Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom

Improve your playing and your life!

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Step away from current trends and embrace a time-tested approach that addresses what many players are missing:

Strong foundation
Clean technique
Ear training
Deep understanding

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See what our students are saying

“I joined Guitar Wisdom a couple of years ago. Tomo knows everything about the right way to learn to play so that you don’t need to remember chord shapes and tab sheets. When you have the “guitar wisdom” it’s a lot more fun when you pick up the guitar.”

Steve W.

“Already in my first week, there are ideas and things that I have never heard a teacher say before. I am very excited about progressing and really am liking Tomo’s teaching style. Thanks for this great curriculum.”

Scott F.

“This is the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve been playing for over forty years and had become bored with my playing and never took the step to get lessons. Tomo is a wonderful player and teacher who understands how to help one expand his own voice. I really enjoy his lessons, they are therapeutic as well as educational.”

Tony J.

The Lessons

In these subscription lessons, Tomo tries to move players away from their reliance on tablature or chord diagrams. Rather than thinking of scales and chords as shapes, players learn to hear/recognize the music.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Tomo's lessons offer valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your playing and deepen your understanding of music.

Play sounds, not shapes!

"My objective, as a teacher, is to help everyone to develop a good ear, to hear the music, and to play well without any need for tablature."

Tomo Fujita

The Approach

While most teachers give students what they want, Tomo provides students with what they need.

Take a step back to move forward

There's no shame in revisiting the basics! Reviewing something you’ve already learned does not mean you’re going backwards. Consider your foundation to be like your heart – fueling your progress. The stronger it is, the more you can challenge yourself. If you neglect it, you likely won’t get very far!

Take your time

Learning guitar is not a race! Do your future self a favor and move at your own pace. Prioritize the depth and quality of your understanding over cramming as much information as possible. Speeding through lessons may cause you to overlook key details!

Embrace your journey

Discover joy in the process! Learning guitar isn't a one-size-fits-all deal – you have the freedom to make choices along the way. Approach each lesson with curiosity and take small, dedicated steps. Getting caught up in the final destination can make it difficult to truly enjoy the path you're on!

There are many paths to wisdom! With Tomo as your teacher and mentor, you have nothing but good choices.

See what our students are saying

“I’ve only been a member for 2 months but already it’s making a big difference in my guitar knowledge. The lessons here are filled with great tips and musical concepts, and are taught in a way that's easy to follow and extremely clear.”

Andrew

“It is such a pleasure to finally find a teacher with not only comprehensive understanding of the instrument, but such obvious enthusiasm and patience in imparting this knowledge. ‘Guitar Wisdom’, indeed!”

John

“Even though I consider myself somewhere between average and advanced level, I still learn when I watch your beginner videos. Your teaching method, although it seems simple, is very effective for any player at any level. I'm a proud student of Guitar Wisdom.”

Ace

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How are Tomo’s lessons on Guitar Wisdom different than his lessons on YouTube?

A: Tomo’s lessons on Guitar Wisdom are presented at a higher quality and with a single purpose: to educate. Each lesson focuses in on one topic, giving you detailed insights and demonstrations. In contrast to Tomo’s YouTube videos, these lessons are filmed using two cameras to offer wide-angle and close-up views of Tomo as he teaches. Plus, the lesson videos are edited to include helpful on-screen text for you to jot down charts and key points.

Q: Is there a specific order to follow when doing the lessons?

A: In short, the answer is no. Similar to Tomo’s approach in private lessons, he presents students with choices. Instead of a fixed 1-10 lesson sequence, offering choices empowers students to explore, learn, and evolve by reflecting on their learning needs, honestly assessing their understanding, and experimenting with various approaches to find what works best for them.

*In an effort to help our students get started, we’ve created general recommendations on our site. When you subscribe, we recommend watching the videos in our Q&A/Proficiency section. Our students find Tomo’s video, “Foundation Test Level 1” to be extremely helpful in making a plan of action.

Q: What are the benefits of the sight-reading series?

A: Tomo’s lessons using "A Modern Method for Guitar, Volume 1" by William G. Leavitt, provide students with structured exercises to improve technique. According to both Tomo and our students, this book offers more than just sight-reading practice; it also helps in developing patience and dedication, expanding fretboard knowledge, and refining picking and muting skills.

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