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Master the Art of Fingerstyle Guitar from Complete Beginner to Advanced


 From your very first chord to complete fingerstyle arrangements that will amaze your friends and family – with step-by-step video instruction from Adam Rafferty

🎸Join Thousands of My Students Who’ve Made This Journey🎸

(With students at a LIVE workshop – I’m way at the left!)

Over 5,400 guitar students have started as complete beginners and now play beautiful fingerstyle arrangements that showcase true musical skill and artistry!

Are You Overwhelmed by Where To Start With Fingerstyle Guitar?


You hear stunning fingerstyle pieces and think ‘I could never play something that beautiful.’ The truth is, every great fingerstyle player started exactly where you are now – with little experience but a love for beautiful guitar music.

The Systematic Approach That Changes Everything:

Most fingerstyle courses throw you into complex arrangements before you’ve mastered the fundamentals. This course is different.

We start with literally how to hold the guitar and build systematically through 96 lessons until you’re creating your own arrangements.

Every step is demonstrated clearly, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed.

This isn’t just another guitar course – it’s your complete roadmap from beginner to advanced fingerstyle player.

And with our 365-day money-back guarantee, you can learn with complete confidence.

Learn Easily With Split Screen Views that Go Step-by-Step!

You’ll Get Guidance from a World Class Guitarist and Teacher

I’m Adam Rafferty – a Professional fingerstyle guitarist whose YouTube channel has over 24 million total views and my systematic teaching approach has helped thousands master fingerstyle guitar from scratch.

What You’ll Master…


Here’s A quick overview of the 6 modules included in this course:


Here’s What You’ll Get:

  • 96 comprehensive video lessons (8.5 hours) with in-depth instruction and complete demonstrations
  • 6 structured modules that take you from absolute beginner to advanced player
  • Perfect for absolute beginners – even if you’ve never held a guitar before
  • Close-up hand views in every video so you can see EXACTLY how to position your fingers
  • Step by step, note for note breakdowns starting from EXACTLY how to hold the guitar
  • Complete beginner foundation – learn string names, tablature, and basic chord diagrams
  • Master essential open chords you can use for thousands of songs
  • Fingerstyle essentials – proper picking patterns and thumb techniques
  • Learn the “Boom-Chick Blues” – an original piece that develops your thumbpicking foundation
  • Percussive thumb techniques with groove work on “Ain’t No Sunshine”
  • Learn to arrange songs for guitar – turn simple melodies into complete fingerstyle pieces
  • Natural harmonic techniques for beautiful, bell-like tones
  • 6 comprehensive PDF guides (52 pages) with complete tablature and chord diagrams
  • Learn at YOUR own pace in YOUR own home when YOU want to!
  • FULL TABS INCLUDED, NO MUSIC READING REQUIRED



Compare this to private lessons: At $150 per hour (my private lesson rate), just 8.5 hours of private instruction would cost you $1,275 – and that’s without any materials, replay ability, or lifetime access.

This complete course gives you everything for a fraction of that cost, plus you can review any lesson as many times as needed.


The Complete Fingerstyle Journey You’ll Take…


🎸 Module 1: Guitar Basics – Hold the guitar, string names, your first chords

🎸 Module 2: Essential Open Chords – Build your chord vocabulary for thousands of songs

🎸 Module 3: Fingerstyle Foundations – Proper picking patterns and thumb techniques

🎸 Module 4: Your First Arrangements – “Boom-Chick Blues” and thumbpicking mastery

🎸 Module 5: Advanced Techniques – Percussive thumb work and “Ain’t No Sunshine”

🎸 Module 6: Song Arrangement Skills – Create your own fingerstyle masterpieces

This systematic approach ensures you never feel overwhelmed.


Each module builds perfectly on the last, taking you from knowing nothing about guitar to playing complete, impressive fingerstyle arrangements that showcase true musical skill and artistry.


Here’s What Real-Life Students Who Completed This Course Are Saying…

“This course is simply amazing. You realize from the very start that Adam knows what he is talking about and his experience.

Being in my middle 30s, I have started and given up on learning guitar several times in my life. I decided to give it one more try and picked this course.

Now I’m actively practicing for 5 months, 4-5 times a week, and I thank this course for giving me inspiration and showing the way in a good paced and encouraging manner. The focus on comfort from the beginning is essential – Adam is very careful that we use good posture and avoid exhaustion.

The lesson songs are great and fun – I loved Boom Chick! You got me right back into guitar, and I am not giving up this time.” 

Arthur D.

Germany

“At first I was skeptical about this course, but the method is sound.

If you want to learn anything difficult, it is helpful to break it down into smaller, more manageable parts and improve muscle memory.

Before you know it, you are putting the melody, rhythm, and bass together achieving your goal.

Thanks for explaining this in simple terms and helping me on my guitar journey.”

Will F.

“Very simple and takes one from the very basics to some stuff that requires practice to get dexterity and fluidity.

The lessons are small bites and are broken down very nicely.“

Charles P.

“It’s an amazing course – it gives all the tips you need to know about the guitar.

Normally people just teach how to play the guitar, but they don’t teach about the guitar itself. I love this course.“

Vineet S.

“This fun course is very engaging and will take you from a beginner and set you on your way to being a credible finger picker. 

I recommend Adam’s course to anyone who wants to go beyond just simple strumming and get into the sound of what an acoustic is really capable of.”

Paul M.

“I’m a total beginner. Most important thing about this course is that each next lesson is only marginally harder.

So it’s absolutely possible to do them one after another. I’m absolutely happy about everything in this course.”

Thovart

“Finding Adam Rafferty’s beginner to advanced fingerstyle guitar course was extremely exciting. And so affordable.

Adam is a superb guitarist and a wonderful teacher. He teaches as if he is giving a private lesson. I am loving the course.“

Jennifer L.

“Excellent pacing, clear directions and I hear experience talking. This leads me to believe in his dedication to teaching his students”

Stephen G.

“Adam has a laid back attitude that just keeps you engaged with what he is teaching. He takes his time, so you aren’t rushed through the lessons like some other platforms I’ve used.

Entertaining and educational, well worth the money.“

Steve L.

“I am learning a lot from Adam, especially how to maintain holding the chord and releasing when appropriate. Great teacher.“

Elden L.S.

My Risk-Free No Questions Asked, 365 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee


You have a full year to try out this download and see if it is right for you!

If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply let me know within 365 days of purchase for a FULL REFUND NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

“Thank you for letting me be your guitar teacher and coach!”

More Praise for Adam’s Guitar Teaching……

(And hey…I’d love to feature you here as well!)

“If you are ready to take your fingerstyle playing to the next level, then Adam Rafferty’s lessons are for you.

The songs are beautifully put together, and taught in bite size pieces that enable one to progress towards learning the entire song.

Adam’s teaching style is such that it feels as if he is sitting in the room with you, walking you through the piece. I highly recommend these videos, it’s helped take my playing ability to a higher level.”

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Tim Shaw

Hobby Guitarist

“I first came across Adam Rafferty searching for “learning guitar.”

Adam´s playing appealed to me, and yet I learned even more from his approach, philosophy and attitude towards the instrument and towards music making and performance in general.

I have been a happy amateur guitar player all my life, and yet his insights gave me better habits.

It helped my focus on what is important, and I recommend his site to all my friends.”

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Kjell-Åke

Sweden

“I am a guitar teacher by trade. As a teacher, player, and lover of guitar music I have been influenced by Adam in tons of positive ways.

Adam’s talent extends as a teacher just as easily as his ability to create amazing music.

He is inviting, concise, and helps you build confidence as a player approaching his catalog.

If you are willing to put in the effort, he provides all the tools you need to feel successful, and he presents the information in a sincere, insightful, and fun way!”

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Dave Francis

www.guitarborist.com

“I have been following Adam Rafferty’s videos, DVD lessons and blogs online for several years now.

He is an exceptional performer and teacher and I have found that applying many of his techniques has improved my playing and my confidence immensely.

Though fingerstyle arrangements can be quite challenging, Adam reduces the work load by getting right to the techniques that ease the pain.

His gift is making a difficult piece sound simple and he helps me do the same.”

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Bob Brounley

professional fingerstyle guitarist from Florida

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