THE GUITAR LAB
Weekly Live Masterclasses to Keep You Playing, Improving, and Loving Guitar
Need a reason to actually play every week?
This is it.
Guitar Lab is a powerful weekly live online workshop with internationally acclaimed musician Jay Hoad.
Guitar Lab is designed to keep you playing, keep you challenged, and keep you progressing, without overwhelm.
Who Guitar Lab Is For
If you’ve ever picked up the guitar with excitement, only to slowly drift away, you’re not alone. Life gets busy. Motivation dips. Lessons feel confusing.
And before you know it, the guitar ends up back in its case.
Guitar Lab exists to change that.
It’s the weekly space that brings the guitar back into your hands, builds real confidence, and helps you keep moving forward, one simple win at a time.
What you don't need...
*Another course you never finish.
*Open ended youtube videos that leaves you overwhelmed or wondering how and what to do next.
What you do need...
You need structure. You need clarity. You need momentum.
This is where that happens.
Guitar Lab is for adults who:
• Have started and stopped before
• Feel messy or unsure when they play
• Want to actually finish songs
• Are over 35 and want a smarter, simpler approach
• Value guidance, accountability, and live interaction
• Don’t want pressure, but do want progress
If you care about music and you’re ready to stay consistent, this is for you.
Why Most Adults Struggle With Guitar
It’s not lack of talent.
It’s lack of clarity.
Most people quit because they:
• Don’t know what to practise
• Practise the wrong things
• Feel embarrassed or behind
• Lose momentum
Guitar Lab fixes that.
You always know:
✔ What to work on
✔ Why it matters
✔ How it applies to real songs
✔ What your next step is
Confidence first. Clarity second. Speed third.
👪 Who Guitar Lab is for?
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Started guitar before but struggled to stay consistent
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Feel overwhelmed by YouTube tutorials or theory-heavy lessons
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Are over 35 and want a smarter, simpler approach
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You’re a busy adult who wants progress without pressure
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Value guidance, accountability, and live interaction
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Don’t want pressure, but do want progress
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Are busy and want to do things in their own time
Guitar Lab is for adults who:
Absolute beginners welcome. So are players who already know a few things but want more confidence and flow.
What You Get Inside Guitar Lab
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1. One clear focus
We work on one micro-tool, pattern, or musical idea.
Nothing rushed. Nothing crammed. Just one thing you can actually absorb and use.
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2. Play straight away
The guitar stays in your hands. We learn by playing, not by talking about playing.
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3. You’ll be guided through: A simple version for confidence and ease. An optional step-up if you want more depth. A stretch option for those feeling ready. Everyone plays at their own level.
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4. Confidence-first explanations. Any theory is shared only when it helps you understand why something works. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clarity.
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5. Clear takeaway for the week
You’ll leave knowing exactly:
What you learned, how to practise it, how to enjoy it during the week
What You Get Inside Guitar Lab
This is not about becoming a perfect guitarist.
It’s about becoming a consistent one.
Over time, Guitar Lab helps you build:
*Confidence in your hands - Learn to trust in your musical instincts
*Real progress without burnout
*A positive relationship with your guitar
Most importantly, it helps you keep playing.
The bigger picture
Guitar Lab is the heart of ongoing progress.
Many students use it to:
Support what they’re learning in other programs
Stay connected after a course or challenge ends
Create a weekly reason to play guitar and a highlight of the week they can actually look froward to
For many people, Guitar Lab becomes their musical home.
🎯 One Clear Focus Every Week
Each session centres around one practical tool, pattern, or concept.
We don’t overload you.
We master one thing at a time.
That might mean:
• Cleaner chord transitions
• Stronger rhythm
• Smarter strumming patterns
• Confident picking
• Understanding how chords really work
Small tools. Big breakthroughs.
🔬 Monthly Deep Dive Masterclass
Each month we zoom in on one powerful Micro Tool and unpack it properly.
Technique. Application. Common mistakes. How to use it in real music.
This is where things really click.
🎶 8–10 Full Songs Per Year
You won’t just practise exercises.
We break down 8 to 10 complete songs across the year.
You’ll learn how to:
• Simplify songs intelligently
• Structure your practice
• Perform with confidence
• Finish what you start
Because the goal isn’t drills.
It’s music.
How It Works
Each week is simple:
1.) Join the live session
2.) Focus on one clear tool
3.) Practise with a guided action plan
4.) Stack improvement week by week
It’s structured, but flexible.
Beginner-friendly, but not basic.
You engage at your level and grow from there.
Here's Everything That You Get
(Plus Extra Bonuses)
This Is A Limited Time Offer
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More than 33 individual lesson with Jay [$2300]
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Access to bonus videos [$300]
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EBOOK - 6 Week Beginners Guitar Course [$79]
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FREE DOWNLOAD LINK to Jays Earth Music Album [$25]
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Play Your Guitar Easily [Priceless]
Total Value: $2700
Regular Price: $997
SALE PRICE: $279
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🎥 48 Live Masterclasses Per Year
We run 48 live sessions annually, with six weeks off to reset and integrate.
Every week you join me live.
You see exactly what to do. You ask questions. You get corrections in real time.
No guessing. No confusion.
Just clarity.
Ready to join Guitar Lab?
If you’re ready for a simple, supportive way to keep playing guitar, we’d love to have you.
Click below to join Guitar Lab and make your guitar part of your life again.
👉 Join Guitar Lab Now
What You'll Learn!
This course contains more than 33 individual lessons designed to run over a 6 week period.
All explained easier than you ever thought possible.
WEEK 1
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GUITARS, STRINGS & PICKS
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TUNING THE EASY WAY
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RIGHT HAND - THE EASY WAY
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LEFT HAND - THE EASY WAY
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UNDERSTANDING TABLATURE
WEEK 2
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3 AWESOME SONGS
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PLAYING IN TIME
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YOUR FIRST 2 CHORDS
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STRUMMING - 5 PATTERNS
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BONUSES
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CHORDS CHANGES
WEEK 3
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FULL REFRESH
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THE MUSICAL LANGUAGE
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FRETS, TRICKS AND RELATIVITY
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THE SECRET TO CHORD CHANGES
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BONUSES
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2 NEW CHORDS & PLAYING
WEEK 4
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4 BAR PROGRESSIONS
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12 BAR BLUES - PART 1
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SMOKE FOR REAL
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STRUMMING & CHANGES
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7TH CHORDS
WEEK 5
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CHORDS & STRUMMING
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12 BAR BLUES - PART 2
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POWER CHORDS
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PALM MUTING WITH G AND C
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QUARTER TO EIGHTH NOTES
WEEK 6
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THREE LITTLE BIRDS & CAPO'S
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PERFECT
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INDIVIDUAL STRINGS
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SOUNDING MORE AMAZING
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CHORDS GALORE
Be inspired
JAY HOAD
Are you ready to be inspired to play your guitar while being supported with a gentle sense of self-accountability to complete what you came here to do?
Award-winning songwriter, musician, teacher, author and mentor Jay Hoad is the creator of the Gold Coast Music School, the Queensland Music Academy, the Australian Music School for Autism, and Tribal Moon Ceremonial Cacao.
This specially designed beginner's guitar course covers incredible content, all broken down into small bite-size, easy-to-learn sections.
No matter where you are on your musical journey, this course offers so many golden nuggets that will inspire you to play music your way, from your heart.
Come on this clear and concise 6-week journey and get all the tools you need to learn quickly and easily.
Testimonials from 1000's of students
"I never thought I would be able to play the guitar, let alone be able to learn it so easily. Now I play confidently over any style of music and I am getting ready to record my first album. Jays support and teaching method is incredible. Absolutely brilliant Jay, you are such an inspiration to so many. Thank you so much"
"I felt like I was in the room with Jay the whole time. The way Jay shared so much knowledge and wisdom coupled with gentle kindness, support and accountability through out the process was incredible. Without this, I would have never have been the guitar player I have become, and I know there is so many others that feel the same way. Thank you Jay"
"I saw Jay play at a festival in the New York a few years ago and knew I had to get lessons with him as the way he played was so unique and effortless. I had already been playing for a few years when I started this course, but the way Jay's knowledge and teaching unlevelled my guitar playing changed everything. Thank you Jay!"
In your own time...
DO THE COURSE AT YOUR OWN PACE
Although this course is designed to be done over 6 weeks, you can fast track your way through the course, or take as long as you like.
6 WEEK COURSE INCLUDES
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CONCISE LESSON VIDEOS WITH JAY HOAD
HIGH QUALITY MULTI-ANGLE VIDEOS
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CONFIDENCE BUILDING GUITAR MENTORING
FREE EBOOK - THE EASY WAY TO PLAY THE GUITAR
FREE EARTH MUSIC ALBUM DOWNLOAD
DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT GUITAR FOR THE JOB?
NO PROBLEM!
Jay is able to get discounts on guitars from all the best music shops around the world, just get in touch.
The way Jay teaches is nothing short of inspiring
Thank you for teaching my husband how to pay the guitar, his time with you literally changed his life and motivated him to be a better person on so many levels. He said the way you explain everything in the lessons just makes it so easy to learn. Great job Jay!
Helen Johnson
NEW YORK, USA
Jay, this is a message of gratitude to you. When I started working you my mental health was at a low point and my time with you and on this instrument changed everything. You are such an amazing teacher, and this is such an amazing instrument. Eternally thankful.
Steve
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
Jay, you are a machine. I have done all your courses and you literally blow my mind with the amount of knowledge and expansive concepts you share in every one of them. If anyone is thinking about doing this course, do it, you will not regret it!
Tom Redland
TORQUAY, VICTORIA
Multi-award-winning musician, teacher & mentor Jay Hoad is the creator of the Queensland Music Academy, Gold Coast Music School, the Australian Music School for Autism and Special Interest Learning, the Australian Circular Breathing Academy, as well as "Ignite Your Dreams" coaching and mentoring programs for kids, teenagers & adults.
Ready to be inspired by an award winning song writer?
COURSE DETAILS
Learn to play the guitar with ease, power, strength, confidence and ease whilst having heaps of fun with Internationally acclaimed musician and teacher Jay Hoad.
This course is laid out with easy-to-understand lessons that will give you all the skills to play guitar in a fast and easy way, allowing you to expand your playing and confidently create rhythms sounds with a newfound freedom.
This course contains more than 30 individual lessons designed to run over a 6-week period.
However, you are welcome to do it in a shorter time if you are totally into it, or take as much time as you need and do it over a longer period. All explained the course.
This course adds a beautiful sense of self-accountability to complete the course with Jay right by your side.
Say Jay "I have found from years of teaching that people come equally for learning music as they do for using me as the reason they need to commit to it. I am a weekly self-accountability partner as much as a music teacher, and I am here for you 100%".
Course includes:
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6 weeks of amazing content from multi-award-winning artist Jay Hoad.
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Personal support & feedback throughout the journey via email, audio or video messaging, including any Q and A that may be needed to help you complete your didgeridoo journey.
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Over 30 lessons with easy step-by-step guidance. Breaking everything down into simple explanations and expansive concepts to easily play the didgeridoo.
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Feel 100% supported in each and every lesson
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Break all limiting beliefs
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Clear and concise structure notes each day for playing. (Ideally, 5 to 10 mins of focus every few days will keep you on top of it all)
If you commit to each week's content and exercises, you will have incredible skill on the Guitar in 6 weeks.
No matter where you are in your musical journey, a complete beginner who doesn't play an instrument or a well-educated and experienced musician, this course offers so many golden nuggets to inspire you to create your music, your way, from your heart.
Learn to use the least amount of work. Learn rhythm, rhythmic sub-divisions, and how to create your own rhythms for all styles of music. Understand how to play and communicate with other musicians etc.
Most of all, have fun and enjoy the ride; here we go!
If you have any questions about anything, please email [email protected]
Jay Hoad
Jay has independently toured 42 countries with his unique show featuring him on over 20 instruments, averaging 200+ shows across 15 countries per year.
He has performed and presented at many of the biggest music festivals and conscious gatherings around the world as well as running his Sacred Cacao Sound Journeys (BEST EVENT AWARD WINNER FRINGE FESTIVAL 2019 & 2020), Conscious Soul Dance, and Prana Alchemical Events.
He has performed and toured with Bob Marley's "The Wailers", The Temptations, Blood Sweat and Tears, as well as performing at festivals on stage alongside artists including Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, Michael Franti, Robert Plant (Led Zepplin) and many more.
Jay has seven full-length albums, including the Earth Music for Yoga, Massage, and Healing album series, and has sold over 500,000 albums worldwide.
For all inquiries about anything, email [email protected], and one of our friendly staff will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.
FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS:
I'm not sure about learning online?
Jay was asked in a recent interview with Music Australia:
QUESTION: Jay, why are people learning music 3 to 5 times faster online with you?
ANSWER: “I never would have guessed it. I literally tell the parents not to waste their money on in-person lessons now; it’s flushing money down the toilet.
Now this is not for every teacher, I have been blessed to have taught well over 10,000 students, so I have really crafted the art of teaching the 20 different instruments I teach clearly and efficiently, which plays a big part in this.
But yes, I have seen a parabolic improvement rate with my students online, at least 3 to 5 times faster than in person.When teaching online, I write on the screen with a pen (just like pen on paper), and I use cutting-edge technology with five different high-definition 4k cameras filming from every angle, close-up, wide angles and more, often multiple camera angles on the screen, simultaneously, etc.
But I think the biggest game changer of all is that I record all the lesson notes and videos in real-time for the students to practice with each week, and at the end of each lesson, the student's practice notes and videos are uploaded to their folder, and their weekly practice schedule is ready for them to follow. Gone of the days of “I can’t remember what you taught me” or “my dog ate my homework”.
It’s now simple, did you practice with your videos every day this week? It’s because it is laid out so clearly for each student that they improve and take on all the information so much quicker. Plus, the parents love it as they get an online babysitter for a few hours every week as the kids are entertained with their practice videos and learning music.
So good!”If you are ready to be inspired, fast-track your learning and have a ball along the way contact [email protected].
Do I need a computer?
You can do this course course on your phone, tablet or computer. It is really whatever device you are most comfortable with.
How much time do I need to put aside to complete the course tasks?
Minimum of 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week is recommended. However, you will more than likely find yourself getting lost in playing and spend a bit more time on it.
