For beginner to early intermediate guitarists

Turn the Pentatonic Scale Into a Map of the Entire Fretboard With the Little-Known
Anchoring Method

The ultimate course for guitarists who want to play the pentatonic scale
effortlessly across the whole neck, in all keys. 
Write your awesome label here.
     
Can't recommend enough, learned so much I missed out early on my journey.
Aleksandar
     
The way you split it up in little portions made it easier to digest ;) It really motivated me to stay on track and didn’t feel overwhelming.
Janine
     
The shapes are so helpful!
Gavin

The One Scale That Fixes 95% of Your Guitar Problems

Maybe you’ve heard about the pentatonic scale… or maybe you even know all the 5 shapes already. But do you still experience any of these? 

  • You get lost when trying to move across the neck
  • You feel stuck in the same few shapes or spots on the neck
  • You struggle to improvise freely and creatively 
  • You’re not sure when to use the major vs minor pentatonic scale
  • You can’t easily play a scale in all keys without feeling lost
I’m happy to share that the pentatonic scale is the solution to ALL of these problems.

If you learn it the right way. 

What Happens When You Actually Master the Pentatonic Scale

The pentatonic scale seems simple enough, only 5 shapes. But here’s the interesting thing:


The pentatonic scale is usually the first scale you learn on guitar. But it’s also the scale you use the most when you get to the advanced level!


Because there is so much more to it than just 5 shapes. 


It’s all about how you visualize and use it. Which you’ll learn in this course. Here’s what the pentatonic scale can make possible:

  • Easily improvise across the whole fretboard
  • Play in any key without feeling lost
  • Finally express yourself more freely and creatively 
  • Navigate the fretboard with ease
  • Build an incredible foundation for more advanced concepts 

And with the right frameworks, you can achieve it way faster than you think. 

Introducing

Master the pentatonic scale

The step-by-step course to finally play the pentatonic scale
with confidence across the entire fretboard, in any key.

Inside you get access to:

  Expert Step-by-Step Lessons

Learn only what matters, fast. Straight-to-the-point lessons that skip the fluff and get you results. 

  The LEC Framework 

The course follows a very specific formula maximum results: Lesson, exercise and challenge. First you’ll learn a new concept in a short video lesson. Then you’ll get perfectly designed exercises to get better at what you just learned. Lastly, a challenge to make sure you truly understand what you just learned. This will make sure you can actually use your new skills in real music.

  Unlimited Support

Ask questions directly inside the course if you are stuck or need guidance. It’s like having a personal guitar coach with you every step of the way.

  Interactive Tabs

Learn visually with tabs that make everything click faster.

   Lifetime Access

Pay once and get unlimited access, so you can learn at your own pace. This is also a course you can come back to whenever you need it. 
Write your awesome label here.

What You’ll Learn

Master the Pentatonic Scale is designed to give you all the steps you need to play the pentatonic scale freely across the whole neck. Open the dropdown boxes for more details. 
Section 1: How to Play It

This section shows you how to actually play the 5 shapes of the pentatonic scale. If you already know them, this will be some repetition for you. But in the final lesson of this section, you’ll be introduced to anchoring. This is by far the most effective way to connect the shapes I’ve ever used. Anchoring is what I use daily.

Lessons:

  • Introduction
  • Shape 1
  • Shape 2
  • Shape 3
  • Shape 4
  • Shape 5
  • Anchoring: Connect All Shapes
Section 2: When to Use It

Simple guidelines for when to actually use the scale. The good news is that you can use the pentatonic scale in 95% of situations. We’ll also look at the difference between the minor and major pentatonic, a simple concept that confuses a lot of people.


Lessons:

  • Find the Key of a Song
  • Challenge Solution
  • Pick the Right Scale (Minor VS Major Pentatonic)
  • Challenge Solution
Section 3: Break Out of the Box

This is where it starts to get really exciting. In this section, we connect all the shapes in the most effective way possible with anchoring. This is surprisingly easy, but that’s also why it works so incredibly well.


Lessons:

  • Anchoring: Low E String
  • Anchoring: A String
  • Connecting Anchors
  • Anchoring: D String
Empty space, drag to resize
     
I’m enjoying the shorter focused lessons of Play with a Plan. They keep me motivated and wanting to continue. I’m beginning to see the benefits. Simen’s relaxed teaching style and the structured Success Path of Play with a Plan are a winning combination.
Tony
     
I’ve previously struggled with other online lessons. For whatever reason this seems to make more sense in my head than others.
Stuart
     
Straight-to-the-point, concise, and extremely useful. This gave me so much valuable knowledge that I can immediately apply... Amazing courses by an exceptional teacher :)
Laszlo
     
Explained it so any skill level could understand it. Literally went over every single detail that I needed to know. 
David
     
Very useful!
Ion
     
What I like the most is the simplicity and nicely prepared visual aids.
Konrad
     
Awesome exercises. It makes the practice more enjoyable and sustainable.
Thays
     
Getting the schooled info and thereby new knowledge = more fun playing and evolution.
Carsten
     
Thanks for the learnings!
Michael

Free Bonus Course Included

Learning shapes and playing freely across the whole neck is awesome. But it’s only one part of the puzzle. The second part is to use the scale to improvise creative and impressive solos.

Therefore, you’ll also get free access to 7 Tasty Pentatonic Licks. You’ll learn how to make the tasty licks your own and turn them into a natural part of your playing.

7 Tasty Pentatonic Licks

Simple licks that sounds impressive. 

Here’s Everything You Get When You Join today

  • Full course: Master the Pentatonic Scale ($149 value)
  • Full bonus course: 7 Tasty Pentatonic Licks ($149 value)
  • Unlimited support inside the courses ($199 value)
  • One-time payment 
  • Lifetime access to everything
  • 60-day improvement and money-back guarantee

Total value: $497+

$67

Enrollment closes in:

Here's what people are saying about my playing and advice.

100% money-back Guarantee

Joining is completely risk-free. If you don't experience any improvements within 60 days, send me a message for a full refund. However, I’m confident you’ll see results long before that. 

Try it. See results. Or you don’t pay. 

Frequently asked questions

Who is it for?
Beginner to early intermediate guitarists. It’s made with electric guitar in mind, but everything is transferrable to acoustic guitar as well. 
Who is it not for?
Advanced guitarists or those who expect to see results without practice. Luckily, I’ve made it very easy. To improve, all you have to do is to follow the steps in the course. But if you skip the exercises and challenges inside, you’re skipping the practice part. And no one gets good on guitar by just watching videos ;) 
What if I already know the 5 shapes? 
You will still benefit from this course. There will be some repetition in the first part of the course where the 5 shapes are covered. However, most guitarists who’ve taken the course already knew the 5 shapes. Because you’ll also learn the most effective way to connect all the shapes and play effortlessly across the fretboard, in any key. 
How long are the lessons?
All the video lessons inside are around 5 minutes long and extremely straight-to-the-point. I personally hate unnecessary long videos.

However, there are also exercises and challenges inside the course. I recommend spending as long as you need on them, because that’s how you actually improve. 
What if I’m busy? 
No worries! You get lifetime access so you can learn at your own pace. Pause whenever you need and come back to the course when you have time. The course is also very straight-to-the-point. Life is short, so no time for fluff!
How is this different from other guitar courses?
Because the pentatonic scale is so crucial, there are a lot of courses on the topic. But most of them skip the most essential parts to actually use the scale effectively. Inside this course, you’ll for example learn about anchoring. This is the most effective way to connect all the shapes. I use it daily in my playing. 

Unlike other courses, you’ll not just get video lessons. You’ll also get exercises and challenges to actually improve. All you have to do is to follow the steps.
What if I struggle with motivation?
The lessons are short and bite-sized, leaving you with many small wins along the way. It feels less overwhelming this way and it’s also much more enjoyable. 
When do I get access to the course?
You get instant access to everything straight after purchase.
Who are you?
If you haven't been following me on my socials, you might ask who I am. My name is Simen Otnes and I’m a guitarist, music producer and graphic designer from Norway. Already when I started playing guitar at the age of 12, I wrote practice journals and obsessed over achieving my guitar goals. I believe there are some skills you need to work harder for (such as technical skills), but sometimes it’s just about knowing the right things, which is crazy to me.

I have played in around 10 different bands in Norway and the UK, played at some of the biggest stages in Norway and I also have a bachelor’s degree in music from LIPA (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) which looks good on paper. Hooray. I'm also a professional graphic designer.

You can find me on YouTube and Instagram
Empty space, drag to resize

Still got questions? Contact me.

Last chance to join

Enrollment closes soon.
Created with