You’re not trying to play like John Mayer (yet).
You’re just tired of feeling like a beginner after 2 years.
Let’s change that.
The Weekly Guitar Email You’ll Actually Read
Join thousands of guitarists reading “The Hi Guitar Letter”—actionable tips straight to your inbox, every Saturday morning, for free!
How to Read TAB in 62 Tiny Units
Ever wondered why some TAB numbers are circled, or what that “X” really means? Well, let’s find out together.
How to Finally Play Bar Chords Cleanly
Learn the exact steps I use to teach bar chords—plus 3 exercises you won’t find anywhere else!
200-Year-Old Fingerpicking Exercises—With a Modern Twist
Get these 5 modernized exercises to improve your fingerpicking.
Inspired by Mauro Giuliani’s 120 Right-Hand Studies, they use only 3 chords—perfect for late beginners.
15 Musical Finger Exercises for Late Beginners
These 15 exercises will train your fingers—and they actually sound good.
How to Switch from Any Chord to the F Bar Chord
Learn the exact steps to switch to the F bar chord—smoothly and in time!
Go From Beginner to Intermediate Guitarist in 5 Stages—
Structured From Day One. Hands-On Coaching That Moves You Forward.
The Spark gives you what social media can’t:
✓ A Coach Who Watches and Corrects You
✓ A Clear Step-by-Step Plan
✓ Fast Progress You Can Hear
✓ A Community of People Doing the Same Work
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I don’t know—let him speak.
Hey, I’m Florian. I’ve been teaching guitar since 2007—started out in a little music shop back in Germany when I was 18—and I’m still loving it.
These days, I live in Ireland and run The Spark—my program that takes beginners to intermediate guitarists through 5 clear stages.
How?
Simple. The Spark (and I) give you what social media can’t:
✓ A Coach Who Watches and Corrects You
✓ A Clear Step-by-Step Plan
✓ Fast Progress You Can Hear
✓ A Community of People Doing the Same Work
I’m not here to show off flashy solos. I’m here to help you know exactly what to do when you pick up the guitar, hear real progress month after month, and sound like someone who truly understands the guitar.
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