GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO NEVER GIVE UP AGAIN!

Community - Accountability - Encouragement

"Because of Acoustic Connect , I learned my goal song, and i brought my Guitar to our recent Christmas Gathering and sang that song! Grateful to Coach Jonathan for creating Acoustic Connect!"

Geralyn Palacol

Have you given up on guitar before?

You need these 4 safety nets to prevent quitting.

What Your Journey To Success Will Look Like

1. SET YOUR GOAL

Your first task will be to set your goal. Something personal and meaningful to you that requires connection with others.

Play carols on Christmas day with the family.

Play worship for the small group that I attend.

Play for my grandkids for their next visit.

Play a love song for my wife on our anniversary.

Play around the campfire for our next campout.

Try out for my church music team.

Play "Happy Birthday" for my friend's birthday party.

Play some songs for my New Years party.

Play songs with my family before bedtime.

2. PICK YOUR SONG

Pick a song that lines up with your goal. If you can't choose, I'll suggest some for you.
You get access to plenty of songs with your membership.

3. RECEIVE YOUR CUSTOM PRACTICE PLAN

Fill out the custom practice plan form, and receive your own personalized practice schedule, based on your goal, songs, skill level, and deadline. You'll learn 5 practice techniques to utilize during your practice sessions.

4. SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY

Sharing your goal, deadline, and practice schedule with the community will help hold you accountable and give you encouragement.

5. RECEIVE GUIDANCE

As you move towards your goal, there are many ways to connect to the community to get guidance and keep you on track along the way.

Live Q&As

Join live classes every week to ask questions and get answers.

Video Critiques

Post a video recording of your progress and get a video critique in response.

Ask The Community

Post questions to the "Ask A Question" space & get answers from the community.

Live Jam Sessions

Join the weekly jam sessions to connect with other players.

6. CELEBRATE YOUR WIN

When you successfully achieve your goal, post a video recording or photo of it to the community. We celebrate BIG when a student has a win!

"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more."
Jonas Salk

The Silver Pick Award

Every goal you complete, you receive a badge next to your profile, to show off your achievements, and a physical certificate & stainless steel pick in the mail.

The Golden Capo Award

Once you earn 5 Silver Pick awards, you will be awarded with the Golden Capo Award, which includes a certificate & a custom golden capo you'll get in the mail.

"Thank you for sending me the silver pick award!! I loved it and felt motivated! Just kept bragging about it to my family the whole day. 🙂"

Esther Ebenezer

Proven Success From Current Students

Name: Debbie Pearce
Goal: To play "If Your Happy & You Know It" for my grandkids.
Goal Completed: ✅
"Hello, my name is Debbie and I have always wanted to play guitar, but felt it was an overwhelming task due to lack of time, support, and focus. Acoustic Connect has been just the thing I needed! Since I started a month ago, I have reached my first goal, and I am starting on a finger picking song for my second goal. Along the way I got feedback from Jonathan on my questions through the live Q&As, had a personal lesson with him, and also learned by watching him teach others. I would highly recommend Acoustic Connect to anyone, beginner and more experienced players as well!"

Name: Juanita Osorio
Goal: To play for my uncle, who is currently being treated for cancer.
Goal Completed: ✅
"Hi, my name is Juanita. I have been trying to play guitar for a while and have been struggling with maintaining a practice schedule. I finally found a way to do this through Acoustic Connect. Having a community and a specific goal has helped me to maintain a schedule and to commit to a specific date that makes me practice every day."

Name: Connie Israel
Goal: To play a song for my friends.
Goal Completed: ✅
"Hi, I'm Connie Israel, and I'm a member of Acoustic Connect. I've completed my first goal and working on my second. I do recommend Jonathan's Acoustic Connect. He's a good teacher. He's good at breaking things down and is patient and helpful, and has helped to get my questions answered."

Name: Dane Starkey
Goal: To play Christmas Carols for my family
Goal Completed: ✅
"I led some carols at my in-laws house this Christmas! We played 7 carols and a few other family favorites. Thanks Jonathan and the Acoustic Connect community!"

Name: Bob Jones
Goal: To play Carols for my language students in Japan!
Goal Completed: ✅
"The great thing about Acoustic Connect is that members commit themselves to a very definite chosen goal, commit to regular practice toward the goal, and keep a daily written record of what they have practiced. Thanks to Acoustic Connect, I have become more disciplined in my practice and I'm having fun."

Name: David Roane
Goal: To try out for my Church worship team!
Goal Completed: ✅
"I’m very thankful for the community and supporters that encourage us as a team to reach our desired goals. I stayed the course and realized it takes continuous practice!"

The Purpose Centered Approach to Guitar Learning

"Let your purpose be your fuel that drives you, and I'll be your road map"

Jonathan Reaux began his musical journey as a music director in his local church. His original music has been aired on local radio stations and won him songwriting competitions that sent him to Nashville. Later in his journey, he focused on teaching, and created Simplified Guitar, a YouTube channel with over 230,000 subscribers. He has helped thousands of students find success playing guitar with his simplified method.

90% of those who try to learn guitar, fail

WHY?

If all we needed to learn guitar was information, everyone who tries to learn would succeed. All the knowledge is one Google search away for everyone. The problem is, access to the right information is not enough. You also need access to the right people.

Knowledge + Community = Success

Private lessons work, but they're not cheap

$200/mo

Those who are serious about their success with guitar often invest in private lessons, for good reason. They do work, if you can find a good, motivating teacher that is available. But at the average cost of $50 for an hour session, that is an investment of $200/month at least.

$49

/mo

Acoustic Connect Pro

Weekly Live Q&A's

Weekly Jam Sessions

Archive of Past Live Classes

Community of Fellow Learners

Custom Practice Plan

Lesson Toolbox

Goal Tracking & Awards

Progress Critiques

Become a Member

$19

/mo

Acoustic Connect Basic

For those who want ongoing support for their unique questions and struggles.

Weekly Live Q&A's

Weekly Jam Sessions

Archive of Past Live Classes

Community of Fellow Learners

Custom Practice Plan

Lesson Toolbox

Goal Tracking & Awards

Progress Critiques

Become a Basic Member

Get all the benefits of private lessons and more, at a fraction of the cost

With Acoustic Connect, you get the personal guidance from a professional teacher, the accountability of an entire community of learners, and a proven purpose-centered plan that will keep you motivated and enthusiastic.

30 DAY MONEY BACK GARAUNTEE

If your not making the progress you were expecting, just let us know within the 1st 30 days of enrollment, and you'll get a full refund, no questions asked!

Become A Member

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time do I need to commit?
Because Acoustic Connect is customized based on your goals, how much time you commit is up to you. Even as little as 15 minutes a day is enough to reach your goals. All live events and classes are not required to be a part of the community. You can come and go as needed, and be involved as much or as little as you want.

Is Acoustic Connect for beginners or advanced players?
Acoustic Connect is a goal oriented platform, meaning it is completely customized for you and your goals. So whether you are a beginner and want to just play through your 1st song, or a more advanced player, wanting to master finger picking, you will find what you need with Acoustic Connect.

What equipment do I need to participate?
You'll need a guitar. You can use an acoustic, classical, or electric guitar. A capo also is recommended. You can check out my list of recommended equipment for beginners HERE. Also, you'll need a free Zoom account in order to participate in the live events.

Do I receive all your chord charts for free?
It is illegal for me to give away chord charts of copyrighted songs, but I have them for sale at the cheapest price allowed by the distributors. However, for those who don't want to purchase extra chord charts, I do provide a free "Public Domain Songbook" for all members of Acoustic Connect, which includes chord charts for 31 popular songs in the public domain. These songs will keep you busy for months!

What if I'm not satisfied?
I make it my goal to ensure your success with guitar. But if for any reason, you're not seeing the progress you were hoping for, just let me know within the first 30 days of your membership and you'll receive a full refund.

Ray Schwanenberger

One of the things I really like about Acoustic Connect is the program structure. The setting of realistic goals, working toward them and the community support is very important. Access to Jonathan through live Q&A's has been a great help. He has made himself available to answer questions via these Q&A’s and via messaging/email. This is paramount for me. I look forward to continue to move forward in my journey learning guitar.

Susan Chan

I signed up for Acoustic Connect to try learning the guitar again. Since joining, I have re-connected with my desire in playing. Beyond the technical skills, the support and encouragement have made my musical journey even more rewarding. I am immensely grateful to Jonathan for bringing people together to rekindle their passion and also providing a platform for people like me to thrive in my learning journey. I’ve no regret joining Acoustic Connect.

Bob Jones

Acoustic Connect is proving to be just the thing I needed. The great thing about it is that members are required to commit themselves to a very definite chosen goal, commit to regular practice toward the goal, and keep a daily written record of what they have practiced. I've sent several messages to Jonathan asking advice and his responses have always been quick and useful. He also gives face-to-face advice to Acoustic Connect members through regular Q&A sessions. Thanks to Acoustic Connect, I have become more disciplined in my practice and I'm having fun!

"The setting of realistic goals, working toward them and the community support has been paramount for me."
- Ray Schwanenberger

"Beyond the technical skills, the support and encouragement have made my musical journey even more rewarding."
- Susan Chan

"Thanks to Acoustic Connect, I have become more disciplined in my practice and I'm having fun!"
- Bob Jones