Skip the confusion and frustration of endless online resources. PickStart is crafted by an expert music educator and professional guitarist, giving you a clear, proven starting point designed specifically for beginners. We cut through the noise and provide exactly what you need to start playing real music confidently and quickly.
15 Beginner-Optimized Songs and Lessons
Dive into a structured learning experience built around carefully selected, beginner-friendly songs. The setlist is fully customizable — sort by genre, artist, or song type (chord-based songs or riff-based songs) so you can learn in a way that suits your interests and goals.
5 Exclusive PickStart Guitar Lessons
Access lessons you won’t find on YouTube. These exclusive tutorials are designed to build strong aural skills, foundational dexterity, and muscle memory — all informed by real teaching experience and years of working with beginner students.
Customizable Setlist
Learn the songs you want to play. Filter and organize your setlist by genre, artist, or learning style (chords vs riffs) to create a truly personalized learning path.
Real Songs from Iconic Artists
Learn using real, recognizable songs from iconic artists — not generic exercises. This keeps practice engaging, musical, and motivating from day one.
Accurate Chord & Lyric Sheets
Every song includes clear, accurate chord and lyric sheets, curated by a university-trained music educator to ensure reliability and ease of use.
Listen Tracks & Play-Along Demos
Each PickStart tutorial includes high-quality demo tracks:
5 slow play-along demos to build confidence
5 full-speed play-along demos to lock everything in
Practice at your own pace while developing timing, feel, and musical awareness.
Essential Practice Tips
Gain access to practical tips and guidance typically reserved for paid lessons — helping you practice smarter, stay engaged, and make consistent progress.
PickStart focuses on aural-led learning and foundational muscle memory — not overwhelming theory. You’ll develop a strong musical ear, solid technique, and real confidence on the instrument, all while staying motivated and engaged.
No fluff. No confusion. Just a clear, structured, and effective way to start playing guitar the right way.