When you’re just starting out, learning music theory might sound intimidating — especially if you’ve never studied it before. But with the right method, you’ll be amazed at how much you can learn in just a few weeks. Let’s take a look at what kind of progress you can make in your first month with a self-taught course.
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🧭 Week 1: See the Fretboard Differently
- Learn the 12-note system
- Locate notes on the low E and A strings
- Understand how frets relate to half-steps and octaves
✅ You’ll already feel more confident navigating your neck
🔄 Week 2: Intro to Intervals and Chords
- Learn how intervals create major and minor chords
- Understand root–3rd–5th structure visually
- Start building chords using the C, A, G, E, and D shapes
✅ You’re not just playing chords — you’re understanding them
🎸 Week 3: Explore the CAGED System
- Begin connecting the 5 CAGED shapes
- See how chords and scales form around each other
- Start learning scale fragments tied to chord positions
✅ The neck starts to feel more familiar and connected
🎵 Week 4: Build Progressions and Practice in Keys
- Learn I–IV–V and I–V–vi–IV progressions
- Practice switching keys using movable shapes
- Improvise or write using what you’ve learned
✅ You’ll be playing and creating with intention — not guesswork
🔗 Want to See This Kind of Progress for Yourself?
It’s completely possible to see what progress you can make in your first month with the right course — even if you’ve never studied theory before.
Final Thoughts
In 30 days, you won’t just memorize terms — you’ll start to use theory in your everyday playing. And once it clicks, you’ll never want to go back to guessing your way through songs.
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