Printable 12-Week Beginner Guitar Plan
A clear path for your first twelve weeks. Each week has one technique goal, one rhythm goal and one song from the free Fretwork song library, plus a checkpoint so you know when you are ready to move on. Tick the boxes as you go.
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What’s inside
- 12 weeks of goals: technique, rhythm and a song
- Free public-domain songs matched to each week
- Checkpoints to know when to move on
- Space for notes
How to use it
- Print a fresh copy at the start of each week or month.
- Fill it in right after each practice session, while it is fresh.
- Look back every week to see your progress and plan what comes next.
Learn it step by step, free
Fretwork turns sheets like this into short daily lessons with audio, a play-along and a quick check for every skill. Stages 0 and 1 are free.
Questions
What should I learn in my first 3 months of guitar?
About eight open chords, smooth changes between them, two or three strumming patterns, basic fingerpicking and a handful of complete songs. This plan covers exactly that.
What if a week takes longer?
Stay on it. Move on when you pass the checkpoint, not when the week ends.
Is this printable really free?
Yes. Enter your first name and email once and every Fretwork printable unlocks on your device. There is nothing to pay and no card needed.
Can I share it with students or friends?
Yes, for personal and classroom use. Please share the link to this page rather than the PDF file, so everyone gets the latest version.
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