From free video tutorials on restringing and tuning to full guitar lesson courses in the Gibson App, find everything you need to get better at guitar right here
Maybe all those less-than-subtle hints finally paid off and the suspiciously shaped present under the tree this year was a guitar. Congratulations! You are one of us, now. Here on the Gibson Gazette, in addition to posting the latest Gibson guitar news and artist interviews, we also feature an extensive amount of free guitar lesson and tutorial content, much of which appears on our Gibson TV and Gibson Gear Guide channels or in the Gibson App. To help you get started, we’ve curated a list of guitar tutorial features that will be your guide during those exciting but sometimes daunting first months as a guitar player.
1) Why the Gibson App is one of the best apps for learning guitar
The Gibson App is an all‑in‑one guitar lesson platform for your phone or tablet. It includes a guitar lesson platform, guitar tuner, amp simulator, and even a progress tracker. It provides step‑by‑step guitar lessons while the app listens to you as you play, offering instant feedback, and is the ideal tool for beginner guitarists. Find out more in our guide to why the Gibson App is one of the best apps for learning guitar.
2) How to restring and tune your acoustic guitar
Most players start their guitar journey on acoustic, and in order to progress, you need you know how to restring and tune your acoustic guitar. Our tutorial comes courtesy of Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola, who demonstrates different stringing methods to provide your instrument with better tuning stability and tone. For even more on the topic of tuning, check out our guide to understanding guitar tuning and our dive into the oft-misunderstood world of acoustic guitar intonation.
3) Acoustic guitar terms every player should know
Already confused by guitar buzzwords and terms like tonewood, intonation, and action? Fear not; here is a handy guide to the acoustic guitar terms every player should know. Learning the slang and technical nomenclature in guitar culture will help new players like you progress faster—at first, it’s not unlike learning a new language, but you’ll know your saddle from your soundboard in no time.
4) Quick and easy chord changes
One of the biggest hurdles that beginner guitar players face is transitioning cleanly and comfortably between those first chord shapes. In this Gibson App video, our tutor will show you some clever hacks and tips to ensure essential first-position chord shapes like A minor, E minor, and G major are soon cemented in your muscle memory and become second nature.
5) Celisse teaches you how to sing and play guitar at the same time
One of the toughest but most rewarding things for fledgling guitarists to unlock is the art of singing and playing guitar at the same time, but it’s worth persevering—singing and playing your favorite songs is both a fun way to pass the time and a pathway to becoming a gigging musician. Check out our video to learn from one of the best as singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Celisse teaches you how to sing and play guitar at the same time.
6) How to clean and polish your guitar
It might not sound like the most glamorous prospect, but with all that practice you are doing as a new player, we bet your beloved guitar is looking pretty grubby already and could use a clean. Don’t be tempted to grab some detergent and a cloth from the kitchen cupboard—watch our video first as Jim DeCola returns to teach you the proper way to clean and polish your guitar’s satin or gloss finish, and offers plenty more advice besides.
7) A deep dive into the pentatonic scale for guitarists
If it sounds intimidating, don’t worry. The pentatonic scale is one of the foundation stones of guitar learning and features in almost all Western pop music, and this Gibson Gazette article explains why. It also includes some pro tips from the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Jared James Nichols, and Kirk Fletcher, which will help your learning experience progress to the next level once chord shapes come naturally under your fingers and you are ready to explore lead guitar and bending strings.
8) The best of the Gibson Gear Guide 2025
Still looking for more fuel for your guitar-playing fire? Look no further. In 2025, the Gibson Gear Guide was packed with seriously useful advice, artist reactions to new guitar releases, and, of course, some incredible guitars from Gibson and Epiphone. This year-end roundup captures the biggest playing moments, best gear demos, and most powerful quotes from a standout year of artist appearances featuring Joe Bonamassa, Emily Wolfe, Richie Faulkner, J.D. Simo, and many more incredible players, all brought together by your host, Dinesh Lekhraj.
We hope you enjoyed this rundown as you start out on your guitar journey. Get even more free guitar lessons and tutorials for players of all levels via the Gibson Gazette.
