The Fastest Way To SKYROCKET
Your FINGERSTYLE SKILLS 

Join thousands of fellow guitarists in
the world's  #1 Fingerstyle Guitar Academy 

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Does This Sound Familiar...?

You feel like you aren't improving as much as you would like?

Your playing sounds sloppy and you can't play without making mistakes?

You struggle keeping the rhythm and don't have any good song or riff ideas?

...Then Join The Movement of Modern Fingerstyle Guitarists And Change The Way You Play The Guitar Forever

  • Skyrocket your technical skills and express yourself freely through your guitar.
  • Improve your dexterity, speed and finger independence.
  • Become a much better guitarist in a short amount of time and play confidently.
  • Be able to play even complex compositions cleanly and fluently.
  • Arrange and compose your own songs that inspire other people.
  • Learn how to create fingerstyle cover versions of popular songs.

Martin Screen

Fingerstyle Academy Student 

"I've learned more in one week than I have in months of practice on my own and just using YouTube!

Samuel Des Roches

Fingerstyle Academy Student

"I have been playing in the guitar academy for a full year now, and it has been really helpful. Ten on ten!"

A New [Better] Way of Learning Fingerstyle Guitar

Join the Fingerstylezone Guitar Academy and boost your skills on the guitar by following a different but proven concept that brings real results - FAST.


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MODULE #1  -  Modern Fingerpickung

Write impressive modern fingerpicking melodies.

MODULE #2  -  Bass Drum Technique

Learn how to play with a groove and rhythm.

MODULE #3  -  Thumb Slapping Mastery

Create a backbeat while picking melodies.

MODULE #4  -  World of Harmonics

Use harmonics beautifully in your songs.

MODULE #5  -  Body Percussion

 Learn how to sound like two instruments at once.

MODULE #6  -  Left-Hand Tapping

Create full-sounding melodies with only one hand.

MODULE #7  -  Right-Hand Tapping

Stun the audience and make playing much more fun.

MODULE #8  -  Lap Style Playing

Learn how to play lap style from square one.

MODULE #9  -  Special Techniques I

Learn little known special techniques & refinements.

MODULE #10  -  Special Techniques II 

Make your playing unique and stand out.

MODULE #11  -  Songwriting & Composition

Write beautiful songs that amaze the masses.

MODULE #12  -  Home Recording

Learn how to record your songs & videos at home.

All You Need In One Place

Besides the main Academy modules, you will get access to comprehensive courses, lessons and tutorials that will help you become an amazing modern percussive fingerstyle artist.


PERCUSSIVE GUITAR BASICS

Learn Percussive Fingerstyle right from the start in a comprehensive guitar course that teaches you the basic techniques step by step. All lessons are based around a percussive guitar song that you will be able to play at the end.

SONG TABS & TUTORIALS

You will get access to comprehensive song tutorials where you learn how to play well-known songs step by step and in great detail. You will also get exclusive access to all of upcoming song tabs (PDF & Guitar Pro). Start now by learning learning popular songs, "Still Awake" and "Memories" with millions of views.

WEEKLY RIFFBOX RIFFS

The Riffbox is a collection of my best, unused riffs that have never been heard before by anyone. Every week you will get brand new riffs including video tabs and two slow play along versions from different camera angles. Learn how to play my secret riffs.

WEEKLY CHALLENGES

To make practicing even more fun and exciting, you will get 20 exciting weekly challenges. These challenges will train your ear, show you guitar hacks you have never seen before, teach new genres and challenge your skills. Believe me, you will LOVE them.

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Guitar Learning Resources & Slow Motion

Resources & Detailed Slow-Motion Videos

Resources include guides, tips, downloads, special lessons, guides to buying a guitar and much more. Slow motion, close up videos make it even easier for you to see exactly how to play crucial techniques.

PRIVATE MASTERMIND

Get access to my private "Fingerstyle Guitar Mastermind" group that is for members only.

Ask questions and talk to me and other aspiring Fingerstyle Guitarists.

Fingerstyle Mastermind Group

Learn From World-Class
Fingerstyle Masters

In addition, these outstanding guitarists will be sharing their knowledge, wisdom and top techniques in in-depth video courses (+TABS) with you.


Fingerstyle Masterclasses
Alexandr Misko Lessons

LESSONS

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Alexandr Misko

Learn How To Arrange Your Own Fingerstyle Covers of Popular Songs

Alexandr Misko was named "Guitarist of the Year" at the renowned UK Guitar Show. Alex's music videos have been viewed over 200 million times online, and he has over a million followers on social media. 


In this masterclass, you’re going to get a full-on crash course in every aspect of Alex’s signature playing style. Not only will you leave this course with the ability to play one of Alex’s best-known pieces, but you will also leave with all the skills you need to start arranging your own fingerstyle covers.

Calum Graham Lessons

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Calum Graham

Learn How To Build Upon an Original Idea By Layering Melodies, Bass Lines & Percussions

The Alberta-based guitarist and singer/songwriter won major national music competitions, performed at the Olympic Games in both Vancouver and London, racked up some phenomenal views on YouTube, and was recently named one of the top 30 guitarists in the world under 30 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to build upon an original idea by layering melodies, bass lines and percussions with an in-depth look at various techniques used in some of Calum's signature songs.

Maneli Jamal Lessons

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Maneli Jamal

Practice And Learn With Maneli's Most Famous Songs And Secret Techniques

Award winning guitarist Maneli Jamal has wowed audiences around the world with his visual style of playing acoustic guitar. He incorporates many musical textures in his performances while keeping rhythm with his two hands.

In this masterclass course, you’re going to receive an in-depth look at Persian scales, unusual rhythms and at what makes Maneli's music so special with every technique and idea explained in a highly detailed fashion.

Geordie Little Lessons

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Geordie Little

Learn How To Master The Lap Style Playing Technique

Guest instructor Geordie Little from Australia is primarily for his innovative approach to the guitar. He first developed his lap style playing on the streets and has since developed and refined it on stages around the world, performing in over 30 countries across 6 continents.

In this masterclass course, you’ll learn how to play the stunningly exotic lap style playing technique right from the start.

Thousands of guitarists took their playing to the next level within just a few months.

Here's What They Say...

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This Academy Will Change The Way Your Play The Guitar Forever.

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Tobias Rauscher is a professional modern percussive fingerstyle guitarist from Germany and founder of the Fingerstyle Academy. He gained worldwide attention through his popular fingerstyle videos on YouTube with more than 50 million video views.

Besides performing, he teaches the art of "Modern Percussive Fingerstyle" to guitarists from around the world.

  • Over 50,000,000 video views on YouTube
  • Over 380,000 subscribers on YouTube

Who Is The Academy For?

It's for...

  • Advanced beginners
  • Intermediate guitarists
  • Advanced guitarists
  • Guitarists that are open to learning new concepts
  • Guitarists that really want to improve fast

It's NOT for...

  • Absolute beginners
  • Guitarists that don't want to improve fast 
  • Guitarists that prefer to noodle around
  • Guitarists that prefer theoretical lessons
  • Guitarists that don't invest in their passion
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High Quality Video & Audio Production

And of course all tutorials are produced in great quality to guarantee the best possible learning experience. Tabs and animations within the tutorials help to support the lessons visually.

Fingerstyle Guitar Tutorials

Jay Page

Fingerstyle Academy Student

"These videos and lessons within the Academy are invaluable. It looks awesome and is extremely helpful! I recommend."

Brandon Leslie

Fingerstyle Academy Student

"I’ve really been enjoying practicing with the videos. Joining the Academy was the best thing I could do."

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