This membership is built for guitar players who already have at least some basic ability but want more direction, consistency, and musical results. It’s ideal if you’ve learned some chords, scales, or songs but feel stuck, unfocused, or unsure how to progress to the next level. If you’re a self-taught player who wants a clearer practice plan, better technique, and a deeper understanding of how things actually connect on the fretboard, you’ll feel right at home here. The lessons focus on practical, musical skills you can use immediately—not just drills or isolated concepts. If you enjoy learning at your own pace, you want lessons that focus on actually playing music—not just theory— and you want personal support and guidance to back it all up, this will be a great fit.

TGL members frequently comment that the quality of the content and the personal support they receive is far superior to many other sites they have tried. See the member testimonials further up this page for proof!

No - you do not need music reading skills or theory knowledge to use Total Guitar Lab. However you can use it to develop these skills (if you so wish!)

Sign up with your details. Your 30 day free trial will commence and you get access to everything straight away. After your free trial payment will be taken for whichever membership option you selected at sign up (monthly/annual/6 months).

Currently most of the courses inside Total Guitar Lab focus on electric guitar styles. Acoustic players will benefit from the coaching, support and community elements and some content can be played on either type of guitar depending on your goals. For more info get in touch!

When considering a site like Total Guitar Lab, most people worry about what will happen if it's not a good fit. This is why we offer a 30 day free trial where you get unlimited access to everything. If it's not right for you, simply cancel with a few clicks and you've lost absolutely nothing.

Total Guitar Lab is designed for players who have at least basic knowledge. It is not designed for total beginners who have literally just started playing.

Here's all you need: An electric guitar (or acoustic if that's what you have), a cable and amp (or audio interface for your computer), a device to watch lessons (computer, tablet, or phone), a tuner (we'll recommend free apps).

You don't need hours each day to get better! Most members see progress with 15–30 minute sessions, 3–5 times a week. The lessons are designed to fit into real life, even if you’re busy. Of course, the more time you put in, the faster you’ll improve—but consistency matters far more than long practice sessions.

Totally. We all learn at different paces. Some people also have more time available to practice than others. 99% of what you get with Total Guitar Lab is pre-recorded, meaning you can go through it at whatever pace is right for YOU.

A mixture of both. Many lessons are arranged into courses covering specific skill sets and styles. These follow-on from eachother to give you a progressive course of study to follow. Other lessons are stand-alone, giving you a single lesson on a specific topic.

YouTube is great for random tips, but it rarely gives you a clear path. This membership is built around structured lesson plans that tell you what to practice, when to practice it, and why it matters. Everything is organised so you’re not jumping between unrelated videos or guessing what to learn next. You also get supporting materials and guidance that most free videos don’t provide. For YOU this means: less searching, more playing and faster progress.

Most courses include a course roadmap which includes an outline of what to practice. It also tells you what you should try to achieve before you move along to the next lesson. I am also here to support you and help you create a practice routine if you need help doing so and can be as specific as you wish - just get in touch through the TGL backstage community.

Yes. Most lessons include a Soundslice tab player under the video. This will play the tab for you to hear. You can also loop it, slow it down, speed it up etc. Soundslice is a very handy and user friendly parctice tool!

Yes - courses and lessons include everything you need to practice and learn. You can also play and see the tabs under video lessons using the inbuilt Soundslice tab player.

Most members notice clear improvements within the first few weeks — better timing, smoother chord changes, improved technique (bending, picking etc) or more confidence moving around the fretboard. Bigger breakthroughs (playing songs more fluidly, improvising with purpose, or understanding why things work) typically happen over 2–3 months of consistent practice. Progress depends on your starting point and how often you play, but even short, focused sessions add up.

After 1 month: - Stronger fundamentals - Cleaner technique -A clearer sense of what to practice and why. After 3 months you can expect the following: - Better fretboard awareness - Improved rhythmic confidence, groove and timing - The ability to learn solos or songs faster and with less frustration After 6+ months expect: - Freedom to move around the neck - Improved improvisation or soloing (if that’s your goal) - The ability to connect ideas instead of memorizing isolated patterns The goal isn’t just “more stuff” — it’s real, usable skills.

This is one of the most common reasons people join us. Practice ruts usually happen when motivation drops because progress feels unclear and your practice feels unfocused, directionless and random. Inside Total Guitar Lab, you’ll always know: what to practice, why it matters and how it connects to your long-term playing goals. When progress becomes visible again, motivation tends to follow naturally — and without forcing yourself to practice to push on through that annoying rut.

Yes! Everything inside Total Guitar Lab is designed to give you the skills and knowldge you need to play real music. Exercises are used only when they solve a specific problem — like smoother transitions, better timing, or understanding what’s happening in a song. The emphasis is on understanding how music works and why great players do the things they do, not just copy finger movements.

Many courses focus on learning more content — more scales, more licks, more theory. Total Guitar Lab focuses on understanding, applying and exploring the guitar. You learn how ideas fit together and how to use them musically. This is the only way new ideas stick and you make them a part of your guitar playing. If you’ve tried other courses and felt overwhelmed or stuck halfway through, this approach is designed to help things finally click — at your own pace, and with realistic time commitments.

You get instant access to all course and lessons, the TGL Backstage community, study plans, downloads and other course materials plus support from me personally.

Yes. Total Guitar Lab includes the TGL Backstage members-only community where you can connect with other guitarists at similar stages. It’s a supportive, focused space — not a noisy social feed — where people share wins, ask questions, and stay motivated without comparison or pressure.

Absolutely. I take my commitment to helping TGL members very seriously. If you're ever stuck or need advice, reach out to me through the TGL Backstage community or via email.

Yes. You're encouraged to share short playing clips to get personalised guidance on things like technique, timing, or tone — the stuff that’s hard to self-diagnose. Feedback like this can ensure steady progress and helps prevent ingraining bad habits.

This depends on the complexity of your question and what is involved in providing a helpful answer - but I aim to respond as soon as possible. You can normally expect a response within 24 hours. Feedback from videos etc may be a bit longer. Please bear in mind I am on UK time.

Yes. Live sessions and Q&As are offered at regular intervals. These are relaxed, practical sessions where you can ask questions, see concepts explained in real time, and learn from other members’ questions as well.

No! The price of your membership will never go up. For as long as you're a member you will always pay the same as you did when you signed up.

Absolutely. There are no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime with one click from your dashboard. No phone calls, no forms, no hassle.

No - you will retain access to everything right up until the end of the period you have paid for.