TGL
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James regularly hosts live workshops and Q&A sessions straight from his studio — raw, unscripted, and packed with guitar knowledge. Miss a session? Every recording goes straight into the replay archive, ready to watch whenever you are.
Guitar Coaching.
Live From the Studio.
TGL Live is where James regularly gets in front of the camera to tackle topics in depth — no scripts, no over-produced polish. Just honest guitar teaching from someone who's spent decades playing and coaching.
Sessions cover everything from deep-dive technique workshops and solo studies to Q&A sessions where James answers member questions live on camera. Every session is recorded and added to the replay archive, and most include downloadable worksheets and backing tracks to keep practising long after the session ends.
Three full archives of past sessions are available to all TGL members — that's hundreds of lessons covering blues, rock, theory, technique, improvisation and more. As new live sessions happen, they get added to the archive so the library keeps growing.
Regular Live Sessions
Live workshops and Q&A sessions on a regular basis. Ask questions live, get answers in real time.
Full Replay Library
Every past session is archived and available to watch on demand — organised into three themed archives.
Worksheets & Backing Tracks
Most sessions include downloadable tab worksheets, Guitar Pro files and backing tracks to keep practising.
Topics Driven by Members
James takes suggestions from TGL members — your questions shape what gets covered each month.
Three Full Archives.
Hundreds of Lessons.
All three archives are included in every TGL membership. Dip into any topic, any time.
TGL Live
Replay Archive
Most sessions include tab worksheets, Guitar Pro files and backing tracks.
TGL Live
Replay Archive
Most sessions include tab worksheets, Guitar Pro files and backing tracks.
TGL Live
Replay Archive
Most sessions include tab worksheets, Guitar Pro files and backing tracks.
New live sessions are added on a regular basis. The archive keeps growing — as a member you get access to every past and future session.
Something for Every
Stage of Your Playing
Blues Guitar
Triad soloing, arpeggio ideas, lick libraries, solo studies over classic progressions — and everything in between.
Rock & Lead Guitar
Repeating licks, power moves, solo studies, 80s rock techniques and more high-energy lead guitar content.
Scales & Modes
Major & minor pentatonics, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian — explored practically with real musical examples.
Music Theory
Circle of Fifths, chord theory, rhythm reading, key signatures — made practical and guitaristic.
Technique
String bending, vibrato, hybrid picking, muting, hammer-ons and pull-offs — real technique fixes from the clinic floor.
Improvisation
Exercises, restriction practice, playing what you hear in your head, motif development — becoming a real improviser.
TGL Live Is Included
in Every Membership
All three replay archives, every future live session, and the full TGL course library — one membership covers everything.
Cancel anytime. No commitment.
- TGL Live — all archives
- All future live sessions
- 25+ full courses
- Soundslice interactive tab
- New content every month
- 30-day free trial
Under $18/month. Save over 10%.
No auto-renewal.
- TGL Live — all archives
- All future live sessions
- 25+ full courses
- Soundslice interactive tab
- New content every month
- No free trial — one-time payment
Just $16.58/month — Save $41/year
- TGL Live — all archives
- All future live sessions
- 25+ full courses
- Soundslice interactive tab
- New content every month
- 30-day free trial
One membership. 25+ courses. Every TGL Live session — past, present and future. Monthly & Annual include a 30-day free trial; the 6-Month plan is a one-time payment with no trial.
James Shipway
James has been playing guitar for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. TGL Live started as a way to give members something different — not another pre-recorded course, but live access to James and his thinking in real time.
Each session is live from his studio — genuine, unscripted and practical. James doesn't hold back: if a student asks a question, he answers it properly, on camera, in front of everyone.
The replay archive means you never miss a session. And every new live workshop adds to a growing library that's already packed with hundreds of hours of real guitar coaching.
Common Questions
Do I need to attend live to benefit?
Not at all. Every session is recorded and added to the archive immediately after it ends. Most members watch the replays in their own time — the content is just as valuable whether you watch it live or six months later.
How often are live sessions held?
James hosts live sessions on a regular basis — not always monthly, but consistently. Sessions are announced inside the TGL school and to the member community in advance, so you'll always know what's coming up next.
What level of guitarist is TGL Live aimed at?
TGL Live sessions cover all levels. You'll find beginner-friendly technique and foundation sessions, intermediate workshops that push your skills further, and advanced deep-dives for players looking to master complex concepts. With hundreds of lessons across three full archives, there's something valuable at every stage of your guitar journey — whether you're just starting out or already advanced.
Do the sessions include tab and worksheets?
Most sessions include downloadable tab worksheets, Guitar Pro files and backing tracks. Q&A sessions are more freeform but workshop sessions almost always come with supporting materials.
Is TGL Live the only thing included in membership?
No — TGL Live is one part of a much larger membership. You also get access to 25+ full structured courses, the Guitar Clinic series, the YouTube Vault, mini-courses, Soundslice interactive tab and everything else in the TGL school. One membership, everything included.
What if I want to cancel?
You can cancel your membership at any time with no penalties. Monthly and Annual members retain access until the end of their billing period, and both plans include a 30-day free trial so you can try everything before you're charged. The 6-Month plan is a one-time $109 payment with no trial and no auto-renewal — you get instant full access for the 6-month period, and there's no recurring charge to cancel.
Join TGL and Get
Full Access to the Archive
Three full archives. Hundreds of lessons. A new live session every month. All included in your TGL membership alongside 25+ full courses.
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