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Master “Jill’s Song” & 3 More Beautiful Original Fingerstyle Compositions

Learn “Jill’s Song,” “Rolling With the Ashes,” “Harlem,” and “The Hippie Dance”
with step-by-step video instruction from Adam Rafferty


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Students Worldwide Are Learning

These Original Pieces…




Hundreds of guitarists have learned these arrangements and shared their own performances online!

Guitar Teachers Love These Arrangements Too!

Subject: “The DVD is Spectacular!”

Rob Steinhardt at the Swannanoa Gathering, Asheville N.C.

“So far, my favorite song in the course is the opening cut, a very pretty ballad in Drop D tuning called “Jill’s Song.”

Because it is slow, “Jill’s Song” may be the easiest one to learn.

Adam first plays a perfect rendition of the tune, and then spends a solid 20 minutes walking us through the tune, note for note, phrase by phrase.

Nothing is left to guess work, as all fingerings are discussed, as well as the subtlties needed to play the song well. Adam’s understanding of music is deep, and a lot of important points are covered in a way that cannot be conveyed by TAB alone.

PRODUCTION wise, the video lessons are top notch. The images and sounds are crystal clear, with perfect viewing angles for learning. The videos have a modern look, so cheers to the camera crew!”

Rob Steinhardt

Pro Guitar Teacher and Performer – Asheville N.C.

Ready to Add Beautiful Original Fingerstyle Compositions to Your Repertoire?



You hear stunning fingerstyle pieces and think “I wish I could play something that beautiful and unique.” These aren’t covers – these are Adam’s original compositions that showcase a wide range of emotions, grooves, and advanced techniques that will expand your musical vocabulary.


The Musical Journey That Started Everything…

When I first got inspired to play fingerstyle guitar, I bought my first quality steel string guitar – a Taylor 314ce.

I was concerned about whether this investment made sense, as it was fairly expensive at the time. Fingerstyle was just a dream at this point – I had no tunes, no arrangements, just a love for the music and a burning desire to play it.

I took the guitar out of its case, tuned it to dropped D, and went searching for something musically beautiful. From nowhere came the gentle, haunting refrain of “Jill’s Song.”

Then and there, I knew this would be a delicious, exciting journey into music – and I’m so happy I can share it with you as a teacher!

From that first breakthrough came “Rolling With the Ashes” with its boom-chick thumb picking and energetic banjo rolls, then the sophisticated blues-meets-jazz grooves of “Harlem” and “The Hippie Dance.”


What Makes This Special:

These original pieces solve the challenge of finding sophisticated, performance-ready arrangements that showcase advanced techniques while expressing deep musical emotion and creativity.

Now I’ll show you exactly how to play these unique compositions that will set you apart from other fingerstyle players.



Ready to learn these sophisticated original pieces for just $49.97? 

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Here’s What You’ll Get…

Here’s a quick sneak peek…


  • Four original fingerstyle compositions: Jill’s Song, Rolling With the Ashes, Harlem, and The Hippie Dance
  • 110+ minutes of comprehensive video lessons with in-depth instruction and complete performances
  • Studio quality video production with crystal clear images and sound
  • Split screen views of right and left hand for easy understanding of techniques
  • Step by step, note for note explanations of EXACTLY how to play each composition
  • Close-up hand views and demonstrations for easy understanding
  • Walking bass lines, harp-like chords and groove techniques
  • Behind the neck “effects” and special fingerstyle techniques
  • “Bell-like” harmonic techniques and lush, emotional harmonies in “Jill’s Song”
  • “Boom-chick” thumb picking and up-tempo banjo rolls in “Rolling With the Ashes”
  • “Blues meets jazz” grooves in the sophisticated pieces “Harlem” and “The Hippie Dance”
  • Advanced fingerstyle techniques that will dramatically improve your playing
  • Wide range of musical emotions – from contemplative to energetic arrangements
  • Patient, relaxed teaching style that makes complex pieces accessible
  • Learn at YOUR own pace in YOUR own home when YOU want to!
  • 30+ page PDF booklet with complete tablature and notation for each song
  • FULL TABS INCLUDED, NO MUSIC READING REQUIRED

The Original Pieces You’ll Learn…

Full step by step video lessons, tabs, notation included for the following songs.

Jill’s Song (Bell-like harmonics create ethereal, emotional beauty) 
Rolling With the Ashes (Boom-chick thumb picking with energetic banjo rolls)
The Hippie Dance (Advanced techniques with playful, creative energy)
Harlem (Sophisticated blues-meets-jazz groove)

Unique Compositions That Set You Apart From Other Players


Four original fingerstyle compositions you can perform anywhere – from intimate settings to concert stages.

These pieces will give you unique, performance-ready arrangements that showcase your technical skills while expressing deep musical emotion and creativity.

Stand out from other players with compositions that no one else will be playing!


Start playing these unique compositions today for just $49.97!

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Here’s What Real-life Students Are Saying…

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

Master These “Fingerstyle Favorites” Today!

Pick up your guitar and perform these unique fingerstyle pieces that showcase advanced techniques and deep musical expression


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