Most players struggle with Bossa Nova because they try to memorize patterns without understanding the rhythm.
This course fixes that.
What you’ll learn
- The essential right-hand patterns used in authentic Bossa Nova
- How to develop a steady, natural groove
- How to connect bass lines and chords smoothly
- How to avoid mechanical playing and sound musical
Learn through real music
You won’t just practice exercises.
You’ll apply everything directly to real songs like:
- The Girl from Ipanema
- Desafinado
- Chega de Saudade
From the beginning, you are making music, not just repeating patterns.
Why this course works
Instead of copying shapes, you’ll learn how the rhythm actually works.
- Adapt patterns naturally
- Play with confidence
- Develop your own musical voice
Who this is for
- Guitarists who feel stuck with Bossa Nova
- Players who sound stiff or inconsistent
- Anyone looking for a clear, musical approach to rhythm
The result
By the end of this course, you won’t just know the patterns — you’ll understand how to use them in real music, with control and musicality.
Start the course and build your Bossa Nova groove today.
Instant access • Structured lessons • Learn at your own pace
Student feedback (via YouTube)
@otaviocarneiro2441 - Man, your bossa nova tutorials are incredible! I've been trying to play songs like this for a while but never found an easy way to follow along and digestible chords, but you changed that man. Thank you so much! It is really helping me out! Keep up the incredible work man
@ricardoandrade7575 - It’s funny, I grew up in Brazil, yet I found your videos the most accurate and clear to understand
@edmorrison7590 - One of the best video tutorials I have ever seen. Clear instructions for fingering placement on the chords and I’ve seen another of your video demonstrating how to change chords with minimum effort. Look forward to more of these instructive videos, well done.
@acastano59 - Frankly, one of the best youtube channels for learn how to play guitar. Keep going. This song, that seemed impossible to learn, in one day I learned the first part. Thanks from France 🙂
@James333-n2q - Chord progression and chord charts shown on screen, clear, precise and simple… to the point without endless waffle! Thank you.
@bill7016 - Hey Michael, thank you man. I've been playing that song for 40 years and this is the best chord arrangement I've come across.
@OldiesFlashback - You’ve provided the absolute best method for a tutorial with the split screen view. Thank you very much.
@guitarman4242 - Very comprehensible lesson. You have a way of explaining things that make it easy to learn. I picked it up right away.
@Whatzzzz999 - You make relatively complex music seem relatively straightforward!
