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Understand The Fretboard With The CAGED System

Personalized coaching to understand the fretboard
Personalized coaching to understand the fretboard
  • Visualize and navigate the fretboard with more confidence
  • Connect chords, triads, scales, and progressions through CAGED
  • Follow personalized lessons and practice built around your progress
Tim Aven
Created byTim Aven
Nashville guitarist & LANCO band member with 10+ years of professional playing and teaching experience.
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You’re identifying CAGED chord shapes, but your transitions between them are hesitant. Practice connecting two adjacent shapes smoothly using the backing track exercise.

Today's Lesson

12 min • CAGED Chord Shapes

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Achieve your goals

Navigate the fretboard with confidence

Use the CAGED system to build a clearer understanding of the guitar neck and how everything connects. Step by step, you’ll move from chord shapes into triads, scales, and real musical application—so you can play with more intention instead of relying on memorized patterns.

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Nice job!

You built a strong foundation with all 5 CAGED chord shapes this week.

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Unlock the CAGED system

Build a practical understanding of the five CAGED shapes and how they connect to chords, triads, scales, and the rest of the fretboard.

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Visualize the entire fretboard

Learn to see root notes, chord shapes, triads, and scale patterns across the neck so you can navigate the guitar with more confidence.

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Make music, not just shapes

Move beyond memorization and learn how to use CAGED in real songs, progressions, improvisation, and creative playing.

MORE THAN A VIDEO COURSE

A personalized guitar fretboard coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step by step through the CAGED system with personalized lessons, practice, feedback, and real-world application. As you progress, your coaching adapts to your level, goals, and what you’re working on—helping you build a deeper understanding of the fretboard and know exactly what to practice next.

Understand The Fretboard With The CAGED SystemUnderstand The Fretboard With The CAGED System
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Understand The Fretboard With The CAGED System

Personalized coaching to understand the fretboard
Personalized coaching to understand the fretboard
  • Visualize and navigate the fretboard with more confidence
  • Connect chords, triads, scales, and progressions through CAGED
  • Follow personalized lessons and practice built around your progress
Tim Aven
Created byTim Aven
Nashville guitarist & LANCO band member with 10+ years of professional playing and teaching experience.
Background
Hero image

Your coach

You’re identifying CAGED chord shapes, but your transitions between them are hesitant. Practice connecting two adjacent shapes smoothly using the backing track exercise.

Today's Lesson

12 min • CAGED Chord Shapes

Continue lesson
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Navigate the fretboard with confidence

Use the CAGED system to build a clearer understanding of the guitar neck and how everything connects. Step by step, you’ll move from chord shapes into triads, scales, and real musical application—so you can play with more intention instead of relying on memorized patterns.

Feature image

Nice job!

You built a strong foundation with all 5 CAGED chord shapes this week.

school

Unlock the CAGED system

Build a practical understanding of the five CAGED shapes and how they connect to chords, triads, scales, and the rest of the fretboard.

visibility

Visualize the entire fretboard

Learn to see root notes, chord shapes, triads, and scale patterns across the neck so you can navigate the guitar with more confidence.

music_note

Make music, not just shapes

Move beyond memorization and learn how to use CAGED in real songs, progressions, improvisation, and creative playing.

MORE THAN A VIDEO COURSE

A personalized guitar fretboard coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step by step through the CAGED system with personalized lessons, practice, feedback, and real-world application. As you progress, your coaching adapts to your level, goals, and what you’re working on—helping you build a deeper understanding of the fretboard and know exactly what to practice next.

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Warm-Up Routine

Shape Recognition Quiz

Today's Lesson

12 min • CAGED Chord Shapes

Start lesson

Fretboard Mapping Practice

Including everything you need to succeed:

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CAGED system  breakdown Understanding the 5 shapes

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Understand the five CAGED shapes, how they connect, and how they create a usable map of the fretboard.

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Chords & triads Seeing what’s inside the shapes

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Build a strong foundation with major and minor chords, then learn how triads live inside the larger CAGED shapes.

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Scale mapping Connecting scales to CAGED

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Connect major and pentatonic scales directly to the CAGED shapes you already know, so scales stop feeling like isolated patterns.

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Step-by-step guided lessons from a curated personal library

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Practice seeing roots, intervals, chord tones, and patterns across the neck so you rely less on guesswork and memorization.

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Guided lesson path Knowing what to learn next

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Follow a clear, structured curriculum with focused lessons, demonstrations, diagrams, and practice built around your progress.

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Interactive quizzes to reinforce concepts and test your knowledge

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Track your streaks, completed work, milestones, and overall progress so you can stay consistent and see how far you’ve come.

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Interactive knowledge checks Making sure it actually sticks

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Reinforce each concept with targeted questions and exercises designed to make sure you understand what you’re learning—not just watch it.

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Real-world application challenges Using it in actual music

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Apply what you learn to songs, chord progressions, improvisation, and creative playing so the concepts become useful on the guitar.

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Personalized practice Practicing what matters most

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Get daily practice recommendations based on your progress, strengths, challenges, and goals so you always know what to work on next.

Created by Tim Aven

I Didn’t Need More Shapes. I Needed a Map

Tim Aven

Tim Aven

Nashville guitarist & LANCO band member with 10+ years of professional playing and teaching experience.

I’ve been playing guitar for most of my life, and I’ve spent the last 10+ years in Nashville playing professionally, touring, recording, and teaching. For a long time, though, I felt like I was a good player who still wasn’t reaching my full potential.

I could play songs, learn parts, and get around the guitar, but I didn’t really have a map of the fretboard. I knew plenty of shapes and patterns, but I didn’t always understand how they connected or why I was playing what I was playing.

Learning and really understanding the CAGED system changed that for me. Once I started seeing the fretboard as a connected map instead of a collection of shapes, a whole new level of playing opened up. I could see chords, triads, scales, and the relationships between them in a way that actually made sense.

That’s what I’m passionate about teaching with this app. I don’t just want to show you where to put your fingers. I want you to understand what’s happening underneath the shapes, why they work, and how you can use that knowledge to actually play.

I’m still learning every day, just like every other guitarist. But I’ve spent years figuring out what has helped me and my students make the fretboard click, and I want to put that knowledge in your hands.

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Build a deeper understanding of the fretboard with CAGED

Understand the five core CAGED shapes
Connect chords across the entire neck
Find and build triads in CAGED positions
Visualize major and pentatonic scales
See how scales connect to chord shapes
Navigate different keys with more confidence
Use the fretboard more freely when improvising
Apply CAGED to real songs and progressions
Build fretboard understanding step by step
Follow guided practice built around your progress
Built Around You

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Powerful AI personalizes your lessons, practice, and next steps based on you—not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

book

CAGED System: Visualizing Major Chord Shapes

Personalized Lesson • 12 min
Unlock the fretboard by learning to visualize and connect all five CAGED major chord shapes. This lesson adapts to your current skill level, guiding you step-by-step to confidently find any major chord anywhere on the neck.
What to do
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Shape Overview & Demo
3 min
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Interactive Fretboard Mapping
3 min
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assignment
Chord Shape Practice
4 min
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Real Song Application
3 min
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How it works

Your personalized path to understanding the fretboard

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your main goal with guitar right now?

Visualize the fretboard with confidence
Improvise solos using CAGED shapes
Play my favorite songs more fluently
Understand how chords and scales connect
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your guitar experience and goals so the app can tailor your CAGED system journey to your unique needs.

Your Plan

Week 1

CAGED System Foundations

CAGED Chord Shape Basics
Shape Recognition Drills
Connecting Adjacent Shapes
Simple Fretboard Mapping
Week 2Upcoming

Triads & Scale Integration

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap, starting with CAGED chords and building toward scales, triads, and fretboard fluency.

Today, August 31

6
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Warm-Up Routine

Exercise • 5 min

Shape Recognition Quiz

Quiz • 3 min

CAGED Chord Shapes

Lesson • 12 min

Fretboard Mapping Practice

Activity • 7 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, unlock focused lessons, interactive exercises, and guided practice using material from a curated lesson library.

Your Progress

Caged Mastery Progress

52.3%

as of Aug 28

MayAugust

Fretboard Fluency Score

85 score

as of Aug 28

MayAugust
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your mastery of shapes, scales, and improvisation as you gain confidence navigating the entire fretboard.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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See how Tim Aven has changed lives around the world

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

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I’ve worked with Tim off and on for the past year, and he’s been a fantastic guitar teacher.
He’s helped me work on licks and phrasing inspired by John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix, while teaching me to really listen to guitar riffs and understand what makes them work. He’s also helped me with the CAGED system, major and minor pentatonic scales, and soloing by targeting thirds, fifths, guide tones, and roots.
Most importantly, he’s helped me understand the guitar more musically rather than just memorizing patterns. I highly recommend him!
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Excellent young teacher, and player!
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That was an effective way to explain CAGED thanks for the insight!
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I know we’ve only had a couple lessons, but they’ve been super impactful for me and I can’t thank you enough for them. You are definitely making me better!
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Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What if I already know the CAGED system?
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Is this just a video course?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How personalized is the experience?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Unlock the fretboard and transform your guitar playing

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized fretboard mastery plan. Start achieving your guitar goals today alongside Tim Aven.

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I'm short on time and only have about 5 minutes to practice today. Can you update my activities?
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Absolutely! I'll streamline today's session to focus on quick shape recognition drills and a short fretboard mapping exercise so you still make progress with your limited time.
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Everything you need to build real fretboard understanding

grid_on

CAGED system  breakdown Understanding the 5 shapes

keyboard_arrow_down

Understand the five CAGED shapes, how they connect, and how they create a usable map of the fretboard.

music_note

Chords & triads Seeing what’s inside the shapes

keyboard_arrow_down

Build a strong foundation with major and minor chords, then learn how triads live inside the larger CAGED shapes.

timeline

Scale mapping Connecting scales to CAGED

keyboard_arrow_down

Connect major and pentatonic scales directly to the CAGED shapes you already know, so scales stop feeling like isolated patterns.

play_lesson

Step-by-step guided lessons from a curated personal library

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice seeing roots, intervals, chord tones, and patterns across the neck so you rely less on guesswork and memorization.

psychology

Guided lesson path Knowing what to learn next

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow a clear, structured curriculum with focused lessons, demonstrations, diagrams, and practice built around your progress.

quiz

Interactive quizzes to reinforce concepts and test your knowledge

keyboard_arrow_down

Track your streaks, completed work, milestones, and overall progress so you can stay consistent and see how far you’ve come.

auto_graph

Interactive knowledge checks Making sure it actually sticks

keyboard_arrow_down

Reinforce each concept with targeted questions and exercises designed to make sure you understand what you’re learning—not just watch it.

lightbulb

Real-world application challenges Using it in actual music

keyboard_arrow_down

Apply what you learn to songs, chord progressions, improvisation, and creative playing so the concepts become useful on the guitar.

tips_and_updates

Personalized practice Practicing what matters most

keyboard_arrow_down

Get daily practice recommendations based on your progress, strengths, challenges, and goals so you always know what to work on next.

Created by Tim Aven

I Didn’t Need More Shapes. I Needed a Map

Tim Aven

Tim Aven

Nashville guitarist & LANCO band member with 10+ years of professional playing and teaching experience.

I’ve been playing guitar for most of my life, and I’ve spent the last 10+ years in Nashville playing professionally, touring, recording, and teaching. For a long time, though, I felt like I was a good player who still wasn’t reaching my full potential.

I could play songs, learn parts, and get around the guitar, but I didn’t really have a map of the fretboard. I knew plenty of shapes and patterns, but I didn’t always understand how they connected or why I was playing what I was playing.

Learning and really understanding the CAGED system changed that for me. Once I started seeing the fretboard as a connected map instead of a collection of shapes, a whole new level of playing opened up. I could see chords, triads, scales, and the relationships between them in a way that actually made sense.

That’s what I’m passionate about teaching with this app. I don’t just want to show you where to put your fingers. I want you to understand what’s happening underneath the shapes, why they work, and how you can use that knowledge to actually play.

I’m still learning every day, just like every other guitarist. But I’ve spent years figuring out what has helped me and my students make the fretboard click, and I want to put that knowledge in your hands.

Launch Trailer
Launch Trailer
TA-8.13.26-PHOTO-41

Build a deeper understanding of the fretboard with CAGED

Understand the five core CAGED shapes
Connect chords across the entire neck
Find and build triads in CAGED positions
Visualize major and pentatonic scales
See how scales connect to chord shapes
Navigate different keys with more confidence
Use the fretboard more freely when improvising
Apply CAGED to real songs and progressions
Build fretboard understanding step by step
Follow guided practice built around your progress
Built Around You

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Powerful AI personalizes your lessons, practice, and next steps based on you—not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

book

CAGED System: Visualizing Major Chord Shapes

Personalized Lesson • 12 min
Unlock the fretboard by learning to visualize and connect all five CAGED major chord shapes. This lesson adapts to your current skill level, guiding you step-by-step to confidently find any major chord anywhere on the neck.
What to do
play_circle
Shape Overview & Demo
3 min
chevron_right
analytics
Interactive Fretboard Mapping
3 min
chevron_right
assignment
Chord Shape Practice
4 min
chevron_right
music_note
Real Song Application
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Your personalized path to understanding the fretboard

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your main goal with guitar right now?

Visualize the fretboard with confidence
Improvise solos using CAGED shapes
Play my favorite songs more fluently
Understand how chords and scales connect
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your guitar experience and goals so the app can tailor your CAGED system journey to your unique needs.

Your Plan

Week 1

CAGED System Foundations

CAGED Chord Shape Basics
Shape Recognition Drills
Connecting Adjacent Shapes
Simple Fretboard Mapping
Week 2Upcoming

Triads & Scale Integration

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap, starting with CAGED chords and building toward scales, triads, and fretboard fluency.

Today, August 31

6
V

Warm-Up Routine

Exercise • 5 min

Shape Recognition Quiz

Quiz • 3 min

CAGED Chord Shapes

Lesson • 12 min

Fretboard Mapping Practice

Activity • 7 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, unlock focused lessons, interactive exercises, and guided practice using material from a curated lesson library.

Your Progress

Caged Mastery Progress

52.3%

as of Aug 28

MayAugust

Fretboard Fluency Score

85 score

as of Aug 28

MayAugust
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your mastery of shapes, scales, and improvisation as you gain confidence navigating the entire fretboard.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See how Tim Aven has changed lives around the world

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

Quote
I’ve worked with Tim off and on for the past year, and he’s been a fantastic guitar teacher.
He’s helped me work on licks and phrasing inspired by John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix, while teaching me to really listen to guitar riffs and understand what makes them work. He’s also helped me with the CAGED system, major and minor pentatonic scales, and soloing by targeting thirds, fifths, guide tones, and roots.
Most importantly, he’s helped me understand the guitar more musically rather than just memorizing patterns. I highly recommend him!
G
starstarstarstarstar
Gary
Private Student
Quote
Excellent young teacher, and player!
@nickclarke4926  's profile
starstarstarstarstar
@nickclarke4926  
youtube subscriber
Quote
That was an effective way to explain CAGED thanks for the insight!
@
starstarstarstarstar
@joshpaulson117 
youtube subscriber
Quote
I know we’ve only had a couple lessons, but they’ve been super impactful for me and I can’t thank you enough for them. You are definitely making me better!
P
starstarstarstarstar
Pete
Private Student
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What if I already know the CAGED system?
expand_more
Is this just a video course?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Unlock the fretboard and transform your guitar playing

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized fretboard mastery plan. Start achieving your guitar goals today alongside Tim Aven.