Officially graduate to the level of intermediate guitarist!
 

Learn what makes our approach to teaching beginners so popular

DavidS

David S.

"This class provided a clear and concise roadmap for a beginner like me to get started playing real music on the guitar. The tab provided under each video is really helpful so that you can quickly figure out the exercises for each lesson."

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Cooper W.

"I just finished Learn Guitar in 10 Days, and I absolutely loved it! I’ve never been this enthusiastic about playing the guitar! Thanks again for everything!"

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Kate B.

"I just want to express my gratitude to Pickup Music for creating this space to learn, grow and create.🌻 I feel like I've been waiting my whole musical life for something like this."

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Maya E.

"I love the dashboard and that my lessons pick right back up where I left off, even saving my spot if I was in the middle of a video. I’m so excited that I found this community and that it’s continuing to expand!"

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Cole C.

"I usually wouldn’t take the time to write, but Pickup is worth taking a few seconds. I can’t say enough positive things about the content and how enjoyable it is to use. I’ve recommended the service to my friends already."

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Ahmad S.

"Pickup offers a great amount of guitar knowledge for those who are seeking it. I constantly have the pickup website open whenever I sit down for a guitar session, it helps me organize my path to learning the instrument." 

FEATURES

What else is included in a Pickup Music membership?

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  • All-inclusive access to over 500 lessons
  • Learn blues, jazz, R&B, neo soul, pop, funk, classical, and theory
  • Interactive TAB, backing tracks, and class notes with every lesson
  • HD videos and multi-camera angles for enhanced learning
  • Get custom feedback and advice in our exclusive community forum

All-inclusive access to every Master Class

All-inclusive access to all classes

Master Classes
Play Guitar Faster in 10 Days

Justus West

Master Class
Play Guitar Faster in 10 Days

Justus West

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Supercharge your playing with Grammy-winning artist Justus West. Advanced | Jazz, Pop | 21 Lessons
7 Major Scale Modes in 7 Days

Sam Blakelock

Master Class
7 Major Scale Modes in 7 Days

Sam Blakelock

Learn now
Step up your improv skills with this intensive introduction to the seven modes of the major scale. Intermediate | Theory, Jazz | 9 Lessons
Guitar For Complete Beginners Vol. 1

Jamey Arent

Master Class
Guitar For Complete Beginners Vol. 1

Jamey Arent

Learn now
Learn the basics of guitar with essential chords, techniques, and so much more. Absolute beginner | Pop, Theory | 40 Lessons
Guitar Flow

Ruben Wan

Master Class
Guitar Flow

Ruben Wan

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Tune up your playing with Ruben Wan's comprehensive approach to guitary mastery. Intermediate | Neo Soul, Pop | 38 Lessons
Advanced Jazz Improvisation

Cecil Alexander

Master Class
Advanced Jazz Improvisation

Cecil Alexander

Learn now
Learn to improvise blazing-fast bebop lines. Inspired by the ornate vocabulary of jazz greats like Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery, Cecil will walk you through his methodical approach to the mechanics of bebop scales and logic-based chromaticism. Advanced | Jazz | 33 Lessons
How to Break Out of the Box

Molly Miller

Master Class
How to Break Out of the Box

Molly Miller

Learn now
Gain fretboard freedom and learn how to express yourself on the guitar in any key. Intermediate | Jazz, Theory | 34 Lessons
Advanced Neo-Soul Guitar

Ashton Sellars

Master Class
Advanced Neo-Soul Guitar

Ashton Sellars

Learn now
Master the art of neo soul and unlock your fretboard with triads. Advanced | Neo Soul, Theory | 41 Lessons
Introduction to Blues Guitar

Seth Rosenbloom

Master Class
Introduction to Blues Guitar

Seth Rosenbloom

Learn now
Learn the basics of blues guitar, from absolute fundamentals to improvisation. Beginner | Blues, Pop | 45 Lessons
Advanced Fusion and Funk Guitar

Horace Bray

Master Class
Advanced Fusion and Funk Guitar

Horace Bray

Learn now
Hone fundamental skills and level up with advanced fusion and funk concepts. Advanced | Funk, Jazz | 36 Lessons
How to Shred on Guitar (Tastefully)

TJ Whitelaw

Master Class
How to Shred on Guitar (Tastefully)

TJ Whitelaw

Learn now
Learn how to play lightning-fast funk, gospel, and rhythm guitar without overdoing it. Advanced | Neo Soul, Jazz | 41 Lessons

What makes Pickup Music so popular?

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500+ LESSONS

30 Master Classes plus hundreds of songs and licks across every genre and skill level.

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TABS AND BACKING TRACKS

Stop wasting time on YouTube. Learn efficiently with interactive TAB that you can slow down and loop.

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION

Learning should be fun and easy. Our classes provide a straightforward pathway to guitar fluency.

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ALL SKILL LEVELS

From beginner to expert and everywhere in between, we have lessons for every step of your guitar journey.

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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

Set goals and keep track of where you're headed on your personalized learning dashboard.

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NEW LESSONS EVERY WEEK

We release a new Master Class every month and smaller lessons every week.

Learn today, play forever

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Scott Goldbaum

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORs

Scott Goldbaum

Scott Goldbaum is one of the world’s best teachers of beginner guitar.

Scott is an LA-based multi-instrumentalist whose credits include Sting, Keith Urban, Charlotte Lawrence, and many others. Hailed by Randy Jackson as a “guitar virtuoso”, Scott is equally at home on stage as he is in the studio. Scott’s a phenomenal instructor who has a serious knack for making the guitar fun and approachable for beginners.   

 

Jamey Arent

Jamey is an expert educator with a Master's degree in studio/jazz guitar from the world-renowned Thornton School of Music.

Jamey has taught hundreds of students how to play the guitar by avoiding the common mistakes and pitfalls that slow so many beginners down. As a sideman, Jamey has performed and recorded with artists like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Matthew Morrison, B. Slade, Spencer Day, Raquel Rodriguez, and Nigel Hall. You can hear his guitar playing on soundtracks for Netflix, TBS, and Comedy Central shows.

Jamey Arent

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  • 30+ Master Classes
  • 300+ SongSquads
  • 70+ Lick Packages 
  • 5 Minute Lessons
  • Artist Toolkit 
  • Jam Tracks
  • Members-only forum access
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  • 300+ SongSquads
  • 70+ Lick Packages 
  • 5 Minute Lessons
  • Artist Toolkit 
  • Jam Tracks
  • Members-only forum access
  • Enter in the Emerging Artist Fund
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If your questions aren’t answered below, you can chat with us.

More questions? See our General FAQ or chat with us in the pop-up.

Start your guitar journey today

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