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Still Playing the Same Songs After All These Years?

 

You know the scenario:

Someone hands you a guitar at a party, and suddenly you’re the “guitar guy.” You confidently launch into one of your go-to songs… then another… and by the third song, you’re desperately hoping someone changes the subject.

 

Here’s the brutal truth: After years of playing, you should be WAY better than you are right now.

You’ve got the calluses. You know your chords. You can even talk theory when pressed. But when it comes to actually *expressing yourself* on the guitar? When someone asks you to improvise or play something different?

 

That’s when the mask comes off.

I’m Scott, and I’ve spent 35+ years watching talented intermediate players get trapped in this exact prison. The good news? Your breakthrough is probably 15 minutes away.

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Why You’re Actually Stuck (And It’s Not What You Think)

Most guitar teachers will tell you to “practice more scales” or “learn more songs.” That’s garbage advice for someone at your level.

The real problem isn’t your fingers - it’s the massive gap between what you know and what you can actually use.

 

You’ve probably experienced this:

- You know the pentatonic scale but play the same 5 licks over and over

- You understand theory but freeze up when trying to apply it to real songs

- You can play other people’s solos note-for-note but can’t create your own

- You’ve been “working on” the same challenging songs for literally years

- You sound great in your bedroom but crumble in any real playing situation

 

Sound familiar? That’s not a practice problem - that’s a ‘connection’ problem. 

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What Changes When You Bridge The Gap?

When I work with intermediate players, we don’t add more information to your already-cluttered brain. Instead, we ‘connect the dots’ you already have.

Here’s what happens:

 

- Those scales you’ve memorized suddenly become musical phrases you actually use

- Theory stops being abstract knowledge and becomes your improvisation roadmap

- You finally nail those solos you’ve been “almost getting” for months

- Jamming with others becomes exciting instead of terrifying

- You start hearing music differently - and playing reflects that

The difference?

Targeted, 30-minute breakthrough sessions that eliminate the fluff and focus on exactly what’s keeping you plateaued. 

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Rylan E.

“Studying with Scott completely transformed my playing after years of feeling stuck. I finally built the solid fretboard foundation I was missing and became a confident improviser instead of just noodling around in the same patterns. When I wanted to dive deep into theory application, Scott could break down complex concepts in ways that actually made sense for real playing. And when I needed a break from theory and just wanted to nail one of my favorite solos I’d been struggling with for months, he’d take the time to tab it out and show me exactly how to make it sound right. What I always appreciated most was the personalized practice plan Scott created after each lesson - it kept me progressing all week instead of just treading water.”

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Standard Monthly

$200/month

  • 4 weekly 30-minute focused sessions

  • In-person OR Zoom options

  •  Advanced technique breakdown

  • Custom solo construction exercises

  • Real-time improvisation coaching

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Zoom-Only Monthly Plan

$160/month

  • 4 weekly 30-minute Zoom sessions

  • All Standard plan benefits

  • Perfect for busy intermediate players

  •  Flexible scheduling around your life

  • Digital backing tracks & resources

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Top Tier Zoom-Only Plan ⭐ MOST POPULAR

$250/month

  • 4 weekly 30-minute Zoom sessions

  •  UNLIMITED fretboard breakthrough assessments

  •  Personalized video feedback (48hr delivery)

  • Advanced Fretboard Connection PDF series

  •  Priority booking & direct text support

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Annual Plan

$2,000/year

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  • 48 focused sessions (30 minutes each)

  • In-person OR Zoom options

  • Equivalent to $166.67/month

  • Year-long breakthrough journey tracking

  • Consistent momentum building

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Zoom Annual

$1,600/year

Save $320 + 2 Months FREE!
  • 48 Zoom sessions (30 minutes each)

  • Equivalent to $133.33/month

  • Maximum flexibility for working players

  • Year-long plateau-busting commitment

  • Complete digital resource vault access

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Fretboard Breakthrough Assessment (Standalone)

$25 each

  • Standalone assessment for stuck players

  • Submit your current playing challenges

  • Personalized breakthrough strategy video

  • Delivered within 48 hours

  • Specific exercises to push past limitations

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Why Intermediate Players Trust Me With Their Breakthroughs

35+ years of teaching has taught me one crucial thing:  Intermediate players don’t need more information - they need the right connections.

Plateau-Breaking Focus

 

We identify exactly what’s holding you back and create targeted exercises to push through those specific barriers.

Theory-to-Application Bridge

 

Stop memorizing scales that you never use. Learn to apply your theoretical knowledge to real songs and improvisation.

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