Finally, a better way to learn guitar.

Online Guitar Lessons Kids Love, Progress Parents Can See

We combine 15-20 minute song-based video lessons with a fun rewards system to keep kids inspired to practice - no nagging required 😉

No risk, no credit card needed - just a fun lesson to get started!

5 reasons why traditional guitar lessons fail 90% of kids

There are a lot of problems with how kids are traditionally taught guitar:

  • Uninspiring and dry teaching methods that don't capture your child's attention.
  • Too short guided practice time, since a weekly 45-minute lesson just isn't enough.
  • Practicing at home becomes a struggle for you both.
  • Expensive in-person lessons that don't always fit into your budget.
  • Time constraints of private teachers clash with your family schedules.

there's a better way to learn!

The Guitar Playground™ Method

Created by a father-son team who experienced these challenges firsthand, we combined 25 years of guitar teaching expertise with a child's perspective to develop a learning system that actually works for kids. 

Tom Fontana has been teaching guitar for over 25 years, helping more than 180,000 students learn through TheGuitarLesson.com since 2008. But it wasn't until teaching his son Milan that he truly understood the unique challenges of teaching children guitar.

When Milan turned 9, he was ready to start learning guitar...
But Tom quickly discovered that his proven adult teaching methods needed to evolve to be engaging enough for kids nowadays.

the 4 Pillars of our method

Why will it work for you?

What started as a personal journey to help his own child has evolved into Guitar Playground™, a video guitar course for 8-14 year olds, taught by both Tom and Milan.

They created a system that actually works by combining:

  • Tom's guitar teaching experience with
  • Milan's fresh perspective on what makes learning fun for kids, and
  • Collaborating with 2 child psychologists to understand how young minds learn best.

1. Smart

More Family Time, Less Costs

No more rushing to weekly lessons & paying $50 for a 50 minute session. Learn from home whenever it suits your schedule, while saving thousands on traditional guitar lessons. One subscription covers everything your child needs.

2. Easy

Daily Practice Without the Battles

"Time to practice guitar!" becomes music to their ears. Our bite-sized lessons create quick wins that keeps your little one excited to learn. Parents tell us their children now pick up the guitar on their own, without being asked.

3. Engaging

Turn Screen Time Into Skill Time

Transform passive screen time into active learning. Your child will love earning badges, completing challenges, and unlocking achievements - just like in their favorite games. Finally, screen time you can feel good about.

4. Rewarding

Watch Real Progress Unfold

See your child master new skills with every song they learn, from basic chords to solos. Our step-by-step method builds confidence through songs kids actually want to play, creating steady, visible progress.

90%

of parents report their child practicing at least 4x per week after 30 days!

"Incredible watching my daughter"

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It was actually incredible watching my daughter do the sample lesson. She smiled non stop, learned the notes, played it with you, and insisted she would teach me as well 🙂 A day later, she asked about the next lesson.
Andrea, mom of Lena (8)

"Loves earning badges"

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We tried private lessons but they never stuck since he didn't practice at home. Guitar playground is so different, Benny loves earning badges and can't wait to show us his new songs.
Michael

"Never thought we'd be playing guitar together"

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I took your advice from the parents guide and got myself a guitar as well, and we've been learning together, almost every day. It's just amazing to do this with her, I never thought we'd be playing guitar together.
Robert, dad of Emma (11)

"Excited to learn and play the songs"

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Thank you for making guitar fun for my twins. We were about to quit guitar, but your course has completely turned things around. They're excited to learn and play the songs and are even having little concerts for us now.
John

"He looks forward to getting your email and the new lesson"

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My son took private lessons for 6 months, we paid over $1000 in total for them, but it feels like he got more from your course in 1 month. He never used to practice on his own, but he looks forward to getting your email and the new lesson every other day, I think that's what keeps things going.
Matan

"Picks up the guitar without being told"

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My 10 year old son actually picks up the guitar without being told now. After 3 months with a teacher and with 0 interest left, these online guitar lessons are nothing short of a miracle.
Sarah, mom of Mason (10)

"Perfect for my son's attention span"

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The short lessons are perfect for my son's attention span. We practice together, a little every day, and he is definitely getting better.
Jason

"Love your interactions with Milan and how he is teaching us as well"

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Aiden and I are learning together, he and I both love your interactions with Milan and how he is teaching us as well, very cool!
Heather

"He's enjoying it a lot"

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The way you break down songs makes it so easy for Ethan to follow. I realize that they are just parts of the songs, but he's enjoying it a lot and I can really hear that he's getting better. Hope it sticks.
Zoltan

Frequent questions about our lessons

Parents often ask us how our online guitar lessons work, what age is best to start, and what equipment their child needs.

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting started with Guitar Playground™.

Guitar Playground is designed for school-aged children 8+.

At this age, kids usually have the fine motor skills needed to handle a guitar, their attention span is good enough to focus for 20-30 minutes, and they start having musical ambitions.

Teaching singing to children younger than 8 is OK, but that is different. With guitar, I've found that a more "mature" child is needed.

I recommend 20-30 minutes of practice per day, but at least every other day.

Your child will get 5 video lessons a week, which are short and rewarding.

Most kids look forward to receiving their new daily videos, earning their badges, and learning new songs, so it's easy to get them playing.

The course is self-paced. If life gets busy, you can adjust the schedule to fit your needs. The important thing is consistent practice, not speed.

As I mentioned, aim to practice at least every other day.

Absolutely! Our course includes detailed instructions and tips for parents. Even if you've never played an instrument, you'll find the guidance you need to effectively support your child's learning journey.

In fact, it is best if you start learning guitar with your child at the same time through these lessons.

It provides the perfect bonding opportunity, and you get to learn guitar as well!

Yes. Guitar Playground combines high-quality video lessons on songs kids love with gamified interactive elements, personalized feedback, and parental help.

This modern, multi-faceted approach to learning has proven effective and engaging for kids.

The course was designed using 20+ years of guitar teaching experience, personal interaction with kids, and the advice of 2 child psychologists.

Ready to Watch Your Child Fall in Love with Guitar?

Sign up now for your free preview of how easy and fun learning guitar can be with Guitar Playground™.

Ask your little one to get ready, here is what you'll get right now 🎸

  • A complete sample lesson taught by Tom and Milan, showcasing our unique teaching method
  • Your copy of our exclusive "Guitar Parent's Playbook", packed with proven tips for success

No risk, no credit card needed - just a fun lesson to get started!

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