Have questions about playing guitar?
Meet with David online (via Skype, Face Time, or Zoom) for a private session. He’ll be more than happy to work with you to improve your guitar playing.
David Hodge
Since November of 1999, I’ve written over a thousand articles, lessons, interviews and reviews for Guitar Noise, one of the Internet’s most highly acclaimed free guitar tutorial websites. I also serve as the site’s Managing Editor, supervising all content in addition to the continued writing of his own lessons and articles.
I contribute frequently to Acoustic Guitar Magazine. I’m also the author of several Idiot’s Guide to Guitar books (see below).
Feel free to drop me an email at dhodgeguitar@aol.com anytime.
Absolute Beginner Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
My “Absolute Beginners Guitar” and “Absolute Beginner Ukulele” group classes will start Thursday, May 7. Guitar from 5:30 – 6:15 (EST) and Ukulele from 6:30 – 7:15 (EST).
If you’ve always wanted to play the guitar or the ukulele, now’s the time to make it happen. You’ll be playing songs you know right from the first class. All you need is the appropriate instrument for the class, a tuner for your instrument, the Zoom platform on your computer, tablet, or phone, a working Internet connection (broadband is best), something with which to take notes, and a desire to play and have fun!
Discover Guitar
Music theory is often considered a difficult subject. “Idiot’s Guides: Guitar Theory” breaks down music theory for guitar and other fretboard instruments in very simple and easy-to-understand lessons. Content includes everything a budding musician needs to know about notes, guitar tablature, rhythm, chords and scales, and more.
To date I’ve written seven Idiot’s Guide books. The most recent is Idiot’s Guide: Guitar Theory which came out in 2014.
Idiot’s Guide: Playing Guitar
Idiot’s Guides: Playing Guitar begins with an introduction to different types of guitars and their parts, followed by helpful information on how to choose a guitar.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Ukulele
This book covers in crystal clear detail everything beginners need to know to enjoy playing this tiny, four-stringed instrument.
The Art of Songwriting
with Casey Kelly
Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide.
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Guitar
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Guitar starts at the very beginning with learning how to hold the instrument and covers everything from reading tab, chords, and strumming to playing the blues and rock riffs.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Rock Guitar
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Rock Guitar is for the beginner guitarist who wants to get up to speed quickly playing rock music.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Bass Guitar
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing Bass Guitar provides a complete instruction program for beginners and helps walk even experienced guitarists through the most confusing concepts.
Get In Touch
We can meet online (via Skype, Face Time, or Zoom) for a private session. I’m more than happy to work with you to improve your guitar playing.