The Art of Solo Guitar Composition

The launch replay

See what it's about, and how the process works

On October 1 I went live to show the story behind the book, the method, and how the interactive ebook works.

The storyWhy years of chords, scales and other people's songs still didn't help me finish my own music.
A live demoTurning a random melody into music by listening to what it needs, not forcing theory on it.
The SEEDS methodFive stages inspired by how a seed grows, from the first idea to a finished piece.
Breaking patternsCoaching a student out of predictable I–IV–V chords and into something that makes you feel.

Try it

A book you can hear

Tap the play button on the page. This is how every example in the book works.

Hear every example and follow the marker as it plays.
Pause, loop and slow down while you play along.
Bookmarks, notes and zoom, in a book that turns pages like a real one.
Works on any phone, tablet or computer, and offline once saved.
Companion apps for ear training, triads, voicings and more.
Free updates. Every improvement arrives in your copy automatically.

What's inside

Five stages, from a first idea to finished music

Inspired by natural growth, SEEDS gives you a simple structure you can follow and adapt. 201 pages, 30 chapters, each with a challenge to try on your guitar.

Sow

Start with an idea, five different ways.

Sing
Step
Sign
Scale
Scribe

Elevate

Grow the idea above ground.

Echo
Encrypt
Entrain
Express
Embark

Enrich

Add harmony, beyond the predictable.

Engage
Enroot
Entwine
Embellish
Evolve

Develop

Shape it into a complete piece.

Discover
Deviate
Densify
Dramatise
Draw

Finish it and release it to the world.

Scrutinise
Sharpen
Set
Select
Submit

Free preview

Read the first pages

The real book, from the cover to the first page of Sing, plus one playable example. Turn the pages, zoom in, and tap the play button on page 23.

Open the preview full screen ↗

“Udi channels this encouraging approach into a practical, organic framework that demystifies composition and proves it's a nurtured skill rather than a magical gift.”

Bill Piburn · Editor, Fingerstyle Guitar Journal

Get your copy

Start creating your own music

$69

One payment. Yours to keep.

The complete 201-page interactive ebook, with audio examples and the note-following marker
On every device, installable like an app, and readable offline
An Apple Books edition for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Companion apps for every stage of the method
Every future update, free

Get the book $69

Secure checkout by Stripe. Your personal code arrives by email straight away.

Is it for you?

Who it's for, and who it isn't

It's for you if…

You can already play chords and a few scales, but your ideas stay as riffs and licks that never become a finished piece.
You want to write your own music, not only learn other people's songs.
You've tried theory books and drills, and they didn't tell you what to actually play next.
You'd rather learn by playing and listening, with your guitar in your hands.
You play any style: fingerstyle, blues, rock, folk, classical or jazz.

It's not for you if…

You're brand new to the guitar and still learning your first chords.
You're looking for a theory textbook, or a collection of songs and tabs to copy.
You want shortcuts without doing the exercises. The challenges are where the music happens.
You're mainly after speed and technique. This book is about creating music, not shredding.

Questions

Good to know

How do I get the book after I pay?

Straight after checkout you'll see your personal access code, and it's emailed to you too. Tap "Open my book" and you're in.

Which devices does it work on?

Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser: iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Chromebook. Your code works on up to 5 devices, and you can save the book so it works with no internet.

Do I need to know music theory?

No. The method is about listening and creating, and theory comes in only where it helps. It's for guitarists who can already play and want to write their own music.

What happens when the book is updated?

Your copy updates itself the next time you open it online. You never need to download anything again.

Is there a course to go with it?

Yes. The book is the full method to follow at your own pace. If you'd like to work through it with me and a community of guitarists, have a look at my Skool programme.

Something not working?

Email me at udi@udiguitar.com and I'll sort it out.