The Complete Lead Guitarist
Finally learn to improvise and express yourself—without getting stuck memorizing endless scales.
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A different kind of guitar course—
Instead of memorizing scale shapes and hoping for the best, you’ll start by making music with just a few notes. From day one, you’ll be playing, phrasing, and actually sounding good—even before you know the names of every scale.
This is not a theory course. It’s a hands-on, practical method for learning lead guitar through feel, sound, and simple tools that help you improvise with confidence.
Whether you’re picking up electric guitar for the first time, or you’ve been stuck in the “pentatonic box” for years, this course helps you:
- Break free from memorization and start creating
- Develop strong rhythm, phrasing, and tone
- Learn simple strategies to sound musical from the very beginning
- Build real solos you can be proud of
- Know what to play—and why it works
You don't need hours a day, expensive gear, or perfect hands.
You just need a better way to learn.
Why Most Guitarists Get Stuck
I see it all the time: people who’ve put in the hours, watched hundreds of YouTube videos, and memorized a bunch of scales—but still can’t play a solo they actually like.
I’ve taught thousands of students online, and hundreds one-on-one. And the biggest mistake I see?
They confuse memorizing things with making music.
The result?
Frustration. Burnout. Constantly asking: “Why doesn’t this sound good?”
Here’s the truth:
- It’s not about how many scales you know.
- It’s not about how fast you can shred.
- It’s not about buying more gear.
If you’re not learning how to play musically, none of that matters.
My Story (And Why I Teach This Way)
When I first started playing guitar, I did everything “right.”
I learned the modes. I memorized patterns. I worked through exercise books and YouTube tutorials. And when I finally showed up to my first jam session…
I totally bombed.
Nothing I played made sense. It was all out of time, out of place, and out of touch.
So I went back to the drawing board—and I realized something important:
Music is a language, and I had learned the vocabulary without ever learning how to speak it.
Over the next several years, I developed a system that focused not on theory—but on musical instincts. I used it with my private students, and I’ve refined it over 15 years of teaching.
This course is the result.
The Complete Lead Guitarist is based around a simple, 5-step process that I’ve used with hundreds of private students:
- Learn one small musical idea (a lick, a pattern, a phrasing trick)
- See it in context – how it works in a real musical setting
- Play it together with guided practice
- Approach it from another angle to reinforce it
- Integrate it into your soloing and improvisation
This structure helps you stay motivated, avoid overwhelm, and start playing with confidence right away.
Includes...
- 🎥 Step-by-step video lessons (no fluff, just progress)
- 📘 Printable workbook with every exercise (a written plan of action)
- 💬 A direct line to James for guitar help
Here's What You’ll Learn
MODULE 1 – Technique Essentials
Lay a solid foundation with the core mechanics of lead guitar. You’ll learn how to tune by ear and with a tuner, how to read TAB effectively, and how to develop your sense of timing. We’ll also walk through simple, recognizable melodies that give you a clear starting point.
- Tuning (by ear & tuner), reading TAB
- Basic timing, rhythm, and easy melodies
- How to practice efficiently for real progress
MODULE 2 – Playing With Confidence
Get comfortable navigating the fretboard and making your playing sound clean and controlled. This module focuses on physical skills (like picking, muting, and shifting positions), as well as musical skills—like turning a scale into something that feels like music.
- Picking techniques, palm muting, fretboard movement
- Minor pentatonic scale, power chords, and the basics of blues
- Learning how to phrase with intention and musicality
MODULE 3 – Improvising With Feel
This is where it all comes together. You’ll start connecting different shapes and positions, using vibrato and phrasing tools to express emotion. You’ll explore triads, learn how to follow chords, and practice building solos that feel natural and say something.
- Changing positions, using vibrato for feel
- Major and minor triads, tonal awareness
- Creating meaningful solos with phrasing and space
Each module ends with a clear and structured practice routine—so you always know what to focus on next, and how to build real momentum.
Plus, You Get These Bonuses
BONUS #1 – 80+ Page Workbook
Every lick, exercise, and concept—clearly explained with diagrams, TAB, and cheat sheets.
BONUS #2 – Electric Guitar Tone & Gear Guide
Skip the hype. Learn exactly what you need (and what you don’t) to get a great tone.
BONUS #3 – Using a Looper Pedal 101
Skip the hype. Learn exactly what you need (and what you don’t) to get a great tone.
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!
Get Access Today
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Unlimited access to The Complete Lead Guitarist ($99 value)
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Bonus #1 - 80+ Page Printable Workbook ($49 value)
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Bonus #2 - Electric Guitar Tone & Gear Guide ($29 value)
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Bonus #3 - Looper Pedal 101 Mini-course ($39 value)
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Access to community - direct line to James ($99 value)
Unlimited access to The Complete Lead Guitarist ($99 value)Total Value - $315
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Questions You May Have Before Joining:
Do I need to be an experienced guitarist?
Nope! This course is beginner-friendly and also works for self-taught guitarists who want to finally fill in the gaps.
Will I need an electric guitar?
It’s ideal, but everything works on an acoustic too—especially if it has a cutaway.
How much time do I need?
15 minutes a day is enough to see real results.
What if I try it and it’s not for me?
You’re backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Start Playing Lead Guitar With Confidence
You don’t need another scale to memorize.
You need a method that teaches you how to make music—with whatever you already know.
This is it.
