The Guitar Styles of Guthrie Trapp

A complete reimagining of Guthrie’s proven teaching method—faster, clearer, and for every style

A Fresh Path to Mastery

For years, Guthrie Trapp has been one of the most respected players and teachers in the guitar world. His original ArtistWorks course introduced thousands of students to his signature approach. Now, Guthrie has taken everything he’s learned from years of teaching and answering student questions and distilled it into a clear, step-by-step learning path.

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Your Breakthrough

This isn’t just about country guitar anymore. While the original lesson material is still here, Guthrie’s reimagined method is genre-agnostic, streamlined, and designed to help you progress faster—whether your goal is rock, blues, country, or beyond.

The Guthrie Trapp Method, Reimagined

The foundation you loved—chords, triads, arpeggios, the CAGED system, scales, phrasing and soloing approaches—is still here, but now it’s been rebuilt into a cohesive roadmap.

Simplified Structure

From getting started to advanced phrasing, lessons flow naturally so you always know what’s next

Faster Results

Guthrie’s refined teaching eliminates confusion, giving you practical tools you can apply right away

Beyond Country

Explore multiple genres through a single method designed to unlock the entire fretboard

Built to Last

Whether you’re a beginner learning your first chords or a seasoned player expanding styles, this method adapts with you

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About Guthrie Trapp

Nashville session ace and touring guitarist
Played with Garth Brooks, John Oates, and Jerry Douglas
Known for genre-blending electric guitar mastery

“Guthrie provides the perfect building blocks to understand playing music.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Kyle O., Student

Watch and learn

Unlimited access to video lessons and video exchange library
Ability to submit videos for direct feedback from the artist
A music theory workshop and a treasure trove of backing tracks

“While others teach you licks and note for note solos, Guthrie breaks it down so you can play your own solos.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Guillaume G., Student

Get personalized video feedback

Record and upload directly through our intuitive platform.
Receive personal video responses with tips to improve!
Browse exchanges from students to learn from their questions.

“His insights into playing guitar combined with his ability to effectively communicate with his students have helped me improve my playing.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Jameel, Student

Get a sneak peek of the new school!

Think of it as Guthrie’s greatest hits, but organized into a complete system—a rebrand of his teaching, much like ArtistWorks itself evolved over time.

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Quick Answers to Your Questions

How does the Video Exchange® system work?

You can record yourself playing a lesson and submit it for Guthrie to review. He’ll send back a personalized video response with tips and guidance. These exchanges are added to the library, so you’ll also benefit from seeing how he coaches other students.

Do I have to be an intermediate or advanced player to join?

Not at all! Lessons are organized for all levels—from complete beginners learning their first picking pattern to advanced players working on soloing. You’ll progress at your own pace and can revisit lessons anytime.

Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes! All lessons are available on-demand, so you can move as quickly or as slowly as you like. There are no deadlines or required class times.

What devices can I use?

You can access the school on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Lessons stream in high definition, and you can use features like looping and slow motion across all devices.