Helping Frustrated Adults Finally Play The Songs They Love
Simple, song-based guitar lessons for adults 40+. No theory. No pressure. Just songs.
Tried YouTube, apps, or lessons—and still can’t play a full song?
You’re not alone. Most adult beginners get stuck because traditional methods focus on theory, scales, and exercises — not actual songs.
At Gold Coast School of Guitar, we flip the script.
Our CPR Song-Learning System (Chunk It Down • Play It Slow • Repetition) helps adults over 40 go from frustrated to confident — starting with the very first class.
You don’t need to “learn guitar.” You need to play songs.
We make that possible.
Why Most Adults Give Up
Because the process is backwards. You sit through drills, scales, and theory with the vague promise that “songs will come later.” But later never comes. You’re left overwhelmed, discouraged, and doubting yourself.
It’s not your fault. You weren’t taught in a way that works for you.
We're here to change that.
Hi, I'm Allen. And I Teach Adults to Play Real Songs For Fun
I picked up a guitar at 13, quit in frustration at 35, and didn’t touch one for four years. When I came back, I made a promise: keep it fun or don’t do it. That mindset has shaped how I teach.
Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped over 500 adult students on the Gold Coast play songs they never thought they could.
I started by teaching guitar the traditional way. It didn’t work. Too many adults left feeling confused and defeated.
So I simplified everything. No theory. No pressure. Just real songs, broken down and taught step-by-step.
That’s the CPR System.
The CPR Song-Learning System
🧩 Chunk It Down
Break songs into bite-sized parts so nothing feels too hard.
🐢 Play It Slow
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Build confidence before speed.
🔁 Repetition
Repeat with intention so it sticks. Mistakes welcome.
This approach is designed for adults with busy lives, self-doubt, or past frustration.
It works.
Here's What You Can Expect
Learn real songs from day one — not scales or exercises
Friendly, relaxed group classes just for adults
Zero judgement. Zero pressure. Zero music-reading
Classes held in Carrara on the Gold Coast. You bring the guitar — I’ll bring the clarity, structure, and support.
Student Stories
They have finally enabled me to play my guitar again after 30 years. The group sessions are designed fo so much fun. Not to mention tecomardery we have in the group.
These lessons are fun and relaxed andcaterto adult learners. Highly recommended.
After 3 weeks I am confident of playing songs with our group. I have also had the pleasure of meeting like-mided people who are notonlypassionate anoutlearning but are also a great bunch of humans
Ready to play your first full song in 60 minutes?
No experience needed. Just bring your guitar and your curiosity.
Get In Touch
Gold Coast School of Guitar
Email: [email protected]
Address
Studio: 1 Greenbank Circuit, Carrara QLD 4211
Phone Number:
0448 620 966
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Simple. Fun. Song-Based
Gold Coast School of Guitar | Acoustic Guitar Lessons for Adults 40+ in Carrara, Gold Coast |Group guitar classes | Beginners welcome | Flexible scheduling | Friendly adult-only environment
Serving Carrara, Nerang, Merrimac, Worongary, Ashmore, Highland Park and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs.
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