A step-by-step approach for contemporary guitar students of all ages, providing a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of guitar playing and musicianship. Starting with the very basics, this tutorial course has been designed with a wide-range of ages and abilities in mind: Single-note playing is well-paced and provides students with an enjoyable excursion to solo playing Basic notation is reinforced throughout the book, furnishing students with solid building blocks for retention Chords are introduced with examples that are easy-to-play This pedagogically sound method includes new music and arrangements that are fun for both students and teachers.