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NHK Publishing released "Master Guitar in 3 Months" (NHK3か月でマスターする ギター) on June 24, 2026. This "3-Masu Style Guitar" lesson will make anyone, whether they have guitar experience or not, want to play the guitar! Dr. Capital, a music doctor and guitarist from America, will teach the charm of the guitar with his outstanding guitar techniques. His theoretical explanations and precise advice, cultivated through extensive teaching experience, are a must-see!

NHK Publishing's "Master Guitar in 3 Months" (NHK3か月でマスターする ギター)

Beginners and experienced players alike will surely want to play!

This is the second installment in the music series, following "Master Piano in 3 Months" (3か月でマスターする ピアノ). This "3-Masu Guitar" lesson will make anyone want to play the guitar – those who picked up an acoustic guitar during the folk boom, those who admired electric guitars during the band boom, and even those who never had an interest in guitars.

The instructor is Dr. Capital, a music doctor and guitarist who, despite being from America, fluently uses the Kansai dialect. He will not only showcase his own outstanding guitar techniques but also logically explain the world of sound played on the guitar, such as "Why is this song wonderful?" and "Why does this chord move your emotions?" – the very essence of music. A key feature is the ability to approach the charm of the guitar from various angles. Furthermore, drawing on his experience teaching over 2,000 students, the text is packed with precise teaching points and abundant advice on "where students stumble" and "what to pay attention to."

The goal is for both beginners and experienced players to master two songs each in three months. The lesson songs are all pieces that colored the Showa and Heisei eras, and Dr. Capital has arranged original versions tailored to different skill levels. The textbook includes sheet music for all songs!

A guitar lesson for adults who will "fall in love with the charm of the guitar!" by Dr. Capital, music doctor and guitarist.

【Lesson Songs】

For Beginners: 1 Ito (Miyuki Nakajima) 2 First Love (Hikaru Utada)

For Experienced Players: 1 Ruby no Yubiwa (Akira Terao) 2 Playback Part 2 (Momoe Yamaguchi)

【All 12 Broadcast Titles】

Episode 1: Encountering the Guitar

Episode 2: Let's Start with Delicious Phrases

Episode 3: Chords Are Beautiful and Feel Good

Episode 4: The Expressiveness of Rhythm is Amazing

Episode 5: The Guitar Sings with Melody

Episode 6: The Guitar is a Solo Orchestra

Episode 7: Playing One Song Opens Up the World

Episode 8: Expressing the World of Lyrics Through Song

Episode 9: Getting Funkier with Rhythm

Episode 10: Let's Go with the "Kime" (Finishing Touches)

Episode 11: This Will Greatly Improve Your Performance

Episode 12: Live Debut - Jamming Together

July-September 2026

Broadcast: Eテレ (E-tele) Every Wednesday 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Rebroadcast: NHK General (Sougou) Next Tuesday 1:45 AM - 2:15 AM

Eテレ (E-tele) Next Wednesday 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Partial view of the magazine!

Student Haruna Ai (left), Instructor Dr. Capital (center), Student Kōri Jinushi (right)

From "Episode 1: Encountering the Guitar"

From "Episode 2: Let's Start with Delicious Phrases"

Instructor Introduction

Dr. Capital

Dr. Capital

Music Doctor, Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, YouTuber. Born in Oregon, USA, and resides in Osaka. After earning a Master's degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of California, Berkeley, he majored in guitar performance at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, graduating at the top of his class from the doctoral program. He holds a Ph.D. in Musical Arts and has taught over 2,000 students at institutions including the University of Southern California, the University of North Texas, and MI Hollywood. His YouTube channel, where he analyzes the musical appeal of J-POP through guitar performance and music theory with fluent Kansai dialect, has 310,000 subscribers.

◆Photography: Natsuko Okada (Studio Mug)

◆Illustration: Kiji○ / Kiji-Maru Works

Product Information

"Master Guitar in 3 Months" (NHK3か月でマスターする ギター)

Master Guitar in 3 Months (NHK3か月でマスターする ギター)

Instructor: Dr. Capital Publisher: NHK Publishing Release Date: June 24, 2026 Price: ¥1,760 (tax included) Format: AB size, paperback Pages: 160 pages (all color) ISBN: 978-4-14-228912-7

▼Purchase Here

Amazon→https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4142289128/

Rakuten Books→https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18639632/

NHK Publishing EC Site→https://www.nhk-book.co.jp/detail/text-33031.html