What is Campfire Strummers Breakthrough?
This is a 6-month personalized coaching program for beginner to early-intermediate guitarists who want to move beyond the basics and play with confidence, style, and musicality. It's designed for students who are tired of piecing together random YouTube videos and want a structured, supportive, and inspiring path forward.

This is a program with a step by step system to help you develop solid technique, reliable rhythm, and expressive playing. You’ll receive the tools and guidance to play the songs you love and sound good doing it! Whether you're playing solo, jamming with friends, or getting the good vibes going around the campire.

Who This Program Is For:

• Adult learners and teens (13+) who are in the early stages of their guitar journey and are looking for more clarity and direction.

• Players who know a few chords but feel stuck or inconsistent and want to gain more fluidity and control.

• Those who are motivated to reach meaningful goals like playing full songs with confidence, keeping time, and adding musical touches that bring songs to life.

• Anyone who is ready to commit to steady practice, build long-term skills, and start developing the tools to learn and grow independently.

• People who want to make music a life long hobby whether that means playing for themselves, singing and playing with friends, or exploring their own creative voice.

What’s Included:

• Weekly 1:1 in-person or Zoom lessons

• Personalized lesson notes & practice plans

• Regular challenges with specific goals to push your growth.

• The ability to text Dave with questions or feedback between sessions

• Video or audio recordings to reinforce key concepts and help you practice between sessions

• Printable reference tools and support materials for practice and future review

• We'll choose a few songs together to serve as long-term projects throughout the program. These songs will act as touchstones for your progress, helping you apply new skills in a meaningful and motivating way as you move through each phase of your development.

What We Focus On (Customized Based On Your Needs):

1. Rhythm & Groove

• Learn how to read and count simple rhythms for better strumming and feel

• Practice groove using metronomes and drum loops

• Develop timing and internal pulse so your playing feels solid and musical

• Improve picking and strumming coordination with targeted rhythm drills

2. Chord Mastery

• Master all fundamental open chords: major, minor, 7th, and sus chords

• Use effective drills to build comfort and switch fluidly between chords

• Learn to transpose songs into easier keys using a capo or app tools

• Begin exploring barre chords when you’re ready, with exercises to build strength and positioning

3. Melody Playing & TAB Reading

• Play single-note melodies to build dexterity

• Learn how to read tab and navigate the fretboard

• Begin applying these skills toward riffs, lead-ins, and songwriting

4. Strumming Patterns & Song Application

• Recognize and recreate common strumming patterns by ear

• Use practice tools to slow down and internalize rhythms

• Apply strumming techniques to popular songs across genres

• Focus on relaxed, efficient motion for tone and comfort

5. Technique & Body Mechanics

• Hold the pick in a way that improves tone and reduces resistance

• Develop healthy posture and ergonomic habits to avoid tension and pain

• Use stretching and warm-up exercises to stay limber and injury-free

• Build finger strength and independence through targeted drills

6. Playing While Singing

• Learn how to coordinate rhythm and voice effectively

• Start with simple songs and gradually build complexity

• (Optional) Prepare to lead group singalongs or jam sessions confidently

7. Musicality & Expression

• Add embellishments like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and walk-ups

• Break down songs to simplify or adapt them to your level

• Learn how to interpret a song and bring it to life with your own feel and choices

8. Next-Level Concepts (Optional, Based on Readiness)

• Barre chords and alternate voicings: strategies to expand your chord vocabulary

• Pentatonic soloing: build the foundation for melodic improvisation

• Fingerpicking: develop thumb and finger coordination and apply to folk, pop, and blues songs

Spots Are Limited:
I work with a small number of students at a time to give each person the attention they deserve. If you're ready to commit to your guitar goals, this program is designed to get you there.

Interested?
Click the button below to book a free 30-minute call to talk about your goals and see if this is a good fit. No pressure — just a conversation around what you want from your guitar playing and how we might get you there.