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With 1-on-1 Mentorship

Master the fretboard, find your unique voice, and solo with total freedom with direct guidance and personal feedback.

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Daniel gave guitar lessons to Dream Theater's keyboardist. Here's what he said:

Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater
"Some people are great musicians and other people are great teachers, but you, my friend, have both skills and I really appreciate it."

Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)

Daniel Weiss

You've Got the Material. Now You Need the Feedback.

Here's something I've seen over and over: a guitarist buys a course, watches every video, practices the exercises, but still feels stuck. Not because the material is wrong, but because nobody is listening to them play and telling them what to fix.

My courses give you the roadmap.
Mentorship gives you my ears, my eyes, and my honest feedback along the way.

I stand fully behind my courses. They're built to give you clarity and a solid foundation.

But even with the right material, it's easy to lose momentum when no one is correcting your phrasing, adjusting your practice routine, or helping you hear what you're missing.

That's where mentorship changes things. You stop wondering "am I doing this right?" and start making real progress every single week.

The Program

What You Get Inside

This isn't another course. This is hands-on mentorship where I'm personally invested in your development as a guitarist.

Private 1-on-1 Coaching Calls

Live Zoom sessions where I watch you play, correct your technique, and give you exactly what to work on next.

Personal Video Analysis

Record yourself playing and send it to me. I reply with a detailed video breakdown of what to fix and how.

Your Custom Roadmap

No generic syllabus. I build a step-by-step plan based on where you are and where you want to go.

Structured Practice System

You'll always know exactly what to practice and why. No more noodling without direction.

Direct Access to Daniel

Message me between sessions. Ask questions, share breakthroughs, get unstuck fast.

Daniel Weiss teaching guitar improvisation

Is This Right for You?

This is for you if:

  • You keep recycling the same bag of licks and you know it
  • You know theory but can't connect it to what comes out of your fingers
  • You want to improvise freely over changes, not just run scale shapes
  • You're ready to invest in real, structured guidance
  • You can put in at least 5 hours a week of focused practice

This is NOT for you if:

  • You practice less than 3 hours a week and aren't willing to change that
  • You're a complete beginner who hasn't learned basic chords yet
  • You want to skip triads and jump straight to shredding
  • You're only looking for free content and aren't ready to invest
  • You want shortcuts instead of building real foundation

Real Results

What Mentorship Students Say

"Your method is ingenious compared to everything else out there. I've seen a lot on YouTube and a lot of courses, TrueFire and all this. Nobody, even my guitar teacher, the jazz guy I went to for three years, just gives me scales. Well, what do you do with those scales? You're teaching me a language here. You're teaching me how to speak."

David Bouchard USA

59 years old, playing for 12+ years

Steve Pomeranz testimonial about Daniel's mentorship program

"I'm actually seeing how I'm connecting the fretboard. I didn't expect that I would. I was listening to somebody play a Hendrix/John Mayer chord progression and I was like, oh, I'm seeing all the triad shapes he was using!"

Sanjay California, USA

After 2 weeks of mentorship

"Before, I would look at a bebop solo and just see sheets of notes with no understanding of how they were connected. Now I can look at that and say, oh, this is based on this triad, it's the second inversion of this B flat triad. It doesn't seem so intimidating anymore."

Steve Florida, USA

After 4 months of mentorship

"The mentorship program is amazing. Just the fact of being followed by someone who is very professional helps a lot to develop your skill and also to put the work in. It's great."

Pierre Switzerland

Hear it from John:

How It Works

1

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Tell me about your playing and goals.

2

I Review Personally

I read every application myself.

3

Quick Chat

A short call where we connect and see if it's a good fit.

4

Start Playing Better

Your roadmap is built. Let's go.

You've read this far because something isn't working. Let's figure out what it is.

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Common Questions

How often do we have sessions?
Sessions are typically every two weeks, giving you time to practice and implement between calls. The exact schedule is personalized based on your needs and availability.
What level do I need to be?
This is best suited for intermediate to advanced players who know basic chords and scales but feel stuck. If you've been playing for a year or more and want to break through to the next level, you're likely a good fit.
How much does mentorship cost?
Mentorship is a significant investment, typically in the range of several thousand dollars depending on the program length and structure. I'll share exact pricing on our discovery call once I understand your goals. I want to make sure you're investing in the right program for you, not just any program.
Do I need to own your courses first?
No. Mentorship students get access to relevant course materials as part of the program. We'll use whatever tools and resources serve your specific goals best.
What style of guitar do you teach?
My system is rooted in jazz, fusion, and modern guitar, but the principles of fretboard freedom, improvisation, and musical expression apply to any style. I've mentored blues, rock, funk, and jazz players.
What if I've tried courses before and they didn't work?
Most of my students have. That's exactly why this is mentorship, not a course. You're not watching videos alone hoping you're doing it right. I'm personally watching you play, hearing what you can't hear yet, and adjusting your practice in real time. If something isn't working, we change it on the spot. That's the difference.
What if it's not the right fit for me?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for. We'll talk, I'll hear about your goals, and if I don't think I can help you, I'll tell you honestly. And if after our first session you feel this isn't right for you, you won't be locked into anything. I only want to work with students who feel confident about the process.
I'm not in your time zone. Can this still work?
Absolutely. I work with students across 30+ countries. We'll find a time that works for both of us, and the video analysis component is asynchronous, so you can send clips whenever you practice.
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