Six String Success
Build the habits and setup that make guitar easier
Six String Success is a beginner guitar course made of short, practical tips from GuitarZoom Master Instructor Steve Stine. It covers mindset, gear, strings, strap height, practice habits, staying in tune and playing with other musicians. The last module explains why music theory, ear training and technique matter as you improve. The course has 36 short video lessons across four modules.
What Six String Success is about
Steve breaks every skill into simple steps you can follow. In these videos, he shares practical ways to learn and why playing with other musicians matters.
Free preview lesson: Ways To Learn In Real World · 2:09
Free preview lesson: The Importance Of Playing With Other Musicians · 4:08
Is Six String Success right for you?
- New guitar players. You want sound advice on gear, setup and practice before bad habits set in.
- Players who keep stalling. You play, but you struggle to stay organized and track your progress.
- Anyone planning to jam with others. You want tips on playing with other musicians and practicing over jam tracks.
- Players who want quick lessons. Most videos are two to seven minutes, so they fit into a short break.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Choose the right strings for an electric or acoustic guitar
- Set your strap height so the guitar is comfortable to play
- Use finger stretching techniques
- Practice with a metronome
- Track your practice and spot your strengths and weaknesses
- Understand why staying in tune matters
- Practice over jam tracks
- Make a simple plan for a guitar solo
The course, module by module
The full lesson list is below.
Getting set up: mindset, gear and comfort
Ways to learn, three keys to success, positive thinking, choosing electric guitar strings, strap height, staying organized, gear basics, comfort, and eating and drinking well to play your best.
Practice habits, stretching and strings
Finger stretching, the difference between practicing and jamming, choosing acoustic guitar strings, using a metronome, tracking your practice, and finding your strengths and weaknesses. Also more on gear and organization.
Daily practice and playing with others
Building a daily practice routine, playing with other musicians, finding good learning materials, staying in tune, straplocks, borrowing other players' gear, practicing over jam tracks and planning a solo.
Why theory, ear and technique matter
Short lessons on why music theory, knowing the notes on the neck, ear training, licks and patterns, accents and a range of playing techniques will help you improve.
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.
Learn at your pace
There are no deadlines. Take one lesson a day or binge a whole module on the weekend.
Yours for life
Pay once and come back any time, on your computer, tablet or phone. No subscription.
Steve Stine
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
What students say about Steve's teaching
Excellent · 4.8 out of 5 on TrustpilotRead our reviews"Steve does it in a nice, concise way, not too fast, not too slow."
David T.United States
"The content and the video quality are both extremely awesome."
Daryll O.India
"I find that I'm playing faster and with great confidence."
Paul C.Canada
"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
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Where to go after Six String Success
Play Guitar For Life
Steve Stine's step-by-step course: chords, strumming, theory, the blues and soloing, from your first chord to your first licks.
Chords Made Easy
Learn the essential open chords, barre chords, power chords and how to use a capo, then practice four chord progressions.
Ultimate Practice Routine
A practice plan in four paths: core technique, learning from songs, fretboard and theory awareness, and creativity.
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36 lessons, clear steps and lifetime access. $27 once.
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