Personalized coaching
Need personalized advice? Start with a free intake
Sometimes you learn faster with someone watching over your shoulder. Schedule a no-obligation intro with an instructor — together we'll determine your level, your goal, and the fastest path to get there.
- 65.000+
- members since 1998
- 4.7 ★
- 600+ reviews
- Free
- no-obligation intake
- Live
- online group lessons
Two options
Choose the coaching that fits you
New here? Always start with the free intake. From there, you decide how you want to continue.
Free · no obligation
Introductory session
Meet live with a teacher. Together we'll determine your level, your goal, and the fastest path to get there — whether you're just starting out or stuck at a particular point.
- Approximately 20 minutes, online via video
- Personalized playing advice tailored to you
- No obligation afterward
Live · included with your subscription
Live group lessons
Join weekly live Play & Learn sessions: play together, ask real teachers questions, and learn from other members. Included with the All-in-one subscription.
- Weekly live sessions to play along with
- Ask the teacher questions
- Rewatch recordings at your own pace
In three steps
How it works
From sign-up to playing — you're scheduled within a few minutes.
Schedule your free intake session
Choose an online time that works for you. You don't need to prepare anything — except your guitar.
We determine your goal
In the conversation we'll assess your level and what you want to achieve. You'll get concrete playing advice right away.
Choose how you continue
Join live group lessons with your subscription, or continue independently with lessons and ProTabs. You choose.
Book instantly
Choose your session
Free and no-obligation. You book live from the schedule and receive confirmation by email.
Personalized coaching
Play together, at your pace.
Why a session
What personal coaching gets you
Self-study works — but an instructor watching along brings out that little bit extra.
Personalized guidance
No standard curriculum, but attention to your specific questions and pitfalls. You'll grow faster than with standalone videos.
Experienced teachers
You learn from award-winning professionals — known from radio, TV, and Spotify. They know how to make a song manageable for you.
Start with no obligation
The intake is free and without obligation. If you like it, we'll build from there.
Combine with the learning environment
Between sessions, you practice with 25,000+ songs, ProTabs, and the structured lesson path. Personal guidance and self-study combined.
Who guides you
Learn from award-winning instructors
Our instructors are professionals — known from radio, TV, and Spotify. They know how to make a song manageable for you.
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.
Play along live
Play & Learn Sessions
Our recurring live sessions where we play and explore well-known songs together. Read the recaps and the songs covered.
- Sessie 201 juni 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 20 – 1 juni 2026
- Sessie 1918 mei 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 19 – 18 mei 2026
- Sessie 184 mei 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 18 – 4 mei 2026
- Sessie 1716 april 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 17 – 16 april 2026
- Sessie 1630 maart 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 16 – 30 maart 2026
- Sessie 1516 maart 2026Speel & Leer Sessie 15 – 16 maart 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the intake session really free?+
Yes. The introductory session is completely free and without obligation. We assess your level and goals together and give you concrete playing advice. You're under no obligation afterwards.
Do I need a subscription for the intake?+
No. You can schedule the free introductory session separately, without a subscription. The live group lessons (Speel & Leer) are included with the All-in-one subscription.
Are the sessions online or in-person?+
The intake and live group lessons are online via video, so you can participate from anywhere in the Netherlands. You only need your guitar and a device with camera and internet.
What level are the sessions for?+
For all levels. If you're a beginner, we'll help you get started with your first chords. If you've been playing longer, we work on technique, rhythm, or specific songs where you're stuck.
What do I need to participate?+
Your guitar, a quiet space, and a device with camera and internet (phone, tablet, or computer). You don't need to install or prepare anything else.
Personal guidance
Ready to play together?
Schedule a free, no-obligation intake and discover what personal guidance can do for your guitar playing.
- Cancel any month
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- 65,000+ members since 1998