jamie lockhart guitar

Interactive 25 page workbook

Start playing real music from day one.

From your first strum to your first 12-bar blues groove, this 25-page interactive workbook is designed to help you develop confidence, rhythm, and musicality without getting bogged down in unnecessary theory.

Inside you'll find easy-to-follow lessons, practical exercises, and direct links to accompanying video tutorials featuring close-up demonstrations and detailed explanations.

Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking for a more intuitive way to learn, this workbook provides a clear, inspiring path forward.

Learn by doing. Learn by listening. Learn through playing.

Course content

• Understanding the acoustic guitar
• How to tune your guitar
• How to tune to an open G chord
• Strumming techniques
• 4 different strumming patterns
• Correct hand positioning for muting strings
• Basic chord positions in open G tuning
• Simple finger picking techniques
• Some easy Blues picking
• Standard tuning
• Basic chord formations Major/Minor
• Playing simple chord progressions
• Basic scales 
• Relating scales to chords
• Playing 12 bar blues
• Understanding tablature
• How to move up and down the guitar neck

“Awesome stuff can’t wait for next weeks lesson, always had trouble with the thumb bit for the longest time and now it clicks.” - Subscriber

“ Your style immediately grabbed me, the boogie, kind of swamp rock blues is my favorite...and you broke it down so well! I went back a few times yesterday!” - Subscriber

A Introduction

My name is Jamie Lockhart, and I’m a self-taught guitarist with over 35 years of experience. Music has been my lifelong passion and a journey of discovery—writing albums, performing on stages around the world, and sharing unforgettable moments with fellow musicians. Along the way, I’ve found that music is more than just sound; it’s a gateway to freedom, imagination, and limitless creative potential.

My Goal for You

As your instructor, my aim is to help you create music that speaks to your soul, resonates with others, and unlocks your higher creative self. This workbook blends minimal theory with hands-on creativity, focusing on what truly matters—your connection to the music.

I encourage you to engage both visually and aurally as you learn. My own journey was shaped by listening—training my ear to recognize notes and patterns in music. While I found traditional theory complex and frustrating, I discovered the joy and freedom of an ear-driven, intuitive approach. I believe this method will not only enhance your creativity but also deepen your musical skills and self-expression.

Let’s embark on this creative journey together, where the guitar becomes your voice, and music becomes your playground.