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Unlock Every Major, Minor and 7th Chord Across The Neck & Stop Feeling Stuck In The First 3 Frets.

Unlock Every Major, Minor and 7th Chord Across The Neck & Stop Feeling Stuck In The First 3 Frets.

MASTER YOUR BARRE CHORDS ➜

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What Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond Will Give You

Master Clean, Clear Barre Chords — Finally

No more buzzing, dead notes, or painful hand fatigue. You will learn the specific mechanics properly to achieve a professional tone you are truly proud of. We focus on finger placement and pressure efficiency so every single string rings out with absolute clarity and precision.

Achieve Confident and Fluid Chord Switching + Strumming

The biggest beginner pain point is finally solved through fun, real-song practice rather than boring drills. You will develop the muscle memory required to glide across the fretboard effortlessly, ensuring your transitions are always seamless, musical, and perfectly on time.

Strumming That Sounds Like MUSIC (Not Drills)

Develop deep rhythm, timing, groove, and authentic feel through iconic riffs, progression cycles, and full-song examples. This isn’t about hitting strings; it is about learning how to breathe life into your playing so your guitar work feels professional and soulful.

A Proven System — The Sequel to STS Success

If Stairway To Strumming taught you how to strum, then Barres ’N Beyond shows you how to own the fretboard. This logical progression builds upon your existing skills, bridging the gap between basic rhythm and advanced, total fretboard mastery and control.

Real Songs. Real Progress. Total Guitar Fun

Play timeless classics from Hendrix, RHCP, Audioslave, Cream, Otis Redding, and Weezer while building a chordal knowledge all over the fretboard. Every lesson is designed to be engaging and rewarding, ensuring you stay motivated while you transform into the guitar player you want to be.

Here's Exactly How "Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond" Works

Watch this video and see if Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond is right for you:

 

What You’ll Discover Inside Grip It & Rip It

  • The mechanics behind clean barre chords (techniques you won’t find anywhere else)
  • How to eliminate tension and get clear notes from string 6 to string 1
  • Why some barre shapes ALWAYS buzz — and how to fix them instantly
  • The 4 essential barre chord shapes every guitarist must know
  • How to play EVERY major & minor chord anywhere on the neck
  • Connect your knowledge of open chords + power chords to make barre chords easy
  • You'll see how barre chords unlock future skills like scales, soloing, arpeggios, Jimi-style embellishments & more
  • How to apply everything in REAL songs — you'll love the beginner-friendly, iconic classics
  • How to go “beyond the barre” using the shapes pros love: maj 7, min 7, dom 7, Hendrix chords, and even inversions & triads
  • How to put everything into full musical context with play-along jam tracks

Here’s Exactly What Grip It & Rip It Teaches

Step-by-Step Breakdown of What You'll Learn

Course Outline

Step-by-Step Breakdown
of What You'll Learn

Module 1: Let's Get Physical

  • How To Get a Crystal Clear Barre Chord

    (07:32)

  • 1st Barre Chord Practice Song - Fly Away

    (04:50)

  • 2nd Barre Chord Practice Song - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

    (07:47)

Module 2: Back To Basics - Prepare For Success

  • Like a Stone - Riff & Power Chords

    (13:48)

  • Sunshine of Your Love - Riff & Power Chords

    (12:12)

  • Wild Thing Louie Louie Barre chords

    (08:09)

Module 3: The Nuts N' Bolts of Barre Chords

  • The 4 MUST-KNOW Barre Chord Shapes

    (06:30)

  • How To Play EVERY Major and Minor Barre Chord

    (21:23)

Module 4: Play These Songs & Master Barre Chords

  • Like a Stone - Audioslave 

    (07:01)

  • Under The Bridge - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

    (16:46)

  • Hey Joe (3 ways) - Jimi Hendrix

    (08:02)

  • Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix

    (07:39)

  • Say It Ain’t So - Weezer

    (15:48)

Module 5: Beyond The Barre

  • Beyond The Barre

    (11:25)

  • Sunshine of Your Love Barres

    (07:58)

  • Like a Stone 7th Chords

    (13:26)

  • The DEATH of the Barre Chord

    (14:39)

Module 6: Start-To-Finish Songs (Jam Tracks & Performance Videos)

  • Like a Stone - Start To Finish - Performance Video

    (04:56)

  • Say It Ain’t So - Weezer

    (04:25)

  • Sunshine of Your Love - Cream

    (04:15)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will Ripley

Guitarist & Instructor

A Selkirk College (Berklee affiliate) grad, Will has toured, performed, and recorded with real rockstars. With 18+ years of teaching, he’s produced some of the internet’s most popular guitar tutorials.

Founder of Campfire Guitar Star and collaborator with Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay, and Guitar Control, he’s now focused on his personal brand, “Will Ripley Guitar,” delivering high-impact content with an unrivalled level of personal attention available to his students.

Will is active touring with Rev Theory (hit song "Hell Yeah), and with his band Mount Rushka. He has produced a full-length album with producer Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Philip Sayce, Our Lady Peace). He’s also a devoted father to Smith and Venice, living with his wife, Lindsay, in Fernie, B.C., in the Canadian Rockies.

Will Ripley

Guitarist & Instructor

A Selkirk College (Berklee affiliate) grad, Will has toured, performed, and recorded with real rockstars. With 18+ years of teaching, he’s produced some of the internet’s most popular guitar tutorials.

Founder of Campfire Guitar Star and collaborator with Guitar Mastery Method, TrueFire, JamPlay, and Guitar Control, he’s now focused on his personal brand, “Will Ripley Guitar,” delivering high-impact content with an unrivalled level of personal attention available to his students.

Will is active with his band Mount Rushka, and has produced a full-length album with producer Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Philip Sayce, Our Lady Peace). He’s also a devoted father to Smith and Venice, living with his wife, Lindsay, in Fernie, B.C., in the Canadian Rockies.

Rockstar Collaborations

Will Ripley has worked with and been a part of several notable bands.

Rev Theory

Will tours with Top 10 Billboard charters, Rev Theory. Co-headlining a festival with Papa Roach and Shinedown was Will’s largest show, playing for over 10,000 people.

One Bad Son

One Bad Son, a popular band since 2005, has produced #1 hits and several Top 10 songs. Will joined as a “hired gun” for shows with Canadian legends, The Tea Party.

Martin Barre

Lucky for Will, Classic Rock legend Martin Barre of Jethro Tull vacationed nearby. This led to an electrifying on-stage performance of Blues/Rock classics.

Wild-T (David Bowie)

With credits from David Bowie to Jeff Healey, Will met Tony in town. Spotting a budding guitarist, Tony invited Will on stage for Hendrix classics and a battle.

Mount Rushka

Will Ripley, lead guitarist of Mount Rushka, brings electrifying solos and experience to the band’s sound, blending classic rock roots with a modern edge.

What guitarists love about this course

Real results from real players who struggled with the same things you are.

What guitarists love about this course

This is what our students think of Will Ripley's courses

★★★★★

"His compassion for wanting his students to do well is second to none."

Gary - Pennsylvania
★★★★★

"Amazing guitarist and we're lucky to have him."

Brett Morrow - New Zealand
★★★★★

"He has a gift for teaching. He can explain things so well."

Jeff Watson - Austin Texas
★★★★★

"Will's unique teaching style is extremely helpful."

Neil - Washington DC
★★★★★

"Will is a fantastic teacher and an accomplished guitarist. He treats his students with compassion and respect"

Bo R. - USA
★★★★★

"I would definitely recommend Will. He's a pretty cool teacher."

Kim - Canada

Never Get Lost — Always Know What To Practice

You get:

  • Step-by-step videos
  • Real-song applications
  • Jam tracks for every level
  • Play-along versions of each song
  • Unlimited lifetime access
  • Mobile friendly lessons
  • A proven system trusted by thousands of guitarists

Learning barre chords doesn’t have to be painful.

This course makes it FUN — and finally doable.

Play better or your money back—guaranteed!

If your guitar skills don’t improve, we’ll issue a full refund!

We’re so confident that Stairway to Strumming will transform your guitar journey, we back your purchase with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

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Stop hiding at the top of the fretboard. Master the "Barres ’N Beyond" system to play chords anywhere on the neck using the DNA of Blues, R&B, and Rock.

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Grip It & Rip It: Barres 'n' Beyond

Stop hiding at the beginning of the fretboard. Master the "Barres ’N Beyond" system to play chords anywhere on the neck using the DNA of Blues, R&B, and Rock.

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