Finbar Horgan’s performance academy
The all-in-one system to learn songs, build setlists, and start performing with confidence.
The ProGig System
The SongbookSong
Learn it the way you'll play it. Every song carries its lesson, chords, lyrics and video — and the practice tools live right where you practice.
The StudioSet
Choose the songs, set the order, time the whole thing. Rehearse it front-to-back until the full set is ready.
Gig SimulatorStage
Step into the Gig Simulator whenever you want the pressure without the room. Record real takes, share them to The Scene, and turn up for open mic night.
The path
Small steps. Real progress. Big moments.
Complete your first full song take.
Record and share your performance.
Improve with coach and community.
Perform live for the first time.
Create a 20-minute show you love.
Play more rooms. Live your music.
You don’t need to be perfect.
Start where you are.
From the house
Opened the door
“The Pro Gig Academy is about as good as it gets… going solo was tough, it was the advice and coaching from Finbar that literally opened the door.”
First show, age 60
“I’m hours away from my FIRST GIG — a porch at a friend’s house… I’m bricking it. But they are listening to a 60-year-old face his biggest fear.”
Back after 20 years
“After 20 years not playing anymore you made me pick up my guitar again and start to sing.”
First show booked
“My confidence level has increased dramatically since I started watching this channel, and I’ve got my first actual gig coming in Spring!”
Open mics, solo
“Your channel has really helped me, especially the transposing songs to suit my voice. It’s given me confidence doing open mics on my own.”
After 40 years
“Wish I saw this 40 years ago. Finally played it without straining at the most emotional part — and my audience will also thank you!”
First paid show
“I’ve been playing guitar for 6 years and never thought of myself as a singer… I did my 1st 2 hour solo gig… the audience was singing along with me… To top it all off, it was a paid gig!”
@DuncanHomesteadPublic YouTube comment · excerptedTwo booking agents
“…completed 8 weeks with Finbar’s program and now I’ve been picked up by 2 booking agents and I have paid gigs every week.”
Richard IngsMember story · eight weeks in20+ paid shows in 2025
“I was not totally sure I was ’Ready’ but jumped in — 20 plus paid gigs as duo or solo so far in 2025.”
@stillwateracousticPublic YouTube commentFrom 1,408 catalogued member stories. Every outcome is individual — never a typical-earnings promise.
Turn practice into performance.