We’re Going to Learn Guitar…Eventually
In this debut episode, host Carver Monk introduces himself and the story behind this podcast: a journey that began with one G chord from his dad and evolved into a lifelong exploration across genres, techniques, and tones. From jazz ensembles to death metal dive bars, Carver’s path has never been linear — and that’s the point.
Rather than promising overnight mastery or clickbait shortcuts, Learn Guitar…Eventually invites you into a different kind of learning experience. One rooted in intentionality, curiosity, and long-term freedom as a musician. This episode lays the groundwork for what you can expect going forward: not just what to play, but how to build a relationship with your instrument — one note, one breath, one insight at a time.
What’s inside this episode?
- A personal introduction to Carver Monk’s guitar journey
- Why traditional “chords first” methods might be holding you back
- The case for a fretboard-first approach to learning guitar
- A roadmap for future episodes: technique, theory, rhythm, and expression
- An invitation to slow down, tune in, and rediscover your musical voice
Whether you’re brand new to guitar or picking it back up after a long break, this show is designed to meet you where you are. Every episode includes accessible ideas, reflective prompts, and practical tools to build real skills — without burning out or comparing yourself to 12-year-olds shredding online.
Free Companion Resource:
This episode comes with a printable Fretboard Diagram, available at https://carvermonk.carrd.co/ or in the episode notes below. We’ll be referencing it throughout the early episodes as you build your mental and physical map of the guitar neck.
A Word from Carver:
“If you’re here, you’ve already taken the first step. You’re making time. You’re showing up. That matters more than fast fingers or flashy solos. Music is a long conversation. And we’re just getting started.”
Coming up next:
In Episode 2, we’ll dive into tuning, proper posture (seated and standing), breathing for focus, and building your first practice ritual — all before you play a single note. Prepare to tune your body and your instrument.
Subscribe now and join the movement of learners who aren’t in a rush… but who are in it for real.
Guitar Fretboard Diagram: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LmcuW0VtZB4k-JNRFx0tcCZ4MK29YDMqwvIQtHIGwO8/export?format=pdf
If you're reading this, thank you so much for connecting with me in this experience. Please reach out at any time with questions or comments.
Carver
https://carvermonk.carrd.co/
