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TrueFire Fingerstyle Guitar Method

The Smarter Way to Improve Your Fingerstyle Guitar Playing

TrueFire’s Fingerstyle Guitar Method series offers a step-by-step system to help you build the skills that matter most. Curated by expert educators, the Fingerstyle Guitar Method has been designed for real progress and built from our trusted library.

Curated Video Lessons
Study Guides & Applications
Interactive Community
Your Guitar Breakthrough
 
 

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Built-In Guidance, Proven Methods, and Tools That Make Learning Stick.

Learn Guitar with Structure, Purpose, and Momentum.

TrueFire’s Guitar Method series offers a clear, step-by-step system to help you build the skills that matter most. Curated by expert educators, each method has been designed for real progress, and built from TrueFire’s library of trusted lesson content.

Study Guides

Lessons with Step-by-Step Study Guides

Each Method features a handpicked sequence of lessons, grouped into structured sets that build core skills in the right order. Every set starts with a written study guide to focus your practice and ends with a targeted assignment to reinforce your progress.

Genre Labs

Genre-Based Labs for Real Application

Alongside each lesson set, you’ll explore Labs designed to expand your vocabulary and musical context. From Lick Labs and Chord Labs to Song and Artist Labs, these extras help you apply what you're learning in authentic ways.

Progression

Flexible, Self-Paced Progression

You can move through the Method at your own pace. Whether you're just getting started or advancing your technique, you'll always know what to work on next and when to move forward.

Feedback

Built-In Recording & Feedback

Use video recording tools to capture your playing, reflect on your growth, and submit assignments. Share your progress with fellow students and interact with TrueFire's in-house guitar staff in the private Method community.

Learning Tools

Powered by TrueFire’s Smart Learning Tools

Loop, slow down, or speed up any lesson. Watch synced tab and notation in real time. Download tab, standard notation, Guitar Pro files, and backing tracks to support your practice wherever you are.

Features & Benefits

Yours Forever

Your enrollment gives you lifetime access to everything you need to grow as a guitarist: video lessons, jam tracks, study guides, assignments, detailed charts, tab, Guitar Pro files—and even a special bonus, The Guitarist’s Black Book.

Learn Anywhere, Anytime

Download or stream the complete Method for permanent access and practice on your schedule. Whether you’re online or offline, TrueFire’s web, desktop, and mobile apps make it easy to learn wherever inspiration strikes, whenever you're inspired.

Earn as You Learn

Stay motivated by completing each assignment and finishing the Method. Submit your final form for review, and once approved, you’ll receive $20 in TrueFire Cash. Follow through, sharpen your skills, and get rewarded as you go.

 
 

What You Get

Your enrollment includes everything you need to master fingerstyle guitar.

Complete Video Lesson Library

Stream or download hours of expertly curated video lessons, organized in a step-by-step progression that builds your skills systematically.

Value: $200+ - Top-notch instruction from world-class educators

Detailed Study Guides & Charts

Written materials that focus your practice, plus downloadable tab, standard notation, and Guitar Pro files for every lesson.

Value: $150+ - Complete notation and study materials

Professional Backing Tracks

High-quality jam tracks in multiple keys and tempos, perfect for practicing everything you learn and developing your improvisational skills.

Value: $100+ - Studio-recorded backing tracks for practice

Private Community Access

Connect with fellow students, share your progress, get feedback, and interact with TrueFire's in-house guitar education team.

Priceless - Ongoing support and motivation from peers and experts

Smart Learning Tools

Loop sections, adjust playback speed, sync with tab/notation, and use recording tools to track your progress and submit assignments.

Priceless - Advanced practice and learning features

Bonus: The Guitarist's Black Book

A comprehensive reference guide featuring essential scales, chords, and techniques - yours to keep as a permanent resource.

Priceless - Exclusive bonus content included free

Complete Fingerstyle Guitar Method Curriculum

Master the art of fingerstyle guitar from foundational techniques to advanced styles. Learn Travis picking, boom chick, blues, ragtime, and modern percussive approaches.

Start Here | Welcome!
  • How-to Guides & Getting Started
Smart Practice Lab – How To Practice Smart
Develop effective practice habits for fingerstyle mastery
Foundation Skills
  • Study Guide & Overview – Smart Practice Lab
  • Your Assignment – Set Your Goals
2 Lessons
1 Assignment
1 Week
Level 1 – Build Your Foundation
Master fingerstyle mechanics, picking patterns, and blues fundamentals
Core Lesson Sets
  • Lesson Set 1 – Basic Fingerstyle Mechanics
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 2 – Basic Picking Patterns
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 3 – Steady Bass Technique
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 4 – Alternating Bass Technique
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 5 – Boom Chick Technique
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 6 – Mixed Picking Patterns
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 7 – 3 Steady Bass Studies
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 8 – 3 Fingerpicking Studies
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 9 – Play "Coordination Nation"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 10 – Blues Chords & Licks
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 11 – Learn A Blues Turnaround
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 12 – Play An 8-Bar Blues
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 13 – Play A 12-Bar Blues
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 14 – Fingerpicking Workouts
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 15 – 2 Blues Turnarounds
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 16 – Play "Rosedale Blues"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 17 – Essential Blues Techniques
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
Labs & Applications
  • Chord Lab 1 – Chord Vocabulary
  • Technique Lab 1 – Boom Chick Workouts
  • Technique Lab 2 – Thumb & Fingers
  • Technique Lab 3 – Thumb & Fingers
  • Technique Lab 4 – More Fingerstyle Techniques
  • Song Lab 1 – 3 Fingerstyle Songs
  • Song Lab 2 – 2 More Blues Studies
  • Song Lab 3 – Play 4 More Blues Songs
  • Lick Lab 1 – 5 Blues Licks: Key of E
  • Lick Lab 2 – 5 Blues Licks: Key of A
  • Lick Lab 3 – 5 Blues Licks: Key of B
  • Lick Lab 4 – More Blues Turnarounds
  • Lick Lab 5 – 10 More Blues Licks
50+ Lessons
17 Assignments
13 Labs
8-10 Weeks
Level 2 – Intermediate Skills & Repertoire
Master Travis picking, banjo rolls, ragtime, and expanded repertoire
Core Lesson Sets
  • Lesson Set 18 – Learn To Play Chords & Melody
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 19 – Learn To Play Arpeggios
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 20 – Learn Hammers & Pull-Offs
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 21 – Play "Freight Train"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 22 – Learn To Play Banjo Rolls
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 23 – Learn More Banjo Rolls
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 24 – Learn Syncopated Fingerstyle
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 25 – Play "Scarborough Fair"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 26 – Play Steady Bass Arrangement
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 27 – Learn Triplet Blues Licks
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 28 – Learn More Licks & Turnarounds
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 29 – Play "Prospect Shuffle"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 30 – Two D Minor Studies
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 31 – 2 Fingerstyle Rags
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 32 – Learn Melodic Picking
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 33 – Play "Dock Of The Bay"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 34 – Learn A Cascading Lick
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
Labs & Applications
  • Chord Lab 2 – Barre & Chord Embellishments
  • Technique Lab 5 – Learn Travis Picking
  • Technique Lab 6 – 4 Steady Bass Arrangements
  • Technique Lab 7 – 4 More Fingerstyle Moves
  • Technique Lab 8 – 4 More Fingerstyle Skills
  • Technique Lab 9 – 10 Must-Know Patterns
  • Song Lab 4 – 6 Boom Chick Studies
  • Song Lab 5 – 6 Boom Chick Arrangements
  • Song Lab 6 – Play 4 More Arrangements
  • Song Lab 7 – Play 3 More Blues Studies
  • Song Lab 8 – Play 3 More Blues Songs
  • Song Lab 9 – Play 2 Pop Songs
  • Lick Lab 6 – 10 Americana Licks
55+ Lessons
17 Assignments
13 Labs
10-12 Weeks
Level 3 – Advanced Styles & Repertoire
Master open tunings, harmonics, and learn from fingerstyle legends
Advanced Techniques
  • Lesson Set 35 – DADGAD Open Tuning
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 36 – Play "Danny Boy"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 37 – Learn To Play "Promise Of Spring"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 38 – Learn To Play Harmonics
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 39 – Learn To Play Steel Bends
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 40 – Play "Slidin' Spicy G Groove"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 41 – Play "Limehouse Blues"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 42 – Play "Cannonball"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 43 – Play "Carol"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 44 – Learn A Chordal Pull-Off Lick
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 45 – Play "Ready For Freddie"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
  • Lesson Set 46 – Play "Reed All About It"
  • Study Guide & Overview
  • Your Assignment – Journal Your Progress
Artist Labs & Style Studies
  • Artist Lab 1 – Play Like Clive Carroll
  • Artist Lab 2 – Play Like Andy McKee
  • Artist Lab 3 – Play Like Keb' Mo'
  • Artist Lab 4 – Play Like Tommy Emmanuel
  • Style Lab 1 – Kentucky Fingerpicking
  • Style Lab 2 – Fingerstyle Jazz
  • Style Lab 3 – Modern Percussive Fingerstyle
  • Song Lab 10 – Play 2 More Fingerstyle Songs
  • Song Lab 11 – Play 2 More Pop Songs
  • Song Lab 12 – Play Like 3 Legendary Pickers
  • Song Lab 13 – Play 4 Boom Chick Songs
  • Technique Lab 10 – Learn More Open Tunings
  • Lick Lab 7 – Innovative Fingerstyle Licks
  • Lick Lab 8 – Pete Huttlinger Licks
  • Lick Lab 9 – Learn 15 Legendary Licks
50+ Lessons
12 Assignments
15 Labs
10-12 Weeks
Final Wrap-Up
  • Fingerstyle Guitar Method – Wrap-Up & Next Steps
  • Complete your final assignment to earn $20 TrueFire Cash

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FAQ

Are the Guitar Methods included in All Access?
While All Access gives you the raw content (videos, tracks, charts), the Guitar Method purchase provides the complete guided learning experience—structured study guides, accountability tools, and access to the dedicated community that will help you progress faster and more effectively. When you purchase the Guitar Method, you unlock the full channel and community experience, plus step-by-step study guides, structured assignments, and other exclusive features designed to keep you on track and motivated.

BONUS! All Access Students receive an extra 20% off the Guitar Method purchase. You can apply your TrueFire Cash balance toward your Guitar Method purchase, in addition to your All Access discount.
How do I access the Method and bonus downloads?
You can access your Method via any desktop or mobile web browser at TrueFire.com. After enrolling, you'll find it in your dashboard under "My Channels." You can also download the full package to use offline in the TrueFire desktop or mobile apps. Bonus content like the Big Black Book will be in your dashboard under My Other Downloads.
What if I can't work on it every day?
No problem. The Method is entirely self-paced, so you can progress through the lesson sets and Labs whenever your schedule allows.
What skill level do I need to join?
TrueFire's Guitar Method is designed for players at any stage — from late beginners to advanced. You can adapt the pace and depth of the material to match your current skill level.
Do I have to submit my assignments?
Submitting assignments is optional, but encouraged. It's how you track your progress, receive feedback, and qualify for the $20 TrueFire Cash bonus when you complete the Method.
What gear do I need?
You'll need a guitar (electric or acoustic) and a reliable internet connection to stream lessons. If you'd like to record and submit assignments, you'll also need a webcam or smartphone with a mic. Any additional practice tools are optional.
How long will I have access to the course materials?
You'll have lifetime access to your Method. This includes all videos, study guides, assignments, charts, jam tracks, and the downloadable Guitarist's Black Book.
Will I receive direct feedback?
While we can't guarantee feedback on every submission, our in-house guitar education team and Method community are active and available to offer guidance and encouragement.
Are there any recommended skills or prerequisites?
Basic guitar skills — like tuning your guitar, reading tab, and knowing a few basic chords — are helpful, but not required. The Method is designed to meet you where you are.
Who can see my posted videos?
Videos you share are visible only inside the private Method community. This means they’re never public on the internet — they’re just for you, your fellow students, and our TrueFire team. Sharing your progress is a great way to get support, learn from others, and stay inspired as you move through the program.
Can I start any time?
Yes. You can enroll whenever you're ready and begin working through the lesson sets and Labs at your own pace.
Are there any rules of engagement?
We're here to learn and grow together. Please:
Be Respectful | Value everyone's experiences and perspectives.
Stay On Topic | Keep discussions relevant to the Method and music.
Engage | Ask questions, share progress, and support other players.
Violators | We reserve the right to remove posts or members who aren't positive or professional.