The neck is one connected map

I am Doug Vanbevers, a guitarist, recording musician and teacher. I help adult players, including people returning to guitar after years away, connect what they hear to what their hands can find and make it musical.

Meet the Landmark System
Doug Vanbevers in a dark room with warm lights behind him

Choose your starting point

Start with the free fretboard map

Request the Five Landmarks Fretboard Map. Download it here after your email request is saved.

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Get personal direction in a $90 working session

A focused 60-minute Player Profile & Clarity Session includes a recording, written recap and custom fretboard diagram, with no ongoing agreement.

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Melodic Pathways is the teaching system behind both paths. Explore the five-landmark method or browse current resources.