If you're like most adult guitar learners, you’ve probably felt:
❌ Uncertain what to focus on (too many techniques, not enough direction)
❌ Frustrated that you practice but still don’t feel like you're improvingUnable to play full songs all the way through
❌ Overwhelmed by fingerstyle — the patterns, the coordination, the timing
❌ Too old, too late, or too busy to ever "get good"
It’s discouraging — especially when all you want is to sit down, play music you love, and feel proud of how you sound.
You’re not alone. And you’re not the problem. The missing piece is a clear system.
Meet Nate Savage
I'm Nate Savage from the Guitar Fam.
I've helped thousands of adult players finally build solid guitar foundations, overcome frustration, and start making music they love. I specialize in:
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Friendly, encouraging teaching
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Clear, step-by-step lesson structure
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A family-like community where you feel supported
You don’t need more random tutorials. You need a path — and someone who believes in you. We’d be honored to guide you.
If you have any questions, email me at support@guitarfam.com.
Imagine...
✅ Knowing exactly what to practice, without confusion.
💚 Confidently sharing your music with friends and family.
🎸 Joining a community of players who support you.
🙌 Enjoy playing guitar again no – matter your age or background.
🎵 Playing full songs confidently.
Follow These 3 Steps to Get Started Today.
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ENROLL & GET INSTANT ACCESS
Choose lifetime access or join the Premium Guitar Fam Membership to unlock everything. You can start learning instantly.
FOLLOW THE GUIDED FINGERSTYLE PATH
Go step-by-step through the 12 modules with clear goals and get the direct feedback through student video reviews, the Guitar Fam forum and even private lessons.
PLAY REAL SONGS WITH CONFIDENCE
By the end, you'll be playing full arrangements and understanding exactly how to keep improving.
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL HAVE:
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Built the Foundational Technique You Need
to confidently pursue the more advanced songs you dream of playing.
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Developed a Clear Method for Progressing
and continuing to improve as you tackle more advanced fingerstyle songs.
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Gained Control of Your Thumb Accuracy
so you can focus on the musical side of playing, not just the mechanics.
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Tackled the Challenge of Reading Music
so you can learn any fingerstyle piece written in standard notation.
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Learned the Most Essential Accompaniment Patterns
so you can jump in and play along with other people.
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Explored Several Styles of Fingerstyle Guitar
so you can pursue the music that inspires you most—whether it’s folk, classical, or modern fingerstyle.
See what students are saying about learning with Nate.
What's in the course?
Click these tabs to read about each module of the Fingerstyle Masterclass
Module 1 - Fingerstyle Basics & Mechanics
Lay your solid fingerstyle guitar foundation. Module 1 covers non-playing essentials, finger and thumb technique, and your first accompaniment pattern.
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Cover some of the most important preliminary topics that you need to know about for fingerstyle.
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Develop your picking hand technique and accuracy, so it’s not an issue when you are learning more complicated songs.
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Learn your first accompaniment pattern so you can play along to songs and build your foundational coordination.
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Apply your first accompaniment pattern to chord progressions.
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Plus, You'll Be Backed by a Risk-Free 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
When you purchase the Fingerstyle Masterclass course, you will have 30 days to make sure it works for you. If you put in the time, I am confident that you will start to see results and be on your way from where you are to the next logical level of playing fingerstyle guitar.
If you don’t feel confident that you are progressing after you’ve done the work, just let us know, and we will refund your full investment.
The Fingerstyle Masterclass Is Perfect For You If:
YOU'VE BEEN PLAYING FINGERSTYLE FOR A WHILE
but feel stuck and frustrated by a lack of progress.
YOU WANT TO CONFIDENTLY PLAY FULL SONGS
but it feels like fingerstyle takes forever to master.
YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH OTHERS
but fingerstyle feels too complicated and you don’t know where to begin.
You're In The Right Place
Important questions you may have before grabbing access to
the Fingerstyle Masterclass course:
Q: Is this course for beginner or advanced players? A: The Fingerstyle Masterclass is perfect for anyone from complete beginners to early advanced players. If you can play a Tommy Emmanuel song flawlessly, you probably don’t need this course. If you can’t—but want to—this will help immensely.
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 ($297) gives you permanent access to the course. The Premium Membership ($97/year) gives you access to the full Guitar Fam library, including this course, for one year.
Q: How does this help me play the songs I want? A: Each module builds specific skills you need to play real songs. You’ll also get cover song recommendations as you go. Head to the “Songs” page on GuitarFam.com to find and learn songs that inspire you.
Q: What’s new in this version of the Fingerstyle Masterclass? A: You’ll get progress tracking and tailored song recommendations—features that weren’t included in previous versions.
Q: What if I feel like I'm too old to start fingerstyle guitar? A: We built the Fingerstyle Masterclass to be a friendly system for adults learning later in life. Don't sweat it if you are older and just starting on your journey or restarting after a long break.
Online courses are not a silver bullet that magically
take your playing to the next level. What makes this course different?
A Clear, Friendly Plan for Adults Learning Later in Life
We built this course specifically for adults learning later in life or restarting after a long break.
Encouragement + Guidance Along the Way
You’ll never wonder if you’re doing it right. Each lesson includes tips, walkthroughs, and next steps.
A Focus on Playing Full Songs You Love
You'll develop the foundational skills you need throughout the course and then apply them to your favorite tunes on the Gutiar Fam songs page.
You’re Not Learning Alone
You can ask questions, share progress in the forum, submit videos for review in our monthly livestreams and get support inside our Guitar Fam community anytime.
I’m Nate Savage, and my wife Chelsea and I run GuitarFam.com.
About five years ago, I got frustrated with my fingerstyle playing and decided to make a concerted effort to overcome my lack of progress and mediocre playing. I went out on my porch every day for a year armed with everything I’d learned about fingerstyle over the past 20+ years and got super methodical and focused with my practice time.
The fruit of that practice was a system that focused on developing the fundamentals of fingerstyle guitar in order to play the more complicated songs we all love. That’s how the Fingerstyle Masterclass was born.
If you’re willing to spend 15–30 minutes a day, 4–6 days a week, you can absolutely reach the level you’ve always wanted. And we’ll be here to help you every step of the way.
You’re invited to join the Guitar Fam, share your journey, and reach out anytime—whether you need advice or want to celebrate a win.
Nate Savage