Struggling beginner or stuck intermediate guitarist aged 50+? Discover Dan Thorpe's newly updated collection of practical eBooks designed to break the shackles holding you back.
How to overcome the “Seven Stumbling Blocks of Learning Guitar” so you can play the songs you love and have more fun
“All the over-hyped YouTube videos teaching 'guitar hacks' or 'easy ways' are amusing,” says this guitar teacher who has helped over 120 real-life students and many 1000s more around the world.
“If you want to make confident, steady, and enjoyable progress to overcome the issues that plague most beginners, then I can help you with a clear plan to follow.”
If you've played for a while and still feel frustrated, “too old to learn” or like you “have no talent”, read on...
The truth is, random guitar lessons can keep you stuck for years. There's no magic solution to learning guitar.
There are, however, seven big stumbling blocks that make it far harder than it needs to be.

Get these fixed and you can make steady progress...
Play more of the music you love, relax with your guitar, keep your brain active and, most importantly...
bring back the excitement to pick up the guitar every single day!
So let me ask you...
How many of these issues do you struggle with?
- 1No idea what to practice
- 2Poor technique (meaning sore fingers and awkward playing)
- 3Slow chord changes
- 4Songs that don't sound musical!
- 5Sloppy strumming and no rhythm
- 6Buzzing barre chords
- 7No understanding of how music works
If you struggle with even just two or three of the above... it can add months or years to your learning curve.
Struggle with more and the chances are your guitar will just be left gathering dust while others are having the time of their life, playing guitar for themselves, loved ones, around the campfire or at an open mic.
That's exactly what I help my students to do, and for many of them, the first step on that journey is this series of eBooks.
Talking of which...
I've Completely Rebuilt The Entire Collection For 2026
I first created this series of eBooks back in 2013.
Since then, I've spent over a decade since teaching even more adult guitarists, including thousands of hours of private, one-to-one lessons.
I've seen first-hand what works, what doesn't, and what keeps guitarists stuck for years.
So for 2026, I didn't just dust off the old books and give them prettier covers.
I rebuilt the entire collection.
Some books have been completely replaced. Others heavily improved. I've added new lessons, removed outdated material and distilled everything into 7 clear, concise and action-packed guides.
In short, I've poured everything I've learned from another 13 years of teaching into them.
The result is:
The Guitar Accelerator
7 focused, practical guides designed to help you make better progress without drowning in random lessons, theory or silly guitar “hacks”.

These aren't seven random guitar books thrown together into a bundle. Each one tackles a specific problem I've seen frustrate adult guitarists again and again.
The lessons are short, structured and contain zero fluff, so you can focus on what matters and start making quick but realistic progress.
Be warned: these eBooks won't make you Clapton overnight (nothing will).
Here's What You Get
- 1The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan
- 2Essential Guitar Technique
- 3Lightning Fast Chord Changes
- 4Songcraft: The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life
- 5The Strumming Code
- 6The Barre Chords Survival Guide
- 7Guitarists Get Theory
You don't need to use them all at once either. Start with what matters most to your playing now, then come back to the other guides as and when you need them.
All 7 come as instant-download PDFs for your PC, Mac, phone or tablet.
The Guitar Accelerator
Get all 7 newly updated eBooks
A practical collection to help you overcome the biggest stumbling blocks in your playing.
$149 if bought separately
Get all 7 eBooks today for:
$97
One easy payment. Instant download with lifetime access... And you're protected by my special 90-day money-back guarantee.
NO recurring or monthly fees.
Already have any of the old books?
Don't worry. I'm not asking you to simply buy the same books again.
If you own any of the previous versions or my old eBook bundle, email me at hq@guitardomination.net and I'll let you know what upgrade/discount options are available to you.
This is exactly what's inside each book...
eBook #1
The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan

Solves stumbling block #1 – No idea what to practice
When I was learning guitar, I wasted countless hours hopping from one song, exercise or technique to the next.
Most of it I forgot within days.
Why?
...Because it was complicated, boring and there was no structure. That's why I created this simple 7-day plan. Each day gives you one clear thing to work on, while still getting you playing real music and enjoying your guitar. Around 10–20 focused minutes a day is plenty.
Here's what you'll discover:
No more spinning your wheels. Instead, use this clear plan to spend the next seven days making focused, confidence-building progress with your playing.
Plus, finish the plan by putting your new skills into real music with 16 beautiful bars of “Romanza”, one of my favourite pieces to teach and a great introduction to beautiful fingerstyle playing. I teach it to most of my students (usually in their first few weeks of lessons).
Dan’s approach helps not only learning the guitar, but also taking the stress out of it. His simple approach is fun, and really pays off!
Logan Hager
eBook #2
Essential Guitar Technique
19 Step-By-Step Lessons on How to Play Guitar With Less Pain and More Enjoyment

Solves stumbling block #2 – Poor technique (meaning sore fingers and awkward playing)
Everything you play on guitar is built on your technique.
Get that wrong and everything else suffers. Chord changes become harder, your fingers tense up, and making your songs sound smooth and musical becomes an uphill battle.
Essential Guitar Technique helps you fix these foundations so your playing feels easy, smooth and enjoyable.
Improve one area and it can have a positive domino effect on the rest of your playing: less tension, smoother chord changes, more fluid movement and, ultimately, music that sounds more musical.
Try this book if you want to improve your accuracy. The speed will come as a result of accuracy.
MARK S.
eBook #3
Lightning Fast Chord Changes
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Solves stumbling block #3 – slow chord changes
Did you know that slow and awkward chord changes are the reason why most beginner guitarists quit the guitar?
That is why this eBook was written, and it builds upon the techniques you've already learned to help you:
This is a fantastic resource for learning to make chord changes on the guitar. If you are struggling with making the pieces you play flow nicely because of the pause between those changes, "Lightning Fast Guitar Chord Changes" will set you on your way to improvement!
The information is explained so well that it's easy to notice immediate improvement which (at least for me) kept me wanting to practice and did not feel like a chore. The techniques taught can easily be applied to the songs YOU want to learn. Bottom line, this book is short, right to the point with no useless filler or fluff! Highly Recommended!
LARRY ARSENAULT
eBook #4
Songcraft
The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life
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Solves stumbling block #4 – Songs that don't sound musical
Do you have half-finished songs that sound mechanical and NOT musical?
Songcraft solves this using a real, famous song you'll enjoy playing. Then you use those skills you learn and apply to EVERY other song.
Inside, you'll discover seven principles I've developed from thousands of hours helping adult guitarists improve the things that really bring a song to life: smoother movement, better phrasing, stronger memory, relaxed technique and musical expression.
“What an eye opener’. In over 50+ years of stop/start ‘trying’ to play guitar, NO-ONE has ever covered that!”
MICHAEL CLARKE
eBook #5
The Strumming Code: Unlock the Patterns Behind Great Rhythm Guitar
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Solves stumbling block #5 – Sloppy strumming and no rhythm
Chris was one of my first students, and one of my most difficult.
He struggled for ages trying to strum songs like “Brown Eyed Girl”, made worse by the fact that his daughter seemed to pick it up in minutes.
So we went back to basics and built his rhythm skills step by step.
As his confidence grew, he learnt the “Big 5 Strumming Patterns”, giving him a small library of rhythms he could use across different songs.
Before long, he could play more songs and even enjoy jamming with his daughter.
Instead of learning a new strumming pattern from scratch every time you pick up a song, you'll start building a small library of rhythms you recognise, understand and can adapt to the music you love... and do so with confidence.
This is a GREAT eBook. Short, to the point, and covers one of the most essential techniques of playing guitar. The author teaches the five most common strumming patterns, each with a variation. He provides a link to a sound file for every pattern/variation, which helps a ton.
This eBook really delivers on its promise. If you’re on the fence, I feel like even one strumming pattern in here is worth the price. After all, how many would you get taught in a half-hour lesson?
Brad Carroll
eBook #6
The Barre Chords Survival Guide
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Solves stumbling block #6 – Buzzing barre chords
Barre chords are one of the biggest stumbling blocks for guitarists. Most people are taught to squeeze harder, ignore aching hands, and "fight" the strings when they buzz.
The good news is, barre chords don't require superhuman strength. They simply require proper technique. The Barre Chord Survival Guide gives you a practical, step-by-step way to build clean barre chords and unlock more of the fretboard.
Straightforward, practical, and an understandable approach to playing barre chords. The advice is excellent, and the suggested exercises are stellar. No guitarist worthy of the name can afford to be without it!
William S. Pepper
eBook #7
Guitarists Get Theory
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Solves stumbling block #7 – No understanding of how music works
Ever feel like you know a bunch of chords, a few scales and maybe plenty of songs... yet you don't really understand how any of it fits together?
Music theory is often made to sound far more complicated than it needs to be.
Guitarists Get Theory strips away the jargon and shows you the essential ideas through the eyes of a guitarist, so you can stop memorising disconnected shapes and start understanding what you're actually doing.
Note: You don't need to, and ideally won't, learn all theory overnight.
In fact, I've found the students who get the most from theory tend to learn it “little and often”, then start spotting these ideas in the songs they already play.
Over time, those disconnected chords, scales and shapes begin to fit together, and the guitar starts making a whole lot more sense.
I have been playing guitar for 40+ years and downloaded this book on a lark. Did not expect to derive any benefit from it. Was very impressed with the information, as well as the method of delivery!”
Lee N.
Before You Read On...
Let me stop you briefly to make two important points regarding two things you are probably curious about…
These books do NOT require a big time commitment
Use the eBooks as, and when, needed.
You can read them in one sitting and one 5-minute lesson from one of these eBooks can help you solve a frustrating issue so you can get on with enjoying your playing.
Some students like to digest the eBooks in a conventional way, some like to dip in and out of them, but either way...
They are NOT hard work and DO NOT require lots of time.
The step-by-step plan is all laid out for you
If you lack confidence, you will be pleased to know I will guide you so you will know exactly which eBook to read and when to read it.
In short, if you want a book the size of War and Peace, these are NOT the ones for you.
These books are quick and direct so you can rage war on the problems in your playing and so you can have peace of mind when you learn going forward (see what I did there).
Imagine Having What Many Of My Students Now Have...
Most of my students simply want to play the songs they love, keep their brain sharp and enjoy some relaxing time with their guitar.
That's exactly who I've created these eBooks for.
So imagine yourself a few months from now...
You're relaxing with your guitar in the evening sun, birds chirping above as the music you play adds a peaceful soundtrack to your day.
You play through a growing repertoire of songs you love. Some bring back special memories from your life.
You feel the vibrations of the strings against your chest as you become lost in the music.
Most importantly, you feel proud of how far you've come... knowing you truly belong as a guitarist.
That's how many of my students feel today, and that's what I want The Guitar Accelerator to help you move towards.
Get these bonus guides...
Order the Guitar Accelerator eBook bundle today and as well as getting the above 7 eBooks, you will also get these PDFs to give you even more fun...
#1 - Two-Finger Awesome Chords PDF

Learn 12 new and easy-to-play two-finger chords, using 5 shapes that will give you lush-sounding chord extensions and that are a breeze to play. Sophisticated chords shouldn’t be hard!
Features audio, TAB, and useful tips on how to play simple, easy, and fun two-finger chords that sound great for a bit of quick fun.
#2 - Your First Five Songs PDF

Bored of playing songs no one recognises? Forget that, instead play these instantly recognisable "1-minute melodies."
All 5 songs are easy to play and VERY famous. Includes "House of the Rising Sun", "Amazing Grace", and more. If you want to play famous tunes without hours of painstaking practice, this is for you.
...And if that's not enough
Plus, this bundle comes with a fun quiz to help you learn even faster...
There is a lot of research that highlights the fact that...
...Quizzes and tests can help you process, understand, and use the lessons you learn faster.

This is why I created my Who Wants to Be a Musical Millionaire quiz. The quiz is a fun way to test you and has been specifically created for the bundle.
Here’s how it works:
Get years worth of knowledge for the price of a 30-minute lesson
These eBooks contain the same helpful advice I give my private students who pay me $3000+ per year.
Now, they are available for sale exclusively here
You have the choice, pay anywhere from $17 to $27 for each one of these eBooks on their own or…
Get them together in this bundle where they complement each other and, where combined, they are greater than the sum of their parts.
Think of the 7 eBooks as 7 different wrenches needed to fix and fine-tune the engine of a classic car, like a ’57 Chevy.
Each wrench has a specific function and will help take the car from a spluttering piece of junk.
...To being a high-performance machine cruising at breakneck speeds down the freeway.
These eBooks are the wrenches for your guitar playing, and your playing is the engine.
100% Money-Back Guarantee!

These eBooks will absolutely, 100% change your guitar playing positively and if they don’t you have 90 days to get a refund.
I'm not offering a guarantee...at least not in the "traditional" sense.
I don't believe in them.
A typical money-back guarantee gives you a way to back out from achieving what you want. It allows you to give up on something that you want to achieve. Not having a guarantee means you MUST take action and get on the road to achieving your goals.
...BUT here's what I am offering.
If you actually DO the exercises and give the lessons your time and effort (and you can show me you have), I'll GLADLY refund you.
I haven't had a single refund yet.
I'm doing this because I truly believe it's the best way to ensure you succeed. I know it's easy to just refund something because you're "too busy", but I offer this type of guarantee because I KNOW you can succeed with this.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. I'm not asking existing customers to simply buy the same material again.
Email me at hq@guitardomination.net and tell me which eBook(s) or previous bundle you bought. I'll let you know what upgrade or discount options are available to you.
Not at all.
Each eBook tackles a different stumbling block, so you can focus on the one that's most relevant to your playing right now.
Read a chapter, try the lesson, put it into practice and come back for more when you need it.
If you're unsure, start with The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan.
It gives you one clear area to work on each day and will help you spot which parts of your playing need the most attention.
From there, you can move onto the other eBooks as and when you need them.
Yes. You'll get simple instructions showing you how to access and download the eBooks.
They are PDFs, so you can read them on a PC, Mac, tablet or phone.
If you get stuck, Sofija or I will be happy to help.
Yes. You don't need years of experience or lots of music theory to understand the lessons.
In fact, learning some of these ideas early can help you avoid developing the bad habits that make guitar harder than it needs to be.
Not necessarily.
Many of the problems covered in The Guitar Accelerator, such as excess tension, awkward chord changes, poor rhythm and inefficient practice, can affect guitarists who've been playing for years.
You may be surprised by some of the little things you've overlooked.
The eBooks contain ideas for making your playing more relaxed and efficient, including ways to reduce unnecessary pressure and tension.
However, they're guitar lessons, not medical treatment, and everyone's hands are different.
If you have a medical condition or you're experiencing pain, please follow the advice of an appropriate healthcare professional.
No. The Guitar Accelerator contains digital eBooks in PDF format.
That means you can access them immediately without waiting for anything to arrive in the post.
Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime access, so you can come back and download the eBooks again whenever you need them.
That's important because you don't need all seven books today. Some may become much more useful as your playing progresses.
Simply because most of my customers are in the US.
Your bank or card provider will automatically convert the payment into your local currency where necessary.
No.
There are NO monthly or recurring fees. You pay once and get lifetime access to The Guitar Accelerator.
I'm confident these lessons can make a real difference, but you have to actually use them.
If you work through the relevant lessons, do the exercises and genuinely give them your time and effort, but don't feel they've helped your playing, email me within 90 days.
If you can show me you've genuinely put the lessons into practice, I'll gladly refund your purchase.
Absolutely.
Email us at hq@guitardomination.net or send a text/WhatsApp message to [YOUR NUMBER].
Sofija or I will get back to you as soon as we can.
A summary of the seven EBooks and what they will do for you…

The eBooks You Will Get…
1 – The QuickStart 7-Day Guitar Plan
2 – Essential Guitar Technique
3 – Lightning Fast Chord Changes
4 – Songcraft: The 7 Secrets to Bringing Your Songs to Life
5 – The Strumming Code
6 – The Barre Chord Survival Guide
7 – Guitarists Get Theory
Which stumbling block it solves…
#1 – No idea what to practice
#2 – Poor technique
#3 – Slow chord changes
#4 – Songs that don't sound musical
#5 – Sloppy strumming and no rhythm
#6 – Buzzing Barre Chords
#7 – No understanding of how music works
OFFER ENDS SOON
NOTE: These are eBooks NOT physical copies.
The Guitar Accelerator
Get all 7 newly updated eBooks
A practical collection to help you overcome the biggest stumbling blocks in your playing.
$149 if bought separately
Get all 7 eBooks today for:
$97
P.S. Remember, these eBooks are here to help you overcome the “7 stumbling blocks” that hold so many guitarists back.
You get lifetime access, there are no hidden fees, the 90-day money back guarantee...
...And If you ever forget your password, you can just hit “Lost password” and it will be sent to your email address, or simply email us at hq@guitardomination.net for help.
How much would it be worth to finally make progress in these areas, play more of the songs you love and enjoy your guitar the way you've always wanted to?
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