February Guitar Update | New Lessons, Songs & Play-Throughs
A February guitar update covering new song play-throughs, a beginner worksheet, and the lessons I’ve been teaching lately—plus a look at what’s coming next.
February Update
As we settle into a new month, I thought it might be a good time for a simple check-in.
Lately I’ve been reminded, both with guitar and with my own work, how easy it is to get pulled in too many directions at once. Even when everything is worthwhile, trying to improve everything at the same time usually slows progress.
I see the same thing with guitar all the time.
Almost every beginner assumes their struggle is unique. In reality, progress usually comes from focusing on the one thing that matters most right now—not from doing more.
That idea guided much of what I worked on in February.
Membership Updates
This month, a few new resources were added for members, including song play-throughs and a printable worksheet.
New Song Play-Throughs
The following songs now include full play-throughs you can practice along with:
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- Walk the Line – Easy Fingerstyle
- What I Got – Easy 2-Chord Version
- When It Rains It Pours – Easy Country Guitar
New Worksheet
- Top 5 Beginner Guitar Exercises
A printable worksheet to go along with the lesson, focused on building finger control, rhythm, and comfort.
What I’ve Been Teaching Lately
Here’s a look at the lessons that went out this month, broken down by song lessons and non-song lessons.
Song Lessons
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
- Walk the Line – Easy Fingerstyle
- What I Got – Easy 2-Chord Version
- When It Rains It Pours – Easy Country Guitar
Non-Song Lessons
- How I Learn Songs on Guitar
- Top 5 Beginner Guitar Exercises
- 3 Guitar Buying Mistakes to Avoid
- First Guitar Lesson for Complete Beginners
- 9 Super Easy Guitar Songs
Coming Up Next
Here’s a look at what I’ll be working on next:
- Three ’90s songs for guitarists
- Stand By Me
- Country strumming (boom-chuck style)
- Grow Old With You
- Landslide (with Kristina)
- Free Fallin’ (easy version)
- Late-beginner guitar workout
- Born in the USA – full song play-along
Thanks for being here, and for continuing to make time for guitar—even when life gets busy.
– James
