Hey, I’m Jeff Williams

I’m a guitarist, educator, and massive music nerd based in New England.

I’ve been playing guitar for over 25 years and teaching for more than two decades—both in-person and online. These days, I spend most of my time making guitar lessons on YouTube, building online courses, and helping fellow players break through roadblocks and find their sound.

Like most guitarists, I didn’t start out with any special talent. I struggled with chords, solos, jamming, and learning songs by ear. I’d spend hours playing scales late into the night, fingers blistered, and still feel like I wasn’t getting anywhere.

At one point, a music teacher even pulled me aside and told me I just didn’t have what it takes.

That moment crushed me—but it also lit a fire.

I dove into the music of my heroes—Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio, Duane Allman, David Gilmour—and started noticing the patterns beneath the surface. These players weren’t just winging it. They had a deep understanding of how music worked, and they used that to tell a story every time they played.

Eventually, I realized that learning the fretboard, connecting chords to scales, and understanding the “why” behind what I was playing wasn’t just theory—it was the key to freedom.

That insight changed everything.

It’s what I now aim to pass on through my teaching: a mix of practical tools, creative insight, and encouragement for players who want to sound like themselves, not just copy someone else.

If you’re here because you’ve seen my videos or played along with one of my backing tracks—thank you. If you’re new and just exploring—welcome.

Hope I can help make your guitar journey a little more inspiring, a little less confusing, and a whole lot more fun.

If you’re not sure where to start, I’ve got a free CAGED System Cheat Sheet that lays out one of the most powerful ways to understand the fretboard. You can grab it just below.