Chris Morton
Musician & Guitar Teacher
What stage are you at?
New to guitar
If you’re new to guitar, my free beginner course is the best place to start. From guitar anatomy, to getting set up, and learning your first chords, I’ve got you covered. You’ll also discover my “Bad Sounds First” approach to learning technique.
Learning your first songs
You don’t need to be “talented” to get good at guitar. My 8-week beginner course gives you everything you need to develop your skills, and learn to play the songs you love… without learning bad habits.
Beyond the basics
Already playing songs from start to finish? Want to learn some new techniques, train your ears, or understand how music works? Check out my videos on YouTube, or take a free mini course.
Latest posts from the blog:
15 Easy Indie/Alternative Guitar Songs for Beginners with Chords
Learning guitar, but don’t want to learn Pop or Country songs? In this post you’ll find some of the easiest beginner guitar songs in Indie/Alternative
The Eternal Rut of the Self-Taught Learner: Why Teaching Yourself Guitar Will Only Get You So Far
“I don’t need guitar lessons, I’ll just teach myself.” “The internet can be my guitar teacher!” “Guitar lessons are too expensive – I’ll manage on
The Practice Problem: How to Play Guitar When You’re Busy, Distracted or Overwhelmed
It’s the oldest phrase in the book: ‘Practice makes perfect’ – and as much as we tend to ignore it when it’s first said to us, it is mostly true. However, ‘practice’ is a wide-reaching umbrella term, and if you’re not doing it in the right way, you’ll find that you aren’t really progressing with your guitar at all – it could even be hindering you.
Why Do My Chords Sound Bad?
Feel like your chords just don’t sound right? Do they sound disjointed, clumsy or lacking in clarity? No matter how hard you try, are you finding yourself at a loss as to why your chords sound bad, but you just can’t put your finger on it?
Good Habits for Beginner Guitarists
Do you have any bad habits as a guitarist? Have they stemmed from the embryonic stages of learning guitar? Have you managed to solve these
Big Thief – Randy (TAB)
In this song by Big Thief, Adrianne Lenker’s fingerpicking is peppered with subtle nuances. Although the song is based around a simple IV, V, I,
Get good in three steps.
Build Good Habits
During my years as a guitar teacher, I've come across some pretty unusual habits that beginners can pick up. Sometimes, guitarists aren't even aware they're doing it. Here, I show you what those bad habits are, and how you can remedy them.
Play What You Hear
Instead of relying on low quality TABs & lengthy tutorials, I'll show you how to become self-sufficient. When you can play guitar by ear, you become a faster learner, a better writer, and a more fluent improviser all at once.
Learn How Music Works
Learning by repetition can only get you so far. When you play guitar without understanding music - it's like typing in a foreign language you don't understand. No wonder so many guitarists get stuck in a rut. There's a better way to learn, but it doesn't need to involve reading music theory books or watching whiteboard lectures.