Guitar Efficiency
Beginner guitar lessons with a national competition winner
Zach Adkins · First place, 2017 Ibanez Flying Fingers U.S. guitar competition
You want to play a song you love. But when a chord buzzes, what do you fix? My course shows you one step at a time. If you get stuck, ask me in the app. I’ll help you figure it out.
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I’ve been working with Zach a couple of months now and he has been great. I already know 4 songs! He’s very knowledgeable, a great teacher, and makes the lessons fun.

My daughter could only play a couple of notes. Now after 7 months with Zack, she is playing whole songs.

Zach is incredibly patient and a great motivator , not to mention a professional himself.

I’ve made more progress in a few months with Zach than I did during the entire time I spent on my own.

Zach is an amazing musician and instructor. Very good communication. He makes it easy and fun to learn guitar.

Been a student of Zach's for quite a while now and have no intention of quitting. The best, period!!

Zach has been a great guitar instructor and mentor for our son. He knows how to keep him engaged while also challenging him.

Zach has been encouraging, makes things so easy to understand, and makes learning the guitar fun.

I can say, beyond the shadow of any doubt, that Zach is the best guitar teacher in Omaha, in Nebraska, and has to be one of the top ones in the nation.

We have been taking guitar with Zach for two years…

Zach is a patient and thorough teacher. He relates well to my 12 year old and always keeps him motivated to keep working.

Started lessons a few months ago and can definitely see improvement! Would definitely recommend Zack to anyone look to improve at guitar!

Zach is an amazing teacher he's very knowledgeable very patient i highly recommended taking your lessons here!

I encourage anyone wanting lessons to seek Zach out. He is an amazingly talented player and has the ability to translate those techniques in a way anyone can understand.

The lessons here are awesome, and Zach will take the time to teach you everything you need to become an awesome player.

My son has been taking lessons with Zach for only 6 months and already can play so many songs.

I've been with Zach for a little under a year now and am starting to feel comfortable enough with my playing to actually start posting videos and signing up for gigs (no musical understanding at all previously).

I reached out to Zach after searching for a guitar teacher that I could actually sit in front of and learn this stuff. He explains everything so clearly that it all started clicking very fast for me.

I've been taking lessons from Zach for a couple of months now. Even though I've played guitar for over 20 years, my skills have increased significantly.

Zach is an excellent instructor!!

Zach has been patient and understanding. We found a common starting point and have worked from there. He makes the lessons interesting, and does not try to intimidate.

He's been taking double length lessons with Zach twice a month for the last four months and his progress has been amazing.

In just over five months I have learned quite a few songs. He takes the time to explain things and to break down a song so we learn it in pieces.

I’ve been attending lessons with Zach for about 5 months now and it’s absolutely turned my guitar fame around.

Being an older student I was a bit skeptical that my time had passed but with Zach’s help I can confidently tell people that I can actually now play the guitar.

Zach is a great teacher no matter what age you are. Whether you are an old player looking to learn new things or just getting started, I would highly recommend giving these guy's a try.

Zach has been teaching my 12 year old for a couple of months and his progress has been amazing! He knew an entire song in less than a month.

Within two lessons Zack Adkins had me running pentatonic scales AND arpeggios up and down the neck, but in a way that I could almost instantly use in actual playing.

Zach was amazing and knew exactly how to inspire me to get started again and STICK with it this time (I tried one other time 20 years ago and gave up).

Zach is a friendly and highly capable teacher great at breaking down music theory and technique

Zach is an extremely gifted, yet down to earth musician. He's patient yet pushes and also helps tailor lessons to the specific needs/situations of the student.

But Zach was able to captivate my passion for guitar by intriguing me with his knowledge. After just a few lessons I can already tell I'm more confident at open mic nights and improv sessions due solely to what he's been teaching me theory wise.

I reached out to Zach to inquire about taking lessons and not only did he respond to me immediately, he made me feel welcome and more comfortable about taking this plunge.

Zachary has all the qualities of a great instructor. He's passionate about his craft, he's patient, personable, and very genuine.

Zac is an awesome instructor, very professional, very patient,and loves to listen to your questions, I always tell my friends about Atkins Guitar and music lessons.

Zach is an amazing guy and a superb guitar teacher. I have been taking guitar lessons with Zach for the last 3 months, the lessons are always fun and I always look forward to my sessions with him.

Zach is an excellent teacher. I had little music experience but had always wanted to learn an instrument.

I can’t recommend Zach enough to ANYONE looking to either start learning from the beginning or anyone who’s experienced to up their game.

Zach is a great dude and a great instructor!

Zac has been great at helping me build on my intermediate skill level and changing the way I think about the guitar, allowing me to bring more fluidity and creativity to my playing.

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, or experienced guitar player, Zach can teach all wide ranges of abilities.

He began lessons with Zach about 5 weeks ago and has learned more in that short of time compared to the previous years with other instructors. Zach makes things easy for our 13 yr to follow while keeping him interested and making it fun.

Zach teaches him through this music he loves, which makes him want to learn and keep taking lessons!

Zach loves teaching and it shows. His patient and low key approach has been the key to my daughter’s love for playing.

Zach is an outstanding teacher and really takes his time.

I’m now close to two months into my lessons and don’t regret it one bit. I’m excited to go to the lesson every week because I learn something new that makes me better each time.

Zack is a great guitar teacher.

Zach has been a very patient instructor. He is an amazing artist who also has the rare ability to teach.

I was very nervous for my first lesson as I really didn’t know the first thing about a guitar, Zach has taken the time to teach me at my pace and I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Zach also teaches my son who has made leaps and bounds in his playing in just a short period of time.

Had gotten as far as I could go on my own being self taught so I went to Zach Adkins for some lessons. Best money I have spent on music lessons! Learned more in 4 lessons than I have in a half dozen years!

Zach has an energy that is infectious and motivating. He has a great teaching style and in the first lesson he was able to gauge what I could do and find things to stretch my skills and expand my knowledge of the instrument.

Zach makes a conscious effort to be a "non traditional" guitar teacher; he doesn't want to make the instrument more difficult than it needs to be.

My 10 year old daughter had her first guitar lesson with Zachary. She has anxiety and gets nervous in new environments and new people. He really helped us and her relax in a professional way .

Zach is a really cool guy. Would definitely recommend taking lessons with him.

I started off not knowing anything about guitar, Zach has made me progress a lot then I first thought. I enjoy every lesson and learning knew things about guitar and music theory.

I've had several guitar instructors over the years and Zach is by far the best out there. What really sets him apart from other teachers is he develops lessons based on the students skill level and goals, and explains his lessons and the reasoning behind them very well.

Met with Zach as an absolute beginner. He and his brother put my wife and I at ease instantly.

Zach has been super responsive and shown genuine interest in sharing his passion with a beginner.

Zach excels at understanding what level the student is currently at and, after discussing where the student would like to end up, finds the best way to teach in accordance with his or her learning style and experience.

You want to learn how to play the guitar, Zachary is the right person to contact. In addition to being very skilled and professional, he is very friendly.

Zach is great to work with and makes learning easy and fun.

He's extremely knowledgeable and uses a very laid back but intensive method of teaching. He caters towards what you want to learn as an individual musician all the while adding his expertise in a way that is easy to understand.

Great Guitar teacher. Super patient and nice. Will work with you on your level and really cares. Highly recommend zach.

I've just started with Zach and he took the time to get to know me and my musical interests and is thoughtfully putting together a plan to get me where I want to be.

He isn't just teaching you a guitar lesson, he's teaching you his passion.

My experience with Zach has been great! I came to him with no background in guitar or music theory.

I was taking guitar lessons elsewhere until I found out about Zach. I have not looked back since I have started with him. I feel a strong sense of direction and motivation with him as an instructor.

Very dedicated to his craft, making his knowledge and love for music a real experience for his students. If you are looking to take your music to the next level, Zachary is just the man to get that done.

Zack does a good job of keeping you engaged and interested. His enthusiasm for the guitar is infectious. My skill level has grown tremendously in the first month of lessons.

Awesome personalized lessons, with the right amount of push to achieve your guitar goals.

I first went to Zack to get some help with a project I was going to be working on. He taught me so much in such a short amount of time!
The four music schools I opened
I own four music schools in the Omaha area. Since 2017, my team and I have taught 150,000+ lessons across those schools.





I’ve played guitar for 23 years. When you send me a link to a clip, I can listen for the string that buzzes or the beat you miss. Then I can show you one thing to try the next time you pick up your guitar.
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Your step-by-step beginner guitar course
Wondering what to learn first? I’ve put 104 bite-sized video clips in order for you. Work through 20 lessons in six sections at your own pace. Check off each step so you can pick up where you left off. Try the first clip below.

“I can only say thank you for what you are doing. Because lessons are really, for some people, they are just key.”Steve VaiPhoto: Kevin Dooley · CC BY 2.0
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“Great Guitar teacher. Super patient and nice. Will work with you on your level and really cares. Highly recommend zach. Its been years since lessons and I am seeing big improvement.”
Guitar & Tones
Choose a chord and tap Strum Chord to hear it.
Get each string to ring out.
If a chord sounds dull, play one string at a time. Tap the same string here. Move your finger a little and listen again. Hear it ring? Now strum the whole chord.

“Zach is an intelligent, creative player with incredible skill! Students will benefit greatly from his wisdom and expertise.”BumblefootPhoto: Ed Vill · CC BY 2.0
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“As an adult beginner, I struggled trying to learn with online instruction. I’ve made more progress in a few months with Zach than I did during the entire time I spent on my own.”
Chord Changer
Choose two chords and play along with the beat.
Keep the song going when you switch chords.
Ever stop in the middle of a song to find the next chord? Pick two chords and slow the beat down. When your fingers land in time, turn it up a little.

“Zach is a tremendous player. His techniques and creativity are TOP NOTCH!”Mark Tremonti
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“Been taking lessons for 3 months. I am older and have just recently decided to learn guitar. Zach has been patient and understanding.”
Needle Tuner
Tap a string to hear its tuning note, or use your microphone to tune your guitar.
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Find notes and chords
Practice and track your progress
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Let’s work on your first song together
- Know what to play next. My 104 short clips take you from how to hold the guitar to your first chords. The full course and weekly live group lessons open after your first payment.
- Get feedback from me. Tap Chat with Zach from day one. Ask a question or send a link to a clip of you playing. I’ll listen and tell you what to try next.
- Play along at your speed. Use the app to tune up, hear the chord and slow the beat down until your fingers can keep up.
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