Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 30 minutes
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Level up your guitar skills with a free online course on barre chords, rhythm, scales, and fretboard mastery—learn faster with structured practice tips.
In this free course, learn about
Justin’s Intermediate Method structure, foundation stages, and revision/consolidation approach
Faster chord changes via One Minute Changes; strength-building transitions and accuracy focus
Major scale Pattern 1: slow-accurate practice, metronome use, and basic improvisation ideas
One-finger soloing and building melodic patterns (incl. skipping notes) for phrasing variety
Major pentatonic and blues hybrid scale: relation to minor pentatonic and blues scale tones
Rhythm guitar: 8th vs 16th strums, accents, muting, percussive hits, and backbeat feel
String muting techniques to reduce unwanted noise and improve tight rhythm/lead playing
Fretboard note finding using octaves and open-position note reading basics
Technique drills: minimum movement, legato (hammer-ons/pull-offs), and accurate string bending
12-bar blues bass lines and core blues form concepts for accompaniment
Ear training focus: recognizing chord types (open vs barre, E-shape vs A-shape) by sound
Practice scheduling: efficient routines, focus hints, and adjusting time when 1 hour is too long
About the free online course
Move beyond beginner habits and start playing with the control, tone, and confidence that makes guitar sound truly musical. This free online intermediate guitar course is designed for players who already know the basics and now want reliable technique, stronger rhythm, and a clear path to real progress. Instead of random practice, you will follow a step-by-step method that helps you build foundations, measure improvement, and turn frustrating sticking points into skills you can count on.
You will develop clean, comfortable barre chords in the essential E and A shapes, along with the strength and coordination needed to change grips without breaking time. At the same time, you will sharpen timing through focused rhythm work that separates simply strumming from actually driving a groove, including tighter 8th- and 16th-note feels, accents, and percussive approaches that add energy to your playing. These improvements show up immediately in how solid you sound with other musicians.
To open the door to melodic playing, the course reinforces scale practice the way intermediate players need it: slow, accurate, and rhythmically consistent. You will connect patterns to real musical decisions, using a metronome to build dependable tempo, exploring improvisation in a practical way, and learning to create simple phrases that sound intentional rather than like exercises. Along the way, techniques such as muting, legato, and bending help you control noise, improve expression, and make notes sing.
Fretboard awareness is treated as a skill you can train, not a mystery to memorize. By learning note locations through octaves and applying them to chords, triads, and common progressions, you will start seeing the neck as a map. Ear training elements support that map, helping you recognize chord qualities and make better choices when you play. The included practice schedules tie everything together, showing how to get meaningful results whether you have an hour or just a shorter daily session. Finish with a solid toolkit for classical guitar-minded precision and all-around musicianship, ready for more advanced repertoire, jam situations, or further study.
Course content
Video class: Introducing Justin's Intermediate Guitar Method (Guitar Lesson IM-100) How to play02m
Exercise: What is the purpose of the foundation levels in this intermediate guitar course?
Video class: E Shape Barre Chord Grip, Major and Minor (Guitar Lesson IM-111) How to play IF Stage 119m
Exercise: What is essential to know for playing E-shaped bar chords?
Video class: One Minute Changes (Guitar Lesson IM-112) How to play IF Stage 106m
Exercise: What is the main goal when practicing shifting bar chords in guitar exercises?
Video class: Major Scale Pattern 1 (Guitar Lesson IM-113) How to play IF Stage 112m
Exercise: Why is it important to practice scales slowly and accurately?
Video class: Technique: Minimum Movement Exercise (Guitar Lesson IM-114) How to play IF Stage 104m
Exercise: What is the primary focus of the guitar exercise discussed?
Video class: Intermediate Rhythm Guitar 1 (Guitar Lesson IM-115) How to play IF Stage 109m
Exercise: What is the key difference between 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns?
Video class: Finding Notes On The Guitar Neck Using Octaves (Guitar Lesson IM-116) How to play IF Stage 106m
Exercise: What is essential to learn when mastering guitar fretboard notes?
Video class: JUSTIN Method Training Exercises 1 (Guitar Lesson IM-118) How to play IF Stage 113m
Exercise: What is the initial focus of the intermediate foundation stage in the lesson?
Video class: Practice Schedule (Guitar Lesson IM-119) How to play IF Stage 109m
Exercise: What is a practice hint mentioned for focusing during practice sessions?
Video class: E Shape Barre Chord Grips 706m
Exercise: What technique is used to play a G Dominant 7th chord in E-shaped bar chords?
Video class: One Minute Changes - How to Play IF Stage 2 - Guitar Lesson [IM-122]09m
Exercise: What is emphasized in the guitar lesson for improving chord transitions?
Video class: Basic Improvisation with Pattern 1 of the Major Scale11m
Exercise: What is a key recommendation for beginners when improvising with the G Major scale?
Video class: How to Use a Metronome with Guitar - How to Play Guitar - Stage 2 Guitar Lesson [IM-124]13m
Exercise: What is the purpose of practicing scales with a metronome on the guitar?
Video class: Intermediate Rhythm Guitar 2 - How to Play IF Stage 2 - Guitar Lesson [IM-125]12m
Exercise: What is an accent in 16th note rhythm guitar playing?
Video class: Open Position Note Reading - How to Play Guitar - Stage 2 Guitar Lesson [IM-126]11m
Exercise: What is an essential skill for intermediate guitar players?
Video class: Justin Method Training Exercises 2 - How to Play IF Stage 2 - Guitar Lesson [IM-128]06m
Exercise: What type of chords are focused on for ear training in this lesson?
Video class: Practice Schedule 2 - How to Play IF Stage 2 - Guitar Lesson [IM-129]06m
Exercise: How can you make efficient use of practice time if a one-hour routine is too long?
Video class: A Shape Major Barre Chord Grip - How to Play Guitar - Stage 3 Guitar Lesson [IM-131]13m
Exercise: What is the A-shape major bar chord and how is it played?
Video class: One Minute Changes - How to Play IF Stage 3 - Guitar Lesson [IM-132]07m
Exercise: What is the primary focus of the IM 132 lesson?
Video class: Major Scale Pattern 1: One Finger Guitar Solo - How to Play Guitar - Stage 3 Guitar Lesson [IM-133]07m
Exercise: What practice can change your approach to improvising guitar solos?
Video class: Guitar String Muting Techniques - How To Play Guitar - Stage 3 Guitar Lesson [IM-134]13m
Exercise: What is a key technique to reduce unwanted string noise on a guitar?
Video class: Guitar String Muting Techniques - How To Play Guitar - Stage 3 Guitar Lesson [IM-134]17m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of string muting techniques in guitar playing?
Video class: Intermediate Rhythm Guitar 3 - How To Play IF Stage 3 - Guitar Lesson [IM-135]10m
Exercise: What is emphasized in developing rhythm guitar using the 16th note strumming pattern?
Video class: Building Melodic Patterns - How To Play Guitar - Stage 3 Guitar Lesson [IM-136]08m
Exercise: Which melodic pattern involves skipping a note and playing the next?
Video class: Justin Method Training Exercises 3 - How To Play IF Stage 3 - Guitar Lesson [IM-138]04m
Exercise: How can you differentiate between E shape and A shape major barre chords based on sound?
Video class: Practice Schedule 3 - How To Play IF Stage 3 - Guitar Lesson [IM-139]05m
Exercise: What is the recommended practice duration for scales with a metronome in Foundation 3 routine?
Video class: A Shape Min, Dom and Min7 Chord Grips - How To Play Guitar - Guitar Lesson Stage 4 [IM-141]05m
Exercise: What is the root note for the D Minor A shape bar chord discussed?
Video class: One Minute Changes - How To Play IF Stage 4 - Guitar Lesson [IM-142]04m
Exercise: Which chord change is recommended for strength building?
Video class: Using The Blues Hybrid Scale - Blues Guitar Scales - Stage 4 Guitar Lesson [IM-143]07m
Exercise: What is the key difference between the Blues Scale and the Minor Pentatonic Scale?
Video class: Bending Strings - Technique Series - How To Play IF Stage 4 - Guitar Lesson [IM-144]15m
Exercise: What is crucial for correct string bending technique on guitar?
Video class: Intermediate Rhythm Guitar 4 - Percussive Hit - How to play IF Stage 4 - Guitar Lesson [IM-145]09m
Exercise: How can you create a snare drum sound on rhythm guitar?
Video class: 12 Bar Blues Bass Lines - Blues Guitar Tutorial - Stage 4 Guitar Lesson [IM-146]06m
Exercise: What is the main concept to learn in this blues guitar lesson?
Video class: JUSTIN Method Training Exercises 4 (Guitar Lesson IM-148) How to play IF Stage 403m
Exercise: What is the key focus of Exercise '4A'?
Video class: Practice Schedule 4 - How To Play IF Stage 4 - Guitar Lesson [IM-149]05m
Exercise: What is emphasized as a key practice strategy in the routine?
