STUDENT STORIES
From Sally, the 85-year-old grandma who had the dream of becoming a lead player, to the 13-year-old Davey who lives in a remote village on the Irish coast without access to quality guitar teachers… the stories of TGT are where the transformative power lies.
This is about more than just guitar playing, as student Deej SG eloquently said, “it’s about changing lives.”
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Testimonials
MIKEL ASH, USA
TGT Academy Review
"Ulrich is a passionate teacher, coach, and mentor who cares deeply about his students. He has made me feel like a member of his musical family. He is also a working professional musician with an impressive resume and network of musical colleagues.
The membership group was an unexpected, powerful bonus. This group of genuinely interesting, like-minded individuals is supportive and enhances the transformation process.
The best money I have ever spent on my musical education. Join us and you'll realise that too." - Steven
SALLY SIGLER, USA
TGT Academy Review
After Sally had been singing songs and playing piano for a while, she decided to go afer her "secret dream" - being able to play lead guitar. That might be normal for an average girl... Sall isn't average by any means - she's rockin' at age 85!
Aer she joined TGT, it took her about 5 months to play lead lines and fills all over the fretboard, sing and play her favorite songs while filling in lead guitar licks ad lib. If there is a great example of how powerful this program is, then it's Sally!
She continues her lead studies for the 3rd year now and is slowly moving towards Jazz and Rhythm/Blues.
FOREST LEE SEALES, USA
TGT Academy Review
Forest is a great example of a player that already gathered some impressive musicianship on his own, to the point that, to the average ear, he sounded "perfect" already.
But he secretly knew that there was more to be discovered - and that brought him to TGT Academy. No one has finished Basic Training faster than him so far - in under 28 days. He says he has been able to see chords and shapes more easily, knowing where he's at all times. This is crucial for more advanced players in need of music education that won't start from scratch but takes them from where they currently are to exactly where they want to be!
GABOR KISS, HUNGARY
TGT Academy Review
"How to speak the beautiful language of music. This is the most valuable thing that I learned from Ulrich.
This made me think like a musician.
I didn’t even think about this aspect when I entered the course. I thought that melody and chords is all - but learned that rhythm, accentuations and dynamics is what makes music eventually alive.
Then there was the Basic Training stuff. This is a well-structured system. The TGT community provides an extremely powerful support here. If you accomplished this, then you became a guitar player. Since my graduation I have the freedom to quickly learn and play any kind of blues / rock / funky song in full and with feel. Ulrich made me a guitar player. I could not be happier 😊. - Gabor
PATRICIA VONNE, USA
TGT Academy Review
Patricia is our TGT celebrity rockstar. A legit Texas award-winning songstress with a fantastic voice and charisma, she already toured across the world before finding her way into TGT Academy.
The reason? To be able to play burning solos during her set. For many songwriters, fretboard orientation ends with bar chords at the 5th fret. Even after releasing 7+ original albums, the perspective of playing lead guitar is a completely different one.
Patricia took the leap. Now she is way more comfortable, especially in the higher fretboard regions, can play melodies horizontally, and can make her brother, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez (Machete, Alita, Desperado, etc.) sweat while she plays her fiery Tex-Mex rock riffs!
ECKHARDT GEHDE, GERMANY
TGT Academy Review
"I am playing guitar since almost 50 years, but for decades I have been noodling around, and for almost 20 years, as many other colleagues, I have been blocked by a rather exhausting job. Then I saw Ulrich Ellison playing Hendrix stuff and offering an online group focusing on Jimi’s galaxy and other great themes. He is an extraordinary educated musician, a great teacher and a world class guitarist. Taken together, since my work within the TGT my guitar playing and musicianship as an amateur has developed tremendously. The highlight of my music life was just the week together with other students in Austin/Texas. Meeting and interacting in the real world with professional and friendly musicians giving you a 1 to 1 feedback is a life-changing step.
I experienced a real transformation!! Thank you, Ulrich Ellison and all you people there working hard for us guitar enthusiasts!!"
BEN WILLIAMS, UNITED KINGDOM
TGT Academy Review
When Ben joined our program he left behind what he would call "15 years of mindless noodling". The clear structure together with music that he enjoys - as he calls it, "learning the music of the 70's rock gods!"
The systematic learning system of TGT has enabled him to make quick progress despite having a demanding job and family.
PETER KREBBEKX, NETHERLANDS
TGT Academy Review
Marty already was a professional player when he found his way to book a call with us through a Facebook group. Even though he played every weekend and already had some solid chops, he still felt that he was lacking condence and didn't sound the way he envisioned, without really knowing how to get there. Now inside of TGT Academy, he has become one of our best students, has nished his Basic Training Certicate" in just a few weeks and has been exploring new pathways and concepts of improvising that allow him to play with more control and freedom.
DEEJ SG, USA
TGT Academy Review
"I’ve studied with a handful of in-person guitar instructors and utilized several online programs and YouTube videos with minimal success. Finding a good instructor and approachable material is like finding a needle in a haystack. Well, I can now say that I’ve found that needle in a haystack, and his name is Ulrich Ellison! His methodical teachings and hands-on approach are second to known. This is someone who truly cares about the success of his pupils and proves it every day. Ulrich and his Total Guitar Transformation are second to none! I’m excited to be continuing my guitar journey with his capable guidance!" -Deej SG
MATTHEW BLAYLOCK, USA
TGT Academy Review
MARTY COPLEN, USA
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ED GANCARCIK, CANADA
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SHAWN GOODSELL, USA
"I am forever grateful to Ulrich for creating TGT. In December of last year I could only strum along to songs with cowboy chords and had no lead knowledge or skills. I think I kind of begged him to let this beginner join and he agreed as I had the time to practice. I was way overwhelmed at first then I began to notice… I noticed that if I followed the structure as designed I was seeing consistent weekly improvements. I feel with each task my ears, chops, and theory brain are improving simultaneously (maybe some method to the madness) 9 months ago I had no practice plan, couldn’t tell you what a mode was and really only played in one key. Today I’m comfortable in different keys, modes, triad pairs and things I thought sounded foreign a short time ago are in my daily routine and becoming more familiar daily. Im not where I want to be but leaps and bounds from where I was. Im comfortable with my instrument and know where notes are hearing the intervals better each day and I’m enjoying playing more than I ever have before!" - Shawn
Student Success Interview
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KARSTEN SCHNEIDER, GERMANY
"I've been playing guitar for almost 40 years now, starting as a self taught teenager. Stopped for some years due to the normal life's distractions... :-) When I started again some years ago, I felt stuck in my learning. Always the same licks, no progression. I've been trying several online learning classes and youtube lessons, but got lost most of the time. Ulrich gave me the right structure, tools and taks, to make leaps in my playing. His reviews and hints in my work are motivating but honest :-) In one year TGT I learned more that in the decades before. Best money invested for me!" - Karsten
Student Success Interview
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JOHN WILLHOEFT, GERMANY
I joined TGT in April 2023. Despite the fear, this could be „just another online Programm“, Ulrich beeing the humble and caring person he is, is giving advanced guitar players not only a place where they can grow, but where they feel home.
Weekly live sessions where questions get a direct answer and even if you need help, every mail gets almost instand reply. Besides you join a super awesome community via Facebook that you are in contact with every day. I made many friends for a lifelong guitar journey. The sky ist the limit. Ofc, you need to put a lot of work into this. You get out of it what you put in. Don’t expect wonders. Ulrich teaches you how to learn and grow as a musician.
See u at TGT!" - Cheerz, John
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STEPHEN UNIACKE, UNITED KINGDOM
Before Steve ran across TGT, he had already been playing for 20 some years and considered himself an “endless noodler”
After only 2 months into joining TGT, he finished his “Basic Training” which allowed him to refine all the critical areas of his playing. He now has more control and more freedom than ever before to make artistic choices when he improvises.
And this is just the beginning!
Student Success Story
DUANE KELSEY, USA
"I used to coach basketball for a few years, and something valuable I learned and taught came back to mind when I met Ulrich Ellison. Fundamentals i.e. foundational skills. I knew the best team was the team with the best fundamentals, learned well because there was a planned, systematic way to grasp these skills. That's what Ulrich and I talked about and that's what I was missing. That, and the advanced techniques available in a structured way for me, as a now, sort of intermediate player. Ulrich stresses things important to learning guitar like good habits, listening, good use of resources (which TGT provides a ton of) and a great guitar community that meets regularly with our instructor for questions answered and fine tuning. Ulrich is inspiring and when he critiques your work (you post videos – actually, it’s cooler than I ever thought) he is spot on and helpful to keep you moving forward. I’ve learned to do what he says and if I don’t understand, I ask him. He’s very approachable.
This has been the greatest music investment in my music journey by far than anything before (I had bought a few courses, but progress was so slowwww…)" - DK
Student Success Story
SJOERD PLATINGA, NETHERLANDS
When Sjoerd started with TGT Academy, he was a bit of a metalhead and an "endless noodler". Especially improvising in a major key seemed difficult to him, the musical universe seemed to be dominated by the pentatonic minor scale.
Enter TGT: Withing a few months he was able to study the Hendrix chordal approach, techniques like hybrid picking. He completely transformed his melodic approach. Turns out that even a "mettaller" can come up with beautiful melodies!
Success Story Interview (Graduates)
Student Success Interview
GILBERTO RIBEIRO, BRASIL
"I've been playing the guitar since the time we waited anxiously for the latest Guitar Player Magazine so we could get some tabs. Nowadays, we are bombarded every second by 3s youtube videos that teaches you anything from hybrid picking to any scale you want. The end result: you get lost and there's no structure in the learning process. There's no feedback. There's noise. You may even become a master of tricks, but never really get "music". There used to be a time when guitar players hung out to just exchange ideas, while listening to some music and commenting. Well, TGT is a modern version of that, with Ulrich as the conductor, and a bunch of cool, motivated, knowledgeable guitar players that ask all sorts of questions twice every Tuesday. The question you forgot to ask? Someone may ask for you.
In an era where no one has time, those two hours a week make up for everything guitar you wanted to know. Ulrich knows. And he is not only talented, but versatile and answers stuff on the spot, from Bossa Nova to Metallica. If I would join the program again? Of course!
I am now learning how to play the guitar. One last thing - I used to believe gear was important. To a certain extent I still believe that. Yet, I am discovering something odd as I am 6 months into TGT... I change the guitar, amp, and pedals, and I get the same sound. I believe this is when you actually start to understand guitar, when it all sounds the same (goodbye GAS), and you get the sound from your fingers. That's your sound."
Student Success Interview
DAVEY COTTER, IRELAND
When Davey Cotter joined TGT, he was by far the youngest student to ever join before: he was 12 years old. He had obvious talent and curiosity, but no one ever showed him proper technique, fretboard shapes, and how to phrase.
Besides being a busy student, the main challenge for growing on guitar was an interesting one: the family lived very remotely off the Irish West Coast, with no electric guitar instructor around. Because of these extraordinary circumstances, and with the promise of Davey's dad to oversee practice, we got Davey onboard of TGT Academy. And practice he did!
Fast forward 12 months: Davey has become a serious Hendrix aficionado. He learned some really complex songs with bravour and can now fluently improvise over "Purple Rain"!
Here is what Davey's Dad said about TGT:
This is a thorough and comprehensive system. It is extensive and well-indexed. Everything you need is here at your fingertips, and if you have the time, there is so much here to learn.
The best thing about this system though, is the human warmth, professionalism and dedication of the leadership. These qualities have produced a vibrant, friendly and supportive community of learners, and a sense of family.
The method is effective. Students display obvious progress. Love it.
Student Success Interview
YANN FAGEOL, FRANCE
Yann and the guitar always had a special bond. While playing in punk and rock bands, he developed his basic jobs but at some point hit a wall. That's where TGT became a game changer. Learning new approaches and ways to navigate the fretboard, Yann's improvisations have now reached new heights of expression and he has been one of the rst students to receive the "Golden Pick", for completion of the full program!
Student Success Interview
ROLAND SCHAEFER, GERMANY
After mainly noodling in minor pentatonics for over 30 years, Roland decided it was time to get out of the rut. Being completely self-taught, he made it to a pretty high level.
Now he is pushed to work on topics he never had to work on: modes, triads, fluency exercises, Hendrix vocabulary, and advanced phrasing. Within a few months, he was able to approach all these topics with structure and musicality.
It was amazing to watch how far he progressed after being stuck on Youtube videos without structure for so long. A perfect example of how it's not about working harder but smarter with more focus.
Student Success Interview
JOHN WILLHOEFT, GERMANY
"I joined TGT in April 2023. Despite the fear, this could be „just another online Programm“, Ulrich beeing the humble and caring person he is, is giving advanced guitar players not only a place where they can grow, but where they feel home.
Weekly live sessions where questions get a direct answer and even if you need help, every mail gets almost instand reply.
Besides you join a super menthal and awesome community via Facebook that you are in contact with every day. I made many friends for a lifelong guitar journey. The sky ist the limit. Ofc, you need to put a lot of work into this. You get out of it what you put in. Don’t expect wonders. Ulrich teaches you how to learn and grow as a musician. See u at TGT" - Cheerz, John
Student Success Interview
CHRISTOPH BENDAS, AUSTRIA
"Ulrich is amazing. I was one of the first students to join TGT, i think somewhere around 20 people in the group back then. I was the first one to graduate from TGT - and it’s amazing to see how the community is growing. My personal experience: Ulrich's Mentoring and Guidance together with the Hendrix-Based understanding and learning of so many important topics (thinking in intervals, chordal style approach, modes, triads, archetypical licks, blues style guitar…to be continued endlessly…) is nothing short but amazing. Thanks Ulrich, for making me a better guitar player. Greets from Austria,"
Christoph B.
Student Success Interview
JOHN EGAN, USA
When John became part of TGT, he was afraid that he wouldn't be challenged enough because he already knew Jimi Hendrix well and had strong foundations developed. John Michael Egan "What can I say? Rare talent of teaching, Ulrich is an excellent teacher!" Watch Here What he found was a ver cohesive system to spot weak areas in his foundations, new vocabulary and phrasing input, weekly lessons that give ongoing inspiration in improving practice, and a new-found understanding of the inner workings of rhythm, in a depth that he had never experienced before. Now, 4 months aer joining, John is starting to experience a new sense of command in his improvisations, that allows him to express himself more freely than ever before.
Student Success Interview
RIDHA HAMMAMI, FRANCE
Having a busy job being a principal of a school, it seemed impossible for Ridha to ever become a proficient lead guitarist. Besides the lack of time, a lack of structure in the learning process seemed to be the biggest problem.
Enter TGT: The learning process now being streamlined, even shorter practice session could become effective workouts. By completing specific tasks and receiving ongoing feedback whenever it was needed, the progress now became result-driven instead of just practicing a certain time a day.
And voila: Ridha collected his golden pick with bravour. Well done!
Student Success Interview
CHRIS WENDLING, USA
"After years of campfire chords and directionless noodling on guitar - I decided I wanted more - to play with confidence and feeling. Just by chance I bumped into Ulrich Ellison and his TGT guitar academy - a stroke of very good luck. His focus on structure, fast accurate feedback and personal attention - with a strong emphasis on Hendrix's style - is a powerful recipe for developing top notch guitar skills. Along with a very positive and supportive group of other guitarists on a similar journey in our facebook group - who offer support and encouragement - my guitar skills are now way beyond campfire chords. My progress has exceeded my expectations and I feel very lucky to have met such an excellent, accomplished instructor/mentor who cares and who gets it." - CW
Student Success Interview
NICO MASTRO, BELGIUM
"It's been almost 4 months now that I joined Ulrichs TGT. The main reason for joining was that I was tired of noodling around and getting nowhere with my guitar playing. And searching youtube for good courses was not the best solution either. Then I met Ulrich and his TGT program.
We did a one-to-one talk on Zoom and he inspired me to join TGT. After my first week in TGT, I was already amazed by my progress. How the daily practice plan sets everything in motion.
Not only is TGT a fantastic program, but Ulrich is a great coach, does weekly meetings where you can ask questions on different topics, and keeps you going.
Now after 4 months, I finished Basic Training and when I look back it was fun all the way and the best is yet to come !! Thanks Ulrich!" - Nico M.
Student Success Interview
GÜNTER KORTS, GERMANY
"I learned whole my life the guitar by myself, (Autodidakt) I wasn't good but I had fun and I liked the few things I played on the acoustic. Last year, I came to a point where that wasn't anymore sufficient to me. I wanted to express the sounds which I feel inside myself on a guitar. Plus, I wanted to learn how to play the electric myth. What a task and what a challenge. I've search for ages on the internet, lost almost my believe and by coincidence (maybe not) I saw Ulrich's TGT. A couple of days later I had a personal conversation with him, via Zoom. He asked me several things, he "tested" my abilities on the guitar by playing some notes and asked to repeat and finally he said, that he would like to teach me more and how I can discover the secrets of transferring the inner voice onto the guitar. He insisted that this only would makes sense if I am willing to spent at least 30 minutes a day on the guitar. How right he was. Now, a year later I am not Hendrix, no, neither I am Carlos, no, but I am far from what I was before I met Ulrich and his academy. I know, that if I am persistent in my practising that I will become the guitarist I almost wanted to be.
Whoever reads that, do yourself a favour, stop searching, give yourself the chance to become structured in your studying process, become part of a worldwide and lovely community with direct contact if you wish so. Become part of a group dynamic process which will kick your butt and last but not least, for all the work, the patience and the dedication Ulrich is putting into that academy and his students, it is worth every single penny. Go for it." - GK
Student Success Interview
DALTON HIRATA, USA
"5 Stars for the Total Guitar Transformation Academy. I pretty much had a good feeling from the start that this was a good choice to make in my quest to improve my guitar playing. Meeting Ulrich in an introductory interview he showed me how to play at a different level - a level I am still aspiring to and trying to achieve but now with a solid practice plan, direction, goals, and instruction. I thought I was an intermediate/advanced player when I started but I'm surely getting more advanced now in just 6 months. I finished Basic Training in about 2 months and already felt like I could play more freely across the fretboard because of the introduction to Hendrix chordal riffing and triad pairs and modes! I very highly recommend taking on the TGT Academy and meeting Ulrich if you want to make noticeable improvements to your improvisational skills and making music in general. He won't tell you that it will be easy and you will need to practice a lot but you will experience results!!"
- Dalton Hirata
Student Success Interview
BOBBY HOYE, USA
"If you grow tired of watching countless videos on YouTube that promise to make you a better player. As a self-taught player it was my go-to resource. If that leaves you feeling like there is more to it, you may look into investing in yourself and get put on a path that will give you the foundation to be a solid guitarist. You get honest feedback, video classes and great support from Ulrich and company. Something YouTube doesn’t provide. Plus the community is so awesome and encouraging. It’s incredible to be on a journey with so many others all wanting to be the best guitar players they can be. No competition or egos. Ulrich is a fantastic player, and really wants you to be as well. He is a very knowledgeable teacher and will be your biggest fan. You do have to put in the work and effort. But nothing worthwhile is ever easy. I can honestly say it’s the best decision I’ve ever made for myself related to guitar playing. Wish I would have done it sooner. I’ve only been doing it for two months and have noticed improvements. Which really helps in keeping me motivated."
Student Success Interview
JUNGLIN TSAI, TAIWAN
Junglin is a business owner from Taiwan with 3 kids and a busy work life involving lots of travels. Before he started, he doubted it would be possible to make groundbreaking progress with his limited time budget. Fast forward 12 months, he finished the full program and now has a guitar studio in his house. Now he can record his effortless improvisations, sounding the way he always dreamed of, a mixture between rock and light jazz!
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