Pickup Music Avis 

This course has dramatically freed up my playing and helped me have a better understanding of the fretboard. I have always known the major and pentatonic scale patterns but didn't really have an understanding of what I was playing. In just a couple weeks I feel like I have a much deeper understanding of the scale degrees and playing more horizontally across the fretboard. Being able to visualize and targed chord tones has also made my riffing and soloing much more melodic.
Some of the exercises can be a bit slow and tedious but it's necessary to get the ideas hammered in. It's not necissarily about speed or technique but understanding what you're playing so you can use the tools provided when you need them.
Overall it was a great course. I think my playing will be changed forever. If you feel like you're stuck in a rut with your playing this course can help set you free if you put in the work. Would highly recommend.

Takes it as slow or as fast as you want, and builds logically in small steps, while giving a good overview and tips. Exactly what I was looking for!

Really enjoyed this lesson with its focus on technique and a continuation of reinforcing touch. Relating the dorian and aeolian to the minor pentatonic scale and exploring phrases within those scales was easy to understand and fun to play.

they take the time to break it down in a way that helps helps you along and encourages you to come back the next day

Honestly much better than I expected. I came into this thinking it was just going to refresh what I already knew, but it surprised me and actually. helped me learn new skills and be able to play a lot more than I was confident playing before.
One of the biggest milestones for me was learning bar chords and being able to actually play them consistently.

Using the CAGED system from Pickup Music, I've made more progress in understanding the guitar and navigating the fretboard than I have in decades. That's probably because I didn't know where to start.

"Empowering" is the word I'd probably use to describe my experience so far. Each lesson is broken down into bite-sized pieces that make the whole process manageable. I'm extremely busy with work and kids, and really look forward to the time I get to devote to this program & process each day.

If you're a self taught guitarist with 'some' technical skills but have lacked direction when it comes to understanding the guitar and improving your knowledge/skills, then the CAGED system (and Pickup Music in general) is probably what you're looking for. I researched many other providers and took a bit of a leap based on what I saw from Pickup Music, and I'm glad I did. The system definitely works for how I prefer to learn, at least.

Very easy to follow

Fantastic website - having full access to all styles and learning pathways makes this great value - and add in live lessons and tutor feedback too... I love the energy about the website and the videos too, has really inspired me to PLAY MORE and PLAY BETTER !

I like the platform in one month i have learned so much. I hope they would also put in a latin guitar teacher.

I learn better with structure so that I don't second guess the things I might be missing or ignoring. This pathway does exactly what I need and has helped me progress faster in one month than in the past 8 years of noodling.

I’m loving music up! I feel like I’m making actual progression of not only learning to play but understanding why. It’s a great tool for any beginner!

Step by step instructions and pathways enabled me to focus on one area as opposed to not knowing each day what to practice on my own. The structure, view point, and lessons helped me tighten up areas I was working on but had done improperly in some areas. Time of lessons is great and allows me to do as much or as little as I can for that day.

Pickup Music is helping me learn guitar at my own pace, giving me the chance to review lessons as many times as I need and work on my progress consistently. The platform provides clear, detailed explanations, both in videos and graphics, making it easier to understand and improve. I love how they break things down in a way that actually makes sense, so I never feel lost. For me, the fact that I stopped playing guitar years ago doesn’t mean I can’t start again, and Pickup Music is making that possible. It’s reassuring to know I can take my time and still make real progress.

I learned about Pickup Music via Molly Miller. And I was thrilled to see her there as an educator. The CAGED pathway is the best everyone can pick to become familiar with the neck. Molly makes it easy to stay focused without loosing fun. My best choice ever.

I like that the approach to learning the CAGED system is very structured and at the same time good fun 😊

I really enjoyed the breakdown of the parts and the sample solos to play along with, especially the musical feedback

I learnt to play intuitively and I consider the sound of my playing beyond late beginner. I'm pleased to return to this foundational knowledge and strengthen my playing in what I missed doing it my way. When I play songs I've written and played for a long time after the late beginner exercises I feel more freedom and expression within the written structure.

I'm a fairly new guitarist, who is also an experienced educator with 30 years of designing curriculum and observing learners. I want to say how impressed I am with the pedagogical choices made in setting up this program. So thoughtful. I haven't seen a learning program this good for guitar at a fairly basic level, and yet it feels like it could meet my needs for a long time-- I can see there's a lot in there that I'm not ready for yet.

The videos have a lovely tone, as though the teacher is listening to you and giving you space to play.
I love how the tabs are synced to the video. So easy to use.
New skills are broken down into little bites and then built up clearly, and there's some deliberate review on a regular basis, but not too much. The learning pathways are carefully put together, so that the teacher leads you from point a to point b so well.
It's fantastic that there are homemade backing tracks to support the lessons, instead of creating lessons that match existing songs. That allows the sequence of the whole thing to be very deliberate.
Personalized feedback on a recorded lesson is incredibly valuable. I felt like I got my money's worth for a year of membership after 2 video feedback sessions. The teachers who reviewed my work were so positive with me, giving specific compliments so I didn't feel too vulnerable. Then they added a couple of very helpful nuggets of information to help me take my playing to the next level. I could not recommend it more!

Wanted to pick up the guitar again after years of not playing and needed some structure into my playing and practicing. Oh, I wish I signed up earlier because I'm loving it! The pathways provide a structured way of going through the material and repeating it. Real pro's give feedback on my performance videos. I'm going to be stuck in here for years to come!

I was skeptical at first, as I have only had good learning experiences with in-person lessons, so I wasn't sure how an online course would go. I'm entirely self-taught, so the course helped me get back to basics and fix some bad habits I had picked up. Anytime I have a question about the course, someone is quick to reply and the community is great. I really enjoy the feedback options, as I'm able to have someone review my playing and give me honest tips. This was something I was concerned about, however feedback always comes back in a timely manner and was helpful for moving forward with course progress. I'm a fan of the way the course is layed out as well, constantly bringing in new skills and reviewing old ones. The wording and lessons are also well-written; easy to read but not too dumbed down. Overall I'm very happy with my experience with Pickup Music.