Discover how beginner & novice guitarists can
Strum Confidently With Clear, Fast Chord Changes In Just 14 Days
Join 2000+ guitarists in the step-by-step challenge to finally stop sounding like a beginner and confidently play the songs you love.
4.84 out of 5, 2000+ Students
14 Day Challenge: Aug 18th-31st, 2025
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14 Day Challenge: Sept 15th-28th, 2025
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"I learnt more in the last 14 days than I have in the last 40 years."
-Charlie Hokett, USA
"BRILLIANT. That's all I can say. He has got me playing chords in just 3 days. I highly recommend the 14 Day Chord Challenge"
-John Hopkins, UK
"I am loving this! This challenge made a big difference in both the speed of my chord changes and also the quality of them"
-Bob Radder, USA
Discover how beginner & novice guitarists can
Strum Confidently With Clear, Fast Chord Changes In Just 14 Days
Join 2000+ guitarists in the step-by-step challenge to finally stop sounding like a beginner and confidently play the songs you love.
The All-Access Pass
4.84 out of 5, 2000+ Students
14 Day Challenge: Sept 15th-28th, 2025
Hurry! Day 1 begins in:
14 Day Challenge: Aug 18th-31st, 2025
Hurry! Day 1 starts in:
The All-Access Pass
"I learnt more in the last 14 days than I have in the last 40 years." I picked up a guitar at the age of 16 and have owned at least 5 since and never managed to play well"
-Charlie Hokett, USA
"BRILLIANT. That's all I can say. He has got me playing chords in just 3 days. I highly recommend the 14 Day Chord Challenge"
-John Hopkins, UK
"I am loving this! This challenge made a big difference in both the speed of my chord changes and also the quality of them"
-Bob Radder, USA
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Do you feel like your guitar playing isn't getting any better despite putting in tons of effort?
After having OVER 58 MILLION students learn from my LESSONS,
Their biggest hurdle was getting clear, fast chord changes. If you can do that, everything else becomes so much easier.
So I created the ultimate practice routine for fast, clear chords and confident strumming, guaranteed or it's free.
Get FAST And CLEAR Chord changes
Strum In Time with confidence
Master the chords to play 1000's of songs
The easiest practice plan to follow
It's just 1 short video lesson per day for 2 weeks.
✅ 1. Watch the videos
✅ 2. Do the exercises
✅ 3. Get beautiful chords
A simple, step-by-step course to become a better guitarist in 14 days - guaranteed
Play more consistently than you ever have before
"Very helpful. Motivates me to play everyday too"
-Jim McPate
"Minimal commitment with high return"
-Jay Chakkapong
Introducing...
The 14 day chord challenge
the 14 day chord challenge
This is the exact step-by-step system I've used with over 2000 students to go from ugly, buzzy chords to fast, accurate & clear strumming in 14 Days
DAY 1: Eliminate Buzzy Frets and Muted Strings
DAY 2: How To Play With Great Rhythm
DAY 3: Fixing the Toughest Chords To Switch Between
DAY 4: The Secret To Stretching Out Your Fingers
DAY 5: How To Switch Chords FAST
DAY 6: Balancing The Yin And Yang Of Chords
DAY 7: The Single Most Important Chord Progression
DAY 8: How To Learn New Strumming Patterns Quickly
DAY 9: The Secret To Great Rhythm (It's not what you think)
DAY 10: How To Strum Faster and Stay In Time
DAY 11: How to hit the right strings every time
DAY 12: How to Feel The Groove of a Song
DAY 13: The Most Effective Chords And Strumming Workout
DAY 14: The Final Test
DAY 1
Eliminate Buzzy Frets and Muted Strings
DAY 2
How To Play With Great Rhythm
DAY 3
Fixing the Toughest Chords To Switch Between
DAY 4
The Secret To Stretching Out Your Fingers
DAY 5
How To Switch Chords FAST
DAY 6
Balancing The Yin And Yang Of Chords
DAY 7
The Single Most Important Chord Progression
DAY 8
How To Learn New Strumming Patterns Quickly
DAY 9
The Secret To Great Rhythm (It's not what you think)
DAY 10
How To Strum Faster and Stay In Time
DAY 11
Strumming With Accuracy (Hit the right strings every time)
DAY 12
How to Feel The Groove of a Song
DAY 13
The Most Effective Chords And Strumming Workout
DAY 14
The Final Test
join thousands of CONFIDENT guitarists...
...Who can play better than ever because of the 5 Minute Guitar System
"I can't say it enough - I've learned more in the first 3 days than in the last 7 months with my guitar teacher. I finally get it"
Don Mann
"I am more confident and also getting faster when I play. I’m not sure I would have got this far on my own"
Jan Osmond
"The course is outstanding. I am hooked. It is fun and that makes you want to continue. Cheers"
Rolando Marucut
Confidently strum along to all your favorite songs
Join thousands of students who are playing better than ever.
Don Mann
"I can't say it enough - I've learned more in the first 3 days than in the last 7 months with my guitar teacher. I finally get it"
Jan Osmond
"I am more confident and also getting faster when I play. I don't think I would have got this far on my own"
Rolando Marucut
"The course is outstanding. I am hooked. It is fun and that in itself makes you want to continue. Cheers"
Introducing...
The 14 day chord challenge
the 14 day chord challenge
This is the exact step-by-step system I've used with over 2000 students to go from ugly, buzzy chords to fast, accurate & clear strumming in 14 Days
DAY 1: Eliminate Buzzy Frets and Muted Strings
DAY 2: How To Play With Great Rhythm
DAY 3: Fixing the Toughest Chords To Switch Between
DAY 4: The Secret To Stretching Out Your Fingers
DAY 5: How To Switch Chords FAST
DAY 6: Balancing The Yin And Yang Of Chords
DAY 7: The Single Most Important Chord Progression
DAY 8: How To Learn New Strumming Patterns Quickly
DAY 9: The Secret To Great Rhythm (It's not what you think)
DAY 10: How To Strum Faster and Stay In Time
DAY 11: How to hit the right strings every time
DAY 12: How to Feel The Groove of a Song
DAY 13: The Most Effective Chords And Strumming Workout
DAY 14: The Final Test
DAY 1
Eliminate Buzzy Frets and Muted Strings
DAY 2
How To Play With Great Rhythm
DAY 3
Fixing the Toughest Chords To Switch Between
DAY 4
The Secret To Stretching Out Your Fingers
DAY 5
How To Switch Chords FAST
DAY 6
Balancing The Yin And Yang Of Chords
DAY 7
The Single Most Important Chord Progression
DAY 8
How To Learn New Strumming Patterns Quickly
DAY 9
The Secret To Great Rhythm (It's not what you think)
DAY 10
How To Strum Faster and Stay In Time
DAY 11
Strumming With Accuracy (Hit the right strings every time)
DAY 12
How to Feel The Groove of a Song
DAY 13
The Most Effective Chords And Strumming Workout
DAY 14
The Final Test
Plus you also get these 3 bonuses...
Bonus #1: The Challenge Ebook/workbook
Your guide of exactly what to practice each day - completely laid out for you to laser target the issues with your playing
Bonus #2: Ask questions to real teachers
Send us a message or video at any time and we'll help you fix issues - just like a live guitar teacher
Bonus #3 - Extra "Getting Started" lessons for complete beginners
Brand new? Learn how and when to tune your guitar, how to hold a guitar, how to stop buzzing and finger pain, and more
Bonus #4 - The Perfect Practice Session Mini-Course
Modelled from my daily professional routine, discover how to structure your practice sessions to improve the fastest
It's your time to finally strum with confidence
Don't miss out! Sign up before the challenge begins.
Don't miss out - Register before the challenge begins
14 Step-by-step video lessons
Daily practice plans
Ask questions to real teachers
Fundamentals Bonus Course
Printable PDF Ebook
Submit your playing for feedback
Group support
Lifetime access to all lessons
Beginner friendly - no barre chords
No risk money back guarantee
Normal Price:
$199
Price For Sept 15th Challenge:
$47
Includes 2 for 1 Bonus
(Holiday Bonus)
300% money back guarantee
Kurt's outrageous 300% money Back Guarantee
If you complete the challenge and your chord changes aren't much faster and clearer, AND your strumming isn't much more consistent,
I'll refund you 3x what you paid.
I know that sounds crazy, but that's how confident I am that this will work for you.
Frequently asked questions
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There's a good chance you've been using ineffective learning method - or just winging it with random videos. This course is designed to target all the things you're currently getting stuck on, plus we'll be here to help you one-on-one the entire time. Your success is guaranteed.
It's likely not any issue with your natural skill, it's definitely just an issue with the techniques you've been taught - or tried to guess at on your own. There are probably a few subtle changes to your current bad habits that can be very quickly fixed.
Yes and yes. In fact there are lessons on these exact things in the course. We know exactly what you're struggling with and we've guided thousands of guitarists through it. We'll do the same for you.
That's exactly the goal of this course, to get you strumming smoothly and effortlessly as quickly as possible. Guitar becomes so much more fun once you pass the "beginner's trench" - the term I came up with for the difficult stage at the beginning where your chords are slow to switch, your strumming feels awkward, your fingers can't stretch to reach that C chord and the F chord feels totally impossible.
You can ask questions at any time and you'll get to send in videos of your playing to get tips and advice that will improve your playing instantly. If you're struggling right now, there are likely a few small issues with your technique. They're easy to fix, but if you don't know what they are - you can't fix them.
Yes. That's how confident I am this will help you, that I'm willing to take this massive risk that you won't want your money back. Now of course you have to actually follow the videos and do the practice each day. I guarantee this will work for you if you follow the step-by-step system I've spent 10 years developing, but you're not going to learn guitar if you don't actually practice.
I played guitar for 2 years and got kicked out of my first band beacuse the method I used to learn was so ineffective. I don't want anyone to go through that - so I want to help as many people as possible by keeping the price ridiculously low
After the cost of ads I don't make any money from running this course, and when you factor the time I spend helping course members I actually lose money. But this course is also about building a relationship with you and us here at 5 Minute Guitar. A good percentage of people who buy this ask to buy my other courses once they've experienced how much they improve in such a short period of time, so that's how this works out for me & the team financially in the long run.
Yes! Many course members like to go back and rewatch the videos after the first 14 days to continue improving
Yes! I do recommend starting right now while you're the most motivated - but you can start whenever you like.
Not at all! Guitar is a great retirement hobby. We have hundreds of guitarists in their 60's,70's, and 80's in our courses - all making excellent progress.
Hand stretching and mobility exercises are part of the course to get your fingers moving quicker. These are useful for all ages and I do them daily myself.
+ I've been playing for months already but have been progressing very slowly, will this work for me?
Yes! It's likely not any issue with your natural skill, but with the techniques you've been taught - or tried to guess at on your own. There are probably a few easy changes to your current bad habits that can be very quickly fixed.
+ I can't change chords very well - my fingers don't stretch and I'm slow to switch - will this help?
Yes and yes. There are lessons on these exact things in the course. We know exactly what you're struggling with and we've guided thousands of guitarists through it. We'll do the same for you.
+ Does this use barre/bar chords
No. This challenge covers the most important open chords used in the majority of songs (C,G,D,Am,Em).
+ Is there really a 300% money back guarantee?
Yes. That's how confident I am this will help you, that I'm willing to take all the risk. Of course you have to actually follow the videos and do the practice each day, but I guarantee this will work for you if you follow my step-by-step system.
+ Can I access the videos after the 14 days?
Yes! Many course members like to go back and rewatch the videos after the first 14 days to continue improving
+ Can I buy it now and start later?
Yes! I do recommend starting with the group for the best experience, but you can start anytime if you need to. You have lifetime access to all lessons
+ Am I too old to learn guitar?
Not at all! Guitar is a great retirement hobby. We have hundreds of guitarists in their 60's,70's, and 80's in our courses - all making excellent progress.
Hand stretching and mobility exercises are part of the course to get your fingers moving quicker. These are useful for all ages and I do them daily myself.
+ I have zero experience - will this work for me?
Yes! There are bonus lessons for complete beginners. You'll start there and then to do the 14 day challenge
+ When does the challenge start?
This Monday. You can watch the lessons and participate in any timezone, but you must register before Sunday at 11:59pm EST.
+ What happens if I miss a day?
You have lifetime access to all lessons, so if it takes you longer than 14 days it's okay. But if possible, if you miss a day it's best to do 2 lessons the following day to catch up.
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Meet Kurt,
Founder of 5 Minute Guitar
⚡535 000+ Youtube Subscribers
⚡21 Years playing guitar
⚡15 years of teaching guitar, Royal Conservatory Certified
⚡Over 58 million views of my lessons and performances
⚡Sponsored by Disney, Universal Music, Ultimate Guitar, Skillshare, Faith Guitars, Elixir strings, and dozens more
Challenge Details:
1. Watch one short video lesson per day (5-10mins)
Simple, step-by-step video lessons to build your skills
2. Do the daily practice plan (10-20mins)
Know exactly what to play each day to get better fast
3. Get group + real teacher support
So you actually finish and never get stuck
4. Get lifetime access to the lesson replays
You can rewatch lessons & still finish if you need to miss days.
Don't take my word for it...
We've trained thousands of successful guitarists from around the world
"Your 5 minute style and interest in the success of your students makes this the best program that I have seen"
-Dr. Randall Poole
"Given that I've never learned or picked up a guitar before, I am extremely happy with my progress"
-Paul Zenevicius
"It doesn't seem like as much effort to play the guitar, it just feels comfortable - which it wasn't before"
-Jen M.
"Chords have been a real issue for me since day 1. What I've attained in 3 days, I didn't attain in 7 months of lessons. It was so easy."
-Don Mann
"I LOVE this challenge!!! I am really enjoying it and it is absolutely helping!!"
- Logan Hager
"I'm truly enjoying the challenge. I was searching for a system to give me consistent way to practice each day"
- Stan Dural
"Just love ya Kurt, so easy to follow and grasp. Learnt more in a couple days than in 6 months with a teacher"
- Sean L.
"It doesn't seem like as much effort to use the guitar, it just feels comfortable - which it wasn't before"
- Jen M.
"I am getting back into guitar and loving these videos. I am practicing more and my technique improves every day"
- Julia Whittington
"So sincerely man. I just want to say thank you for putting the time in and providing an environment for someone who has struggled in the past actually enjoy trying it again"
- Blake McNeely
"I’ve LOVED learning from you - you kept me playing every day. Thank you!!"
- Jan Osmond
"My son says I'm 10 times better so there you go. Have really enjoyed doing it."
- Rick Kent
"I love this! I am getting speed, rhythm, and enjoyment out of the sound I am producing"
- John Heywood
"Excellent advice to improve my strumming, chord clarity, and to help me to force my chord changes. A nice methodical approach."
- Charles Giarratana
"I enjoyed it very much, very clear and easy to follow and I will continue to use these techniques I’ve learned."
- Phil McCaffery
"I really am enjoying the process and feel slight improvements each time. It’s a good course mate & I am getting a lot out of it. I’m enjoying playing again."
- Grant Regan
"I’m not getting any younger, the band I joined is doing only a handful of gigs this year so, with the other guitarist in the band have decided to get out and play some covers and some of my own songs. So to get in shape I signed up to half a dozen courses but yours is the only one that I’ve found of use"
- Cliff Wright
"Your process made a great impact on my ability to change the chords more quickly, but I also found that the quality of my finger placement had improved so chords sounded good much more consistently. Thanks for the outstanding help I look forward to beginning work on your complete system"
- Bob Radder
"I learnt more in the last 14 days than I have in the last 40 years. I picked up a guitar at the age of 16 and have owned at least 5 since and never managed to play well. I would get to the same stage in learning chords and in frustration give up. I feel know that I have moved forward enough to keep playing and want to improve more and more in time"
- Charlie
"The challenge has brought me to a point I never thought possible, I've only just started to play acoustic guitar and had never even try to play, I always wanted to learn acoustic guitar all my life but never got around to it, I feel I picked the best teacher for this. I'm very happy and will continue to have lessons from Kurt, he is a great talent and I feel very comfortable learning with him."
- John Hopkins
"I really enjoyed this course. It was well organized and produced. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to improve their technique or get over the hump trying to learn to play clear chords and progressions. Kurt is an effective teacher and communicator. He was very clear when describing what we should be doing in our practice sessions and what we should be striving for. The lesson plans were a key component to organized practice sessions."
- Oscar Krieger
"I really enjoyed this. The chords are simple - I've been playing them on and off (mostly off) for 40 years, so I'm not exactly a beginner. The benefit for me was the focus on finger placement to avoid muting strings and switching chords more quickly. I had not focused on technique since the early 90's so this has been refreshing."
- Kevin Kreider
"One word: AWESOME! I'm still not perfect on my chord progressions, but I'm definitely much further along that when I started. This challenge showed me that I don't need to spend hours at a time practicing something in order to master it. The small 5-minute lessons and 15-20 minute practice were manageable chunks to really focus on before proceeding. It just simply works!"
- Christie Nicklay
"Very good, excellent way of motivating me to practice every day in an efficient progressive manner, emphasize both accuracy then speed. I've made progress with a strategy and template to learn more. Thank you."
- Vanessa Leonard
"It’s great. It gave me the structure I needed, and kept the work manageable in bite-size 5-minute pieces. It made me a more confident guitar player/student. "
- James Scalzitti
"I think it was excellent and wish I would have taken it earlier in my journey"
- Janna Williams
"It was amazing. I just started learning 6 weeks ago and this had helped tremendously."
- Gary Pasek
"Great course. Really helped me with both playing the chords and changing chords more smoothly. Very happy with the progress I made though this challenge. "
- Mark Durinsky
"It was great. I made great improvements and I liked the daily workouts/tasks laid out. Very simple to follow and it gives you a nice structure for breaking down and learning new chords and chord progressions."
- Nick Vandersluys
"I thought it was excellent. It was easy to follow and Kurt didn’t make you feel like you should know what you’re learning already and speed though the lesson."
- Ken Bouchard
"Great course. More than just teaching me what I needed to know to progress it provided me with easy to remember lessons to practice on on my own."
- Matthew
"It was perfect."
- Louis Alejandro
"It was solid and fun to focus on a few cords, start slow and increase speed. I liked the presentation and the positivity in the presentation. Good supportive coaching, thanks!"
- Joseph Cunnane
"I have been a dabbler for many years. Your short courses are the key. I was a firefighting instructor for many years, short sessions resulted in better retention."
- James Ghi
"This was a great challenge!! It has greatly improved my chord changes, and a structure that was simple and effective, Glad I signed up for it thank you!!"
- Jason Gingras
"I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge. It delivered results from day one."
- Steve Spratling
See why thousands of guitarists are saying this is life changing
Normal price: $199
Sept 8th challenge: $47
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The 14 Day Chord Challenge
Sept 15th-28th, 2025