Learn Guitar Advanced Online: Free Course with AI Tutor & Certificate
Write, play, and improvise complex music. This free advanced guitar course takes you through 11 hours of video lessons and 13 modules. You'll master scales, arpeggios, and blues soloing. By the end, you can comfortably tackle acoustic fingerstyle techniques and build your own creative riffs from scratch.
Guitar Advanced course syllabus
01 Overview of scales
- Introduction to modes
- Modes of a major scale
02 Introduction to modes.
- Learning alternate picking exercises
- Learning economy picking exercises
- Learning sweep picking exercises
03 Chop building exercises.
- What is harmonised major scale?
- All about chord formation theory
- Basic introduction to CAGED system
- What are the different shapes of CAGED barre chord?
- Learning extended chord formation
- What are some basic shapes of extended chords?
04 Scale chord relationship.
- Different arpeggios shapes using CAGED system
- Learning arpeggio exercises with sweep picking
05 Arpeggios
- What are power chords?
- Studying power chord rhythms
- What is palm muting?
- What are popular riffs?
06 Introduction to Riffs
- What are slides?
- What is hammer-on?
- What is pull-off?
- What is vibrato?
- Learning legato exercises
- Basic introduction to bending
07 Techniques.
- Learning scale choosing for improvising a chord progression
- Different ideas for improvisation using major scale
- How to use arpeggios with scales for improvisation?
08 Introduction to improvisation.
- Formation of 12 bar blues chord progressions
- Different types of blues chord progressions
- How to swing rhythm in 12 bar blues?
- Introduction to basic blues riffs
09 Introduction to the Blues
- Different pentatonic scale shapes
- What are pentatonic scale sequencing patterns?
- Steps to use pentatonic scale in blues soloing
10 Blues Licks.
- Learning basic blues licks in different pentatonic scale positions
- What are the 100 standard blue licks?
- What is revisiting, bending, and vibrato for blues licks?
11 Blues soloing
- How to use licks in 12 bar blues?
- How to play over chord changes?
- All about jam sessions
12 Acoustic Fingerstyle.
- Learning basic finger picking exercises
- Introduction to etudes and popular song riffs
- What is fingerstyle rhythm?
13 Elements in Advanced Guitar
- All about modes and improvisation using modes
- Learning extended arpeggios and it's application
- Learning more extended chords
- All about advanced blue soloing
- Studying funk rhythm
- Learning about advanced fingerstyle grooves
- What are metal riffs and scale sequences?
Real-world projects you'll work on
Practice the exact kind of work Guitar Advanced professionals do on the job.
Modes of Innovation: Exploring Advanced Guitar Techniques for Creative Songwriting
Harmony in Harmony: Building Chord Progressions and Riffs for a Cutting-Edge Music App
Sweeping Success: Developing a Revolutionary Guitar Pedal for Precision Arpeggio Playing
Blues Breakthrough: Crafting an Interactive Learning Platform for Mastering Blues Soloing Techniques
Skills you'll gain
Add these to your LinkedIn profile and resume the day you finish.
Who should take this Guitar Advanced course?
And exactly what you need before starting (spoiler: almost nothing).
This course is for
- Intermediate guitarists wanting to break through skill plateaus and learn advanced soloing.
- Musicians in India looking for structured, free advanced guitar lessons online to improve their gigging skills.
- Songwriters needing a deeper understanding of scale-chord relationships to compose better music.
- Music teachers who want to expand their curriculum with advanced fingerstyle and blues techniques.
Prerequisites
- You should have intermediate guitar playing experience and a basic understanding of chords.
- A physical acoustic or electric guitar to practice the exercises.
- Familiarity with reading basic guitar tabs or standard notation is helpful but not strictly required.
How learning works on LearnTube
The structure of a bootcamp, the price of free.
AI curates your path
Our AI picks the top 1% of video content for each topic and arranges it into a structured, goal-based curriculum. No more tutorial roulette.
Learn, then get quizzed
After every lesson, your AI tutor asks you a question and gives personalised feedback on your answer, so gaps get fixed immediately.
Finish with proof
Complete the course, build the capstone project, and claim a certificate recognised by 900+ hiring partners.
A complete Guitar Advanced course: free, structured and job-focused
Write complex solos, master intricate fingerpicking, and improvise confidently across genres. This advanced guitar course teaches you how to move past basic chords and truly understand the fretboard. You'll start with an Overview of scales and an Introduction to modes. From there, the curriculum moves into Chop building exercises and the Scale chord relationship to help you connect theory with finger mechanics. Across 49 video lessons, you'll practice Arpeggios, explore an Introduction to Riffs, and refine your overall Techniques.
We also cover genre-specific skills to make you a versatile player. You will complete an Introduction to improvisation, followed by an Introduction to the Blues and specific Blues Licks. The course then wraps up with deep sections on Blues soloing, Acoustic Fingerstyle, and Elements in Advanced Guitar. To ensure you can apply what you learn, you'll complete four hands-on projects. These include Modes of Innovation: Exploring Advanced Guitar Techniques for Creative Songwriting, and Sweeping Success: Developing a Guitar Pedal for Precision Arpeggio Playing. You will also work on Blues Breakthrough: Crafting an Interactive Learning Platform for Mastering Blues Soloing Techniques, and Harmony in Harmony: Building Chord Progressions and Riffs for a Music App.
LearnTube makes mastering these advanced guitar lessons online simple and interactive. We curate top YouTube videos into a structured path and pair them with an AI tutor. After every lesson, the AI tests your knowledge with a quick quiz so you don't forget what you just watched. The learning experience is entirely free, and you can opt for a paid certificate at the end to highlight your new musical skills. With 11 hours of content, you get a premium learning environment without the high cost of traditional music schools.
Jobs you can target after learning Guitar Advanced
Guitar Advanced is a gateway skill for some of the fastest-growing roles in tech.
Records guitar tracks for producers, bands, and commercial music projects.
Instructs students on guitar techniques, music theory, and performance skills.
Plays live shows, corporate events, and studio gigs using advanced guitar techniques.
Typical entry-level salary ranges in India as of August 2026. Actual compensation varies by city, company and experience.
Earn a Guitar Advanced certificate employers recognise
Finish the course and claim a certificate you can share anywhere.
- Learn 100% free: every lesson, quiz and the AI tutor cost nothing
- Claim your certificate when you complete the course (an optional paid add-on)
- Recognised by 900+ hiring partners across India
- One click to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume
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Frequently asked questions
Everything learners ask before starting this Guitar Advanced course.
How does this compare to watching random YouTube tutorials?
LearnTube organizes scattered videos into a clear, 13-module path. Instead of guessing what to watch next, you follow a structured advanced guitar course. An AI tutor also gives you a quiz after every video to check your understanding.
Do I need any specific software installed for this course?
No special software is required. You only need a web browser to access the lessons and quizzes. However, you will need your own acoustic or electric guitar to practice the riffs, scales, and blues soloing techniques taught here.
What prior experience is required before starting?
You need a solid foundation in basic chords, strumming, and simple scales. Since this covers advanced acoustic guitar lessons and complex blues licks, absolute beginners should complete an intermediate course before tackling these 49 advanced video lessons.
What job roles can these advanced guitar skills lead to?
Mastering these techniques prepares you for roles like session guitarist, music teacher, or performing musician. In India, entry-level music instructors and session players typically earn between ₹2-6 LPA depending on their gig volume and studio connections.
Is this advanced guitar course completely free to take?
Yes. All 11 hours of video content, AI quizzes, and project guidelines are completely free. If you want to share your achievement with hiring partners or clients, the official certificate is available as an optional paid add-on.
Will I learn how to play fingerstyle acoustic guitar?
Yes. The curriculum includes a dedicated module on Acoustic Fingerstyle. You will learn intricate fingerpicking patterns and techniques that help you play basslines, chords, and melodies simultaneously without needing a pick.
Is this advanced guitar program entirely self-paced?
Yes. You can watch the videos, practice your arpeggios, and take the AI quizzes on your own schedule. You do not have to log in at specific times, making it easy to balance with gigs.
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