Join over 5,000
Sonora alumni.
From hobbyists looking to dive deeper into their passion, to rock stars selling out stadiums, our Alumni inspire us every day with the breadth of their creativity and growth on the instrument.
Billy Strings
Grammy‑winning Artist
"I've got to say, just because I found it off of an ad, something in the back of my mind thought it wasn't going to be as good as it is and it's better than I thought it was going to be.. for real."
Real Students
Real Results.
At Sonora, transformation isn't a vague promise. From hobbyists breaking out of long plateaus to emerging professionals leveling up fast, the results speak for themselves.
Steve Cooklin
"People have started to ask me to play at small festivals in London. The value I've got out of it has been the best money I've spent on my life and my well-being for decades."
Bridget Thomas Bodily
"I was a violin performance major but couldn't improvise. Sonora targeted all of my weak spots — it was everything I wanted and more."
Kurt Schultz
"I truly believe this program has exponentially sped up my development. I don't think I could have gotten as far in the next 15 years without it."
Anthony Siciliano
"Getting a lot more tasteful, intentional, and subtle on the instrument has been a byproduct of working with Sonora."
Francesca Borghi
"I can't remember the last time I woke up in the morning wanting to grab the guitar first thing. Sonora gave me that feeling back."
Mitch Goldman
"I froze every time it was my turn to solo — until I signed up for Sonora and really worked on learning how to play a guitar solo."
Jake Thacker
"When you're confident in what you're saying, it comes out in your playing — and it's just beautiful."
Leah Jean
"Working with Dr. Molly Miller was super refreshing — she's a living, breathing example of a really good female guitarist."
Stephen Siegel
"I've gone from sitting at home learning songs off the internet to being in a band, playing on stages, and learning how to solo."
Brandon French
"My wife told me I progressed more in the six weeks of the beginner bootcamp than in months of trying it on my own."
Diane Patterson
"Sonora saved my relationship with my guitar. I was stuck playing the same chord forms — now I'm more dexterous and confident than ever."
Bryan Stottlemyer
"Sonora didn't just make me a better guitar player. Sonora transformed my journey as a musician and I am eternally thankful for that."
Jody Sheffield
"About 68 weeks in, the dots connected. I saw all the notes. I spent two to three hours just playing — part of it was love, part was fear I'd forget it by morning."
Jenee Halstead
"After 20-plus years on guitar, one day it was like — boom — I had that aha moment. It kind of melts your brain a little."
Oliver Voss
"In just the past three weeks, I've had two different people ask me to join their band. My playing is 200% better."
Kevin Barnard
"Sonora has built one of the most solid intermediate programs I've ever tried, with a ton of value for beginner and advanced skill levels."
Karolyn Williams
"I can tell I am miles ahead of my friends now. My skills are drastically improving — Sonora is the absolute top program I've ever been a part of."
Dennis Perry
"I started at age 70 as a perpetual beginner. My goal was to write a song for my wife of 43 years — and my mentor helped me get there."
Jim Henning
"I took 12 courses at Berklee but couldn't assemble it all — that didn't happen until Sonora. It's like going to music school without going to music school."
Peter Bragino
"A couple months in, my hands on the guitar just started to make music — and that was the most important thing to me."
Josh Rhinehart
"I've gone from fumbling chord transitions to writing solos — something I thought I just couldn't do ever."
Jayme Silverstein
"Now in my sessions I very confidently pick up the guitar. I spend way less time recording guitars and more time with my family."
Scott Dent
"I've been playing 40 years… and this is by far the best program on the market that I've seen to this point in my life."
Erik L.
"It's like opening another eye — you can see something invisible that was always there but you couldn't see before."
Duncan P. Macdonald
"They expose you to incredible players and teachers who inspire you and keep your journey moving forward."
Jonathan Woolridge
"The last six months took at least five years off my journey. It's been like a rocket ship for my progress."
Jeremy Bedzow
"You know when you're in a hole and you should stop digging? I was so good at digging — until someone showed me I should be going a different direction."
Ryan Trager
"It's not just lessons — you get the curriculum, classes, and mentorship, all working together to create an inspiring, motivating guitar experience."
Jonathan Robins
"For the first time in a long time, it feels like I'm engaged in a learning initiative that feels enabling and full of possibilities rather than burdensome."
Andrew Deur
"The program has given me the vocabulary to talk with other musicians and understand what's going on when I'm writing music."
Your pathway to real progress
starts right here.
Sonora Core Program
Sonora's faculty are world-class musicians who've toured globally, played on Grammy-winning records, and worked with iconic artists. You'll learn directly from the musicians behind the music you love.
- 3–12 month intensive
- Lifetime access to the Core curriculum
- Lifetime access to our learning software
- 4x weekly group classes
- Access to our thriving community
- Unlimited access to a dedicated mentor
- One-to-one lessons
- Daily video feedback on your playing
Enrollment by Application Only. Pricing depends on your educational needs, apply for a quote.
Not quite ready for the Core Program yet?
We offer a 10 week Prep Program for those newer to guitar. This program helps you build your confidence, refines your technique, and prepares you for success in the Core Program.