I couldn’t ask for a better community than the one we have here. Instead of relying on repetitive exercises, Dean has created a systematic approach of learning through songs that is a more exciting and engaging way to learn. It helps you build a solid foundation and naturally leads to mastering core fundamentals and allows you to pick up essential skills in a more musical context. I've learned more in the two months since I've been a member than the last two years of trying to learn on my own.

If you want to learn guitar the fun way, this community is for you! For years, I felt stuck because I lacked structure, motivation and, most importantly, fun when practicing. Dean’s approach of learning through songs has been a breath of fresh air. Dean is a fantastic teacher who breaks each song down in great detail, taking you from the core fundamentals and beginner-friendly versions all the way to playing it like the original recording. It’s also great fun learning alongside others!

I've been in Riffs & Rhythm for about 2 months. Dean is a great instructor: friendly, engaging, and caring, with useful, specific feedback. Weekly live lessons are fun with lively discussion. The song-based course works across skill levels and makes practice feel like playing. The Skool community is supportive and active. Highly recommend if you've hopped online courses and still feel stuck between beginner and intermediate.

I prefer Dean’s style of practice and breaking down songs. It is finally helping me build consistent confidence and actually finish songs, and I am getting a feel for where my current difficulty level is. Dean is very helpful, friendly and supportive as a teacher as well. He will patiently walk through demonstrations and intuitively rethink our plans to create an achievable level for the group. Thank you Dean!

Dean is a great teacher and his group/community is a great and safe place to learn guitar by playing songs. Regularly songs lessons of all levels are added and it's easy to find something we can play and learn from. One song by month is analysed / teach by several live streams. The feedbacks on the videos you can upload are also a big help.