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There was so much more than just a video with a guy teaching you to play the guitar. The easy step by step approach, articulate and encouraging manner… With the help from James’ course my guitar playing has improved immensely in such a short time.
It was so frustrating to never be able to play an entire song even after spending so much time and money on lessons… I found James’ course and by the time I got to Chapter 3, I was already playing songs that I tried learning for 15 years. It feels like a one-on-one lesson and it really worked for me. Thank you James.
After taking private lessons for 6 months, and getting nowhere, my confidence was pretty shaken. As a last ditch effort I decided to try an online course. That was about 2 months ago and I’ve gotten farther ahead than 6 months of lessons did for me. Worth every cent.
For many years a guitar simply sat in my closet. Figuring out how to start seemed confusing and intimidating. Then I found this course. James is amazing. He is incredibly patient and thorough while simultaneously keeping it interesting and fun. I look forward to my evening practice sessions now, thanks very much to James!
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There was so much more than just a video with a guy teaching you to play the guitar. The easy step by step approach, articulate and encouraging manner… With the help from James’ course my guitar playing has improved immensely in such a short time.
It was so frustrating to never be able to play an entire song even after spending so much time and money on lessons… I found James’ course and by the time I got to Chapter 3, I was already playing songs that I tried learning for 15 years. It feels like a one-on-one lesson and it really worked for me. Thank you James.
After taking private lessons for 6 months, and getting nowhere, my confidence was pretty shaken. As a last ditch effort I decided to try an online course. That was about 2 months ago and I’ve gotten farther ahead than 6 months of lessons did for me. Worth every cent.
For many years a guitar simply sat in my closet. Figuring out how to start seemed confusing and intimidating. Then I found this course. James is amazing. He is incredibly patient and thorough while simultaneously keeping it interesting and fun. I look forward to my evening practice sessions now, thanks very much to James!
ABOUT JAMES
I used to be an overweight kid with no talent, no drive, no motivation… but then I picked up a guitar and everything changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GoodGuitarist?
GoodGuitarist is a guitar tutorial website hosted by James Testani, where you’ll find hundreds of exclusive video lessons designed to help you truly learn guitar—step by step. With a YouTube following of over 575,000 subscribers and more than 65 million views, James has become a trusted guide for beginners and beyond.
GoodGuitarist offers a growing library of structured courses for all skill levels, from complete beginner to early intermediate. You’ll also find a huge collection of song lessons, each one taught clearly and simply so you can start playing music right away.
Many courses include extras like downloadable workbooks, play-alongs, and helpful practice routines. Whether you want to build your chord vocabulary, improve your strumming, explore fingerpicking, or understand music theory, there’s a course for you.
Unlock full access to every course, lesson, and resource with the GoodGuitarist Premium Membership—your all-in-one path to learning guitar the right way.
Who is GoodGuitarist for?
GoodGuitarist is for anyone who’s ever wanted to learn guitar but struggled to make it stick. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who’s tried a few times and felt stuck, this is the simplest, most effective way to finally get playing real songs—without the confusion or overwhelm.
Our lessons are designed to feel like private, one-on-one sessions—but with the freedom to pause, rewind, and repeat any part until it clicks.
What is the All-Access Pass?
The All-Access Pass gives you full access to every single course, exclusive bonuses that go along with our YouTube lessons, and our supportive online community. It’s everything you need to build real momentum and see results.
It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel anytime.
How much does it cost?
You can get started completely free with our Crash Course, which includes step-by-step beginner lessons and downloadable resources.
When you’re ready for more, you can choose between:
All-Access Pass – $23.95/month or $239/year
Learn Guitar Once and For All – $14.95/month or $149/year
*Both packages include the YouTube Bonuses and Community Access.*
How can I watch?
You can watch all lessons from any device using your web browser—whether it’s a laptop, phone, or tablet. No special app or software needed.
How do I cancel?
It’s simple:
- Login to your account here (https://www.goodguitaristcourses.com/library)
- Click on your portrait in the top menu
- Click “Settings”
- Click “Billing Info” at the top of the page
- Here you will be able to cancel your subscription