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The first module of the Fingerstyle Masterclass course is free for all Guitar Fam membership levels. Create your complimentary or become a premium member to get started today. 

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Module 1

Fingerstyle Basics & Mechanics

Lay your solid fingerstyle guitar foundation. Module 1 covers non-playing essentials, finger and thumb technique, and your 1st accompaniment pattern.

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Module 2

Rolling

Develop the coordination, dexterity, and timing you need to play one of the most useful accompaniment tools on the guitar.

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Module 3

Essential Accompaniment Patterns

Expand your fingerstyle vocabulary by learning some of the most important accompaniment patterns for playing along to your favorite songs.

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Module 4

Adding Decorations

Dress up the chords and patterns you already know by digging into some staple fingerstyle decorations and embellishments.

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Module 5

Applying Patterns

Discover how to apply all of the fingerstyle patterns and coordinations you've been working on to the songs you love.

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Module 6

Reading Rhythms

Lay a super-strong foundation for your musical career by understanding how rhythm works and learning how to sight-read rhythms.

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Module 7

Reading Music

Dig into the fundamentals and some of the finer points of reading standard musical notation on the guitar. This can be important for learning new fingerstyle songs in the future.

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Module 8

Travis Picking 1 - The Thumb

Start on the right foot with Travis Picking by getting total control of your thumb. This is a critical first step that nobody should skip!

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Module 9

Travis Picking 2 - The Blues

Take your Travis Picking skills and fingerstyle coordination to the next level by digging into some bluesy ideas.

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Module 10

Travis Picking 3 - Pattern Based Song

Dig even deeper into Travis Picking by learning a full pattern-based Travis Picking song. This is where things get real with this style.

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Module 11

Melody & Bass Fingerstyle

Ascend to the next level of fingerstyle guitar by learning how to come up with your own solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements for your favorite songs.

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Module 12

Classical Guitar

Classical guitar is a different beast when it comes to fingerstyle. Learn about some of the more nuanced things you need to be aware of as you get into this great style.

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*If you've purchased any lifetime courses from Nate in the past, you can email us your receipt and we will send you the ebook for free!

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Book a 1-on-1 lesson with Nate. The first lesson is complimentary, so there is no risk or obligation, just lots of learning in a fun and comfortable environment. 

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