Little Guitar Heroes: online guitar lessons for kids that make practice fun
Your child learns real guitar skills through 8 bite-sized video lessons built around songs they already love, from “Baby Shark” to a kid-friendly “Coffin Dance” riff. Bite-sized, self-paced lessons they can replay any time, taught by Berklee-trained teacher Maxim.
One-time payment · 12 months access · Learn from anywhere in the world
- 8 self-paced video lessons
- NEW guitar game, coming soon
- Backing tracks + printable sheets
A guitar course for kids that doesn't feel like homework
Most kids quit guitar because the first weeks are boring and nobody tells them what to practise. Little Guitar Heroes fixes both. Every lesson ends with a song your child can actually play, and a short routine tells them exactly what to work on next.
- Short videos they can pause, rewind and replay as often as they need
- Songs kids recognise, so practice feels like playing
- A practice time log, so you can see progress without chasing them
- Built by a Berklee-trained guitar teacher, not an app algorithm
Beginner guitar songs for kids they'll want to show off
We use songs kids already sing along to, then quietly build real technique underneath.
Baby Shark
First melody with a pick
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Steady beat and note names
Happy Birthday
A song for every family party
Coffin Dance riff
A simplified, kid-friendly version of the famous riff
Smoke on the Water riff
The classic rock riff every guitarist learns
Everything your child needs to start guitar online
A complete kids' guitar course, not a playlist of random videos.
8 bite-sized, self-paced lessons
Pre-recorded, step-by-step video lessons sized for young attention spans. No timetable: your child learns at their own pace.
Backing tracks
Play along with a band from day one, which keeps rhythm honest and practice fun.
Printable practice sheets
Easy tabs and routines to stick on the music stand or the fridge.
Practice time log
Kids log their practice in the course platform, so consistency becomes a habit.
Guitar game coming soon
A browser game tied to the lessons, included with the course when it launches. See the teaser ↓
12 months access
Watch on any device, any time, for a full year. Devices: [PLACEHOLDER: confirm supported devices]
Level up with the Little Guitar Heroes game
We're building a browser-based guitar game that links to the course lessons, so the riffs and rhythms your child practises turn into levels, scores and stars. It plays in a web browser, with nothing extra to buy: enrolled students get it included when it launches.
- Linked to the songs and skills in the 8 lessons
- Included with the course, no extra cost
- Being built now: it isn't available yet
[PLACEHOLDER: game name, how it works, launch date]
From first notes to Little Guitar Hero in 8 lessons
By the end of Level 1, your child will be able to:
- Pick and fingerpickUse a pick and their fingers to play simple melodies and fingerpicking patterns.
- Keep a steady beatUnderstand quarter notes, eighth notes, simple triplets and 16th-note strumming.
- Play real songsBaby Shark, Twinkle Twinkle, Happy Birthday and a simplified Coffin Dance riff.
- Speak guitarLearn guitar “lingo”, note values, simple note naming and the E major and E minor scales.
- Read tabs and practise smartFollow tabs and a structured routine, so they know what to work on between lessons.
- Build confidenceDiscover that a little regular practice really does turn them into a guitar hero.
Lesson by lesson
- Lesson 1: Getting StartedMeet the guitar, learn the string names, read your first tab, strum and play Happy Birthday!
- Lesson 2: Cool Guitar WordsTalk like a guitarist, try picking and fingerpicking, and strum in 8th notes.
- Lesson 3: Baby Shark Jam SessionJam along to Baby Shark and rock the Smoke on the Water riff.
- Lesson 4: Rhythm RidersRide the rhythm with note values and a bouncy triplet-feel strum.
- Lesson 5: Twinkle Twinkle Jam SessionPlay Twinkle Twinkle, speed up your picking and discover different kinds of guitars.
- Lesson 6: Skill CheckpointString-skipping skills and a review week to lock in everything so far.
- Lesson 7: Coffin Dance ChallengeTake on the Coffin Dance tune with alternate picking and note-naming tricks.
- Lesson 8: Rock Star in ELearn the E major and E minor scales and power up with 16th note strumming.
Taught by Maxim Rahman, Berklee-trained guitar teacher
Maxim founded Maxim's Guitar Workshop in Darwin, Australia, and built Little Guitar Heroes so kids anywhere in the world can learn his way, at their own pace.
- “He studied guitar at the prestigious Berklee College of Music”, with specialised Berklee training in country, jazz, blues and heavy metal guitar
- 20 years in education and teaching, with several qualifications in teaching and mentoring from Australia and the U.K.
- Awarded the NT Arts Grant for advanced orchestration training at Berklee
- Studied educational psychology at the University of Edinburgh
- Holds the OCHRE card (Working with Children clearance)
Details from the About Maxim page.
Parents on learning guitar with Maxim
Real reviews from parents of Maxim's students, quoted word for word.
“My 8 year old son was losing interest in guitar and not making much progress. But once he started taking lessons from Maxim, I could see the improvement much faster and he got his confidence back. Maxim truly cares about his students’ progress which really helps.”
Kate · MGW website“Jack continues to be inspired in his playing, so i thank you again for your teaching diligence. I think that we both agree that he is making good progress with really very little mental anguish due to his natural enjoyment of the instrument and style of music that you teach.”
Lou · MGW website“One of the best decision we've made for our son when he was just 4yrs (i.e. 2 years ago), "let him learn Guitar". We were so lucky we met Maxim and he is such a talented soul who has the ability to understand the skill-set of his student and his teaching methods are pretty awesome with younger kids. It's wonderful to see how our son understands the music world now and he is still learning with Maxim. We highly recommend Maxim as a great Music Teacher for anyone interested:) …”
Sameera · Google review (Aug 2022) [PLACEHOLDER: verify wording on the Google Business profile][PLACEHOLDER: parent review of the self-paced course once available]
Is my child ready for guitar lessons online?
The questions parents ask us most before they enrol.
“Will they stick with it?”
Short lessons, songs they know and a practice log keep momentum. Each lesson ends with something they can play for you.
“Is a self-paced course enough?”
For a first step, yes. Every lesson is broken into small steps that can be paused and replayed, with practice sheets that spell out exactly what to do next. That's something free videos don't give you.
“Do I need to know guitar?”
No. Everything is shown on screen. You don't need to play to help. Your role is to support and supervise: sit in, cheer them on and keep the practice habit going. Even better, grab a guitar and learn alongside them if you can. Playing together is half the fun.
“What guitar should we buy?”
For a first guitar we recommend a nylon-string classical guitar in the right size: it's much softer on small fingers. Any tuner or free tuner app is fine. See the size guide ↓
What size guitar does my child need?
Fit matters more than age. A guitar that's too big is the fastest way to frustration, so measure your child's height and use the table as a starting point.
| Guitar size | Child's height | Approx. age | Approx. scale length (classical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 99–114 cm (3'3"–3'9") | 4–6 | about 440–480 mm |
| 1/2 | 117–135 cm (3'10"–4'5") | 5–8 | about 530–545 mm |
| 3/4 | 137–150 cm (4'6"–4'11") | 8–11 | about 580 mm |
| 4/4 (full) | 152 cm+ (5' and taller) | 11+ | about 650 mm |
The arm-length check
Sit your child with the guitar on their leg. Their fretting hand should reach the first fret with the elbow still bent, without leaning forward, and their strumming arm should rest over the body without the shoulder lifting. If they're between sizes, choose the smaller one.
Our first-guitar tip
Go for a nylon-string classical guitar. Nylon strings are much gentler on new fingertips than steel. Any clip-on tuner or free tuner app works fine.
These figures are a guide only, and sizing conventions differ between brands. Sources: Yamaha: classical guitar size designation (height and age chart) and TheSize.net guitar size chart (scale lengths and fit check).
Why a structured kids' guitar course beats random free videos
| Little Guitar Heroes | Free YouTube videos | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for ages 5+ | ✓ | Hit and miss |
| Clear step-by-step path | ✓ 8 lessons in order | ✗ You pick and hope |
| Songs kids love | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Backing tracks + printable sheets | ✓ | Rarely |
| Practice time log | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ads and distracting autoplay | None | Plenty |
| Guitar game | ✓ Coming soon | ✗ |
| Cost | A$99 once | Free |
Give your child their first guitar win
One simple price for families everywhere: A$99 with no GST added, the same in Australia and overseas.
Little Guitar Heroes – Level 1
- 8 bite-sized, self-paced video lessons
- Backing tracks and printable practice sheets
- Practice time log in the course platform
- Browser guitar game, included when it launches
- 12 months access on any device
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Start in four easy steps
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Play
Your child logs in and works through the 8 lessons at their own pace.
Practise 15 minutes a day
Log practice in the course platform and watch the habit build.
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Every guitar hero starts with one note
8 fun, self-paced lessons, a guitar game on the way and 12 months to play. A$99, once.
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