We are absolutely ecstatic to announce that our newest course, “Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with Andy McKee,” is officially here! As of 12 pm PT, the course is officially live and open to all students.

Andy McKee is widely considered to be one of the finest acoustic guitar players of all time. His unique style and approach to the instrument have garnered him worldwide attention, established him as a pioneer of modern acoustic music, and have put him on stage with some of the most iconic musicians of the last several decades including Prince, Dream Theater, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, and more.

Most commonly known for his technical prowess, use of progressive fingerstyle methods, and soulful songwriting, Andy brings unparalleled youthful energy to his guitar performance and musical compositions. While Andy incorporates boundary-pushing techniques such as two-hand-tapping, partial capos, slap harmonics, alternate tunings, percussive hits, and more, he never loses focus on the importance of song structure and melody. Andy’s technical abilities combined with his sensibilities as a songwriter elevate him above the rest.

Through his online fingerstyle guitar lessons here at ArtistWorks, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Andy’s distinct approach to the acoustic guitar, and the intricate methods that define Andy’s one-of-a-kind sound and style.

“What I’ve created here at ArtistWorks is a curriculum that aligns with the ways that I learned how to play fingerstyle guitar,” Andy explains. “I’ve tried to take everything I’ve learned as a musician and break it down piece by piece. I ease players into it by starting at a beginner level and progress from there to intermediate and, finally, advanced.”

In addition to his expertise as a performer, Andy is also a committed educator with decades of experience teaching guitar. Andy has drawn from his deep knowledge as both a professional guitarist and music instructor to create a comprehensive course of acoustic guitar lessons online designed to teach players of all levels how to play fingerstyle guitar. So, whether you're starting from scratch or you’re an experienced player looking to break new ground, learn with Andy and get an intimate look into his unique approach and style. Grow as a guitarist while simultaneously furthering yourself as a musician, and get direct guidance from Andy at every step of your musical journey.

“This is a step-by-step path of lessons that covers everything from traditional fingerpicking to more modern techniques like two-hand-tapping, slap harmonics, and percussion on the guitar body,” Andy explains. “I don’t hold anything back. There are no secrets. I’ll show you everything I know.”

Sign up now to gain access to Andy’s library of acoustic guitar lessons, as well as our patented Video Exchange Learning® platform. Andy reviews each submission and records a video response, offering specific guidance to take your playing to the next level.

ABOUT ARTISTWORKS:

ArtistWorks online music lessons are recorded and taught by more than 40 world-renowned master musicians who not only have rich musical legacies but have a deep passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge.

Through the ArtistWorks platform, students have the unique opportunity to both learn at their own pace and also interact with and receive feedback from our faculty of master teachers in the form of Video Exchanges. ArtistWorks' patented Video Exchange Learning® platform allows students to submit questions to our master faculty in the form of a video, and our instructors then create personal video responses full of guidance, encouragement, and critical next steps to facilitate improvement.

Our teachers also provide notation, tablature, backing tracks, and other amazing supplemental materials to round out their holistic curricula in each course. Students can learn anything from acoustic and electric guitar to banjo, piano, mandolin, fiddle, saxophone, ukulele, how to sing—just about any instrument you can think of. And, our esteemed faculty can teach you how to play everything from bluegrass to jazz to rock to blues to classical and beyond.

Try out some free sample music lessons here and see what makes ArtistWorks courses some of the best online music lessons around!