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DJ
Intro to Jazz 2
1 week ago
Loved the class--learned so much and have a TON of things to work on now after taking Molly's course!
Alex
Learning with Tash Wolf
2 weeks ago
Tash is extremely patient and has excellent attention to detail, a substantial depth of knowledge, and a clear interest in what the student's priorities are. Valuable insight every lesson.
Don W.
CAGED Connections
2 weeks ago
This course has completely changed my way of becoming more proficient at playing the guitar. Prior to this course, I knew about the CAGED system. After taking the course, my approach changed 180 degrees in how I approach learning new things on the guitar. Now I use the CAGED system as a foundation to learn and to use new concepts on the guitar, whether playing rhythm or lead guitar. I also discovered that other courses I have taken, either on Til or elsewhere, have allowed me to understand these courses and apply the concepts more effectively because their foundation is based on the CAGED system. And Caitlin herself is not only a great teacher but a fantastic person. Her enthusiasm for teaching the guitar never wanes. She teaches another course called Secret Weapons. But I believe this course, CAGED Connections, is the secret weapon.
Michael B.
Learning with Jeremy Hilliard
February 2025
Jeremy is a superb teacher. He is kind, generous and super talented he meets the student where the student is at, never pulls rank and goes out of his way to be helpful I’m lucky to be his student!
Kerry S.
Irish Guitar Backing
February 2025
This is a wonderful set of lessons for Irish backing guitarists. In a short amount of time I learned a lot of new ideas and I have so much more to study and practice. Thanks Matt
Tim V.
Intro to Jazz
January 2025
Dr. Molly's "Intro to Jazz" was a fab course. She presented a methodical system to learning standards that greatly helped me to get past the intimidation of difficult chord changes. Each class built on the concepts of the previous week, so it was easy to practice all of the material and keep up with assignments. Molly was very patient and friendly during lessons. She took the time to thoroughly answer everyone's questions either in the lesson on in the class chat. I appreciated that she provided constructive feedback on the posted assignments every week too. I highly recommend this course to intermediate players looking to expand beyond pop/rock idioms.
Cyrus
Learning with Matt Franceschini
November 2024
Matt is a great teacher who tailors the sessions towards the things you want to learn and what inspires you!! It makes learning fun
Steve H.
Secret Weapons
October 2024
If you're ready to move beyond cowboy chords, one or two boxes of the pentatonic scale, and randomly messing around on the fretboard until things sound good, take this class! Caitlin understands music theory and is able to communicate how to put it into practice from basic principles. Her genre breakdowns are methodical and reveal that she's got deep insights only years of experience can bring. Plus, she's willing to tackle any question you have whether beginner or advanced. So if you've been playing for a while and you're ready to take your skills to the next level, sign up with Caitlin!
Kia
Learning with Tash Wolf
October 2024
Tash was friendly and gave super clear instructions. Happy to have a simple and structured routine laid out to progress my guitar playing.
Sophie L.
Learning with José Rios
September 2024
José is a knowledgable professional who’s dedicated to sharing his wisdom and learning from years of playing! Enjoyable and informative experience!
Lauren
String Theory Part 1 - Triads
May 2024
Molly is a great teacher! She’s fun, extremely knowledgeable and flexible to the needs of her students.
Joel
Blues Guitar Improvisation
April 2024
Very complete course approach using scales, arpeggios and sequences together with the usual Blues tools: bends, vibrato, legato, finishing with case studies, offering in the end the basis to developp our own improvisation capabilities. Great course
John
Workshop for the Developing Guitarist
April 2024
I love how Eugene and Dylan start by introducing and drilling the skills necessary to play a song, then show how to play a song using those skills.
Sonya
Zero To Hero
March 2024
OMG Where do I even begin with this! I always knew there was SYSTEM to the guitar! No matter how many clips, videos, tutorials I viewed online it just never made sense! NEVER! Every single one said something different about the same thing. Then God sent me Caitlin!!!! Holy Moly! She made it so PERFECTLY clear in the first session! It literally blew me away! Every class just built on the previous revelations and the next and the next. It was such a systematic well thought out way of teaching the info that connected the "dots" (for me) every class! I can't tell enough people about it and several of my band mates have said they are going to join her next session. I found the Zero to Hero class after doing a trial of "Secret Weapons", which was a bit too advanced for me. I remember her mentioning her "Zero to Hero" class during this session and it sounded like it was exactly the class I needed. So two things here... 1. Thank you Til for allowing trial runs of classes as it allowed me to find out about this class and 2. I am now ready for "Secret Weapons" as I feel like Caitlin has given me the tools I need to be able to understand many of the topics she covers in that class! Caitlin's nothing short of amazing and if your really want to "Understand the Language of Music" and not just learn the chords to a song, know how to move around the fret board with ease, and take your guitar knowledge to the next level THIS is the class for you! This is the teacher for you! This is what you're looking for! :-) Sonya Bianco #zero2herobaby!!!
Ryan G.
Chord Creation
October 2023
Arianna‘s class is amazing and highly recommended if you want to further guitar playing exploration. Every class was extremely well thought out, always engaging, and had great cohesion of concepts throughout every class. It’s more reminiscent of a Music Conservatory Masterclass than your typical basic online class!
Andrew K.
Level Up: Jazz & Contemporary Guitar
September 2023
Tash is a great teacher and a very talented musician. She works very hard to make each class a great learning experience. I will be taking more classes with her in the future.
Brett C.
Chord Melody 2
July 2023
I've taken a bunch of classes with Molly on TIL at this point and this was another one of my favorites. Dense but well paced. Lots to learn and dig into even after the class is over.
Dan M.
Creating Your Own Practice Routine
May 2023
Lindy is a great teacher and I especially enjoyed the early pedagogic approach with reflection on learning and building structure for yourself. Lindy's warmup sheets are really useful in and of themselves but also as examplars for constructing your own.
Dan M.
Jimi Hendrix: Axis Bold As Love
May 2023
This was a really great class. I really enjoyed Joey's approach, breaking down the songs into their elements and enabling to play at your level - crucially never giving you an end point and allowing you to develop as a guitarist with the song each time you play it. Joey is an engaging, knowledgable and responsive teacher and the classes are always fun.
Goncalo M.
Fretboard Finesse
May 2023
Awesome class - Myles has a great approach that mixes bringing in your taste and ear with theory to unlock the fretboard. Looking forward to continue learning with him as I practice more.
Electric guitar lessons on Til
Popular skills to learn electric guitar
- Power chords & palm muting
- Basic rock riffs
- Pentatonic scale for soloing
- Using distortion
- Bending strings
- Basic amplifier settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Your guide to electric guitar
To start playing electric guitar like legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, or Eddie Van Halen, follow this step-by-step plan:
- Learn proper guitar posture and holding technique
- Master basic open chords and power chords
- Practice transitioning between chords smoothly
- Develop picking and strumming techniques
- Study scales and basic music theory
- Explore bending, sliding, and vibrato techniques
- Learn to read tabs and chord charts
While self-guided learning through online resources is possible, seeking help from a real teacher is highly recommended. A skilled instructor provides structured lessons, offers immediate feedback, and keeps you accountable. They can identify and correct bad habits early, ensuring steady progress and preventing frustration.
If you want personalized classes with a world-class guitarist, consider taking electric guitar lessons on Til. Til offers online guitar lessons with expert teachers, allowing you to learn from the best instructors worldwide from the comfort of your home. With guided, one-on-one instruction, you'll develop proper technique and achieve your guitar-playing goals faster and have a lot more fun doing it!
Learning the fundamentals of electric guitar typically takes around 100-150 hours of dedicated practice, which translates to roughly 12-18 months if practicing 2 hours per week, or 6-9 months if practicing 30 minutes daily. While learning electric guitar isn't inherently difficult, it does require patience and consistent practice. For most people, the hardest part to learn electric guitar is developing proper finger strength and dexterity for chord transitions and lead playing. To practice effectively, finding a great teacher is crucial. A skilled instructor can provide personalized guidance, correct technique flaws, and offer structured lessons tailored to your goals, ultimately accelerating your progress and preventing bad habits. Additionally, a teacher can keep you motivated and accountable, ensuring steady improvement.
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