I'm a Canadian fingerstyle guitarist, performer, arranger, and educator with a passion for preserving and sharing the timeless sounds of acoustic fingerstyle guitar.
For over 12 years, I've had the privilege of teaching guitar to students of all ages and skill levels. Throughout that time, one thing has become clear to me: learning fingerstyle isn't just about memorizing songs, it's about understanding the musical ideas behind them.
That belief became the foundation of The Fingerpicker's Vault.
I believe the best arrangements don't simply help you learn one tune.
They teach skills that stay with you for the rest of your musical journey.
That's why every lesson inside The Fingerpicker's Vault is designed around one simple idea:
Timeless tunes. Lasting skills.
If you're passionate about acoustic fingerstyle guitar and want to build a repertoire while developing authentic, lasting technique, I'd be honored to be part of your journey.
Welcome to the Vault.
Hi, I'm Jeremie Groleau.
I've spent years exploring the rich traditions of bluegrass, folk, and Americana guitar, studying the techniques and musical language of the players who shaped this style.
As both a performer and arranger, I'm fascinated by the way open strings, alternating bass, banjo rolls, and thoughtful voice leading can transform a simple melody into a complete solo guitar arrangement.
Every lesson and arrangement you'll find inside The Fingerpicker's Vault is one that I've personally developed, tested, refined, and transcribed by hand.
Everything is created with the goal of helping you become a stronger and more confident fingerstyle guitarist.
My Story
After years of teaching, I realized that many guitarists were facing the same frustrations.
They could find tabs online but very few explanations.
They could watch someone play but rarely understand why it worked.
I wanted to build the kind of resource I wish had existed when I was learning.
Not just a collection of tablature but a structured library that teaches the techniques, vocabulary, and musical thinking behind great fingerstyle playing.
Why I Created The Fingerpicker's Vault
Experience You Can Trust
Over the years I've had the opportunity to:
• Teach guitar for more than 12 years, helping hundreds of students develop solid technique and musical confidence.
• Perform professionally as a solo fingerstyle guitarist throughout eastern Canada.
• Receive the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award – Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year for my album Uphill.
• Collaborate with respected builders and manufacturers within the acoustic guitar community.
• Develop my own fingerstyle arrangements and educational material used in private lessons and workshops.
Whether I'm creating an arrangement or teaching a technique, my goal is always the same:
to make complex musical ideas approachable without sacrificing musicality.