The Guitar
Clinic.
Fix it fast.
A growing series of short, focused video lessons — each one targeting a specific technique problem that holds guitarists back. Vibrato, bends, picking, muting, hammer-ons — if it's causing you trouble, The Guitar Clinic is built to fix it.
No fluff, no filler. Watch the episode, fix the problem, get back to playing.
One membership. 25+ courses. Growing episode library. $20/month.
New episodes added regularly · Included in your TGL membership
Quick fixes.
Real results.
The Guitar Clinic is different from a course. There's no module structure, no progression to follow. Each episode stands alone — it picks one specific technique problem, breaks it down clearly, and gives you what you need to fix it.
Is your vibrato letting you down? Watch the vibrato episode. Are your bends going out of tune? There's an episode for that too. Muting issues, picking problems, hammer-ons and pull-offs — it's all in here.
And if there's a technique issue you're struggling with that isn't covered yet, you can request it — James reads every suggestion.
Watch. Fix. Play.
Each episode is short and focused. Watch it, apply it to your practice straight away, and move on. No lengthy preamble, no padding.
Always Growing
New episodes are added regularly as James covers more technique topics. Your membership gives you access to every episode as soon as it drops.
You Can Request Topics
Got a technique problem that isn't covered yet? Use the request form below — James reads every submission and uses them to decide what to cover next.
What's in the clinic
New episodes added regularly. All included in your TGL membership.
Vibrato
- Optimal hand position for vibrato
- Push and pull vibrato — how and when to use each
- Getting a rich, smooth, controlled sound
- Common vibrato mistakes to avoid
String Bends
- Hand position tips for accurate bending
- The mechanics of how to bend strings correctly
- Getting your bends perfectly in tune
- Controlling and cutting off bends cleanly
Picking Hand Muting
- How to mute unused strings with your picking hand
- Hand position tips — which part of your hand to use
- Fine-tuning your pick hand muting skills
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Fretting Hand Muting
- How to place your fingers to control string noise
- Why playing on your fingertips isn't always right
- 'Closing the gap' — a simple millimetre adjustment that cleans everything up
- How picking and fretting hand muting work together
Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
- Getting clean, sharp, accurate hammer-ons
- Tips for punchy, snappy sounding pull-offs
- Daily exercises to build your technique
- Eliminating string noise with muting
Picking Technique
- How to hold the pick correctly
- Building an efficient, accurate picking motion
- A simple daily exercise for better picking
- Keeping your picking clean and free from string noise
More Episodes Coming
New technique topics are added regularly. Members can request future topics from inside the TGL Backstage community built into the school. James reads every suggestion.
Author of 17+
Guitar Books
James Shipway
Guitarist, Teacher & Author
The Guitar Clinic came from a simple observation after a decade of teaching: most technique problems come from the same handful of issues — and a short, focused video fixes them faster than any long course ever could.
Vibrato that sounds wobbly. Bends that go out of tune. String noise that won't go away. Picking that falls apart at speed. These are the things The Guitar Clinic is built to fix — one episode at a time.
And if there's something you're struggling with that I haven't covered yet, tell me. I read every request and it shapes what I make next.
Choose Your Plan
All plans include full access to The Guitar Clinic and 25+ other TGL courses
Monthly & Annual include a free 30-day trial. The 6-Month plan is a one-time payment with no trial.
Monthly
- Full access to all courses
- New content added monthly
- TGL Backstage community
- Cancel anytime
- 30-day free trial
6 Months
No auto-renewal
Start 6 Months- Full access to all courses
- New content added monthly
- TGL Backstage community
- One-time payment, cancel never needed
- No free trial — one-time payment
Annual
Just $16.58/month
Get Annual Access- Full access to all courses
- New content added monthly
- TGL Backstage community
- Cancel anytime
- 30-day free trial
🎸 Not sure which to pick? The annual plan works out to less than $17/month — the best value. But if you want to try the membership first, monthly is perfect for a risk-free test drive.
Common Questions
Do I get all the episodes straight away?
Yes — as soon as you join you get instant access to every episode plus everything else in the TGL library. And whenever new episodes are added, they're there waiting for you automatically.
Is there tab or sheet music included?
The Guitar Clinic is a video-only series — each episode is a focused technique lesson you can watch and apply straight away. There's no tab or sheet music, which keeps things quick and easy to absorb. The full courses in the TGL library include tab and Guitar Pro files if you need them.
What level are the episodes aimed at?
It varies by episode — some topics (like picking technique and muting) are suitable for any level, while others assume you have basic technique in place. Each episode title gives you a good indication of whether it's relevant to where you are right now.
Can I really request a topic?
Absolutely — James reads every request that comes in and uses them to decide what to cover next. Your requests genuinely shape the series. Just get in touch through the TGL Backstage community.
Can I cancel if the membership isn't for me?
Yes — cancel anytime from your account settings. Monthly and Annual plans also include a 30-day free trial, so you can explore everything risk-free before you're charged. The 6-Month plan is a one-time $109 payment with instant full access — there's no trial and no auto-renewal, so there's nothing to cancel.
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One membership. 25+ courses. Growing episode library. $20/month.