Lesson series

Simple Guitar Licks

Learn and master a series of simple yet effective guitar licks, ideal for beginners and those looking to expand their musical vocabulary.

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Simple Guitar Licks

Learn 27 short guitar licks, one lesson at a time

Simple Guitar Licks is a guitar licks course taught by GuitarZoom Master Instructor Steve Stine. It teaches 27 short licks, and each lick gets its own lesson of about two minutes. The licks are split into three modules of nine, with an introduction at the start and final words at the end. The course has 29 video lessons, about 68 minutes in total, plus a 13-page PDF book and jam tracks. This course is included in GuitarZoom Premium.

29video lessons

1+ hourof step-by-step teaching

3 modulesin a clear order

Beginner to intermediatelevel

13-page PDF bookincluded

In Premiumwith 15 more core courses

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

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Included in GuitarZoom Premium · course 7 of 16 in the path (Stage 2: First Steps in Lead Guitar)

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What Simple Guitar Licks is about

Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In these videos, he introduces the course and teaches two of the licks.

Course intro: Introduction · 3:14

Free preview lesson: Lick 1 · 3:22

Free preview lesson: Lick 23 · 3:14

Who it's for

Is Simple Guitar Licks right for you?

Players starting lead guitar. The licks are short, and each one is taught on its own.
Players who want more ideas for solos. 27 licks give you a set of phrases to learn and use.
Players with little practice time. Most lessons are two to three minutes long, so you can learn one lick at a time.

What you'll be able to do

Skills you'll walk away with

Play 27 short guitar licks
Learn each lick in its own short lesson
Follow the licks in the 13-page PDF book
Practice the licks over jam tracks
Build a set of phrases to use when you solo

What's inside

The course, module by module

Every module and every lesson, in the order you learn them.

Module 1

Licks 1 to 9

An introduction to the course, then licks 1 through 9, one lick per lesson.

10 lessons · 23 min

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Introduction 3:14
Lick 1 3:22
Lick 2 2:04
Lick 3 2:22
Lick 4 2:10
Lick 5 1:32
Lick 6 2:17
Lick 7 2:03
Lick 8 1:55
Lick 9 2:01

Module 2

Licks 10 to 18

Licks 10 through 18, one lick per lesson.

9 lessons · 21 min

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Lick 10 1:41
Lick 11 2:54
Lick 12 3:04
Lick 13 1:58
Lick 14 2:18
Lick 15 1:59
Lick 16 1:54
Lick 17 2:21
Lick 18 2:27

Module 3

Licks 19 to 27

Licks 19 through 27, one lick per lesson, final words and the jam tracks.

10 lessons · 25 min

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Lick 19 1:19
Lick 20 1:43
Lick 21 1:42
Lick 22 1:46
Lick 23 3:14
Lick 24 2:35
Lick 25 2:11
Lick 26 2:13
Lick 27 5:56
Final Words 1:58

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How it works

Learn at your own pace

Clear video lessons

Every move is shown up close. Pause, rewind and repeat each lesson as often as you need.

Practice materials

Includes 13-page PDF book, Jam tracks. Use them to practice what you learn in each lesson.

Part of a clear path

This is course 7 of 16 in the Premium path, so you always know what to learn next.

Your instructor

Steve Stine

GuitarZoom Master Instructor

Steve has taught guitar for more than 30 years and has helped millions of players in over 100 countries. He has a Music Education degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and taught guitar at North Dakota State University. He's known for breaking hard things into simple steps you can follow. Read Steve's full story

Student reviews

What students say about Steve's teaching

Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews

"I love the way that Steve explained things and shows how to become better."
Hans-Joachim G.Germany

"It made a difference, it was worth the money. Thank you."
Kevin W.United States

"This is absolutely one of the best classes I've ever taken."
Steve D.United States

"I'm just overjoyed to come across learning material that I've yearned for."
Andy M.Australia

"Thank you for breaking down music theory and making it so easy to learn."
Travis B.United States

"I have definitely improved and I enjoy it immensely."
Melina K.United States

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FAQ

Simple Guitar Licks questions

Is this course good for beginners?

Yes, for players who are starting lead guitar. The licks are short and each one has its own lesson.

How many licks are there?

27, split into three modules of nine.

How long is each lesson?

Most lick lessons are about two to three minutes. The whole course is about 68 minutes.

Is there anything to play along with?

Yes. The course includes jam tracks and a 13-page PDF book with the licks.

How do I get Simple Guitar Licks?

Simple Guitar Licks is one of the 16 core courses in GuitarZoom Premium. Premium costs $39 a month or $299 a year and starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also buy Simple Guitar Licks on its own for a one-time $67.

What else is included in GuitarZoom Premium?

Premium gives you Steve Stine's 16 core courses in a clear, step-by-step path, from your first chords to improvising your own solos, plus a Jam Tracks library. You get every course from day one.

Can I cancel GuitarZoom Premium?

Yes. You can cancel any time. If you cancel before your 14-day trial ends, you won't be charged.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. You can watch on any computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection, as often as you like.

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