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Learn Guitar Online and Make Progress Faster Than Ever
Even if you've been stuck at the same level for decades. GuitarZoom is home to Steve Stine, one of the world's most sought-after guitar instructors. He leads a team of professional players who help adults finally play the way they've always wanted to.
Applying is free and doesn't commit you to anything. The next step is a relaxed Discovery Call.
What is GuitarZoom?
GuitarZoom is an online guitar education company based in San Diego, California. We've taught guitar online since 2005 and have helped hundreds of thousands of players in more than 100 countries.
Our Master Instructor is Steve Stine, who has taught guitar for over 30 years. Around 1.7 million guitarists follow our free videos on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
We offer three ways to learn. GuitarZoom Academy is our personalized, professionally guided program. GuitarZoom Premium is a structured, self-paced membership. Our individual courses focus on one skill at a time.
What we help guitarists do
- break through a plateau that's lasted years
- solo and improvise with confidence
- learn the fretboard and use music theory
- play complete songs, not just bits and pieces
- build a practice routine that actually works
- play in front of family, friends and other musicians
Find the right fit for you
Want a professional guiding you, or prefer to learn at your own pace? Start here.
GuitarZoom Academy
A personalized, professionally guided program for adults who feel stuck. You're matched with a professional instructor and get a written goal and plan. You also get weekly Check-Ins, Live Classes six days a week, Open Rooms, video feedback and a private community. It's application-only and backed by two guarantees.
GuitarZoom Premium
A structured membership with 16 of Steve Stine's core courses in a clear order. Instead of burying you in content, it gives you the right lessons at the right time. Includes video lessons, PDFs, TABs and backing tracks, plus a 14-day free trial.
Explore PremiumIndividual courses
Short, focused courses for quick wins, with lifetime access. Choose from 50+ topics, like soloing, blues, strumming, music theory and acoustic guitar.
Browse all courses| GuitarZoom Academy | GuitarZoom Premium | Individual courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Players who feel stuck and want a professional guiding them | Self-starters who want a clear, structured path | Working on one specific skill |
| How you learn | Personal instructor, written plan, Live Classes and Open Rooms | Video lessons in a set order, at your own pace | Video lessons, at your own pace |
| Feedback on your playing | Yes, live and on videos you send | No | No |
| Accountability | Practice Log and weekly Check-Ins | Self-guided | Self-guided |
| How to start | Apply, then a free Discovery Call | 14-day free trial | Buy once, keep for life |
| Guarantee | Success Guarantee and 30-day money back | Cancel any time | 30-day money back |
You love guitar and you've put in the years. So why does it still feel so hard?
- You've played for years, but still feel like a beginner
- You know bits and pieces of songs, but rarely the whole thing
- You stop playing when someone walks into the room
- You know some scales, but can't turn them into a solo
- You jump from one YouTube video to the next, hoping something clicks
- You've bought courses and apps you never finished
- You pick up the guitar and noodle, because you're not sure what to practice
- You wonder if it's too late to get really good
The problem isn't you. It's the approach.
Most players don't lack talent or effort. They lack direction. Free information is everywhere, but it doesn't tell you what to practice, why it matters or what comes next. That's the gap GuitarZoom was built to close.
The fastest way to break through a plateau
The Academy runs on our Velocity Framework™. Speed is how fast you move. Velocity is how fast you move toward a goal. The Academy keeps you moving toward yours.
The Bridge
Your instructor assesses your playing. Together you define and document your goal, and you get your Success Path.
Structure & Accountability
You follow a weekly plan with clear targets, keep your Practice Log and get regular Check-Ins.
Dynamic Learning
You play in Live Classes and Open Rooms using a simple loop: perform, assess, correct, repeat.
Success Guarantee
We set your goal with you at the start. Stay engaged, and if you haven't reached it by the end of your term, we'll keep working with you. That's up to four more weeks, free of charge.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Take 30 days to experience GuitarZoom Academy. If you don't love it, let us know and we'll refund your money in full.
Steve Stine
Steve is known as one of the world's most sought-after guitar instructors. He has taught for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He earned his Music Education degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Later, he taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He has toured the U.S. and U.K., and his co-writers include Brian May (Queen), Julian Lennon and Rick Springfield. Steve is endorsed by Ibanez, Hughes & Kettner and Hawk Picks. He joined GuitarZoom in 2014 and has created hundreds of courses. Read Steve's full story
Plus a faculty of professional instructors
They hold music degrees, perform regularly and have more than 200 years of combined teaching experience.
Luca Vincenzetti
Eric Beaty
Viktor Tanaskovski
Pete Schmidt
Manuel Acevedo
Juan Diego Barbosa
Miguel NavarroRated "Excellent" on Trustpilot
Guitarists from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Australia, Kenya and beyond share what changed for them.
Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews40 years of playing, then it clicked
Perry Padilla explains what finally made it all make sense.
How Stan finally learned guitar after retiring
After years of feeling stuck, here's what kept him from quitting this time.
From stuck to structured
After 16 years on a plateau, Ken traded random practice for a plan.
"I've learned more in the last 3 months than I did in the last 10 years."
Christopher Y.United States
"I've progressed from knowing a few simple chords to playing lead guitar in a four man band."
BobUnited States
"It made the fretboard much, much simpler and easier to understand than I have imagined it to be."
Geoffrey E.United Kingdom
"I'm not embarrassed. I'm much more confident and willing to show people what I've learned."
Larry Y.United States
"Steve took away my anxiety to learn theory and he's a friendly, helpful, and competent person."
Eckhardt G.Germany
"I've made more strides in the last couple of months than in the last five years. Maybe longer if I'm honest."
Cary B.Academy student
"It's not often, that you find a really good guitar player that is actually also a really good teacher."
Hugh T.United States
"Discovering Steve Stine changed so much for me in terms of my playing. The results have been outstanding."
Naheed I.Kenya
"I never expected to be this far ahead, playing rhythms and starting to solo. Thank you so very much, Steve Stine."
Matthew S.Australia
"Man, the way Steve does it, I can quote music theory to you now."
Sean S.United States
"A year ago I couldn't do anything. Three weeks ago I got up at a blues jam — and got asked to join a project."
Mike V.Academy student
"Steve's not only an incredible player, but he's an incredible communicator."
Steve F.Canada
"I have much more timing and more speed... Steve is giving a lot of competence and skills to everyone."
Kent L.Sweden
"When Steve is there on the screen, doing the lesson, it almost feels like 1-1 really."
AndyUnited Kingdom
"It feels like I'm sitting across the room from him and we're having a conversation."
Charles C.United States
"The confidence factor has been really growing for me."
Brian P.United States
"It's clear, it's concise, it's understandable... It's money well spent."
Danny B.Germany
"I was surprised with how kind and helpful the community is, how engaged they are."
Mark S.United States
"It's like having a bunch of musicians come to your house to play with you. Greatest thing I ever did."
Tom F.Academy student
"I would say this is the right place to start."
Tatiana B.Ireland
"Thank you for breaking down music theory and making it so easy to learn."
Travis B.United States
"It has truly made a difference in my life and in the way I play guitar."
Gransvil J.United States
"I surprised myself, I'm a better guitar player than I ever thought I would be."
Jerry S.United States
"It has helped me tremendously over the last three years."
Chris M.United States
Where to start, whatever your level
The best way to learn guitar online is to follow a clear path for your level, practice a little every day and get feedback on your playing. Here's how GuitarZoom helps at each stage.
Build a solid foundation
Learn your first chords, strumming patterns and simple songs, plus how to practice. Start with Beginner Guitar Mastery or the step-by-step path in GuitarZoom Premium.
Break through the plateau
This is where most players get stuck. Learn scales, the CAGED system and how to solo over chords. If you've been stuck for years, GuitarZoom Academy gives you an instructor and a plan.
Play with real freedom
Improvise across the whole fretboard, apply music theory, refine your technique and develop your own sound. Our advanced courses and Academy instructors help you keep growing.
Watch free lessons from Steve Stine
We share new guitar lessons every week. About 1.7 million guitarists follow along across our channels.
Steve Stine on YouTube
765K subscribers and 2,200+ videos on soloing, theory, technique and more.
Watch on YouTubeGuitarZoom on YouTube
426K subscribers and 2,800+ videos from Steve and the GuitarZoom instructors.
Watch on YouTubeGuitarZoom Songs
101K subscribers and nearly 1,000 song tutorials, from classic rock to blues.
Watch on YouTubePrefer to listen? Try The Steve Stine Guitar Podcast. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also take a few courses for free in our GuitarZoom community on Skool.
What do you want to get better at?
Our courses cover every part of playing guitar, from your first chords to advanced soloing.
Looking for chord shapes? Browse our free guitar chord library.
Teaching guitar online since 2005
Dan Denley founded GuitarZoom in 2005. His first online guitar training site was AmazingGuitarSecrets.com. At the time, learning guitar on the internet was a brand-new idea. GuitarZoom.com followed in 2009.
Steve Stine joined as Master Instructor in 2014. Together, Dan and Steve have made GuitarZoom one of the world's largest guitar education companies. Over the years, we noticed most players weren't short on information. They had too much of it, with no idea how it fit together. That's why everything we build focuses on giving players a clear path.
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Our instructors are endorsed by Ibanez · Hughes & Kettner · Hawk Picks · Black Diamond Strings
Frequently asked questions
What is GuitarZoom?
Who is Steve Stine?
What's the difference between the Academy, Premium and courses?
Which option is right for me?
What's the best way to learn guitar online as an adult?
Can I learn guitar online without a teacher?
Is GuitarZoom legit?
Does GuitarZoom have a free trial or a money-back guarantee?
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How do I apply to GuitarZoom Academy?
The better you are, the more fun it is to play
Ready to finally become the guitarist you've always wanted to be? Apply to the Academy and talk with an advisor about your goal. No pressure, just a conversation.
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We Help Guitarists Make Progress Faster Than Ever
Steve, you're leading the way in guitar teaching. Thanks man
James C.
Steve took away my anxiety to learn theory and he's a friendly, helpful, and competent person.
Eckhardt G.
I needed something, some lessons so I could try to get beyond where I was.
Mark G.
I'm amazed with just how much improvement I've seen in my own guitar playing.
Eckhardt G.
I surprised myself, I'm a better guitar player than I ever thought I would be.
Jerry S.
It feels like I'm sitting across the room from him and we're having a conversation.
Charles C.
It has truly made a difference in my life and in the way I play guitar.
Gransvil J.
I've learned more in the last 3 months than I did in the last 10 years,
You're gonna be surprised. You're gonna learn a lot very quickly.
Thomas S.
I'm not embarrassed. I'm much more confident and willing to show people what I've learned.
Larry Y.
I never expected to be this far ahead, playing rhythms and starting to solo. Thank you so very much, Steve Stine.
Matthew S.
