Intermediate Guitar Music Reading Course – Stop Relying on TAB and Learn to Read Across All 6 Strings

Ready to become a more independent and well-rounded guitar player? The Intermediate Guitar Music Reading Course is designed to help you move beyond TAB, strengthen your knowledge of the fretboard, and develop the ability to read standard music notation across all six strings in open position.

You'll begin by reinforcing your reading skills on the first string before progressively adding the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth strings. Each new section builds on the notes you've already learned, helping you recognize notes faster and become more comfortable navigating the guitar.

Throughout the course, dedicated review lessons give you the opportunity to combine multiple strings and strengthen your note-reading skills before moving forward. Instead of simply memorizing individual notes, you'll learn how to connect written notation directly to your fretboard.

You'll also apply your music-reading skills through musical exercises, blues pieces, and duets including "No Time to Spare," "Light the Fuse Blues," "Widdlin'," "Mujer de Fuego," and "Walking by Your House." These practical lessons help turn reading exercises into real music.

Whether you've completed a beginning music-reading course or already understand the basics of notation, this course will help you improve your reading speed, fretboard knowledge, rhythm, and confidence as a musician.

VIDEO SAMPLE - LESSON 1

Course Breakdown:

• Lesson 1 – 1st String

• Lesson 2 – 2nd String

• Lesson 3 – Strings 1–2 Review

• Lesson 4 – 3rd String

• Lesson 5 – Strings 1–3 Review

• Lesson 6 – 4th String

• Lesson 7 – Strings 1–4 Review

• Lesson 8 – "No Time to Spare" Duet

• Lesson 9 – 5th String

• Lesson 10 – "Light the Fuse Blues"

• Lesson 11 – 6th String

• Lesson 12 – "Widdlin'"

• Lesson 13 – "Mujer de Fuego"

• Lesson 14 – "Walking by Your House" Duet

What You'll Learn:

• Stop Depending on TAB – Develop the ability to read standard music notation and connect written notes directly to your guitar.

• Read Across All 6 Strings – Progressively learn the notes on every string in open position.

• Understand the Fretboard Better – Strengthen your knowledge of where notes are located and how the strings connect.

• Improve Note Recognition – Practice identifying written notes more quickly and translating them to the guitar.

• Strengthen Your Music Reading – Build on your existing foundation with increasingly challenging exercises and musical examples.

• Combine Multiple Strings – Use dedicated review lessons to practice moving naturally between strings while reading.

• Develop Better Rhythm and Timing – Read both pitch and rhythm together so your playing becomes more accurate and musical.

• Apply Your Skills to Real Music – Put your reading abilities into practice through blues pieces, original musical exercises, and duets.

• Improve Your Fretboard Confidence – Become more comfortable navigating the guitar without relying solely on shapes or memorized patterns.

• Become a More Independent Musician – Build a skill that helps you approach new sheet music and guitar material with greater confidence.

Course Contents:

• Step-by-Step Technique Lessons – Work through progressively challenging exercises designed to improve your fundamental guitar technique.
• Stretching and Warm-Up Guidance – Learn how to prepare your hands before practicing.
• Picking Technique Instruction – Develop better coordination and control with your picking hand.
• Progressive Finger Exercises – Practice multiple combinations that target dexterity, independence, accuracy, and strength.
• Full-Fretboard Exercises – Learn to move your exercises up and down the neck and across all six strings.
• Review Lesson – Bring the exercises together and reinforce the techniques you've developed throughout the bootcamp.

Meet Your Teacher:

Terry Carter is a San Diego-based guitarist, ukulele player, surfer, songwriter, and creator of Rock Like The Pros, Uke Like The Pros, and Terry Carter Music Store.

With over 25 years as a professional musician, educator, and Los Angeles studio musician, Terry has worked with greats like Weezer, Josh Groban, Robby Krieger (The Doors), 2-time Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (Calling All Dawns), Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Grammy-winning producer Charles Goodan (Santana/Rolling Stones), and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Along the way, Terry has written and produced tracks for commercials including Discount Tire and Puma and TV shows including Scorpion (CBS), Pit Bulls & Parolees (Animal Planet), Trippin', Wildboyz, and The Real World (MTV). He has also self-published over 25 books for Uke Like The Pros and Rock Like The Pros, filmed over 30 ukulele and guitar online courses, and has millions of views across his social media channels.

In addition to his professional career, Terry received a Master of Music in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Jazz Studies and Music Education. He has taught at the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, Santa Monica College, MiraCosta College, and Los Angeles Trade-Tech College.

Join the Intermediate Guitar Music Reading Course today and develop the skills to read across all six strings, understand your fretboard, and become a more confident and independent guitarist!

Move beyond TAB and start building music-reading skills you can use throughout your entire guitar journey!

NOTE: 

This is a digital course hosted on Rock Like The Pros.

After you place your order, we'll set up your account (if you don't already have one) and grant you access to the course. Then, you'll receive an email confirming your login details and how to get started.

Your course includes video lessons, downloadable PDFs, and backing tracks — accessible anytime on the Rock Like The Pros website or app.

Questions or need help getting in? Just reply to your confirmation email and we'll take care of it.

TERRY CARTER MUSIC STORE ADVANTAGE

• 🎓 FREE 1-Month Membership at Uke Like The Pros AND Rock Like The Pros ($70 value)
• 📦 Fast, Fully Insured Shipping on Every Order
• 🔄 Easy 30-Day Returns on New Instruments
• ⭐ 30,000+ Orders Since 2018 — Real Musicians, Real Service