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Guitar Playing Made Simple.

Your calm, 90-minute start on the guitar. Hold it right, play your first chords and strum your first songs, one short lesson at a time. No endless theory, just you and your guitar.

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Gaurav Sharma playing his guitar on a stool
  • 90 minutesShorter than a movie
  • 20 short lessonsMost under 5 minutes
  • First chords to first songsG, Em, C, D to Yeh Dosti
  • Play along, then share itWith the student community
★★★★★
“Your teaching is so fun and easy… it makes me enjoy playing my instrument more each day.”
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Feedback from Guitar Playing Made Simple students, in their own words.

4.4out of 5

202 course reviews. 173 of them gave 4 or 5 stars. “Easy to understand” scores 4.5 / 5.

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“I feel so lucky to start my journey of guitar through this course. After completing it I feel so confident. The last 10 tips are the ones I’m never going to forget.”
Larto Bui
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“For a total beginner, this series of lessons was extremely helpful. As Gaurav said, consistency is the key.”
Anshuman Das
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“I am enjoying the process.”
Parth Malviya
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“The practice exercises were particularly helpful, improving my fluency and smoothness in playing. Clear explanations made learning enjoyable.”
Sachin Ahire
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“I feel so lucky to start my journey of guitar through this course. After completing it I feel so confident. The last 10 tips are the ones I’m never going to forget.”
Larto Bui
★★★★★
“For a total beginner, this series of lessons was extremely helpful. As Gaurav said, consistency is the key.”
Anshuman Das
★★★★★
“I am enjoying the process.”
Parth Malviya
★★★★★
“The practice exercises were particularly helpful, improving my fluency and smoothness in playing. Clear explanations made learning enjoyable.”
Sachin Ahire
★★★★★
“You made my guitar learning very easy. Now I am able to play something on guitar, which I thought would be very difficult.”
Pankajj Borsse
★★★★★
“The way of teaching is very sober, and it’s really helpful.”
Pritam Rawat
★★★★★
“I really liked the structured approach: starting with very basic things and gradually adding layers, and the importance given to rhythm and dynamics.”
Anil Nair
★★★★★
“Covered almost all the topics a beginner needs.”
M. Prasanth Raju
★★★★★
“You made my guitar learning very easy. Now I am able to play something on guitar, which I thought would be very difficult.”
Pankajj Borsse
★★★★★
“The way of teaching is very sober, and it’s really helpful.”
Pritam Rawat
★★★★★
“I really liked the structured approach: starting with very basic things and gradually adding layers, and the importance given to rhythm and dynamics.”
Anil Nair
★★★★★
“Covered almost all the topics a beginner needs.”
M. Prasanth Raju
★★★★★
“As a beginner, the sessions were easy to understand, and it helped me build confidence step by step.”
G. Rakshitha
★★★★★
“Your teaching is so fun and easy. I’ve learned so much because of how clearly you explain everything, and it makes me enjoy playing more each day.”
Preeti Pait
★★★★★
“Gaurav sir made me understand so well.”
Samarth Sharma
★★★★★
“For a beginner course it’s really good, especially the rhythm section.”
Aravind S
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“As a beginner you need confidence, and this helped me through my fear. It made learning easy and faster.”
Bhagyashree Rakhunde
★★★★★
“As a beginner, the sessions were easy to understand, and it helped me build confidence step by step.”
G. Rakshitha
★★★★★
“Your teaching is so fun and easy. I’ve learned so much because of how clearly you explain everything, and it makes me enjoy playing more each day.”
Preeti Pait
★★★★★
“Gaurav sir made me understand so well.”
Samarth Sharma
★★★★★
“For a beginner course it’s really good, especially the rhythm section.”
Aravind S
★★★★★
“As a beginner you need confidence, and this helped me through my fear. It made learning easy and faster.”
Bhagyashree Rakhunde

About this course

By the end of 90 minutes, you’ll be playing.

No long lectures. No endless theory. Just the exact steps you need to start strumming, explained simply. Whether you’ve never touched a guitar or tried before and felt overwhelmed, this cuts through the noise.

  • Play your first chords and rhythms
  • Read simple chord charts
  • Start learning your favourite songs, with confidence
  • Skip the beginner mistakes that slow people down

It’s a shortcut to your first win with the guitar, because the sooner you start playing, the sooner you start enjoying music.

A frame from the course: Gaurav plays Happy Birthday on guitar, with the first line in guitar tab underneath

Your 90 minutes

  • The Basics21 min · Hold, tune, first 4 chords
  • Rhythm20 min · Metronome, strumming, shifting
  • Lead27 min · Tabs, melodies, warm-ups
  • Bonus20 min · More chords, 2 songs, 15 tips

Shorter than a movie. Watch once, play along, keep it for life.

Learn guitar the fast, simple way.

Not 10 hours. 90 focused minutes.

A frame from a lesson: a warm-up exercise, with the guitar tab shown over the strings
A frame from a lesson: Gaurav explains with the notes shown on screen

Most beginner courses drag on for 10+ hours of theory and filler. This one doesn’t. Every minute is intentional, so you spend less time watching me talk and more time with a guitar in your hands.

Most beginner courses10+ hours
Guitar Playing Made Simple1 h 28 min

It’s not about the quantity of lessons. It’s about the quality of what you learn.

Course lessons

Here’s the path, one module at a time.

  • 20video lessons
  • 1 h 28minutes in all
  • 5modules
  • ∞lifetime access

Downloads with every module, a quick self-check after the first three, and a certificate when you finish.

01The Basics start hereThe fundamentals of guitar learning5 lessons · 21 min
  1. Parts of the Guitar4:04
  2. Holding Your Guitar and Pick2:52
  3. Tuning Your Guitar4:49
  4. Guitar Chords (G Major & E Minor)4:23
  5. Guitar Chords (C Major & D Major)4:42
  6. Downloads for Module 16 pages
  7. Self assessment3 questions
02Rhythm SectionUnderstanding rhythm and patterns5 lessons · 20 min
  1. Understanding Rhythm and Using a Metronome4:10
  2. Strumming Patterns and Introduction to Eighth Notes5:30
  3. Shifting Chords4:18
  4. Easy Chord Shifting Tricks2:57
  5. The (D DU UDU) Strumming Pattern2:39
  6. Downloads for Module 21 page
  7. Self assessment3 questions
03Lead SectionHow to read tabs and play melodies5 lessons · 27 min
  1. How to Read Tabs & Playing Twinkle Twinkle9:28
  2. Playing Happy Birthday!3:45
  3. Gulabi Aankhen4:34
  4. Right Hand Warm-Up Exercises6:13
  5. Left Hand Warm-Up Exercises3:01
  6. Downloads for Module 31 page
  7. Self assessment3 questions
04Bonus LessonsMore chords, your first songs and quick tips5 lessons · 20 min
  1. Guitar Chords, Alternate Version (E Minor & C Major)2:48
  2. Guitar Chords (E Major, A Major & A Minor)2:02
  3. Playing Songs (Hai Apna Dil & Yeh Dosti)2:40
  4. 5 Tips to Become a Better Guitarist5:14
  5. 10 Quick Tips for Better Practice7:40
  6. Downloads for Module 41 page
05CertificateFinish, tell me how it went, get certifiedFeedback + certificate
  1. Feedback form7 questions
  2. Certificate of completion
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GAURAV
Gaurav Sharma with his guitar
Meet your teacher

Hi, I’m
Gaurav Sharma.

A guitarist from Tuticorin. I studied music at KM and Berklee, and now I help complete beginners play their first songs.

Trained at
KM Music ConservatoryBerklee College of Music
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MUSIC
Musician

I play on records and write my own songs.

Guitar on other artists’ songs, and four songs of my own.

Musician

I play on records and write my own songs.

Session guitar on other artists’ music
My songs written and sung by me
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Appreciation from Bollywood legends.

Comments and likes on my videos, exactly as they came in.

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The Music Circle · podcast

My conversations with the greats.

Guitar legends from Bollywood and beyond break down their sound, their stories and the intros you grew up with.

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Before you start

A few things to know.

Who is this course for?
Complete beginners: if you’ve never touched a guitar, or you tried before and felt overwhelmed. If you already play chords and a few songs, start with Next Level Guitar instead.
What will I learn?
How to hold and tune the guitar, your first chords (G, Em, C and D, then E, A and Am), rhythm and strumming (D DU UDU), reading tabs, warm-ups, and your first melodies and songs.
How long is it, and how long do I keep it?
20 video lessons, about 90 minutes in all. Learn at your own pace, and keep it for life.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If the course isn’t for you, ask for a refund within 14 days of enrolling.
What language is the course in?
Hinglish: a mix of Hindi and English, which keeps things easy to follow.
Is there a student community?
Yes. Post your first chords and songs, ask questions, and keep the conversation going with people learning alongside you. Join the community.
What should I do after this course?
Go on to Next Level Guitar to grow past the beginner stage, or Super 30 to play 30 songs everyone loves.
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