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Sounds nice, but....
❌ Your strumming sounds the same on every song
❌ You lose the beat partway through and have to start over
❌ You can't keep up when you play along with a recording
❌ You've tried before and feel like you've failed
❌ You feel like you're too old or started too late to be any good
❌ You've been frustrated by the lack of progress from other courses or teachers in the past
It’s discouraging, especially when all you want is to sit down, play music you love, and feel proud of how you sound.
WELCOME!
I'm Nate Savage.
Co-founder of the Guitar Fam
I've watched guitarists struggle with the same strumming and timing issues for a good 20 years now. It's no fun to feel like you can't make it through a song without a train wreck, or that your timing is terrible.
Here's what I noticed after all that time. Almost nobody has a strumming problem on its own. What's missing underneath is timing, so the pattern falls apart the moment the song asks for something the player hasn't internalized. Fix the timing and the strumming follows.
That's why I created the Strumming Dr. course. I wanted to address the biggest trouble spots that hold guitarists back from playing the music they love, and give them a step-by-step system to overcome those challenges.
If you're willing to put in 15 to 30 minutes of practice per day, 4 to 6 times per week, you can get your strumming to the level you've always wanted. I'll be there to support you every step of the way.
Nate
The Strumming Dr. Is Perfect For You If:
YOU'VE BEEN PLAYING FOR A WHILE
... but your strumming sounds a little boring and stale instead of musical and inspiring.
YOU WANT TO CONFIDENTLY PLAY THROUGH FULL SONGS
... but you struggle to keep up with the whole song, stay in time, or come up with strumming patterns that fit.
YOU ARE FRUSTRATED WITH THE LACK OF PROGRESS
... you've experienced with other programs and teachers, even though you've put in the effort.
Wherever you are right now, this course is built to be worked through more than once. Go through it the first time for what you can use today, then come back and take it to the next level.
You're in the right place.
Imagine...
✔ Knowing exactly what to practice, without confusion.
✔ Hearing a strumming pattern in a song and working it out for yourself.
✔ Making one guitar sound like a whole rhythm section.
✔ Staying in time all the way through a song, every time.
✔ Confidently sharing your music with friends and family.
✔ Enjoying your guitar again, no matter your age or background.
See what students are saying about learning with Nate:
What makes this different from other guitar courses you've seen?
A Clear, Friendly Plan for Adults Guitar Learners
We built this course specifically for adult learners, whether you're just getting started or restarting after a long break.
You’re Not Learning Guitar 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.
A Focus on Playing Full Songs You Love
You'll develop the foundational skills you need throughout the course and then you can apply them to your favorite tunes in the Guitar Fam Song Library.
Encouragement & Guidance Along the Way
You'll never wonder if you're doing it right. Each phase includes video lessons, practice sessions, and song recommendations so you always know what to work on next.
What's in the course?
Click these tabs to read about each phase of the Strumming Dr.
Phase 1 - Technique, ¼ Note Strumming & Timing
Including:
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Developing your core downstroke and upstroke strumming technique so holding onto the pick and upstrokes won’t be an issue anymore.
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Laying the foundation for your timing skills so you can confidently strum along to songs and set yourself up for success with triplets and 16th notes later on.
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Marrying your technique and timing together to make your playing smoother and more natural.
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Musical applications so you can quickly apply what you’ve learned about technique and timing.
What do you get with it?
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All 5 phases of the Strumming Dr. course — Video lessons and practice sessions with specific assignments so you always know what to work on and when to move on.
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The 26-page companion ebook — Notation and tab for every exercise, all in one place so you can follow along.
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All the support you need — If you run into a tough spot or just need some feedback, I am here for you. You can email me 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 me. The first one is complimentary, so it's a great way to iron out any issues or clean up any bad habits.
By the end of this course, you will have:
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Crafted Your Foundational Strumming Technique
to get more control over the pick and smooth out your playing overall.
04
Added Dynamics to Your Playing
with accents, muted strums, single bass notes, and swing feel, so one guitar can sound like a whole band.
02
Sharpened Your Timing Skills
so you can play along to songs and even jam with other people.
05
Added 16th Note Patterns and Syncopation
to your repertoire, so you can play more advanced songs.
03
Learned the Most Important Strumming Patterns
you need to play many of your favorite songs.
06
Learned to Figure Out Any Pattern by Ear
so you can work out the strumming in the songs you love and invent your own.
Follow these 3 steps to get started today.
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ENROLL IN THE STRUMMING DR. TODAY
Join the Premium Guitar Fam Membership to unlock the Strumming Dr. along with the full course library, or buy lifetime access to this course on its own.
STRUM YOUR WAY THROUGH THE 5 PHASES
Start with foundational technique and develop it into a truly dynamic and musical strumming. Sharpen your timing along the way.
START PLAYING THROUGH THE SONGS YOU LOVE
Apply what you know to the songs you love and get feedback via email, the forum, student video reviews and more.
The Strumming Dr. will help you show up with your guitar for the moments that matter.
THE STRUMMING DR. COURSE
+ ALL COURSE EBOOKS
+ FULL COURSE LIBRARY
+ GUITAR FAM FORUM
+ MONTHLY GROWTH GROUP
$129
per year
(Cancel anytime.)
Want a sneak peek inside the course? Start Phase 1 for free here.
30-Days
Plus, You'll Be Backed by a Risk-Free 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
When you purchase the Strumming Dr. 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 level of strumming and timing. 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.
Important questions you may have before grabbing access to the Strumming Dr. course:
Q: Is this for beginner or advanced players? A: One of the best things about the Strumming Dr. course is that it is for all skill levels. In fact, I encourage everyone to go through the course multiple times. The first time you go through it, you focus on picking up what you can at your current skill level. Once you complete it the first time, you can go back through it and take things to the next level. A few of the musical applications use chords like F, F#m and B7. If those aren't under your fingers yet, the Bar Chord Masterclass covers them and comes with Premium membership.
Q: What if I don’t like the course or it doesn’t get me to where I want to be? A: There is a 30-day money back guarantee. All we ask is that you give it a good solid try and put in the time.
Q: What if I need extra help with a specific topic or skill? A: There are several ways to get feedback. You can submit videos for Student Video Reviews, post in the Guitar Fam forum, email us, or schedule a private lesson with Nate.
Q: What’s the difference between the Lifetime Access for $197 and the Guitar Fam Premium Membership for $129? A: The Lifetime Access option gives you the Strumming Dr. course forever. The Guitar Fam Premium Membership gives you access to the entire Guitar Fam Premium course library, all course ebooks, and the monthly Growth Group for one full year.
Q: How will this help me play the songs I want? A: Each phase of the Strumming Dr. course ends with song recommendations and those songs are taught on the songs page of the Guitar Fam site. You can pick one of the recommended songs and woodshed it to apply what you’ve worked on in the course.
Q: How much time do I need to dedicate to this to see progress? A: We recommend 15 to 30 minutes a day, 4 to 6 days a week. Even with shorter sessions, you'll make real progress as long as you're consistent.
Smooth strumming starts today.
THE STRUMMING DR. COURSE
+ ALL COURSE EBOOKS
+ FULL COURSE LIBRARY
+ GUITAR FAM FORUM
+ MONTHLY GROWTH GROUP
$129
per year
(Cancel anytime.)
Want a sneak peek inside the course? Start Phase 1 for free here.
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