About Don J MacLean

Don J. MacLean is one of the world's leading authorities on accelerated learning systems for guitar—with students using his methods in more than 50 countries worldwide. Don is the author of over 60 books including The World of Scales, the Absolute Essentials of Music Theory for Guitar, How I Got Killer Guitar Chops While I Was Still in High School: Confessions of a High School Shredder, 21 Secrets to Learn any Guitar Song Super-Fast, and Guitar Essentials: Chord Master Expanded Edition.

Play Guitar: Auld Lang Syne with Only 3 Guitar Chords

G C D with fingerings

With the new year just around the corner,  I’m sure you’ll be hearing Auld Lang Syne a few times. If you play guitar or are just learning to play guitar, you may have toyed with the idea of playing Auld … Continue reading

Play Guitar: Don J MacLean’s Guitar Lessons in 50 Countries and Growing!

I’m really excited! I checked my records and discovered that I hit a new milestone. Tonight in 50 countries around the world, people play guitar using the methods outlined in my guitar lessons. My newest student is learning to play … Continue reading

Welcome to the Guitar Accelerator Blog!

Over the next few weeks you’ll see the Guitar Accelerator Blog grow exponentially.  Here you will find the ultimate online resource to improve your guitar playing.  You’ll find lots of guitar lessons on this blog and on the home Guitar … Continue reading