From first strum to
standing ovation.
Every card below is a real milestone from our curriculum — the same path your child will walk, one lesson at a time.
Hold the Guitar
Week 1 — We start with posture, tuning, and getting comfortable. By end of day one, your child will strum their first open chord.
Step 2
Your First Open G
Just one finger on the thin string, third fret. Most 6-year-olds nail it in under 10 minutes.
"My daughter asked to practice BEFORE dinner. I nearly fell over. Three weeks in and she's already playing "Twinkle Twinkle" all the way through."
Priya M.
Mom of Ananya, age 7 — Nashville, TN
C Major
Three fingers, three strings. The gateway chord that unlocks 50+ songs.
First Strum Pattern
Down-down-up-up-down. Once this clicks, every song feels possible.
Step 5
Mini Performance #1
"You Are My Sunshine" — played for the family on week 6. Tissue warning.
🎯 Practice Tip
15 minutes daily beats 2 hours on Sundays. We build short daily habit songs into every lesson plan so kids actually want to pick up the guitar.
"We homeschool, so structured enrichment is everything. Strum slots perfectly into our Tuesday/Thursday afternoon block — and Jonah's been asking to add a third day."
Beth & Marcus O.
Homeschool parents, Jonah age 9 — Portland, OR
G Major
The three-finger G. Combined with C and D, your child can play hundreds of songs.
Download the First Lesson Free
Printable chord chart + 15-min starter video. No credit card. Instant delivery.
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Step 7
Playing a Full Song
By week 10, most kids can play a 3-chord song start-to-finish. Watch Liam, age 8, perform "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
"I gifted a semester to my granddaughter in Austin — I'm in Seattle. We watch her lessons together on FaceTime. Best gift I've ever given."
Dorothy W.
Grandmother of Chloe, age 8 — Seattle, WA
Play a Full Song for Your Family
The moment every parent tears up. Your child, your living room, a real song — start to finish.
