Guitar 1
Go from unwrapping your guitar to playing any song you hear in just 12 weeks!
Whether you know a couple chords, or have never picked up a guitar, you're going to learn ALL the major and minor chord forms, foundational jazz chords, rock progressions, basic finger-picking, strumming patterns, advanced picking tunes and exercises, and guitar theory in your first few months. Ready, set, play!
Not Your Average Music Lessons. Get Immediate Access.
Weekly Lessons + Theory Sheets
Each week you will receive a new 20 minute lesson specifically designed to take you from beginner to making music completely on your own! Get extra practice by filling out your downloadable Student Handbook.
Student On-Boarding Q&A
Get help starting guitar with personalized instruction during our LIVE Student On-Boarding Call!
Video Vault
Before your next weekly lesson comes out, explore the guitar video vault, with additional exercises, theory practice, and genre-specific lessons, like learning hymns and worship songs.
(New lessons added every month!)
24/7 Access to Your Instructor
Message your instructor any time with questions you may have! Elisha wants to help support you in any way that he can.
LIVE Student Showcase
Share what you’ve learned each month at our LIVE student showcase! Cheer on other Musician’s Apprentices and simply be inspired by your fellow students and instructors OR show us what you’re currently loving to play!
Student Success Path
Earn badges and share your wins with our supportive community as you work toward completing your Student Success Path!
Meet Your Instructor!
Blake has been teaching guitar students for more than 18 years. Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to take your playing to the next level, Blake's goal is to help you develop skills that will allow you to play, sing, and make music with others for years to come!
Blake grew up surrounded by music. His father was a choir director and director of music, so singing and playing piano in church were a regular part of life from an early age. He began playing guitar at age 13 (partly because it was a lot easier to bring to a campfire than a grand piano!)
As a music student in college, he developed a deep appreciation for music theory and ear training, tools that help students learn more quickly and play more confidently.
After college, Blake served as the music director for a large church in Washington State. It was during this time that he became acquainted with Lilja Voetberg, who introduced him to fiddle music. One of Blake’s most compelling qualifications is that Lilja found his guitar playing and accompaniment worthy of marriage.
Today, Blake and Lilja enjoy helping their own children discover a love for music while continuing to encourage the incredible students of Voetberg Music Academy. Whether your goal is to strum around a campfire, lead songs at church, accompany other musicians, or simply enjoy making music at home, Blake would love to help you get there!
FAQs
When does the course start and finish?
The course is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. You will receive one lesson per week to encourage consistency but once the lesson is released you have access to it until you unsubscribe.
How long do I have access to the course?
Voetberg Music Academy is a subscription based online academy. You will have access to this course on any and all devices you own and will be charged monthly as long as you are subscribed to the course.
What age-range is this course directed at?
We recommend this course for anyone 8 years old to 108 years old. Younger students will need more parental guidance.
Course Curriculum
Guitar One
Oh Susanna - Part 1
Oh Susanna - Part 2
In the Jungle- Part 1
In The Jungle - Part 2
Happy Birthday
Here I Am To Worship
Edelweiss
Review and 4 Songs
I Surrender All
Come Thou Fount
It Is Well
Amazing Grace
Learn music easier and faster than ever before! (Bonus points: Siblings can SHARE monthly access!)
Monthly Membership
$37/mo
Weekly Song-Based Video Lessons
Downloadable printables and PDFs
Quarterly Challenges to earn Cash and Prizes
Video Vault (for students who want to learn even faster!)
24/7 Teacher Support
Warm Family-Centered Community to celebrate your progress
Proven Success Path . . . never wonder what to work on next!
The opportunity to earn badges marking your progress milestones
The proprietary Voetberg Method™ training your ear—you’ll never forget any song you learn!
+ LIVE Student Showcase (A monthly recital to practice performing and touch base with a teacher)
+ LIVE Coaching Workshop (Group call with your teacher for personalized feedback)
+ LIVE On-Boarding Call and Q&A