GUITAR
Understand the Fretboard.
Play With Clarity.
The High-Line Method for Modern Guitarists.
Private Online Coaching for Guitarists Who Want Clarity — Not Chaos.
Who This Is For
High-Line is perfect for:
• Players stuck at the “I know some chords” stage
• Intermediate players who want fretboard clarity
• Songwriters who want stronger harmony
• Guitarists who want to move beyond scale boxes
• Anyone who wants to understand what they’re playing
What is the High-Line?
Most guitar players are taught the instrument as one giant six-string problem.
Huge chord shapes.
Scale boxes everywhere.
Information overload.
The High-Line Method flips that.
Instead of starting with bulky shapes, we focus on the top three strings — where melody, harmony, and musical clarity live.
To make it even clearer, I use a simple color-coding system to highlight each chord tone.
You’ll learn how triads connect across the fretboard, how inversions work, and how small shapes unlock massive musical understanding.
It’s simpler.
It’s clearer.
And it sticks.
Root. Third. Fifth.
See the structure. Move it anywhere.
Why This Works
When you understand triads and chord movement on the high strings:
• Soloing becomes intentional
• Writing second guitar parts becomes natural
• Chord progressions make sense
• You stop guessing where to go next
• The fretboard stops feeling random
You’re not memorizing patterns.
You’re learning how music is built.
And once that clicks, everything else becomes easier.
How Lessons Work
Every student starts with a free 15-minute call.
From there, we:
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Assess your current level
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Identify your goals
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Build a personalized roadmap
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Track weekly progress
We combine High-Line triads, rhythm development, lead phrasing, real songs, and musical theory in a practical way.
No fluff.
No random YouTube-style tips.
Just structured growth.
Your Guitar Coach
I’m Brandon Van Allen — guitarist, songwriter, and educator with years of experience helping players connect the dots across the fretboard.
I don’t believe in overwhelming students with giant chord charts and endless scale boxes. I developed the High-Line Method to simplify the instrument, focusing on the top three strings where melody and harmony come to life.
Whether you’re a beginner building confidence or an intermediate player looking for clarity and control, my goal is simple:
Help you understand what you’re playing — so you can play freely.
Results
Students begin to:
• See the fretboard differently
• Connect chords smoothly
• Build more melodic solos
• Understand chord families
• Write stronger music
• Feel confident moving around the neck
The goal isn’t just playing more notes.
It’s playing with clarity.
What Clients Are Saying
“I came to Brandon as a self-taught player looking to improve my guitar skills. He helped me connect the dots across the fretboard and understand the music behind the shapes. I’ve improved in every area of my playing.”
— David C.
“Even with years of theory and different guitar instructors, it never fully came together for me. Working with Brandon unlocked something. I understood how chords relate, how melodies connect, and the fretboard finally made sense. I used to feel trapped in my playing — now it feels endless.”
— Jeremiah H.
