Your Guitar Journey Starts Here – Personalized Lessons Your Way!
Choose from 12-Minute Micro Lessons, 30-Minute Sessions, or 60-Minute Sessions—live on Zoom and tailored to fit your learning style.
Meet Your Guitar Coach – Billy Boissonneault
Meet Your Guitar Coach
Hi, I’m Billy B, founder of Guitar Geek Academy.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, I’ve guided guitar players of all levels toward achieving their musical goals. My mission is to provide structured, personalized coaching that builds skills, confidence, and enjoyment in every session.
Whether you’re seeking in-depth guidance, quick solutions, or the perfect practice plan, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll unlock your guitar potential and make your musical aspirations a reality!
You Have Options – Learn Your Way!
Choose the perfect lesson style to match your goals, schedule, and learning preferences
Quick and Focused Micro Lessons – Big Improvements in Just 12 Minutes
Micro Lessons: Quick Support, Big Results
Short on time or stuck on a specific challenge? Micro lessons are here to provide focused guidance in just 10–15 minutes. Perfect for addressing one question, improving a tricky technique, or gaining clarity on your practice.
Why Choose Micro Lessons?
🎸 Targeted Solutions: Get quick help with specific challenges like chord transitions, strumming patterns, or finger placement.
🎸 Time-Efficient: Perfect for busy schedules, with short, focused sessions.
🎸 Practical Takeaways: Leave each session with actionable tips and exercises tailored to your needs.
What Can You Focus On?
🎸 Fixing barre chords that feel impossible.
🎸 Troubleshooting tricky chord transitions.
🎸 Mastering a difficult strumming pattern.
🎸 Improving accuracy in picking techniques.
🎸 Clarifying any concept that’s holding you back.
How It Works
- Book a Micro Lesson at a time that works for you.
- Come prepared with your specific question or challenge.
- Get immediate, expert advice to take your playing to the next level.
Micro Lesson Rates
| Sessions | Price | Savings |
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| Single Micro Lesson (12 min) | $15 USD | — |
| 3 Micro Lessons | $40 USD | Save $5 |
| 5 Micro Lessons | $65 USD | Save $10 |
| 10 Micro Lessons | $125 USD | Save $25 |
Free Memberships with Micro Lessons
Free Membership with Micro Lessons
Every micro lesson package comes with free membership access to the Guitar Geek Academy platform. Here’s how long your access lasts based on the micro lesson bundle:
Micro Lessons (12 Minutes)
- Single Micro Lesson: No membership included.
- 3 Micro Lessons: Includes 1 Month Free Membership.
- 5 Micro Lessons: Includes 2 Months Free Membership.
- 10 Micro Lessons: Includes 3 Months Free Membership.
What Does Membership Include?
- Access to the complete workout library with over 3,000 exercises.
- Use of exclusive tracking tools to measure your progress.
Why Free Membership Matters
Your free membership gives you the tools and structure to practice effectively between lessons, so you can make the most of your guitar journey. Pair personalized coaching with these resources for maximum progress.
Material and Lesson Policy
Extras for Every Student:
- A personal folder with all lesson materials covered during sessions.
- Materials available for viewing, printing, or downloading for continued practice. Materials will remain accessible for up to 6 months after your last lesson. After this period, files will be deleted. Please download any needed materials before this timeframe ends.
Important Policy:
- Lessons not canceled at least 24 hours in advance will be considered forfeited and will not be refunded or credited.
- Lessons not scheduled within the designated time frame will expire and cannot be refunded or carried over.
- Allow Extensions for Emergencies: A one-time 2-week extension may be requested to accommodate unavoidable delays.
Ready to unlock your next breakthrough?
Book a Micro Lesson today and see how small changes can make a big difference!
Personalized Zoom Guitar Lessons – Expert Coaching for Every Skill Level
Looking for extra guidance?
Book flexible, goal-oriented Zoom coaching sessions designed to elevate your playing and keep you on track with the right skills.
Personalized Zoom Guitar Coaching!
Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? My Zoom coaching sessions provide the personalized support you need—exactly when you need it. Paired with self-paced membership workouts, these sessions create the perfect balance of structure and tailored guidance to fuel your progress.
What Can You Work On?
🎸 Master Chord Changes: Say goodbye to awkward transitions! I’ll guide you through proven techniques to navigate chord changes smoothly, building muscle memory and coordination along the way.
🎸 Refine Your Strumming and Picking: Struggling to find your rhythm? From mastering strumming patterns to perfecting picking techniques, I’ll help you groove with confidence.
🎸 Conquer Barre Chords: Don’t let barre chords bar you from progress! My comprehensive approach makes these challenging techniques manageable, helping you play them with ease.
🎸 Demystify Music Theory: Unlock the secrets of melodies, scales, and chord progressions with simple, actionable lessons that go beyond just playing.
🎸 Read Basic Rhythm: Need help reading rhythms? Together, we’ll tackle the fundamentals of rhythm notation, empowering you to interpret and play with precision.
🎸 Learn a Specific Song: Want to play your favorite song? Let’s break it down step by step so you can master the chords, rhythm, and techniques needed to perform it confidently.
Why Choose Zoom Coaching?
🎸 On-Demand Feedback: Get real-time insights to refine your skills and enhance your practice.
🎸 Tailored Guidance: Focus on techniques, songs, or challenges unique to your journey.
🎸 Flexible Scheduling: Book sessions as needed for direction, review, or skill-building.
🎸 Free Membership Access: Enjoy 1-month full access to the Guitar Geek Academy membership, including our complete workout library, tracking tools, and exclusive resources.
Lesson Rates
| Lesson Type | Single Session | 3 Sessions | 5 Sessions | 10 Sessions |
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| 30-Minute Lessons | $30 USD | $85 USD (Save $5) | $140 USD (Save $10) | $275 USD (Save $25) |
| 60-Minute Lessons | $55 USD | $155 USD (Save $10) | $250 USD (Save $25) | $475 USD (Save $75) |
Free Memberships with Lessons
Free Membership with Lessons
Every Zoom lesson package comes with free membership access to the Guitar Geek Academy platform. Here’s how long your access lasts based on the lesson type and bundle:
30-Minute Lessons
- Single 30-Minute Lesson: Includes 1 Month Free Membership.
- 3 x 30-Minute Lessons: Includes 2 Months Free Membership.
- 5 x 30-Minute Lessons: Includes 3 Months Free Membership.
- 10 x 30-Minute Lessons: Includes 6 Months Free Membership.
60-Minute Lessons
- Single 60-Minute Lesson: Includes 1 Month Free Membership.
- 3 x 60-Minute Lessons: Includes 3 Months Free Membership.
- 5 x 60-Minute Lessons: Includes 6 Months Free Membership.
- 10 x 60-Minute Lessons: Includes 1 Year Free Membership.
What Does Membership Include?
- Access to the complete workout library with over 3,000 exercises.
- Use of exclusive tracking tools to measure your progress.
Why Free Membership Matters
Your free membership gives you the tools and structure to practice effectively between lessons, so you can make the most of your guitar journey. Pair personalized coaching with these resources for maximum progress.
Material and Lesson Policy
Extras for Every Student:
- A personal folder with all lesson materials covered during sessions.
- Materials available for viewing, printing, or downloading for continued practice. Materials will remain accessible for up to 6 months after your last lesson. After this period, files will be deleted. Please download any needed materials before this timeframe ends.
Important Policy:
- Lessons not canceled at least 24 hours in advance will be considered forfeited and will not be refunded or credited.
- Lessons not scheduled within the designated time frame will expire and cannot be refunded or carried over.
- Allow Extensions for Emergencies: A one-time 2-week extension may be requested to accommodate unavoidable delays.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, I’m here to help you achieve your guitar goals. Whether you’re a beginner or ready to level up, book your session today and unlock your potential with expert coaching and membership access!
MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » 2. CLIENT ACQUISITION PROCESS » LIST OF LESSONS / CURRICULUM – ALL |
Lesson Ideas Goal setting Types of guitars How to choose a guitar Setup a practice routine for success Guitar buying help How to practice efficiently What to practice Needed accessories Parts of the guitar How to hold a guitar How to hold a pick How to pick How to tune a guitar How to tune a guitar by ear Learn string names How to read a chord diagram How to read tablature Basic finger exercises How to synchronize your left and right hand Learn the notes on the fretboard – Tone and Semi-tone EZ Chords for children Play simple melodies Basic chords (most used) Major chords Minor chords 7th chords How to use a capo Preparing for barre chords (last 3 finger method) Building the C and F chord for success Barre Chords Movable chords Movable barre chords Power chords (2 and 3 fingers) How to remember chords How to strum Basic Travis style picking Fingerstyle Picking Understanding of the capo (capo chart) Most used strumming patterns Advanced strumming patterns Chord inversions Chord embellishments Chord construction (rules) Triads inversions Arpeggios How to change chords smoothly Easy riffs and licks Intermediate and advanced riffs and licks How to create your own riffs Easy popular songs Learn your favorite songs Musical alphabet Sharps and flats How to build scales from scratch (major and minor) Chord Families – What chords belong together Songwriting progressions How to change strings Basic Theory Note reading (traditional method) Rhythm & Timing Adding accents into your playing Music fundamentals (measure, time signature, note values, Working with a metronome Understanding note values Nashville number system Intermediate and advanced chords Basic guitar scales Proper fingering for scales Intermediate and advanced scales How to apply scales How to create your own guitar solos All about mode soloing What are modes How to apply modes When to use modes Ear training Identifying intervals by ear Learning solos without tabs How to learn songs by ear Create melodies Use your words to create your own melodies How to find the key of a song How to play chords anywhere on the guitar Circle of fifths CAGED System How to use movable scales and play in the proper key Scale patterns Scale sequencing Scale patterns built for speed What is intonation and playing in tune How to set intonation Alternate tunings (drop D, open D, open G) 12 bar blues 12 bar sequence 4 bar sequence 8 bar sequence Repeating licks Straight vs Shuffle Rhythms Stock guitar riffs to help build your own style Soloing concepts Melodic soloing Using arpeggios within a solo or chord change Octaves Intervals Tones and semi-tones Circle of fifths Harmonizing with 3rds How to effectively play anywhere on the guitar neck without hesitation Alternate picking Vibrato – different kinds Bending Tapping Sweep picking String skipping How to play scales on one string How to harmonize a scale Chicken picking Speed picking Ghost notes and muting Palm muting Hammer on and pull offs Legato picking Hybrid picking Double stops 4 and 5 note solos How to play slide guitar Natural Harmonics Pinch harmonics Artificial harmonics
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Resources |
Goal setting How to practice efficiently Setup a practice routine for success What to practice Needed accessories How to change strings What is intonation and playing in tune How to set intonation
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Guitar Lessons |
Beginner Types of guitars and guitar parts String names How to hold a pick How to pick How to tune a guitar by ear How to read a chord diagram How to read tablature Working with a metronome Basic finger exercises – Electric Synchronize left and right hand (strumming or picking) – Metronome Play simple melodies EZ Chords for children Basic chords (most used) Power chords (2 and 3 fingers) How to change chords smoothly Easy popular songs Easy riffs and licks
Intermediate/Advanced Learn your favorite songs Intermediate/advanced chords Minor chords 7th chords Movable chords Movable barre chords Travis style picking Fingerstyle Picking Understanding of the capo (capo chart) Advanced strumming patterns Intermediate/advanced riffs How to create your own riffs Adding accents into your playing 8 bar sequence 12 bar sequence
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Theory |
Sharps and flats Musical alphabet – Tones and semi-tones Measures/bars Note values Chord/triad inversions Chord Families – What chords belong together Note reading (traditional method) Circle of fifths
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Scales and Soloing |
Basic guitar scales Repeating licks Proper fingering for scales Intermediate and advanced scales How to apply scales How to create your own guitar solos All about mode soloing What are modes How to apply modes When to use modes CAGED System Scale patterns Scale sequencing Scale patterns built for speed How to use movable scales and play in the proper key Stock guitar riffs to help build your own style Soloing concepts Melodic soloing Using arpeggios within a solo or chord change How to effectively play anywhere on the guitar neck without hesitation
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Ear Training |
Identifying intervals by ear Learning solos without tabs How to learn songs by ear Create melodies Use your words to create your own melodies How to find the key of a song |
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MY CURRENT MUSIC BUSINESS » Concepts |
Alternate tunings (drop D, open D, open G) How to play slide guitar
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