Finally! A Professionally Designed Beginner Guitar Program Created Specifically for Kids & Teens!

Get good at guitar fast--without practicing boring scales all day long!

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No "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Found Here!

Learn songs by today's top artists as well as songs that have been specifically designed to help students reach their playing goals.

Learn Your First Song on Day 1!

Within 30 minutes of starting our program students begin learning their first song. Our program is designed to get students playing as soon as possible. Providing "quick wins" is an important part of keeping students motivated and moving forward.

Get Good Fast ...Without Practicing Scales All Day!

Reaching important playing goals doesn't have to be boring. Our program helps students reach important playing goals through the use of carefully selected songs that students love to play.

Making Practice Great Again

The truth is, students should want to practice. Students will look forward to practicing if they are enjoying what they are learning and seeing visible improvement in their playing. Having fun & making progress are the cornerstones of the KGA teaching philosophy. And it works!

A Time Tested Guitar Curriculum

Our curriculum has been developed and refined over many years and has helped thousands of kids & teens reach their playing goals.  With the feedback we've received we believe we've developed the worlds best guitar program for kids & teens! 

The Ultimate Beginner Guitar Course: Phase I

The Ultimate Beginner Guitar Course Phase I starts right at the beginning. Students with zero experience will begin playing right away while carefully avoiding the bad habits that beginners frequently develop. Students will progress at an astonishing rate as they work through 15 jam-packed modules, learn over 15 carefully selected songs and exercises, and play along with the slow & full speed play-along videos found in the "practice session" portion of each module.

14 lesson modules containing 50+ videos of step by step instruction!

30+ supplemental sheet music & MP3 downloads!

Access to the student helpline for additional support!

U.B.G.C. Phase I Course Curriculum

1

Section 1: The Fundamentals 
  • Guitar Anatomy: learn the different parts of the guitar.
  • Learn how to "set up" the left & right hands properly (and what bad habits to avoid).
  • Learn your first song (and play-along with slow & full speed practice tracks!).
  • Kickstart your playing technique with 5 essential (and fun) exercises.
  • Learn how to read music for guitar.
  • Learn the four primary note types and play along with practice tracks for each.
  • Test your reading skills by reading a familiar melody and trying to guess what song it is!
  • Learn how to tune your guitar (and keep it in tune).
  • Learn three must-know strategies for learning songs quickly (plus, learn your second song!).  

2

Section Two: Level 1 Lead Guitar Studies
  • Progressively master the first position by learning 7 AWESOME SONGS!
  • Master all 6 songs by playing along with the practice session videos--first at slow speed and then at full tempo. 
  • Learn how to utilize "transition point practice" and the "first notes first" strategies to significantly reduce playing errors.
  • Learn the "minimal movement principle" to increase speed effortlessly.
  • Learn how to navigate directional symbols in sheet music.
  • ...And More!

3

Section Three: Level 1 Rhythm Guitar Studies
  • Learn how to read chord diagrams.
  • Learn the basics of rhythm notation.
  • Learn & memorize the 9 fundamental chords that guitarists use to play thousands of songs.
  • Learn key strategies for mastering the ability to transition between chords smoothly & quickly.
  • Learn the 6 essential chord movements (with play-along practice for each).
  • Learn how to use the "pivot finger" and "guide finger" technique for ultra-fast transitions.
  • Learn introductory strumming patterns.
  • Learn & master 7 AWESOME SONGS & play along with different speeds of practice tracks for each one!

About the Instructor,
David Osborn, M.S.

David Osborn has been teaching guitar professionally for over 20 years, specializing in guitar studies for kids and teens. During the course of his career David developed a comprehensive guitar curriculum that has helped thousands of kids & teens reach their playing goals. The complete beginner level of this curriculum is now available as The Kids Guitar Academy Ultimate Beginner Guitar Course: Phases I & II.

Here’s what people are saying...

Chase Walker

The Chase Walker Band

"To anyone who wants to learn to play guitar, I'll tell you--this is the place to start."

Christina N.

Student Mom

"My son absolutely loves the lessons--especially the play-along portions. Thank you for creating such a great course."

Ryan V.

KGA Student

“I tried to learn guitar before but just gave up.. Now I play everyday and am able to play my favorite songs."

The Ultimate Beginner Guitar Course: Phase II

Picking up right where the phase I course left off, The Ultimate Beginner Guitar Course Phase II is guaranteed to take the student’s guitar playing to the next level. In this course, students will continue to develop their lead & rhythm guitar skills by learning over 14 songs and exercises that have been carefully selected to support important playing goals and optimize the student’s enjoyment of learning guitar. 

15 lesson modules containing 60+ videos of step by step instruction!

40+ supplemental sheet music & MP3 downloads!

Access to the student helpline for additional support!

U.B.G.C. Phase II Course Curriculum

1

Section 1: Level 2 Lead Guitar Studies
  • Progressively master all positions of the guitar up through the first half of the guitar neck by learning 10 AWESOME SONGS!
  • Master all 10 songs by playing along with the practice session videos--first at slow speed and then at full tempo. 
  • Master the ability to switch smoothly between multiple positions.
  • Learn how to use target notes to simplify quick position changes.
  • Learn important exercises to help strengthen and train the (often neglected) pinky.
  • Learn short-form scale patterns & exercises.
  • Begin learning how to "barre".
  • Learn how to use the "roll over" technique to move quickly from string to string..
  • ...And much more!

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Section Two: Level 2 Rhythm Guitar Studies
  • Super-charge your rhythm technique by learning 8 essential strumming patterns.
  • Develop the critical skill of combining chord changes with strumming patterns.
  • Master the ability of switching to chords on the "up beats".
  • Learn the essential chords of the Dominant 7th family and practice switching between common combinations.
  • Apply your new rhythm guitar skills through the careful study of 4 AWESOME SONGS!
  • Master all 4 songs by playing along with the practice session videos--first at slow speed and then at full tempo!

Student Playing Samples

Here's just a few examples of how our students are doing in the program!

Miranda, Age 9

Jacob, Age 15

Toby, Age 11

Aidan, Age 13

Receive over $1,500 In Professional Guitar Instruction at a Fraction of the Cost!

  • Carefully regimented step-by-step curriculum.
  • 30+ fun songs and exercises carefully chosen to support important playing goals.
  • On screen graphics to help students stay focused and on-track.
  • Access to the student helpline and in-course messaging for additional support as needed. 
  • Clear goals and milestones to support achievement & progress.
  • Coaching by the friendliest, happiest, and most enthusiastic guitar teacher this side of the Mason Dixon Line!
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The U.B.G.C.

PHASE I

$120

  • Lifetime Access
  • Immediate Start
  • Free Access to All Updates
  • Access to the Student Helpline
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The U.B.G.C.

PHASE II

$120

  • Lifetime Access
  • Immediate Start
  • Free Access to All Updates
  • Access to the Student Helpline
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The U.B.G.C.

PHASE I & II

BEST DEAL!!

$189

Reg. Price: $240

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  • Free Access to All Updates
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Try any Kids Guitar Academy Course risk free for 30 days. If you do not absolutely love the course simply contact us and we'll immediately refund your money--no questions asked!

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