Sonora Guitar IntensiveReviews of learnwithsonora.com

I found Sonora online and thought it sounded different from most other guitar lessons online as it talked about truly understanding the instrument not simply learning a few chords and playing songs. Believe me I am not an experienced guitarist or musician but although I am far from my goals at this part in my journey I have learned and now understand more than I ever thought I would. I can now use the entire fret board and am starting to learn how to improvise. The instructors are all so very helpful and encouraging. I especially can single out Mike Chisnall. When I am met with frustration he will take the time to approach it a different way to help me understand and always encourages. If you really want to discover what you can do with your guitar I recommend this course! Norma G

I don't know enough to rate it yet! So far everyone has been super nice and willing to help! Update: Great place for structure and cohesive practice environment. Recommend as part of practice routine

Going from one lesson a week with a guitar teacher to then transitioning to a program like Sonora was a game changer. You are able to improve your skills drastically. With step by step guides on what to practice, why you're practicing what you're practicing and a clear path to fretboard fluency. I've made many connections with things I'd been playing for a long time but didn't understand, and beyond. It's a great feeling being in the hands of an amazing program like this along with their outstanding mentors.

This way of learning the guitar has been such an amazing experience. I appreciate the Sonora team and respect their mission. It truly has been a dream come true for me. I gave up guitar at a younger age due to the lack of practice structure and feedback. The curriculum, masterclasses, open sessions, and 1:1 mentorship provides a constructive game changing feedback loop that is unmatched.

he Sonora Guitar Intensive is a great (and intense) program that helped me break out of a rut in my guitar playing, and I have made real progress since then. More progress than in the last 10 years, in a matter of months. It does take some dedication, but if you are looking to get further in your practice, check out SGI

My initial months in the Sonora Guitar Mastery curriculum were super engaging and inspiring. Without a doubt, Sonora saved me through the pandemic when there were no gigs and no jams, and me and my guitar were at a loss. The daily exercise flow with the software is something I truly enjoy and still return to three years later. I have become more agile, stronger, and more confident with these practices. My understanding of the fretboard has greatly increased. 7th chords make me so happy! My songwriting has definitely more options for chord forms and directions. I think it was worthwhile to pay extra for the weekly individual instruction time with one of Sonora's great teachers because I had someone to answer to, and that engaged me even more. Arianna helped me ground the concepts and forms I was learning into actual badass chord melody arrangements of a Stevie Wonder song and a song of mine that she helped me write and arrange. Highly recommended!

Sonora really lays out the platform, program resources, people resources, and sets expectations expertly up front. They have really built a platform/service that adapts to each students needs, while also creating a learning environment in a digital space.

Very helpful in leading you in the right direction towards guitar fluency. After just 3 months with it I felt I understood the fretboard layout far more than before I had joined.