I have noodled on the guitar for several years and have tried all the big name sites with very little progress. I was looking for an option online where I could actually learn. I had some theory knowledge but translating it to the guitar was less than fluid and becoming very frustrating. I saw an ad for your guitar academy and after seeing how fantastic their free classes were I knew I had found the right place. They set up a lesson plan that was specified for my musical tastes and were spot on as far as where I needed to start after asking a few basic questions. After a very short time I have noticed the concepts I knew (or thought I knew) before are starting to come together and make sense. I am so happy I joined. They also have a wonderful community that provides positive feedback for one another as well as constructive tips to take all of our playing to the next level. Thank you Dan! You have a life long member! update: I did my first private lesson today and it was excellent. The small things that someone can point out on technique which are such easy fixes makes all the difference. Thanks Kallil!