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THE PERFECT PRACTICE PLAN
Stop guessing what to practice. Play iconic rock riffs and licks while developing technique. Includes powerful free tools to track progress and make improvement addictive.
RIP IT UP FREE
A free guitar starter pack built to get you playing. Practice plans, riffs, songs, jam tracks. All of Will Ripley's free online guitar courses and free online guitar lessons all in one place.
WELCOME TO THE FRETBOARD
Unlock the secrets of the guitar that too many beginners miss out on (until now!). Discover this powerful "beginner crash course" that'll allow you to navigate the fretboard and start playing easily, without developing bad habits.
START PLAYING TODAY WITH THESE FREE ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS
THE PERFECT PRACTICE PLAN
Stop guessing what to practice. Play iconic rock riffs and licks while developing technique. Includes powerful free tools to track progress and make improvement addictive.
RIP IT UP FREE
A free guitar starter pack built to get you playing. Practice plans, riffs, songs, jam tracks. All of Will Ripley's free online guitar courses and free online guitar lessons all in one place.
WELCOME TO THE FRETBOARD
Unlock the secrets of the guitar that too many beginners miss out on (until now!). Discover this powerful "beginner crash course" that'll allow you to navigate the fretboard and start playing easily, without developing bad habits.
SIX LEGENDARY COURSES
Will’s courses sit right alongside legendary players and educators such as:
Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, Tommy Emmanuel, Andy Timmons, Steve Stevens and more.
Will Ripley’s six flagship courses are now bundled into one complete collection — delivering professional-level guitar training for players at any stage.
Discover the Collection
SIX LEGENDARY COURSES
Will’s courses sit right alongside legendary players and educators such as:
Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, Tommy Emmanuel, Andy Timmons, Steve Stevens and more.
Will Ripley’s six flagship courses are now bundled into one complete collection — delivering professional-level guitar training for players at any stage.
Discover the Collection
Teaching Guitar From the Stage — Not Just the Studio
Will Ripley is the current touring guitarist for Rev Theory, a band with over one million monthly listeners worldwide. He performs live shows and major festivals across North America, playing music that’s been featured on the Billboard charts, used across WWE programming, heard in TV shows like Blue Mountain State, and blasted through arenas as walk-out and goal songs.
That real-world experience directly shapes how Will teaches guitar.
Will wasn’t a “natural.” He struggled with the same things most players do — clunky chord changes, stiff strumming, confusing fretboard patterns. What changed everything was learning the right tools, shortcuts, and musical frameworks — the kind that working guitarists actually rely on.
Today, those lessons are tested on real stages, under real pressure, with real bands — and then distilled into clear, approachable systems for everyday guitar players.
Whether it’s learning to strum confidently, move chords up the neck, dial in tone, or make musical choices that actually sound good in a band, Will’s teaching is grounded in practical experience — not abstract theory or flashy tricks.
The goal is to give students the tips, tricks, and tools to enjoy the guitar without feeling stuck.
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I almost quit guitar lessons as a teenager, and nearly dropped out of music college after just 3 months… Those brutal experiences led me to develop powerful guitar systems which I’ve been effectively sharing for 18 years.
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Teaching Guitar From the Stage — Not Just the Studio
Will Ripley is the current touring guitarist for Rev Theory, a band with over one million monthly listeners worldwide. He performs live shows and major festivals across North America, playing music that’s been featured on the Billboard charts, used across WWE programming, heard in TV shows, and blasted through arenas as walk-out and goal songs.
That real-world experience directly shapes how Will teaches guitar.
Will wasn’t a “natural.” He struggled with the same things most players do — clunky chord changes, stiff strumming, confusing fretboard patterns. What changed everything was learning the right tools, shortcuts, and musical frameworks — the kind that working guitarists actually rely on.
Today, those lessons are tested on real stages, under real pressure, with real bands — and then distilled into clear, approachable systems for everyday guitar players.
Whether it’s learning to strum confidently, move chords up the neck, dial in tone, or make musical choices that actually sound good in a band, Will’s teaching is grounded in practical experience — not abstract theory or flashy tricks.
The goal is to give students the tips, tricks, and tools to enjoy the guitar without feeling stuck.
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I almost quit guitar lessons as a teenager, and nearly dropped out of music college after just 3 months… Those brutal experiences led me to develop powerful guitar systems which I’ve been sharing for 20 years.
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ROCK-STAR COLLABORATIONS
REV THEORY
As touring guitarist for Billboard Top 10 rock act Rev Theory, Will has shared major festival stages with Blink-182, Deftones, Stone Temple Pilots, Papa Roach, and Shinedown, performing to audiences exceeding 10,000.
ONE BAD SON
One Bad Son has been a popular band since 2005 producing #1 songs and several Top 10 songs in their career. OBS had Will join them as a “hired gun” for some shows with Canadian legends, The Tea Party.
MARTIN BARRE
(Jethro Tull)
Lucky for Will, Martin Barre of Jethro Tull vacationed regularly in Will’s town of Fernie. Will had the amazing opportunity to cross paths with him on several occasions including a stage performance for some Blues/Rock classics.
WILD-T (David Bowie)
With credits ranging from David Bowie, to Jeff Healey to Bon Jovie, Will was eager to connect with Tony during his tour through town. Tony invited Will on stage to perform Hendrix classics and for a guitar solo battle.
ROCK-STAR COLLABORATIONS
REV THEORY
As touring guitarist for Billboard Top 10 rock act Rev Theory, Will has shared major festival stages with Blink-182, Deftones, Stone Temple Pilots, Papa Roach, and Shinedown, performing to audiences exceeding 10,000.
ONE BAD SON
One Bad Son has been a popular band since 2005 producing #1 songs and several Top 10 songs in their career. OBS had Will join them as a “hired gun” for some shows with Canadian legends, The Tea Party.
MARTIN BARRE (Jethro Tull)
Lucky for Will, Martin Barre of Jethro Tull vacationed regularly in Will’s town of Fernie. Will had the amazing opportunity to cross paths with him on several occasions including a stage performance for some Blues/Rock classics.
WILD-T (David Bowie)
With credits ranging from David Bowie, to Jeff Healey to Bon Jovie, Will was eager to connect with Tony during his tour through town. Tony invited Will on stage to perform Hendrix classics and for a guitar solo battle.
Will's Original Guitar Work
As the lead guitarist for Mount Rushka, Will channels his love of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s — while carrying a distinct grunge-edged intensity reminiscent of the ’90s.. With a 5-song EP released and a full-length LP on track for 2026, produced with Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Phillip Sayce, Our Lady Peace).
As the lead guitarist for Mount Rushka, Will channels his love of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s — while carrying a distinct grunge-edged intensity reminiscent of the ’90s.. With a 5-song EP released and a full-length LP on track for 2026, produced with Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Phillip Sayce, Our Lady Peace).
YOUR GUITAR MENTOR, ON-DEMAND
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF PLAYING THROUGH CUSTOMIZED COACHING AND A DIRECT CONNECTION.
You may have seen Will featured on Campfire Guitar Star, Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay or Guitar Control… but “Will Ripley Guitar” gets you direct access to Will Ripley’s guitar lessons, coaching, courses, live lessons and the ability for direct access to the man himself. This means that you cut out the middle man so you can experience the art of playing guitar with a real life connection to your instructor.
Will taught his first guitar lesson after graduating from the Berklee College of Music’s Canadian affiliate school, The Selkirk College. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, blended with Will being a touring musician gives you an amazing opportunity to get guitar into your life in the way in which you’ve always dreamed of. Will is ready to support you with his courses and live coaching.
YOUR GUITAR MENTOR, ON-DEMAND
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF PLAYING THROUGH CUSTOMIZED COACHING AND A DIRECT CONNECTION.
You may have seen Will featured on Campfire Guitar Star, Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay or Guitar Control… but “Will Ripley Guitar” gets you direct access to Will Ripley’s guitar lessons, coaching, courses, live lessons and the ability for direct access to the man himself. This means that you cut out the middle man so you can experience the art of playing guitar with a real life connection to your instructor.
Will taught his first guitar lesson after graduating from the Berklee College of Music’s Canadian affiliate school, The Selkirk College. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience, blended with Will being a touring musician gives you an amazing opportunity to get guitar into your life in the way in which you’ve always dreamed of. Will is ready to support you with his courses and live coaching.
