Beatles Song Camp

Build your repertoire and technique by playing classic Beatles songs in this online guitar workshop with Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers—founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine and author of Beyond Strumming, Dynamic Guitar, and many other books and videos for guitarists.

Beatles Song Camp 2026

March 17 to April 7

Four Tuesdays, 8–9 pm ET, on Zoom

Registration info

There’s no better—and more fun—way to improve as a guitarist than learning great songs. And there’s no better source to learn from than the Beatles songbook, packed full of inspired melodies, chord progressions, and instrumental arrangements.

At Beatles Song Camp, you’ll dig into one new song each week. Not only will you learn how to play the song, but we’ll explore different arranging options (chord voicings, picking styles, capo positions, alternate tunings) and talk about special features of the composition (chord progression, form, melody).

For each song, we’ll start with a simple, accessible arrangement and progress into ways to add depth and variety to the sound with embellishments, riffs, and solo breaks drawing on the band’s collective sound.

Complete lyric/chord charts and tab are provided for each song, and meeting videos are archived for replay or in case you aren’t able to attend the live session.

Lessons are designed for advanced beginners (familiar with basic open chords, able to accompany songs) and intermediates on up. Pick or fingerstyle players are welcome.

See below for more about song selections and how online sessions work.

Questions? Email me.

About the teacher

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers has combined his twin passions for words and music into a multifaceted career as a musician, author, and teacher. He is a grand prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine, and author of The Complete Singer-Songwriter, Beyond Strumming, Dynamic Guitar, and many other books and videos for musicians.

A “renowned guitar teacher” (Boston Globe), Rodgers leads workshops on guitar and songwriting at schools and events such as the Passim School of Music, Berklee College of Music, the Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase, Ashokan Acoustic Guitar Camp, and Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters.

Feedback on previous workshops

“Jeffrey has breathed new life into some of my favorite songs with his creative arrangements for solo acoustic guitar. I really enjoyed learning some new tricks in alternate tunings.”

—D. Brett

“Jeff’s love of music and creating single-guitar arrangements of songs comes through very clearly, and he explains things simply and concisely so anyone can follow along.”

—David Hodge, Guitar Noise (more)

Song selections

I have an extensive repertoire of Beatles arrangements. You can find a sampling in this YouTube playlist.

Below are some favorites that we might cover—all are songs I have not taught in previous camps. I want to know what you want to learn, so when you register, I’ll ask for your votes and suggestions.

As campers sign up, I’ll update the Spotify playlist with the songs on top that get the most votes.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Nowhere Man (DADGAD)
Mother Nature’s Son
Help!
The Fool on the Hill (dropped D)
And I Love Her
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Hey Jude (dropped D)
Something
Come Together (dropped D)
A Hard Day’s Night (dropped D)
Let It Be
Here, There, and Everywhere
Old Brown Shoe (dropped D)

Registration

Beatles Song Camp costs $95 for the four one-hour sessions plus complete charts and access to the replay recordings. Patreon members on active paid tiers save $10. Gift registrations are available—provide details when you register.

Many of the accompaniment techniques we’ll use are covered in depth in the books/videos Beyond Strumming and Dynamic Guitar. Order either or both along with your registration and get free shipping within the U.S.

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