Online guitar lessons
Online guitar lessons that work — play your first song in weeks
Stop aimless YouTube-hopping. Learn guitar with 500+ structured lessons, a unique play-along player and award-winning teachers — at your own pace. (Video lessons are in Dutch.)
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Level finder
Where are you now?
Choose what suits you best — you'll go straight to the right learning path.
I'm starting from scratch
Never played guitar, or it's been a very long time. I don't know any chords yet.
Beginners (level 1–3)2I know the basics
Open chords are going well. I want to learn to read tabs, scales, and barre chords.
Intermediate (level 4–6)3I want to deepen my skills
I've mastered barre chords. I want to learn modes, improvisation, and develop my own style.
Advanced (level 7–9)
This is how you learn
From your first chord to your first song — at your own pace.
One of a kind
Learn at your pace, not the video's
Our play-along player lets you slow down, repeat and transpose — without missing a note. That's what sets it apart from loose clips.
Slow down without losing pitch
Set difficult passages to 50% or 75% and learn them layer by layer — the pitch stays in tune.
Loop function by measure
Select one difficult measure and repeat it infinitely until you have it under your fingers.
Transpose in the player
Shift the entire song to a key that suits your voice or guitar.
Tab and fretboard in sync
See exactly where your fingers should go while the music plays — no guessing.
| Functie | Gitaartabs | Los YouTube | Les-apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow down tempo without losing pitch | — | — | |
| Loop function by measure | — | — | |
| Transpose in the player | — | — | |
| Tab + fretboard in sync | — | — | |
| Structured lesson path with progress tracking | — | ||
| Fully in Dutch | — | — |
Les-apps als Fender Play en Yousician missen tempobeheer per passage of werken met een game-format zonder tab. Alles bij Gitaartabs is bovendien Nederlandstalig.
Vergelijk Gitaartabs eerlijk met JustinGuitar, Guitar Tricks & Fender Play →
Professionele videoles
New? Just start with Module 1
You don't have to figure out where to begin. In Module 1 a teacher calmly demonstrates every shape and change, and you play along in the player above. In a few lessons you'll nail your first chords.
Module 1 voor beginners zit in de abonnementen Gitaarles en Alles-in-één. Probeer een maand voor € 1.
Voor alle niveaus
Van je eerste akkoord tot complexe solo's
Kies jouw leerpad en ga direct aan de slag. Eén abonnement geeft toegang tot alles.
Level 1–3
Beginners
No experience? No problem. After a few lessons you'll be playing your first chords and songs.
- Posture, tuning and your first chords
- Rhythm and your first song from start to finish
- Pop, rock, blues, folk and more
- Modules + levels with certificate
500+ ProTabs
Songs & ProTabs
Play along with your favorite songs via the unique media player — from The Beatles to Metallica.
- Thousands of songs with chords and tabs
- Slow down, loop and transpose
- Guitar neck visible in sync
- New songs every month
Level 7–9
Advanced
Barré, power chords, solos and improvisation — for those with a foundation who want to progress further.
- Riffs & licks from popular songs
- Soloing and improvising
- Barré, sus and slash chords
- Live group sessions with instructor
Experienced, recognised teachers
Learn from the best in the Netherlands
Our lessons are developed by award-winning professionals — known from radio, TV and Spotify, not just YouTubers.
Sytse Bakker
Docent beginnersmodules
Rock, blues, jazz & funk · NL + buitenland
Speelde in meerdere bands in binnen- en buitenland, van rock tot funk. Schreef de vernieuwde modules 1–3 (en meer op komst) en begeleidt de live Speel & Leer-sessies.
Levi Akkerman
Lead gitarist
Afgestudeerd ArtEZ conservatorium
Conservatorium-gediplomeerd gitaardocent. Gespecialiseerd in klassiek, akoestisch en elektrisch. Meer dan 10 jaar bij Gitaartabs.
Ruben Hoeke
Blues & rock
Nederlands Beste Gitarist 2008 · Dutch Blues Award
Verkozen tot Nederlands Beste Gitarist door vakgenoten. 13 albums. Speelde met Jan Akkerman & Gary Moore in de Heineken Music Hall. Dutch Blues Award 2023.
Niels Ontstenk
Pop & jazz
Beste Gitarist van Nederland (AVRO/Radio 2)
Verkozen tot Beste Gitarist van Nederland (jury: Jan Akkerman, JB Meijers, Rob Winter). Afgestudeerd aan het Utrechts Conservatorium met een 10. Jamde met Mark Knopfler in de Ziggo Dome.
Ronald Maas
Jazz & pop
Utrechts Conservatorium (Honours) · 1000+ optredens · 40 albums
Afgestudeerd aan de jazz-afdeling van het Utrechts Conservatorium met Honours degree (2005). Meer dan 1000 optredens, 40 albums en tours door heel Europa.
Jan Wouter Oostenrijk
Aanslagtechnieken
Nominatie beste gitarist 2015 & 2020 (jazz/fusion/funk/world, Benelux)
Specialist in aanslag- en tokkeltechnieken. Modules over ritme, timing en dynamiek voor beginners en amateurs — helder en stapsgewijs.
What our members say
600+ verified reviews via Kiyoh, Google and Bol.com — 98% recommend Gitaartabs.
“My guitar had been waiting for a guitarist for thirty years. I tried a couple of providers and chose Gitaartabs. It works so well! Now I'm even playing for others.”
“I received a trial subscription with my guitar purchase. I got a taste for it and took out an All-in-one annual subscription. It gives me structure in my progress.”
“I tried all sorts of methods before, like YouTube videos, but at some point you notice you're not making progress anymore. With Gitaartabs I tailor things to my own needs and make more progress.”
“Three videos and three-quarters of an hour later, and there's actually something musical coming out of the guitar. A fun way to practice. The finger positioning is challenging, but it's explained really nicely.”
“I took multiple courses but couldn't find my way with them. This is exactly what I was looking for. Clear and well-organized.”
“Money is important to me, so missing those euros each month is difficult. But I have to say: it's more than worth it!”
Frequently asked questions
I've never played guitar before — are these lessons suitable for me?+
Absolutely. We start right at the very beginning: proper posture, guitar parts, tuning, how to hold a pick, and your first chords. No prior knowledge needed.
I don't have a guitar yet — which one should I buy?+
Most beginners start with a classical (Spanish) guitar with nylon strings — gentle on your fingers and affordable. Our lesson path and books explain what to look for when buying.
How long before I can play my first song?+
With 15 to 30 minutes of practice daily, you'll often play your first song within a few weeks. Consistency matters more than long sessions.
Does Gitaartabs work for electric guitar or only acoustic?+
Both. The chords, tabs, and lessons work on acoustic and electric guitar alike. Many lessons deliberately cover both.
What does a subscription cost?+
You choose your own subscription — from just a few euros per month, always cancelable monthly. Check current prices on the pricing page.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. All subscriptions are cancelable monthly — you're not locked into anything.
What payment methods are available?+
You pay securely with iDEAL and Bancontact, among others. All prices include VAT.
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