Andrew's Podia/Total Guitar Mastery System

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Total Guitar Mastery System

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  • 184 Lessons

Total Guitar Mastery is a complete step-by-step guitar course designed to take you from beginner to confident player. With nearly 200 video lessons, downloadable PDFs, theory, lead guitar, rhythm, scales, and practical shortcuts, you'll build real-world skills and gain the confidence to play virtually any style of music.

Stop Guessing. Start Playing.

A complete step-by-step guitar system designed to take you from beginner to confident guitarist.

Most guitar players waste years jumping from random YouTube videos to scattered lessons with no clear path forward. Total Guitar Mastery gives you a proven roadmap, guiding you through every stage of your development. Whether your goal is to play your favorite songs, understand music theory, or confidently improvise, you'll have everything you need in one place.

Contents

Module 1 - Getting Started

Build a rock-solid foundation for your guitar journey. In this module, you'll learn the essential skills every guitarist needs. From understanding your instrument and tuning it properly to reading tablature, keeping time, and playing your first melodies and riffs. You'll also discover how music works, develop proper picking and fretting technique, and gain the confidence to start learning songs on your own.

Acoustic Guitar Parts and String Names
Electric Guitar Parts
Common Issues for Beginners
Song Structure
Preview
Tuning Your Guitar 101 | Using a Tuner
Fretting Basics
Your First Melody | Smoke on the Water
Reading Music (Tabs) 101
How to Use a Pick
Right Hand Technique
Rock Riffs
Searching for Tabs
Sharps Defined
What is Music? [Explained]
Tuning the Guitar 102
Reading Music (Tabs) 102
Reading Music (Tabs) 103
The Speed of Music | BPM Explained
Keeping Time
The 3 Components of Every Song
Preview

Module 2 - Chords

Unlock the language of music by mastering chords—the foundation of thousands of songs. In this module, you'll progress from your first open chords to advanced concepts like bar chords, power chords, chord extensions, inversions, and the powerful CAGED System.

You'll learn how chords create emotion, how to quickly find chords across the fretboard, and how to play everything from acoustic singer-songwriter tunes to rock and blues classics. Along the way, you'll discover practical shortcuts, common pitfalls to avoid, and the fretboard knowledge needed to play with confidence anywhere on the neck.

Intro to Chords
Open Chords 101
Open Chords 102
Open Chords 103
Common Issues with Thumb Trick
The F Major Chord
Memorizing the E String
Memorizing the A String
My Secret Hack for Avoiding Bar Chords
Bar Chords 101
Bar Chords 102
Bar Chords 103
Inversions 101
Inversions 102
Dominant 7 Chords
Major 7 Chords
Minor 7 Chords
Suspended 2 Chords
Suspended 4 Chords
Augmented Chords
Preview
What is Distortion?
Power Chords 101
Power Chords 102 | 3 Moveable Shapes
Power Chords 103 | Open Position
CAGED System Intro
CAGED Part 2 | E Shape
CAGED Part 3 | A Shape
CAGED Part 4 | C Shape
CAGED Part 5 | G Shape
CAGED Part 6 | D Shape
CAGED Part 7 | Putting It All Together
CAGED Part 8 | The Fun Part
CAGED Part 9 | Minor Shapes & C Minor
CAGED Part 10 | A Minor
CAGED Part 11 | G Minor Shape
CAGED Part 12 | E Minor
CAGED Part 13 | D Minor
CAGED Part 14 | Putting It All Together
CAGED Part 15 | Combining Major and Minor

Module 3 – Rhythm

Rhythm is what brings your guitar playing to life. In this module, you'll learn the fundamentals of timing, strumming, muting, and groove. You'll build a solid rhythmic foundation by mastering common strum patterns, palm muting, bar chord techniques, and understanding measures and time signatures so you can confidently play along with your favorite songs.

3 Rules of Basic Rhythm
What is a Measure?
Common Strum Patterns
Preview
Palm Muting
Rhythm Advantages of Bar Chords
The 5 Muting Types
Time Signature 101
Time Signature 102

Module 4 - Theory and Fundamentals

Music theory doesn't have to be intimidating. In this module, you'll learn the "why" behind everything you've been playing so far. We'll cover the building blocks of music, including major and minor scales, chord construction, intervals, notation, transposition, cadences, and modes. By the end of this module, you'll have a solid understanding of how music works, allowing you to learn songs faster, communicate with other musicians, write your own music, and confidently navigate the fretboard. Whether your goal is to improvise, compose, or simply become a more complete guitarist, this module provides the foundation you'll build on for years to come.

Why You Should Learn Music Theory
Music Theory 101
Music Theory 102 | Major Scale
Music Theory 103 | Examples
Music Theory 104 | C Major Open
Music Theory 105 | Major Scale Chord Formula
Music Theory 106 | Major Chords
Music Theory 107 | Minor Chords
Music Theory 108 | Diminished Chords
Diminished Chords Expanded
Preview
Music Theory 109 | Dominant 7 Chords
Music Theory 110 | Major 7 Chords
Music Theory 111 | Minor 7 Chords
Music Theory 112 | Minor Scale
Music Theory 113 | Minor Scale Chord Formula
Flats Defined + Why They Exist
Music Notation 101 | Note Values
Music Notation 102
Music Notation 103
Note Numbers
Note Numbers Expanded
Transposing the Hard Way
Cadences Part 1 | Introduction
Cadences Part 2 | Perfect Cadence
Cadences Part 3 | Plagal Cadence
Cadences Part 4 | Imperfect Cadence
Cadences Part 5 | Interrupted Cadence
Modes | Introduction
Modes | Ionian
Modes | Dorian
Modes | Phrygian
Modes | Lydian
Modes | Mixolydian
Modes | Aeolian
Modes | Locrian

Module 5 - Lead Guitar

Ready to break free from simply playing chords? In this module, you'll learn the fundamentals of lead guitar, including the pentatonic, blues, major, and minor scales. You'll master all five scale shapes, learn how to connect them across the fretboard, shift them into any key, and begin improvising with confidence. Along the way, you'll discover essential jamming concepts, root note recognition, common connectors of the pros, and techniques that will help you create expressive solos instead of just memorizing patterns. By the end of this module, you'll have the tools and confidence to solo anywhere on the neck and jam along with backing tracks in multiple keys and in ANY genre.

What is Lead Guitar?
Pentatonic Scale Intro
Pentatonic Pattern 1 | Intro
Pentatonic Shape 1 | Jamming
Minor Pentatonic Shape 1 | Root Notes
Moving Shape 1 | Unlocking Freedom
Minor Pentatonic Shape 2 | Intro
Minor Pentatonic Shape 2 | Shifting Keys
Minor Pentatonic Shape 2 | Weave Review
Minor Pentatonic Shape 3 | Intro
Minor Pentatonic Shape 3 | Shifting Keys
Minor Pentatonic Shape 3 | Weave Review
Minor Pentatonic Shape 4 | Intro
Minor Pentatonic Shape 4 | Shifting Keys
Minor Pentatonic Shape 4 | Weave Review
Minor Pentatonic Shape 5 | Intro
Minor Pentatonic Shape 5 | Shifting Keys
Minor Pentatonic Shape 5 | Weave Review
Major Pentatonic Shape 1 | Intro
Major Pentatonic Shape 1 | Shifting Keys
Major Pentatonic Shape 2 | Intro
Major Pentatonic Shape 2 | Shifting Keys
Major Pentatonic Shape 2 | Weave Review
Major Pentatonic Shape 3 | Intro
Major Pentatonic Shape 3 | Shifting Keys
Major Pentatonic Shape 3 | Weave Review
Major Pentatonic Shape 4 | Intro
Major Pentatonic Shape 4 | Shifting Keys
Major Pentatonic Shape 4 | Weave Review
Major Pentatonic Shape 4 | Both Octaves
Major Pentatonic Shape 5 | Intro
Major Pentatonic Shape 5 | Both Octaves
Major Pentatonic Shape 5 | Shifting Keys
Major Pentatonic Shape 5 | Weave Review
Common Connectors 101
Common Connectors 102
Blues Scale Pattern 1
Blues Scale Pattern 2
Blues Scale Pattern 3
Blues Scale Pattern 4
Blues Scale Pattern 5
Using the Blue Note | Quick Tip
Major Scale Intro
Major Scale Pattern 1 | G Shape
Major Scale Pattern 2 | E Shape
Major Scale Pattern 3 | D Shape
Major Scale Pattern 4 | C Shape
Major Scale Pattern 5 | A Shape
Minor Scale Intro
Minor Scale Pattern 1 | E Minor Shape
Minor Scale Pattern 2 | D Minor Shape
Minor Scale Pattern 3 | C Minor Shape
Minor Scale Pattern 4 | A Minor Shape
Minor Scale Pattern 5 | G Minor Shape
Core Concepts of Jamming With Others
Preview
Blues Backtrack in A
Blues Backtrack in E

Module 6 - Extras & Hacks

Welcome to the final module! This is where we go beyond chords, scales, and songs to explore the techniques, shortcuts, and "aha!" moments that separate good guitar players from great ones.

Inside, you'll learn practical hacks to accelerate your progress, train your ear, improve your timing, and develop the expressive techniques that make your playing sound more professional. We'll also dive into essential guitar concepts like arpeggios, fingerstyle, alternate tunings, tone controls, and how to confidently jam in virtually any key or style.

Think of this as your guitar toolbox—a collection of techniques, tips, and strategies that will help you practice smarter, play more musically, and continue improving for years to come.

The Chromatic Drill
Tuning By Ear
Arpeggios
Intro to Fingerstyle
Jam Any Time in Any Key in Any Genre
My Secret Bending Exercise
My Secret Hack for Self-Progress
Learning a Song By Ear
What is Reverb? | Explained
What is Treble? | Explained
What is Bass? | Explained
What is Middle? | Explained
The Octave Trick Matrix | Find ANY Note
Searching for Next Level Tabs
Drop D Tuning
Alternative Tunings 101
Pro Tips for Alternate Tunings
E Flat Tuning
My Big 5 Tempo Hacks
Pedal Tones 101
Hammer-Ons | Expanded
Pull-Offs | Expanded
Slides | Expanded
Vibrato | Expanded
Slow Down Pro Tip & Easy Tactic

Imagine Where You'll Be One Year From Now.

The time will pass whether you start or not. One year from today, you could still be wishing you learned guitar... or you could be playing your favorite songs with confidence. The choice starts today.