Confidently Play Guitar in Front of People, Play With Others, and Create the Songs You Hear in Your Head
Using “Fretboard Pathways” – Guaranteed
…Even If You Don’t Know What to Practice, Your Playing Sounds Like Scales Instead of Music, Or You Feel Like You “Should Be Better”
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Barry M.
New York, USA
Lordly M.
New York, USA
Melissa H.
News South Wales, Australia
This is for you if…
Hey, it’s Wade here -
Let me ask you something…
Do any of these sound familiar?
❌ You’ve played on and off for years and feel like you should be better by now.
❌ You’re busy with life/work/family and don’t have 2 hours a day to practice.
❌ You’re overwhelmed by boring drills, music theory, and random YouTube lessons.
❌ You have all the guitar gear, but you're not confident enough to play for friends or family
❌ You've paid for in-person lessons or online courses with little or no improvement
❌ You can do scales, but don't know how to play across the fretboard and make it sound like real music
If that sounds like you...
You’re exactly who we built Guitar Fastlane for.
How many times have you picked up your guitar, excited, only to stop halfway through in frustration?
Maybe your chord changes or fretting hand felt too slow.
Maybe your strumming didn’t sound right.
Maybe you were playing the same pieces of songs and riffs that you've played for years
Or maybe you just couldn’t make everything flow together like real music.
And after struggling for a while, the frustration builds up, and you put your guitar down and thought, “I’ll try again later today.”
But later doesn't come soon enough.
Eventually, your guitar just sits there collecting dust.
You find yourself staring at the guitar gear you've collected over the years, but still can't play the way you dreamed.
And then the guilt sets in...
But What If It Didn’t Have to Be That Way?
Imagine your friends and family ask you to play your guitar...
And instead of feeling embarrassed or nervous...
You pick it up, start picking and strumming, and actually play something you're proud of.
Imagine feeling confident every time you play, knowing that your chord changes are smooth, your strumming sounds great, and your lead guitar sounds like real music.
Just think how it would feel to be able to finally create the songs you hear in your head from start to end.
That’s exactly what we want to help you achieve with our Guitar Fastlane Coaching.
All you need to do is plug into our Fretboard Pathways, GuitarMind System, and Perfect Performance Methods.
These were built from 20+ years of teaching, performing, recording, and songwriting across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
And these work even if:
❌ You don’t know what to practice
❌ You're not sure how to piece everything together
❌ Your playing still sounds like scales instead of music
❌ You’ve been playing for years but feel like you should be better
This is by far the fastest and most reliable way to get to your guitar and songwriting goals regardless of how long you’ve been playing guitar and how many bad teachers or ineffective courses you’ve tried.
So if you want to make this lifelong goal happen for you, then now's the time to try something new.
We're excited to help you finally reach your guitar goals and have you as one of our next success stories!
What ACTUALLY Makes This Different?
✅ Fretboard Pathways:
Most guitar players feel like their fingers are slow, they're stuck in boxes, and everything sounds like scales...
Fretboard Pathways fix that. Instead of random scales and riffs, we give your hands literal ‘paths’ across the neck, so your fingers always know where to go next.
Result:
Your fretboard finally ‘lights up,’ you move freely all over the neck, and what comes out sounds like real music instead of exercises.
✅ GuitarMind System:
Most guitar players can hear what they want to play, but can’t get it out of their hands and onto the guitar.
That’s what the GuitarMind System fixes.
We train your ear to recognize sounds and map them straight to the fretboard, so your head, hands, and ear are synced.
Result:
You can pick up songs by ear, play in any key, and actually write the songs that are stuck in your head without living on tabs.
✅ Perfect Performance Method:
Once you can play anything you hear, you'll want to play confidently with other people, not just alone at home.
Our Perfect Performance Method shows you how your guitar fits into the whole band mix, not just your part in isolation.
Because our coaches actually produce music and play multiple instruments, we teach you how to lock in so you sound good with real humans and real tracks.
Result:
You can walk into a jam, backing track, or family party and actually sound smooth, musical, and confident.
✅ Fastlane Feedback:
You don’t want to waste years practicing the wrong way.
That’s why we have Fastlane Feedback. Instead of waiting a week or more between lessons, you can get direct corrections from me and the team daily.
Result:
You avoid bad habits, fix mistakes while they’re small, and progress 7–10x faster than trying to DIY from YouTube, or taking old-school in person lessons.
What Others Are Saying Around The World
Barry M.
New York, USA
"I've learned more from Wade in 2 lessons than I learned from my previous guy in 2 years."
Struggling With Lead Guitar →
NOW: Confidently Jamming With His Son
Lordly M.
New York, USA
"What you were teaching me, that was awesome... I would have never learned that at Guitar Center and I thought I had a great teacher at Guitar Center..."
Not Confident Playing For Wife →
NOW: Performing in The Company Band and at Family Gatherings
Lee F.
Tennessee, USA
"I'm so glad I decided to do this because it's really given me confidence knowing that when I get on the platform with big worship names - people that are professional and play on live TV... I was nervous 2 years ago, and now I can't wait."
Nervous to Play in the Church Band →
NOW: Confidently Performing With 'Big Name' Worship Musicians
Melissa H.
New South Wales, Australia
"I'm more confident in my playing and being able to play songs. Now my friends are like 'Ah, I know that!'"
Playing Parts of Songs →
NOW: Playing Full Songs Her Friends and Family Recognize & Jamming With A Singer From 'The Voice'
Andre L.
Ontario, Canada
"Anything else that I've tried before I didn't seem to make any advancements. You've shown a lot of tricks that have helped me. I'm really glad I signed up for it!"
Slow Chord Changes →
NOW: Playing Wedding Song For His Wife and Playing At Family Gatherings
Carmen L.
Illinois, USA
"Whether someone is just getting started for the first time, or getting started again... I would recommend you all day - every day."
Just Getting Back Into Guitar Again →
NOW: Playing Full Songs and Inspiring His Son
Joan M.
Ontario, Canada
"I didn't want to buy something I was going to waste my money on again. I became very bored with her way... But with this one I can't wait to move ahead!"
Struggling With Ataxia and No Hand Control →
NOW: Playing Across the Neck & Creating Her Own Music
Anthony B.
Georgia, USA
"I've learned more in a few weeks... than I picked up a couple years from going and seeing the guy I was seeing"
Cowboy Chords, Bar Chords, 5 Note Runs→
NOW: Confidently Playing Leads Across The Neck and Jamming With Others
Keith A.
Alabama, USA
"Our lesson the other day, along with having that stuff made a HUGE difference."
First Time Picking Up A Guitar →
NOW: Playing Sweet Home Alabama and His Other Favorite Songs
Ted A.
Washington, USA
"The knowledge that I've learned from you, I know that I can continue to move forward and learn and improve. The foundation you've provided is extremely beneficial!"
Struggling With Hitting Wrong Notes, Memory, and Self Doubt →
NOW: Recording His Own Songs for His Wife and Daughters
Jerry J.
Utah, USA
"The instructor I have is great - I would recommend him any time."
Playing Regular Cowboy Chords and Strumming →
NOW: Playing For Others - Jamming Beautiful Chords Across The Neck With "Walk Ups" and "Walk Downs"
David R.
Colorado, USA
"He really understands the older learner - and my wife says she even sees me enjoying it!"
Stuck In A Rut →
NOW: Playing Leads and Fingerpicking for his Wife
Ray H.
Tennessee, USA
"I learnt more in 3 sessions with you guys than I did in 10 months at Guitar Center"
Learnt only 4 chords in 10 months →
NOW: Playing Bar Chords and His Favorite Songs; and Picking Up on Strumming Patterns, Notes, and Chords by Ear
Meet The Creator of Guitar Fastlane
Hey, I’m Wade - founder of Guitar Fastlane.
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve lived and breathed guitar - from gigging in bands to teaching students of all ages how to play songs they actually love. I’ve played everything from rock and blues to country, gospel, and more. But you know what lights me up the most?
Helping you finally have those “aha” moments on guitar - where everything clicks, playing guitar actually feels fun, and you realize:
“Hey… I can actually do this.”
So far, over 39,000 students have gone through my lessons, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned after working with thousands of everyday players - it’s this:
🎯 You don’t need to be “naturally talented”… you just need the right system and a little support.
Truth is, if you can move your fingers and listen to music… you can play full songs - smoothly, confidently, and without the constant stopping or second-guessing.
The problem isn’t you - the problem is that no one ever gave you a simple step-by-step process built for real people (not music majors or 15-year-olds with 6 hours a day to practice).
I created Guitar Fastlane because I saw so many players struggling with the same things over and over again…
🎸 Clunky chord changes and buzzing chords
⏱️ Off-beat strumming
⛔ Getting stuck halfway through songs
❌ Solos that sound like scales instead of real music
😔 Thinking they’re “not cut out” for guitar
Most of these folks didn’t need more theory, more drills, or a bunch of confusing YouTube videos...
They just needed a clear, simple system and support that actually helps them sound good - fast.
Inside Guitar Fastlane coaching, we’ll help you:
🎵 Strum in time without overthinking
🔄 Change chords smoothly without the “pause and catch-up”
🔥 Finally play songs from start to finish — even if you’ve never done it before
🎸 Jam lead guitar that sounds like real music
😃 Understand the fretboard, and create the songs you hear in your head.
🤟 Confidently play guitar with people at the campfire, family gathering, church, and any jam session or open mic night!
Whether you’re just getting started, picking the guitar back up, or feeling stuck after months (or years) of trying… we're here to help you break through.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.
And we’d love to be your guide.
Let’s do this!
- Wade
World-Class Guitar Coaches
Donald
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer with 20+ years of performance and teaching experience. Formally trained at a leading performing arts college, he has toured internationally, released multiple solo albums, and taught students worldwide in guitar, bass, piano, drums, and more.
Rob
Musician, Producer & Teacher with 30+ years working in the industry. He has 4 Juno nominations, 1 Juno win, along with 2 Grammy nominations! Rob loves connecting and collaborating with people through music.
Bob
Over 30 years experience as a career musician, touring Western Canada. Teaching for many years in person and online, and has also honed his craft as a songwriter, recording engineer, and live sound technician. He has also appeared on the television shows as a guitarist in: The Chris Isaak Show and Young Persons Guide To Being A Rock Star.
Wade
Owner and Founder of Guitar Fastlane. Wade has been playing, teaching, performing, songwriting, arranging, recording and producing for 20+ years in the styles of rock, blues, country, and more. His main instrument is guitar but he has experience playing 7+ instruments. His favorite thing is seeing someone finally "get it" each time they unlock something new on the guitar!
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CHECK OUT RESULTS FROM THE LAST FEW MONTHS
We've Personally Worked With 100s Of Guitar Players Ages 19 to 87 - From Rock to Country to Blues
I would like to take a moment and share how valuable Guitar Fastlane is toward achieving progress in guitar playing.
The website is setup logically and is easy to navigate. The lessons are also locally laid out and are sequentially ordered (though you can skip around if you really want to).
Video lessons are easy to follow, professional, and are filmed in multiple angles which simplify identifying notes, chords, licks, etc. respective locations on the fretboard.
I recommend without reservation enrolling in this program as it has personally benefited me a great deal.
- Ted A.
Washington, USA
I won free guitar lessons back in June 2023 from Wade. I find myself a slow learner, some people may disagree with me but let’s just agree to disagree. I’m enjoying playing guitar and singing. I think my progress is coming along.
I would say Wade is a kind and nice guy. If you have something you want to do just pray, believe, show up work hard and you can do it. If you’re looking for an online guitar teacher I’d recommend Wade Collins!
- Dale J.
Washington, USA
Try Guitar Fastlane Coaching Today!
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Monthly
$149/mo
2 month minimum commitment
Personal coaching - your way
Full access to the full Guitar Fastlane System
Priority booking
Practice Lab live sessions
Interactive practice tools
24/7 Live Jam Room
Early access to Live Intensives
Exclusive discounts on Live Intensives
Members-only resources
Community Access
Limited spots. For committed players who want faster progress.
Questions Others Asked Before Saying 'Yes' to Joining the 'Fastlane Family':
Why is this method of learning guitar so effective?
This 6-Stage Guitar Fastlane method is so effective because:
Most courses dump 100s of lessons on you all at once and expect you to sift through it (leading to overwhelm)... This program gives you a straight path to follow to your goals, and gives you one lesson at a time as you're ready to move forward.
It's a fun and simple way to learn.
Our community makes it so you have a whole group of guitar players around the world that you get to learn with.
You get feedback on your guitar playing - a thing that many people are missing!
This course gives you knowledge collected from $10s of thousands of dollars of schooling... along with 20+ years of teaching, performing and songwriting
I'm a beginner, will this help me?
Yes! Guitar Fastlane will help any new or mid-level guitarist to strum in time, make fast chord changes, improvise lead guitar which sounds great, play their favourite full songs, and gain confidence to play around the campfire, at church, or at the next jam session.
How can I access this program?
You can access Guitar Fastlane from your home PC, iMac, iPhone, Android, Tablet, or any other device - anywhere in the world - 24/7.
When does this start?
You can get started in just 2 minutes from now.
What if I want to play blues, rock, country, gospel, jazz, metal?
What I'm showing you in this program is for guitar players in any genre: blues, rock, pop, acoustic, country, jazz, gospel, metal, and more. The 6-Stage Guitar Fastlane system will help you no matter what style of guitar you play and no matter what your greatest guitar goal is.
Am I too old for this?
We've had guitar students from age 5 to age 76, so it's never too late or too early to get started.
How long will I have access to the bundle / 6-Stage System?
You have lifetime access.
The lessons are pre-recorded and you can go through them as fast or as slow as you want. You can watch each lesson as many times as you want, and each lesson comes with downloadable tabs and resources.
What if my fingers don't work like they used to?
Don’t worry.
I’ll show you techniques and exercises that make playing comfortable and fun, even if you have arthritis, limited mobility, ataxia, carpal tunnel, an injury, or you've had surgery.
Can I do the lessons on my own time?
Yes! You have lifetime access. The lessons are pre-recorded and you can go through them as fast or as slow as you want. You can watch each lesson as many times as you want, and each lesson comes with downloadable tabs and resources.
Any contracts or commitments?
Nope. Once you've joined the 6 Stage Guitar Fastlane system, it's yours for life.
Will this work for electric guitar?
Yes! Everything that I teach you can be used for both electric guitar and acoustic guitar.
Will this work for acoustic guitar?
Yes! Everything that I teach you can be used for both acoustic guitar and electric guitar.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes! You can sign up right now, try Guitar Fastlane, learn as much as you can for 60 full days, and still ask for a full refund if you aren't happy. If you don't like it for any reason, simply send my team an email at [email protected] for a 100% full refund.
I'm a lefty, will this work for me?
Yes everything is taught and explained with words like "fretting hand" or "picking hand".
Plus all of the resources can be used for left or right handed players.
This makes it easy for anyone to follow along.
Can non-US residents sign up?
Yes, we have 'Fastlane Family' members from all over the world.
As long as you have your guitar, internet connection, and a phone / tablet/ or computer... you can start today.
Here's How to Get Started:
1. Click the 'Join Now' button to get access to the system.
2. Check your inbox for an email with your access info.
3. Follow the step-by-step lessons and guides.
4. Start having fun and making progress with your guitar playing!