Fretboard Compass helps guitarists work out which online guitar training is worth their time and money. We focus on Adam Loves Guitar, and we try to be specific about what it covers, what it leaves out, and who is likely to get something from it.
Disclosure: we may earn a commission if you buy through links on this site. That doesn't cost you extra, but you should know it when weighing what we say. We only report what is publicly documented, such as the official site, published course descriptions, and public reviews. We don't claim hands-on use we haven't had. Prices, bonuses and refund terms change, so always confirm current details on the official site before you buy.
Who this site is for
Guitarists of any level can use it. It's written mainly for people who have played for years and feel stuck when it's time to solo. You may know your scale shapes and still find yourself running the same licks in the same position. If that sounds familiar, the most useful question is whether a course teaches you to hear and use the fretboard or just hands you more patterns to memorise. We try to keep that question in view throughout.
If you're not sure a course like this suits your goals, start with learn guitar: is it right for you?
Reading about the course
Start here if you want to know what you'd actually be getting, and what other people say about it.
- What's Inside Adam Loves Guitar: the structure and content as publicly described, and where the gaps may be for an experienced player.
- Adam Loves Guitar Reviews, Complaints and Trust: what public reviewers praise, what they criticise, and how to read both with a sceptical eye.
Comparing your options
A course is only a good fit relative to the alternatives, and sometimes the better choice is a different format altogether, such as a one-to-one teacher, a free video library or a structured book.
- Guitar Course Formats Compared: How to Choose explains how video courses, subscriptions, live lessons and self-study differ, and which suits different habits.
- Adam Loves Guitar vs Other Guitar Courses puts it next to other well-known options so you can see the trade-offs.
Before you buy
If you've decided to try it, read Buying Adam Loves Guitar: Price, Discounts and Refunds first. It covers what to check, such as what's included, how payment works and what the refund terms say. We don't quote prices here because they change. The official site is the only reliable source.
No course can promise you'll become a better soloist. That depends on how consistently you practise and apply what you learn. A good course can make that practice more focused, and our aim is to help you judge whether this one is likely to.