You already know that there is nothing else like this anywhere else in the world, and you also know by now if this event is right for you or not.
… but just in case there is any chance you're not 100% sure yet, consider this:
- Guaranteed Implementation – How many times have you been taught something, read something or watched something about how to improve as a guitar player and then did NOT implement it?
If you are like most people, the answer is “A LOT”.
When you come to this event, YOU WILL IMPLEMENT EVERYTHING, because that’s what we’re going to be doing every day of the event.
This is not about learning what to do, nor even how to do something, this is going to be about learning what to do, how to do it and then we are going to actually correctly implement it.
- Massive Access to me and my team – This is where I’m going to be right in the room with you, not simply ‘teaching you stuff’, but literally sitting right in front of you and coaching you on EXACTLY what to do every single step of the way and then training with you as many times as it takes until you ‘get it’.
Then we are going to ‘BURN IT IN’ your mind so that when you go home you can create/practice/play things perfectly every single time… once you have these unique skills, there will be NO STOPPING YOU!!
- This event is the only place on Earth that you can attend and get this one-of-a-kind, super intense and powerful guitar training that will totally transform your guitar playing forever.
- Best investment of your time and money. Even though it’s not possible to get this training anywhere else, what would it cost you if you could get it? 48 hours of training x $50 an hour from some mediocre guitar teacher = $2400 (note: a mediocre guitar teacher wouldn’t have a clue how to do anything like this type of elite guitar training anyway).
Or you could pay me for private 1-1 time (48 hours x $250 an hour for private live guitar lessons = $12,000).
But let’s forget about money and just talk about your time…
If you do not attend Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week, how long will it take you to train yourself? 10 years? 15? 20? Never?
As mentioned above, what I’m going to give you in 6 days, you will take with you for the rest of your life - and every time you pick up your guitar, you’ll know exactly what, when, why and how to do things… compare that with whatever you are struggling to do now on your own.
- Ironclad 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee! You will be very happy you attended – guaranteed!
If you are not 100% satisfied at the end of the first day of the event… I’ll gladly refund 100% of your tuition! (Please note that refunds can only be given under this condition).
The way I see it, you now have 3 options:
Option 1: you can do nothing, close this page & continue playing guitar the way you have. There is nothing to stop you from doing this right now. If you want to stay on the level you’ve been stuck on and waste years of practice time only to make slow progress - this is the best option for you.
Option 2: you can wait to join Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week in 2027. This event is NOT happening in 2027… or 2028… or 2029… or 2030… etc.
Option 3: you can join us at the upcoming event in 2026.
By this point, you should know what’s best for you.
Here is what to do right now to join us at Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week:
- Scroll down.
- Click on the orange button that says "Add To Cart"
- Then, on the next page, follow the very simple instructions (it's very fast and easy to do)
Once that is done, I’ll show you exactly how to book your hotel room (at our special low $114 discount rate) and then book your airplane tickets (you will get easy step-by-step instructions once your tuition payment is processed).
If you still have a question, read below or send me an email at hess@tomhess.net
P.S.: I don’t know if you’ve ever done hard manual work in your life or not. I have and I didn’t like it. Imagine you’re lost in the middle of a dense jungle with trees, thick brush and vines blocking your way. Do you want to hack your way out with a pocket knife, or would you prefer to bulldoze a path within minutes? Doing what you’ve always done on guitar is hacking your way out with the pocket knife. Attending Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week is your bulldozer. Get in the seat and change your guitar playing forever.
P.P.S. Don’t wait – due to the nature of this event, there are limited spots available.
Once they are gone, they are gone.
Don’t be one of the people who will regret waiting, procrastinating, dithering and missing out.
This event happens ONLY ONE TIME!
17 Compelling Reasons To Attend And 7 Reasons Lame Excuses To Stay Home
Reasons To Go
Reasons To Stay Home
Reason To Go #1:
Save years of wasted practice time
Lame Excuse #1: “I can’t get time off of work.”
The event is , that’s more than enough time to figure out how to make this work with your employer. The event is only 6 days, it’s not 6 years. Here is what to do: Go to your boss and tell them: “Boss, I’m letting you know now, well in advance, that I won’t be here June 22-27, 2026. I’m happy to make up the work before, or after that period. I’m sure we can make arrangements, but I will not be here June 22-27, 2026.”
Reason To Go #2:
Feel better every time you pick up the guitar
Lame Excuse #2: “I can’t afford it.”
In the past, I often told myself “I can’t afford something.” – until a mentor of mine pointed out that I’m always making statements about what I can’t do, can’t have, can’t afford. He said: “Stop making negative statements” and instead, start asking positive questions. You should be asking “How CAN I afford it?” Because once you ask the question, you can always find a solution. There is ALWAYS a way. This better way of thinking changed my life. Examples of solutions: temporarily work more hours at your job, do a few hours a week driving for Doordash, reduce spending at places like Starbucks, get a cheaper phone plan, call Geico and save 15% or more on car insurance (really!). There are dozens of ways to find the money, and thousands of ways to earn the money.
Reason To Go #3:
Massively level up your guitar playing in just 6 days
Lame Excuse #3: “I’m so busy, I don’t have time.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY YOU NEED THIS EVENT! It’s going to save you YEARS of wasted practice time. This is the primary reason people attend, because they are busy too!
Reason To Go #4:
Go home with a lifetime of guitar playing achievement know-how
Lame Excuse #4: “I can’t do things just for myself, everything I do is for my family."
You do things for other people (your employer, co-workers, spouse, kids, parents, etc.) all day every day. You deserve to do this ONE thing for just YOU!
Besides, you’re a role model. If you have kids, is that what you want them to see, and copy? To never pursue any goal, never aspire to do something just for themselves once in a while? To just become a sacrificial animal for everyone else? That’s not what I want for my kids, and I bet it’s not what you want for yours either. Show them that sometimes, you (and they) ought to do something just for oneself. You and your kids will be much happier for it in the long run.
Reason To Go #5:
Impress your family and friends with your new, massively leveled-up skills
Lame Excuse #5: “I can’t leave my wife alone.”
She’s an adult. 😊 Treat her like one. Plus, you can bring her with you.
Reason To Go #6:
Gain the confidence to play guitar in front of anyone
Lame Excuse #6: “It won’t work for ME.”
Of course it will, as my events have worked for literally 100% of everyone who has ever attended. Plus, if I’m wrong, there is a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.
Reason To Go #7:
Get certainty that everything you are doing is directly, proactively and consistently contributing to more and more of your guitar playing growth
Lame Excuse #7: “I’m too old. It’s too late for me.”
That’s a load of BS. We have PLENTY of attendees who are in their 60s and 70s and you’ll fit right in. In fact, at my Total Guitar Mastery Training Week event held in 2024, the guitar player who made the most improvement (by far!), was 74 years old (his picture is on this page).
Reason To Go #8:
Be more than good enough to play in a band – if you want to
Reason To Go #9:
Experience the most fun you will ever have with your guitar
Reason To Go #10:
Get away from your everyday responsibilities and headaches of life
Reason To Go #11:
Meet some of the coolest, nicest, most helpful people you’ve ever met
Reason To Go #12:
See my magnificent beard live in person (no, you can’t touch it!)
Reason To Go #13:
Become a fluent guitar player
Reason To Go #14:
Finally get unstuck and get rid of bad habits that hold you back
Reason To Go #15:
Get trained by the world’s best guitar trainers (there is no better guitar training team anywhere on the planet!)
Reason To Go #16:
Stop sounding like a hobbyist (even if that’s all you ever want to be)
Reason To Go #17:
Kiss goodbye to guitar playing frustration
Still have questions?
I really want to attend Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week and can afford it, but I am not sure of my schedule in June 2026. What can I do?
Send me an email at hess@tomhess.net and tell me about your situation. I may help you find a solution.
If I don't attend the event in 2026, can I attend in 2027 (or 2028)?
No. This event is only happening in 2026.
Can't I figure out how to quickly level up and accelerate my guitar playing growth on my own?
Not really. Can you (eventually – over a looooong period of time) do that without this training? Yes, BUT: it will take many more years of grueling extra (wasted) practice time. It will be much harder. It will cost you much more in terms of time, money (for extra lessons), and frustration (because it will keep you from playing guitar how you want).
I'm already taking guitar lessons with someone else; can't I learn this sort of training from him/her?
No. Even if you have a great teacher who is aware of the specialized training process required to become a complete guitar player (hint, most aren’t), and you have all the necessary pieces ... when you are home alone practicing, you won’t form the habits to follow through on this training process.
What you need is someone watching over you, holding your hand AS you practice – correcting every little flaw, telling you precisely what to do, how to do it and when to do it so that failure is impossible, and your success becomes inevitable. You cannot get all of this taking lessons (even in-person private lessons).
At the Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week Live Event, you not only learn “what” to do, and “how” to do it, you get the actual training all day, every day for 6 days ... THIS is what you need to form the habits to become a complete guitar player.
Where will I be staying?
The event takes place in Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA.
You will get full details with the hotel address and a link to book your (deeply discounted) hotel room after you register for Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week.
Are hotel, flight and meals included in my event tuition?
No.
What if this doesn't work for me?
If you read this entire page & still doubt I and my team of trainers can help you – there is no pressure to attend. This event is not for everyone and it may not be for you.
That said, I’ve yet to see anyone show up to any of my training events, do what I told them to do and have it “not work” for them.
Of course, there is always a chance you might be the very first guitar player whom I can’t help. You might become the 1 blemish on my otherwise perfect track record. That IS possible. But even then – I’ve got you covered.
You are protected by…
My Ironclad 100% Money back guarantee! You will be very happy you attended – guaranteed! Don’t make your decision now. Instead, register, attend the event, test my strategies. And if you aren’t 100% convinced this is not one of the very best investments you have ever made in your musical life … and you are not 100% satisfied at the end of the first day of the event… I’ll gladly refund 100% of your tuition! (Please note that all payments are final and refunds can only be given under this condition).
Do I get a refund if I buy my ticket, but can’t come?
Here is the refund policy:
My Ironclad 100% Money back guarantee! You will be very happy you attended – guaranteed! Don’t make your decision now. Instead, register, attend the event, test my strategies. And if you aren’t 100% convinced this is not one of the very best investments you have ever made in your musical life … and you are not 100% satisfied at the end of the first day of the event… I’ll gladly refund 100% of your tuition! (Please note that all payments are final and refunds can only be given under this condition).
What if my situation is unique?
Schedule a (free) 15-minute phone consultation with one of my top trainers (who will be training you at this event). Tell him your situation & get all your questions answered.
Will this work for my style?
Yes. Your style doesn’t matter. We’ve trained guitar players in metal, blues, classic rock, jazz, fusion & classical styles. We trained acoustic players, bass players, as well as 7 & 8-string guitar players.
The training process is exactly the same.
Will this work for acoustic guitar playing?
Yes. (See previous question.)
Will this work for bass guitar?
Yes. (See previous question.)
How much time do I need to practice to attend this event?
Most guitar players who come here practice between 30-90 minutes per day. (Only a few consistently practice longer than that.)
That said - at this event, you will practice guitar a minimum of 8 hours per day – for 6 days.
So you should plan to increase your practice time to an average of 60 minutes per day in the 2-3 months before the event. This prepares your mind (and your finger calluses) for long days of playing during your training.
Can I attend Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week if I have a hand injury and/or a health condition?
What I say below may sound crazy (so be skeptical if you want).
But guitar players with these health conditions & disabilities have been to my events:
- 2 students were totally blind.
- 1 student was legally deaf.
- 2 students had focal dystonia. (They admittedly struggled. But we tailored the training to their ability to play.)
- 1 student was recovering from a recent liver transplant. (He had to wear a special mask over his face during the training.)
- 3 students flew across the country with a wheelchair.
- 1 student had Autism.
- 4 students had Asperger’s.
- 1 student had a terminal heart condition.
- 3 had recently undergone major surgeries, but wanted to attend our events so badly, they came anyway.
Did all of them make the same progress as my top students? No, of course not. But they made enough progress to want to attend my events more than once (in several cases). And if you join us in 2026, you’ll meet some of these people too.
Bottom line?
If you are healthy enough to drive – there is no reason this training can’t work for you. (That is - if you apply what I train and coach you to do & you meet the minimum skill level standard.)
Am I really ready for this event? What if I’m the worst player in the room?
If you can play simple barre chords and can play basic hammer-ons and pull-offs, you are ready.
In addition, I prepare you further in the 12 weeks of pre-training you receive from me as a free bonus. This pre-training ensures you are ready.
Many people are fearful of being “the worst guitar player” in the room. Don’t be.
First, there will (very likely) always be someone less skilled and less knowledgeable than you.
Second, the other attendees as the event won’t ever really hear you play (maybe the guy next to you hears a little, but he’s too focused on what he is doing).
Third, this is not a contest. Nobody cares who the most (or least) skilled player is. Everyone is here to learn, train and make massive improvements. In addition, people tend to be ultra-supportive, helpful and nice. You have absolutely nothing to fear!
Will I get enough personal attention?
Yes, of course. We wouldn’t be able to deliver the sort of (massive) success for everyone if that wasn’t the case! You will get more than you need to make enormous guitar playing improvements.
Am I too old for this event? Is the event only for younger people in their 20s and 30s?
The ages of our attendees range from late teenage years to several people in their mid 70s (we’ve had a few attendees in their 80s over the years).
We do have a lot of people in their 20s and 30s, and we’ve got a lot in their 60s and 70s, others in between.
No matter what your age, you’ll fit right in!
I don’t live in the US. Can I still attend?
Yes, of course! More than half of our event attendees travel from outside the USA. They come from all over the world (57 countries, on 6 continents).
But what if I’m just a hobbyist?
Great! Most of the attendees who attend are hobbyists - but they don’t want to SOUND like hobbyists when they play; that’s why they attend! (Note: we also do have pro-level players attending too, but they are the minority)
I see it’s a great investment, but I don’t know if I can afford it.
1. There are payment plans available.
2. Instead of thinking, “Maybe I can’t afford it”, ask “How CAN I afford it?” Where there’s a will, there’s always a way! If you want to become a complete guitar player, you will find a way.
If you need help on finding ways to afford it, contact me, I’m happy to offer suggestions on how you can make this happen. Contact me directly at: hess@tomhess.net
3. Attending Level Up! The Ultimate Guitar-Playing Breakthrough Acceleration Training Week is an experience you’ll never regret, and a decision you will not regret!
What if I have other questions?
Schedule a (free) 15-minute phone consultation with one of my top trainers (who would be training you at this event) & get all your questions answered.
Don’t worry – we won’t lie to you and tell “you are ready” if you aren't. We also won’t twist your arm or try to “convince” or “hard-sell” you to come.
We only want you here if you: 1. Are truly ready for this. 2. Actually want to be here. (The trainer you will be speaking to has strict instructions from me about this.) I’d much rather turn you away if this event is not a good fit for you than have you come and be disappointed.
You can also email me directly at hess@tomhess.net
P.P.P.S. Look at what guitarists are saying: