Practice Guides

Improve at fingerstyle guitar with practice guides and song suggestions.

Brett holding an electric guitar and smiling as he plays these awesome warm up exercises

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 07 May 2025

Here are some warm-up exercises specifically geared towards intermediate fingerstyle guitarists, although beginners can use them too.

Sungha Jung in Frankfurt playing the signature Sungha Jung guitar

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 07 May 2025

Here is what you need to know in order to play songs by Sungha Jung and achieve his mastery of fingerstyle guitar.

A man improving his fretting hand speed and strength with these awesome exercises

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 30 April 2025

Here are some awesome left hand finger exercises for fingerstyle guitar to develop your hand and finger strength.

Brett wearing a plaid shirt playing an orange classical guitar at the Place D'armes in Old Montreal

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 13 November 2024

Let's learn a simple yet effective exercise that will help improve your hand synchronization for fingerstyle guitar (and it's not finger stretching).

A girl playing guitar and a boy pointing at a fretboard diagram, both participating in an effective guitar practice session.

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 03 April 2025

Steal my best tricks to create an effective practice session and become a better fingerstyle guitar player.

Brett sitting on a park bench outside in the winter playing a classical guitar and showing off his incredible finger independence exercises for guitar players

: Written by: Brett Vachon; Last Updated: 06 November 2024

Check out these awesome finger independence exercises based on scales in contrary motion - essential for fingerstyle guitarists!

About Brett Vachon

Hi, I’m Brett Vachon and my goal is to help you learn to play fingerstyle guitar.

Fingerstyle Guitar
Here are the basics of fingerstyle guitar and how to play this amazing genre.
- Fretting Hand Technique
  In-depth tutorial articles on fretting hand technique for fingerstyle guitarists.
- Advanced Techniques
  Advanced techniques for fingerstyle guitar, such as harmonics, scales and alternate tunings.
- Plucking Hand Technique
  All about plucking hand technique for fingerstyle guitar, including exercises.
Practice Guides
Improve at fingerstyle guitar with practice guides and song suggestions.
- Gear
  Learn the best gear and other guitar-related accessories for fingerstyle guitarists with my expert recommendations.
- Fingerstyle Music
  Perfect for beginners and advanced players alike, my fingerstyle song selection will inspire your next practice session.
- Music Theory
  Learn and understand music theory especially for fingerstyle guitarists.

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The Best Warm Up Exercises for Intermediate Guitarists

How To Play Guitar Like Sungha Jung: Full Guide

The Ultimate Hand Strengthening Exercise For Guitarists

5 Hand Synchronization Drills for Fingerstyle Guitarists

5 Easy Tips You Can Use to Practice Guitar Effectively

5 Incredible Finger Independence Exercises for Guitarists

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