The Guitar Conspiracy

The Guitar Conspiracy is the culmination of over three decades of research into how to truly understand the guitar — not just as a collection of chords and scales, but as a complete musical language. Built from thousands of lessons with real students, this method bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you finally see the patterns behind popular music. From foundational open-position chords and barre shapes to advanced substitutions, altered harmony, and rhythmic fluency, every concept is broken down with clarity. Step-by-step courses and carefully designed exercises guide you through chords, scales, arpeggios, rhythm, and complete songs — always keeping theory connected to real music. Along the way, you'll explore concepts like the Self-Eliminating Practice Routine, learn to think like a bassist, drummer, pianist, and singer, and discover how music works across genres: blues, rock, pop, jazz, country, and more. Rather than memorising licks and tabs in isolation, this book teaches you to arrange, improvise, and compose with confidence. Whether you dream of strumming acoustic classics, fingerpicking folk ballads, or soloing in a band, The Guitar Conspiracy equips you with the tools to move beyond "faking it" and start playing with true understanding. If you've ever felt stuck running scales or repeating patterns without really knowing what you're doing, this book is your way forward. Treat the guitar as a language, immerse yourself in its songs and structures, and fluency will follow.