TL;DR: If you are strapped for time, here is the meat of our method. It was developed in 2 years and involved guitar teachers, parents, and even child psychologists.
- Personal student account so kids feel ownership
- 4-5 weekly video lessons at around 15 minutes each so they keep engaged and practice almost daily
- Mix of new song lessons and guided practice sessions with Tom and Milan
- Fun rewards system with badges, achievements, and physical prizes for major milestones
- Parent guidance made easy for home learning
- Systematic progression where each lesson builds on previous skills
- One new skill at a time, immediately applied through fun songs
- Slower-paced lessons specifically designed for kids
- Practice sessions include backing tracks with vocals for engaging solo practice
- Building Blocks system introduces skills gradually through songs kids love
- Success throughout the course, small wins with each lesson
- Carefully structured lessons
- Balance of children's songs and simplified popular hits
- Independent practice made fun and effective
- Gamified learning experience to maintain motivation
The rest of this page details our step-by-step approach, what your child will learn, and how our reward system keeps them excited about practicing.
But before we dive into the course details, I want to share something important:
Learning guitar at home can be an amazing bonding experience between you and your child.
I wholeheartedly recommend you learn guitar alongside your kids, it is quality time to the max. You can start from zero and progress together with each lesson.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Younger children (ages 8-10) will need more support from you during practice sessions
- Older kids (11+) can be more independent, but your encouragement is still vital
- No musical experience needed from your side - we guide you every step of the way
We cover all of this in detail in the Guitar Parent's Playbook™, which you'll receive for free when signing up. It's packed with tips on how to support your child's learning journey, regardless of your own musical background.
How They'll Learn Guitar
Here's exactly how we make learning guitar fun and effective in our course.
Step 01.
Make it their own
Your child gets their own account, giving them a sense of independence and ownership over their learning journey.
If they have an email address, we recommend using it so they can receive their lessons.
They'll look forward to receiving new lessons directly, just for them.
Step 02.
Learn without feeling overwhelmed
Your child gets 4-5 video lessons each week, carefully timed so they're never overwhelmed or bored:
- Each video is about 15 minutes long, which is just right for kids 8-14
- 2 of the weekly videos cover a new song with a new skill, so they learn new songs in bite-sized chunks
- The rest of the weekly videos are practice sessions, so your child practices together with Milan and Tom every day
Step 03.
Build skills naturally through songs
Our step-by-step system introduces new skills - like chords, notes, and techniques - through songs your child will love playing. We call these sections "Building Blocks".
We adjust the number of lessons in each Building Block based on how challenging each new skill is.
Each lesson builds on the last, so your son/daughter will always be improving without even realizing it.
Step 04.
Stay motivated with rewards
Your child will stay excited about learning guitar with:
- Badges for completing lessons and reaching goals
- Fun challenges that unlock new achievements
- A sense of accomplishment as they see their progress through being able to play more songs
This is called gamification, and is vital in this day of age, where they are used to it from video games.
They want to collect more badges, earn more points, etc.
Step 05.
Celebrate big wins with real items
Nothing beats the smile on your child's face when he/she receives a surprise package in the mail for reaching specific guitar goals, like:
- branded guitar picks,
- physical certificates of achievement,
- t-shirts.
The smaller items are part of your subscription, the larger ones we'll ask separate payment for.
These are important in shaping their self awareness and identity as a guitar player.
What They'll Learn
Guitar Playground™ develops real guitar skills while keeping the learning fun and engaging.
Our main course is built to take them to a lower intermediate level.
Learn Real Songs from Day 1
Forget boring exercises. We start with songs they know and love on day 1. It makes practice exciting and motivating.
Every song teaches or revises essential skills like chords, changes, strumming, etc. As they get better, we explore more complex skills like fingerpicking, and rhythm patterns.
Master the Basics, Step by Step
Building a strong foundation (how to hold and tune, basic chords, notes, strumming patterns, and many more) in easy increments is the basis of our course.
These are taught in a way that feels natural and easy to follow.
Understand Music Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Important concepts like timing, rhythm, and basic music theory are introduced naturally through hands-on practice with songs.
Learning happens without it feeling like studying... we all know how they feel about school 😉
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 🎸
No risk, no credit card needed - just a fun lesson to get started!
