Build the muscle memory that makes playing feel effortless.
A 5-step method for smooth, automatic chord changes. 14 short lessons and practice sessions, about 20 to 30 minutes a day.
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The Chord Transition Trainer is perfect for you if:
YOU DREAM OF PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS
... but clunky chord changes stop you from going start to finish.
YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING IN THE TIME
... but your fingers still land one at a time instead of all at once.
YOU ALREADY KNOW YOUR OPEN CHORDS
... but you can't switch between them fast enough to keep up with the song.
The Chord Transition Trainer was built for exactly where you are right now.
You're in the right place.
Imagine...
✔️ Playing through a full song without stopping to change chords
✔️ Your fingers landing together, on the first try, without thinking about it
✔️ Sitting in with other musicians and playing right along with them
✔️ Picking up a new chord change and knowing exactly how to train it
✔️ Feeling like the guitarist you've been working toward all these years
THE 5-STEP
Chord Transition Trainer Method
Every clunky chord change comes from skipping one of these steps. Here they are in order.
Step 1: Set up your guitar.
LESSON 1
Small setup issues make clean chords harder than they need to be, so we start here.
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Step 2: Build your chording technique.
LESSONS 2 & 3
The Clean Chord Checklist covers 8 points of posture, wrist, and finger position that decide whether a chord rings out or buzzes.
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Step 3: Play each chord on its own first.
LESSONS 4 & 5
Land all your fingers at once instead of one at a time, and cross-train the finger that always arrives last.
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Step 4: Work on two chords at a time.
LESSONS 6 to 11
Only two adjacent chords at a time, starting slowly, until that
one change is automatic.
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Step 5: Put it all together.
LESSONS 12 to 14
Add the third and fourth chord, then build up to a full progression at speed.
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What do you get with it?
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All 14 steps of the Chord Transition Trainer — 8 video lessons and 6 guided practice sessions, so you always know what to work on and when to move on.
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The 14-page companion eBook — Chord diagrams, notation and tab for every exercise, and all four tip checklists in one place to follow along with.
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A printable 5-week practice calendar — Pick your commitment level, schedule your sessions, and tick them off as you go.
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All the support you need — If you run into a tough spot or just need some feedback, we are here for you. You can email us directly, post in the Guitar Fam forum, or even send in a video for review.
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A complimentary private lesson — If you really need some extra help, you can book a private lesson with Nate. The first one is complimentary, so it's a great way to iron out any issues or clean up any bad habits.
Follow these 3 steps to get started today:
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ENROLL & GET INSTANT ACCESS
Join the Premium Guitar Fam Membership to unlock the Chord Transition Trainer along with the full course library, or buy lifetime access to this course on its own.
FOLLOW THE 5-STEP METHOD
Work through the 14 lessons and practice sessions in order, 20 to 30 minutes a day, 4 to 6 days a week.
CHANGE CHORDS WITH CONFIDENCE
In a few weeks, you'll play through full progressions with smooth timing and chord changes that take care of themselves.
Don't let chord changes hold you back anymore.
Finally play the songs you love.
There are two ways to access the Chord Transition Trainer. Choose the one that works best for you.
THE CHORD TRANSITION TRAINER COURSE
+ ALL COURSE EBOOKS
+ FULL COURSE LIBRARY
+ FULL FORUM ACCESS
+ MONTHLY GROWTH GROUP
PREMIUM
MEMBERSHIP
$129
per year
(Cancel anytime.)
Want a sneak peek inside the course? Start the first few lessons for free here.
30 Days
Plus, You'll Be Backed by a Risk-Free 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
When you purchase the Chord Transition Trainer, you will have 30 days to make sure it works for you. If you put in the time, we are confident that you will start to see results and be on your way to changing chords and playing through full songs like you've always dreamed. If you don’t feel confident that you are progressing after you’ve done the work, simply contact us, and we'll refund your full investment, no questions asked.
What becomes possible when you can play the music you love...
JAM WITH OTHER MUSICIANS
Dennis S.
Florida, USA
"I started a local guitar circle and am learning songs to jam with other musicians."
MAKE CHERISHED FAMILY MEMORIES
Jason S.
Tennessee, USA
"I learned my parents' favorite song and they were blown away."
WRITE THAT SPECIAL SONG
David L.
Cayman Islands
“Wife wanted me to write a love song to her. So I wrote and performed her a love song as my vows for our 20-year vow renewal.”
Important questions you may have before grabbing access to the Chord Transition Trainer course:
Q: Is this course for beginner or advanced players? A: The Chord Transition Trainer is for beginner to intermediate levels of playing. Apply these same principles to more complex chords.
Q: What is included in the Chord Transition Trainer? A: You get access to the full course (14 lessons and practice sessions), the ebook, the Guitar Fam forum, email support, and a complimentary guitar lesson with Nate.
Q: What if the course doesn’t work for me? A: We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. All we ask is that you give the course a genuine effort.
Q: What if I need extra help with a specific topic or skill? A: There are many ways to get support: submitting videos for feedback, the Guitar Fam forum, email help, or even private lessons with Nate.
Q: What’s the difference between Lifetime Access and Premium Membership? A: Lifetime Access ($47) gives you permanent access to the course. The Premium Membership ($129/year) gives you access to the full Guitar Fam library, including this course, and our monthly Growth Group, for one year.
Q: How does this help me play the songs I want? A: The Chord Transition Trainer takes you step-by-step through the principles of clean chord changes. Once you understand these smaller elements, playing more complicated and advanced songs becomes more doable. You will also be able to jam with other guitarists without getting left behind.
Q: What if I feel like I'm too old to learn how to play the guitar? A: We help older students learn the guitar all of the time, and we built the Chord Transition Trainer to start from the ground up. The guided practice sessions and ebook make learning as easy as possible.
Q: How much time do I need to dedicate to this to see progress? A: We recommend practicing 20 to 30 minutes a day, 4 to 6 days a week. Even with shorter sessions, you can absolutely unlock the ability to play smooth chord changes in the songs you love.
Q: I already know G, C, D, and Am. Is this still for me? A: Yes. Knowing a chord shape and being able to land it cleanly, on the first try, in the middle of a song are two different skills. Every chord change in this course is drilled through four rhythmic levels, from whole notes up to a bonus eighth note level, so you'll be training these familiar chords at speeds that expose whatever is still slowing you down. The method also transfers to every chord change you learn from here.
Unlock smooth chord changes to play the songs you love with freedom.
There are two ways to access the Chord Transition Trainer. Choose the one that works best for you.
THE CHORD TRANSITION TRAINER COURSE
+ ALL COURSE EBOOKS
+ FULL COURSE LIBRARY
+ FULL FORUM ACCESS
+ MONTHLY GROWTH GROUP
PREMIUM
MEMBERSHIP
$129
per year
(Cancel anytime.)
Want a sneak peek inside the course? Start the first few lessons for free here.
WELCOME!
I'm Nate Savage.
Co-founder of the Guitar Fam
You picked up the guitar because you had a vision. A campfire moment, a family gathering, a special song for someone you love. And you've been putting in the time. But when you try to play through the songs you love, everything stops at the chord changes.
I know what that's like. I remember learning new chord shapes and wondering whether I'd ever be able to switch between them, or whether they'd always hold me back.
What finally worked wasn't practicing harder. It was breaking the change down into steps and training each one on its own, in order, before putting them together. That's the method I've taught for 16 years, and it's the one I built this course around.
In 14 short lessons and practice sessions, you'll work through the 5-Step Chord Transition Trainer Method with four of the most common chords in popular music. The chords are the vehicle. The method works on any chord change you meet for the rest of your growth as a player.
You can have smooth chord changes, and I'll be here, cheering you on every step of the way.
Nate