Absolute Beginner
If you just picked up the guitar, start here. We'll guide you from your first week playing the guitar helping you form good habits, good technique, and even have you playing songs by the end of the week.
That’s exactly why I created Absolute Beginner—a step-by-step, day-by-day course designed to take someone who's never touched a guitar and get them playing real music in just 7 days.
✅ How to hold, tune, and care for your guitar
✅ Learn string names, basic rhythms, and how to play in time
✅ Master essential 2-finger and 3-finger chords
✅ Play your first strumming pattern and fingerpicking pattern
✅ Use a pick with confidence and comfort
✅ Build muscle memory with simple daily exercises
✅ Play full songs by the end of the week
This is the course I wish every new player had on day one; no fluff, no overwhelm, just real progress from the very first day.
PS… 93% of students consistently report feeling confident, motivated, and excited after just the first lesson. Let’s get you playing.
Join 947+ guitar students already playing songs for their friends and family in just one week.
Curriculum
Too many aspiring guitarists give up early; not because they lack potential, but because no one gave them a clear path from day one.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or frustrated trying to piece together YouTube videos, you’re not alone, and you’re not the problem.
Ask yourself:
👉Do you know how to tune your guitar without second-guessing?
👉Can you comfortably play chords and learn songs?
👉Do you understand how to use a pick or fingerpick a simple pattern?
If the answer is no, this is the course you’ve been waiting for. "Absolute Beginner" will walk you through everything step-by-step so you can finally stop guessing and start playing with confidence.
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This course guides students through a structured, day-by-day lesson plan that guides the absolute beginner from day one to playing songs in 7 days. Over seven days, you'll learn how to tune your guitar, play chords, string names, strumming patterns, how to use a pick, how to fingerpick, and much more. This comprehensive learning pathway gives students everything they need to jumpstart their guitar playing journey!
Your Instructor
The Donut Doctor is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and educator with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from Berklee College of Music, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a minor in Harmony. With a passion for helping guitarists grow, he has taught thousands of students worldwide, led masterclasses at colleges and universities, and released extensive lesson content that has transformed players at every level.
His teaching focuses on bridging the gap between technical fundamentals and real-world musicality, helping intermediate players break through painful plateaus. The Donut Doc combines academic training with years of industry experience to offer a well-rounded and practical approach to modern guitar education.
As a Grammy-nominated guitarist, he has toured and performed with artists like Jung Kook (BTS), Sam Smith, and Fletcher, and performed on stages from Madison Square Garden to Coachella, as well as multiple TV appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, GMA, and more. He brings this firsthand knowledge of the professional music world into every lesson.
The Donut Doctor is also endorsed by top gear companies including Fender, Taylor Guitars, Heritage, D’Addario, PRS, Walrus Audio, and many many more. He frequently collaborates with companies like Guitar Center to demo and test new guitar products. and has built a loyal following of over 250k musicians across social platforms.
