Blues Guitar Institute

Acoustic Blues. Simplified.

PLAY THE MUSIC YOU LOVE

Learn to play better acoustic blues with step-by-step video courses and an interactive family of blues-loving, guitar players.

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Here's What BGI Members Have to Say

John has provided the instruction necessary for me to feel comfortable playing with my friends at house parties, around the campfire or by the pool. It has been such fun.

Frank S - ON, Canada

There is simply no other site or course out there but Blues Guitar Institute I've found that dedicates itself to this absolute blast of a style of guitar playing.

Jim C - Texas, US

Over 30 Hours of Easy to Follow Courses

Whether you've been pickin' for a while or you're returning to the guitar after a long (really long) break, the BGI Course Library has something for you. These courses are structured to help you get results.

More Courses in the Library and New Courses Coming Out Regularly

Meet John Hatcher

Blues is in our roots. The very beginnings of Rock and Roll, Country and Jazz are wrapped up in the Blues. John started Blues Guitar Institute in 2011 as a way to share this incredible style of music with other pickers.

Since BGI began, John's lessons have reached thousands of students each week.

After being nominated by several BGI Members, John won, TrueFire.com's Next Top Guitar Instructor contest in 2015.

Whether sharing the Blues in the Premium Members area, on the popular BGI YouTube Channel or just pickin in the living room, the theme is constant:

Keep it Simple. Practice Smart. Play On!

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