START PLAYING GUITAR WITH A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Build your foundation with The 5 Essentials Beginner Guitar Guide — a 100-page downloadable guide from guitarist and instructor Ryan Townsend.
Your purchase also includes 4 bonus items:
Beginner Guitar Rescue Sheet
Guitar Practice Planner
Chord Change Workout
10 Essential Strum Patterns Video Guide
$29 - one-time purchase
Digital PDF bundle - No subscription
have you always wanted to learn to play but just weren’t sure where to start?
Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or returning after a long break, this guide gives you a starting point you can work through at your own pace.
You want a structured alternative to jumping between tutorials
You need clear explanations you can revisit while practicing
You want to apply what you learn to songs and melodies
You’re looking for a resource to support your guitar lessons
what are the 5 essentials?
ESSENTIAL 1: BE ACCOUNTABLE
Chose a goal, schedule practice, and track small wins. Keep it enjoyable by playing music you like that is manageable and accessible to learn. Discover riffs, bass lines, and foundational chords to start playing with ease.
ESSENTIAL 2: STRUM & PICK PATTERNS
Master your right hand and develop a catalog of strum and pick patterns. Learn how to count and apply rhythms to popular music.
ESSENTIAL 3: THE FRETBOARD
Learn barre chords, scales, and how to navigate the fretboard using patterns and shapes.
ESSENTIAL 4: PEEL BACK THE ONION
Find out how to break down a song into small achievable pieces that are easy to manage and learn.
ESSENTIAL 5: CREATIVITY & DYNAMICS
Explore phrasing, expression, and creating your own ideas through soloing and improvising.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THIS SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS?
Absolutely! The 5 Essentials was designed to be able to start from scratch and have a clear path forward on what concepts to focus on as a beginner. For people who have played before, the guide is also easy to jump around to the specific chapters to focus on.
does it work for acoustic and electric guitar?
Yes. The concepts and foundations you will learn can be applied to either type of guitar and many different genres and styles.
do i need to read music?
No, reading standard notation is not required although it does appear in the guide. Reading tabulature however is strongly recommneded to get the most use out of the guide. An explanation on how to read tabulature is also covered in the guide as well.
IS this a printed book?
No, The 5 Essentials is a digital PDF product.
ARE VIDEOS INCLUDED?
Yes, a video is included with the 10 Essential Strum Pattern bonus guide.
how will i receive the files?
After purchase you will receive a link to download the PDF and video.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee. I want you to feel comfortable getting started with The 5 Essentials. If you find that the guide isn’t the right fit, email ( support@rctmusicgroup.com ) within 14 days of purchase with your order number or purchase email address, and I’ll issue a full refund for the guide and included bonuses — even if you’ve already downloaded them. No explanation required.
your beginner guitar guide bundle
The 5 Essentials Beginners Guitar Guide
Beginner Guitar Rescue Sheet
Guitar Practice Planner
Chord Change Workout
10 Essential Strum Patterns Video Guide
$29 - one-time purchase
Digital PDF bundle - No subscription