Master rhythm. Play any song. Finally feel confident on the guitar.
Once I learned the system behind rhythm, guitar suddenly made sense – it changed everything for me.
If we haven’t met before – hi, I’m James 👋
I’ve spent over 15 years teaching guitar and helping players of all levels fall in love with music, writing Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and other popular books on guitar theory along the way.
During my years of teaching, I’ve developed a step-by-step program that works every time—not just showing students what to copy, but helping them truly understand how rhythm and strumming work, so they can confidently play any song put in front of them.
I’m so excited to share this affordable, supportive course—a program designed to massively improve your guitar playing and give you the confidence to strum any song.
I’ve been teaching rhythm to aspiring guitarists for over 15 years!
“If you want to learn Guitar 🎸 this is the place to go. ”
“I have guitar lessons with James. He is such a fantastic tutor and person, extremely encouraging and positive. Great tutor and top bloke.”
“James is a great teacher for so many levels of playing. Found it very easy to talk things out and James very quickly knew what I needed to progress my playing.”
“After only a couple of months, I feel like my playing has not only improved, but my understanding of what I can actually do on the guitar has really opened up - for the first time ever I can see real possibilities for developing my playing in the way I want to. James is a great teacher, patient, friendly and incredibly observant, as well as being really skilled at meeting his students where they are. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“As someone who has been ‘playing’ guitar for many years (about 20) but firmly stuck in a rut having not really pushed myself. “great, I can play that song/those chords/that riff etc., I’m a guitarist. Whoo”. Thant’s all well and good until you realize you’re playing the same three things every time you pick up the guitar for 5 minutes.”
Your Learning Path
Strumming Technique
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How To Count The Beats In The Bar
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Whole, Half And Quarter Note Rests
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Eighth Notes And Strumming On The Off-Beat
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Combining Quarter Notes And Eighth Notes
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Tied Notes
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Strumming Patterns With Tied Notes
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Two Bar Strumming Patterns With Ties
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Eighth Note Rests
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Strumming Patterns With Rests
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How To Mute For Percussion
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Eighth Note Triplets
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Strumming Patterns With Triplets Added
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Triplet Feel
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Sixteenth Notes And How To Count Them
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Combining Sixteenth Notes With Eighth Notes
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Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns
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Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns With Ties
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Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns With Rests
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Dotted Notes
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Strumming Patterns With Dotted Notes Added
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Dotted Note Patterns With Tied Notes
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Dotted Note Patterns With Rests Added
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Adding Percussion To Sixteenth Note Strumming
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Strumming Patterns With Triplets Added Part 2
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Picking Techniques With Strumming
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Embellishing Chords
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Dynamics
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Accenting
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Playing In Different Time Signatures
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Putting It Into Practice
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Strumming Technique 〰️ How To Count The Beats In The Bar 〰️ Whole, Half And Quarter Note Rests 〰️ Eighth Notes And Strumming On The Off-Beat 〰️ Combining Quarter Notes And Eighth Notes 〰️ Tied Notes 〰️ Strumming Patterns With Tied Notes 〰️ Two Bar Strumming Patterns With Ties 〰️ Eighth Note Rests 〰️ Strumming Patterns With Rests 〰️ How To Mute For Percussion 〰️ Eighth Note Triplets 〰️ Strumming Patterns With Triplets Added 〰️ Triplet Feel 〰️ Sixteenth Notes And How To Count Them 〰️ Combining Sixteenth Notes With Eighth Notes 〰️ Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns 〰️ Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns With Ties 〰️ Sixteenth Note Strumming Patterns With Rests 〰️ Dotted Notes 〰️ Strumming Patterns With Dotted Notes Added 〰️ Dotted Note Patterns With Tied Notes 〰️ Dotted Note Patterns With Rests Added 〰️ Adding Percussion To Sixteenth Note Strumming 〰️ Strumming Patterns With Triplets Added Part 2 〰️ Picking Techniques With Strumming 〰️ Embellishing Chords 〰️ Dynamics 〰️ Accenting 〰️ Playing In Different Time Signatures 〰️ Putting It Into Practice 〰️
You’ll move from the absolute basics to advanced strumming techniques in a clear, logical order:
🎵 Counting & Timing – Beats, rests, ties, triplets, and dotted rhythms.
🎸 Essential Techniques – Muting, dynamics, accents, percussion effects.
✨ Creative Patterns – 8th-note grooves, fast strumming patterns, 3/4 & 6/8 feels, and more.
🎶 Putting It All Together – Real-song examples, embellishments, and pro practice strategies.
📚 Over 30 structured lessons take you all the way to playing any song with confidence in any style or time signature.
The course you need!
✅ Clear Structure – No random patterns, just a proven roadmap.
✅ Playable Examples – Real grooves you can use in songs today.
✅ Lifetime Access – Learn at your own pace and revisit anytime.
💸 Affordable Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
Getting lifetime access to 30+ structured guitar lessons costs just £40—or £5 a month for 8 months.
That’s less than:
☕ A coffee a day for a week
🍩 A few takeaway treats over a couple of weeks
🎸 Four packs of guitar strings
For the price of a few small everyday indulgences, you get a complete system to master strumming and rhythm, practice tracks, tabs, and support from me whenever you need it.
Rhythm Changes Everything
Without Rhythm
🎯 Strums feel random – every song sounds the same.
⏳ Struggle to keep time when playing with others.
📺 Rely on memorised YouTube patterns instead of understanding.
🎶 Songs and solos sound stiff or rushed.
🐢 Learning feels slow and frustrating.
Master of Rhythm
📖 Read rhythms from music and play any pattern you see.
🎵 Lock into the groove confidently with a band, friends, or backing tracks.
✨ Create endless new patterns and never feel stuck in the same strum.
✅ Solos and songs sound right because your timing is solid.
⚡ Learn faster and have more fun, spending more time playing and less time searching for videos.
👋 Need a Hand?
Every lesson page includes a “Need Help? Click Here” button.
If you’re stuck or unsure about anything, you can reach out and I’ll guide you in the right direction—so you can keep playing and making progress without the frustration.
No question is too small.
Two Ways to Get Started
🎁 Free Starter Course – 6 Lessons
Get instant access to the first six lessons, covering fundamentals like counting beats, basic patterns, eighth notes, and off-beat strumming—all for free, no payment required!
🎸 Full Course – 35+ Lessons for £40
Unlock the entire programme with lifetime access to:
All videos and downloadable tabs
Play-along practice tracks
Step-by-step exercises that build real rhythm skills and understanding.
FAQ’S (some common questions)
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No! This course starts from the very beginning, so even total beginners are welcome. You’ll learn how to read rhythms from scratch, step by step, so you can play with confidence—no prior music knowledge required.
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Absolutely! Most of the course uses simple chords like E minor, D, C, and G, so you can focus on building your strumming skills without getting stuck on complicated fingerings.
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Absolutely. Even if you know chords and songs, not understanding rhythm can hold back your playing. This course teaches you how to read and feel rhythms, unlock new strumming patterns, make your songs and solos sound tight and professional, and speed up your learning so you progress faster than ever.
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Every lesson page includes a “Need Help? Click Here” button. I’m here to guide you, answer questions, and keep you moving forward. No question is too small.
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Yes! Once you purchase the full course, you get lifetime access to all lessons, tabs, and play-along materials. Learn at your own pace and revisit anytime—no deadlines, no pressure.
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Absolutely! You can start with the free 6-lesson taster course to get a feel for the lessons, tabs, and practice tracks—no payment required.
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All you need is a guitar and a pick (optional). The course works for acoustic or electric guitars, and practice tracks are included to help you play along.
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Many students notice improvements in just a few lessons. By practicing regularly and following the step-by-step lessons, your strumming, timing, and confidence will improve quickly.
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Yes! Once you master rhythm and strumming, you’ll be able to play any song and even create your own patterns.
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Yes! All lessons are fully accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile, so you can practice anywhere.
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This course gives you a structured roadmap, step-by-step exercises, and playable examples, so you spend more time playing and less time guessing or endlessly searching online.
Guitar Strumming Course Online that works!
This course will help you learn to strum with confidence and finally feel in control of your rhythm. You’ll get:
✅ Step-by-step lessons from beginner to advanced strumming
✅ Master rhythm and timing so songs and solos sound right
✅ Create your own strumming patterns and never feel stuck copying others
✅ Practice tracks and exercises to learn faster and have more fun
✅ 35 videos and over 300 audio playalongs.
Start learning today and unlock the joy of playing guitar!