Your first seven days with a guitar
A small, repeatable plan: tune, make a clean sound, learn two shapes and play in time.
Read the guide →Free beginner guitar lessons
Your first chords.
Your first songs.
Free acoustic guitar lessons for complete beginners. I’ll help you start playing — one simple step at a time.
Free guides. No account needed. An optional app when you want more.
01 · Tune & listen02 · Practise one movement03 · Play something you enjoy04 · Come back tomorrow
A real lesson. From the person behind the app.
I’ll show you.
Then it’s your turn.
Here is my short lesson on “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”. Watch it, pause it and try it slowly. You do not need to join the email list to watch.
After the video, try today’s chord-change practice. If something is unclear, tell me which part is difficult — that is useful feedback for my next lesson.
Your questions belong here
A person behind the lesson.
And behind the app.
Guitar with Bobby brings together my short lessons, practical exercises and the app I develop. You can learn here, ask a question and help shape what I explain next.
My videos are on Riff Stories by Razduda. Guitar Studio is the companion app. You can use the website without installing or buying anything.
Meet the creator →What is getting in your way?
A chord that will not ring? A change that feels awkward? A question about Guitar Studio? Send it to me. I may reply personally or use a recurring question in a future lesson.
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A good place to start
Less searching. More playing.
Practical lessons you can use right now, whether your guitar is brand new or coming out of its case again.
Five open chords you can actually use
Learn Em, Am, C, G and D one string at a time, with a simple way to read chord shapes.
Read the guide →Change chords without stopping the music
A three-part drill for clean landings, steady rhythm and less tension.
Read the guide →No sign-up required
Your next ten minutes, sorted.
- 02Minutes to tune and find a clean sound.
- 03Minutes on one chord change.
- 03Minutes keeping a steady pulse.
- 02Minutes playing something you enjoy.
Consistency over intensity
Practise the small part.
Enjoy the whole process.
A clean note. A comfortable chord. A change that lands on the beat. Those are useful wins, even before you can play a whole song.
The guides give you an exercise and a clear next step. The videos put a face to it. Try today’s practice, then tell me where you got stuck.
Read the ten-minute routine →Five shapes, plenty to explore
Get to know your first chords.
Start slowly and check every string. Clean sound comes before speed.
Em
0 2 2 0 0 0Am
x 0 2 2 1 0C
x 3 2 0 1 0G
3 2 0 0 0 3D
x x 0 2 3 2Shapes run from low E to high e. 0 = open string; x = do not play. Standard tuning.
Learn the fingerings and common fixes →A useful note in your inbox
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Short practice ideas, beginner-friendly tips and news from Guitar Studio. Something you can read, try and return to.
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EXAMPLE PRACTICE NOTE · GUITAR WITH BOBBY
Subject: Two chords. One small win.
Subject: Two chords. One small win.
Today’s small practice
Give Em → Am five minutes.
Set a slow pulse. Play Em on beat one, count to four, then land on Am. Let the other beats give you time to move.
- Pick each chord string by string.
- Try four calm changes at 55 BPM.
- Finish by playing the pair with a steady downstroke.
One thing to notice: does the high e string ring clearly in Am?
A sample practice note: one small exercise, a clear starting point and something to listen for.
Keep learning
A little more to play with.
Rhythm before speed: start with four steady beats
Count aloud, leave space and make a slow rhythm feel musical.
Read the guide →Your first original four-note riff
An easy high-string exercise you can shape into your own musical idea.
Read the guide →Tune your guitar and understand what you are hearing
Standard tuning, sensible tuner habits and what to do when a note will not settle.
Read the guide →Your companion on the phone
Meet Guitar Studio.
Learn chords, explore scales and tunings, find songs by chords and keep track of your learning. Use the built-in tuner before you play, and share feedback from inside the app.
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Meet the creator
Hi, I’m Bobby.
Let’s make music.
I develop Guitar Studio and make the lessons you see here. I want this site to make the next practice session easier, and your questions help me decide what to explain next.
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More about the project →A few useful answers
Before you get started.
Is this for complete beginners?
Yes. Start with the seven-day plan, standard tuning and the first chord guide. You can repeat a day as often as you need. Returning players can use the practice session and choose the exercise that suits them.
Do I need to give you my email to read the lessons?
No. The guides, timer and metronome are available without an account. The newsletter is an optional way to receive more ideas and product updates.
Is the app the same as the website?
Guitar Studio is the companion app. Guitar with Bobby provides practice guides on the web; the app offers guitar learning and reference features on your phone. Installing it is optional.
Will I receive an email every day?
No fixed daily schedule is promised. Guitar with Bobby describes the practice habit; the newsletter sends occasional practice ideas and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
How can I ask a question or leave?
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