LEARN HOW TO TATTOO
LEARN HOW TO TATTOO
EVEN IF EVERY STUDIO HAS ALREADY TURNED YOU AWAY
EVEN IF EVERY STUDIO HAS ALREADY TURNED YOU AWAY
The most comprehensive tattooing education system ever created, from your first line to professional-standard realism.
The Fundamentals of Tattooing is the step-by-step e-learning course trusted by over 150k+ students. Go from zero experience, to clean, confident linework and shading — without begging for an apprenticeship.
LEARN HOW TO TATTOO
LEARN HOW TO TATTOO
EVEN IF EVERY STUDIO HAS ALREADY TURNED YOU AWAY
EVEN IF EVERY STUDIO HAS ALREADY TURNED YOU AWAY
Go from zero experience, to clean, confident linework and shading —
without begging for an apprenticeship.
The Fundamentals of Tattooing is the step-by-step e-learning course trusted by over 125,000
students. Go from zero experience, to clean, confident linework and shading —
without begging for an apprenticeship.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Does any of this sound like you?
You've been watching random YouTube tutorials for months, but your lines still come out shaky and inconsistent.
You have no idea whether you're holding the machine at the right angle, running it at the right speed, or going too deep.
You've walked into studios with your portfolio. You've asked for a chance, and they looked at your work, looked at you, and said no. Maybe they didn't even look.
You've bought a machine. It's sitting on your desk right now.
But every time you pick it up, there's this knot in your stomach because you don't actually know if what you're doing is right — and you're terrified of building bad habits that become permanent.
You know you have the drive. You know you'd put in the hours. But nobody will give you the roadmap.
And the worst part? You're watching other people (who aren't more talented than you) build careers, post their work, take clients. While you're still stuck at the starting line, wondering when it'll be"your turn."
It's not a talent problem. It's an access problem.
In a moment, I'm going to show you the exact system that fixed all of this for over 100,000 students. But first, let me tell you why everything you've tried so far hasn't worked...
THE REAL PROBLEM
Here's what nobody tells you about
"Just practicing on your own"...
Every day you practise without a structured system, you're not just not progressing. You're actively reinforcing mistakes.
Bad needle depth becomes muscle memory.
Sloppy line joins become your default.
Inconsistent shading becomes "your style" when really it's just poor technique that nobody corrected.
And the free content online? It's scattered, contradictory, and designed to get views, not to actually teach you.
One video says hold the machine at 45 degrees, the next says 90. One artist swears by round liners for everything, another tells you that's wrong. There's no structure, no progression, no feedback.
What about the traditional apprenticeship route?
Let's be honest. The gatekeeping in this industry isn't about protecting standards — it's about protecting egos.
And meanwhile, you're expected to clean floors for two years before anyone lets you near a machine.
Here's the truth that the old guard doesn't want you to hear: the techniques they're "guarding" aren't secret. They're learnable. They're teachable, and they follow a method.
A specific, repeatable method that anyone with discipline can master.
The only thing standing between you and a career in tattooing isn't talent. It's the right course.
There is a solution. And it doesn't involve begging anyone for permission. Keep reading.
THE PROOF IS IN THE WORK
STUDENT TRANSFORMATIONS
Student Testimonials
Tierra
USA
"My name is Tierra and I am a 37-year-old mom of 4 from Florida.
Taking a traditional apprenticeship route wasn’t possible for me due to my busy life and responsibilities. With Tattoo Method Pro I was able to change my entire career path and open my own small tattoo studio — Marzella Ink Lab."
"I will always be thankful that I stumbled across Ben’s videos on YouTube one day while trying to teach myself how to tattoo.
His teaching style and methods were exactly what I needed. It gave me structure and guidance for my learning path and immediately made me realize becoming a tattoo artist was something I could do if I put my mind to it and worked really hard at it.
I joined TMP and gained access to an incredible amount of learning resources and a community of people just like me who helped motivate me. TMP is not a magic shortcut. It will give you the foundation and guidance you need, and if you put in the work and take Ben’s feedback and apply it, you will see tremendous progress.
If you’re serious about learning and willing to stay consistent, this program can truly change your life the way it changed mine."
Ben
UK
"I’m Ben, 46 in Sunderland, UK. Always been interested in tattoos but never thought I’d be in a position to actually learn."
"I was looking at YouTube videos on how to tattoo and came across Ben Fisher. I watched a few and quickly realised they were different from many others…the straightforward explanations and information were brilliant.
I took the plunge and bought the Fundamentals of Tattooing and enjoyed every aspect.
After that I purchased the Tattoo Method Pro course and have continued to love every moment.
It’s very well structured and you get excellent feedback that actually helps. It allows me the opportunity to learn in the time I set aside with current work/family commitments.
I’ve seen real progress. To see how far I’ve come since when I started is incredible. Still so much to learn but looking forward to it!"
Tierra
USA
"My name is Tierra and I am a 37-year-old mom of 4 from Florida.
Taking a traditional apprenticeship route wasn’t possible for me due to my busy life and responsibilities. With TMP I was able to change my entire career path and open my own small tattoo studio — Marzella Ink Lab."
"I will always be thankful that I stumbled across Ben’s videos on YouTube one day while trying to teach myself how to tattoo. His teaching style and methods were exactly what I needed. It gave me structure and guidance for my learning path and immediately made me realize becoming a tattoo artist was something I could do if I put my mind to it and worked really hard at it.
I joined TMP and gained access to an incredible amount of learning resources and a community of people just like me who helped motivate me. TMP is not a magic shortcut. It will give you the foundation and guidance you need, and if you put in the work and take Ben’s feedback and apply it, you will see tremendous progress.
If you’re serious about learning and willing to stay consistent, this program can truly change your life the way it changed mine."
Ben
UK
"I’m Ben, 46 in Sunderland, UK. Always been interested in tattoos but never thought I’d be in a position to actually learn."
"I was looking at YouTube videos on how to tattoo and came across Ben Fisher. I watched a few and quickly realised they were different from many others…the straightforward explanations and information were brilliant.
I took the plunge and bought the Fundamentals of Tattooing and enjoyed every aspect.
After that I purchased the Tattoo Method Pro course and have continued to love every moment.
It’s very well structured and you get excellent feedback that actually helps. It allows me the opportunity to learn in the time I set aside with current work/family commitments.
I’ve seen real progress. To see how far I’ve come since when I started is incredible. Still so much to learn but looking forward to it!"
Taylor
USA
"I'm Taylor, 32 year old from southern Wisconsin!
Art has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I wanted it to be my career, I wanted to go to school for it. But I was told in high school that I'd never make a living off art.
So I went to nursing school instead and got my RN, despite my pride in what I do I knew it wasn't what I truly wanted.
"TMP and Ben showed up on my Facebook one day and something in my gut told me to go for it. I bought the full course right away and I've never once regretted the decision.
Ben is an incredible teacher and a great guide.
My confidence has climbed and I look forward to what my future holds now that I'm following what I love. 100% recommend TMP and Ben."
Winston
Australia
"My name is Winston, I’m from Melbourne, Australia. I have been an artist for 12 years before learning to tattoo."
"I have been doing Tattoo Method Pro for just over 12 months, love everything about it, Ben Fisher is an absolutely amazing teacher and I would never have taken the plunge if not for this course.
I had never tattooed before to now running my own business and loving it.
It has literally changed my life, I was really lost with where I was and what I was doing before I started came across Ben on YouTube, signed up and have never looked back."
THE SOLUTION
My story is probably the same as yours.
I walked into 15 local tattoo studios, portfolio in hand, looking for a chance to prove myself. Every single one turned me away and told me I'd never make it as an artist.
That's when I realised — the industry wasn't built to support new talent. It was built to protect egos.
They weren't looking at my potential. So I stopped asking. I stopped seeking approval.
I went home, picked up a machine, and taught myself everything they refused to share.
And over time the quality of my work spoke louder than any shop ever did. My name grew, and the same artists who told me "no" started asking if I had space for them.
That's when I knew: it was never about talent. It was about access. So I built a system to tear that barrier down.
One that gives anyone with discipline a clear path to real skill: no ego, no gatekeeping, no guesswork.
It's called The Fundamentals of Tattooing.
It's the exact method I used to teach myself, refined into a step-by-step system and proven across more than 125,000 students worldwide.
It takes you from your very first line with a machine to completing fully shaded designs — and it does it by drilling the core principles into your muscle memory until clean work becomes automatic.
THE TRANSFORMATION
Imagine where you could be in 30 days
Picture this: You sit down at your workstation and apply a stencil with confidence. You pick up your machine, and your hand is steady. The buzz of the needle doesn't make you nervous anymore, it makes you focused.
Your lines are clean. Your curves are smooth. Your joins are invisible. You shade with control, not guesswork. You look at the practice skin in front of you and think: I actually did that. That's not a fantasy. That's the standard result students hit with this system. After completing The Fundamentals of Tattooing, you will be able to:
Tattoo clean, consistent straight lines, curves, joins, and circles, the foundation of every readable tattoo
Shade with precision using round shaders and magnum needles: packing, whipping, brushing, and
tapering with control.
Complete fully shaded tattoo designs from start to finish following guided projects that lock real-world
skill into muscle memory.
Understand needle types, depth, speed, and angle so you know exactly what you're doing and why, not just copying.
Build a portfolio of work on practice skin that demonstrates genuine ability. Strong enough to get you taken seriously by studios, clients, or an apprenticeship.
Earn a verified certificate, we offer the the only courses in the industry that are assessed, not just purchased.
This isn't about watching someone tattoo and hoping it sinks in. This is about drilling techniques until they're automatic.
OUR COURSES
WHAT YOU'RE REALLY GETTING
THE FULL VALUE BREAKDOWN
38+ Structured Video Lessons
Worth $497
Downloadable Stencil Packs
Worth $47
Assessment and Tutoring
Worth $197
Linework Bootcamp
Worth $97
Shading Bootcamp
Worth $97
Total Value
$735
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$149
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38+ Structured Video Lessons
Downloadable Stencil Packs
Assessment and Tutoring
Linework Bootcamp
Shading Bootcamp
$497
$47
$197
$97
$97
Total Value
$735
Your Price Today is just $149
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Module 1
Foundations
In Module 1, you'll learn how to set up your station, master stencil basics, find out about your equipment, and get in the mindset to learn.
Module 2
Linework
In Module 2, you'll learn how to tattoo straight lines, curves, and circles, focussing on accuracy and consistency while you are learning.
Module 3
Dotwork
In Module 3, you'll learn all about dotwork to build up your machine flow, and practice solid fills to smooth 3D blends.
Module 4
Shading
In Module 4, you'll develop shading techniques with round shaders. Learn to pack, whip, brush, and taper black with control.
OUR COURSES
See what our students have to say
Fundamentals of Tattooing
$479 $149
The Fundamentals of Tattooing is a short e-learning course designed to teach beginner students the foundation skills to build on as they begin learning to tattoo.
Course contents:
Two assessments to get feedback
Module 1 - Foundations
Module 2 - Linework Basics
Module 3 - Dotwork
Module 4 - Shading
Bonus Magnum Needle Lessons
Bonus Linework and Shading Bootcamps
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Join 125,000+ students worldwide. No gatekeeping. No egos.
P.S. — If you're still reading, here's what you need to know: this system has been used by over 100,000 students worldwide. You can try the course risk-free, and if it doesn't dramatically improve your technique, you get your money back. There is genuinely nothing to lose.
P.P.S. — Remember: the artists who make it don't wait for permission. They build. They put in the effort. And they start before they feel ready. This is your moment. Take it.
FAQ's
Can you really learn to tattoo from an online course?
Yes, and thousands of our students already have!
The traditional belief that you can only learn tattooing through a shop apprenticeship is outdated. Ben Fisher created Tattoo Method Pro to allow anyone to learn to tattoo without the gatekeeping of apprenticeships, structured, step-by-step e-learning courses with over 200 lessons covering everything from machine setup to advanced tattooing techniques.
Our courses aren't like watching random YouTube tutorials in no particular order - they're a proven curriculum designed to take you from complete beginner to professional standard.
I have no artistic ability whatsoever. Is this course still for me?
Absolutely! You don't need to be a natural-born artist; tattooing is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learnt with the right guidance and practice.
Our courses start from the basics and include drawing fundamentals specific to tattoo design.
Remember: Some of the best tattoo artists working today didn't consider themselves "artistic" before they started - what matters most when learning to tattoo is your willingness to put in the work and follow the process.
How is this different from just watching free YouTube tutorials?
There's a huge difference between our courses and self taught learning across platforms like YouTube.
Free YouTube content is scattered, inconsistent, and often taught with no structure. This was you can spend hundreds of hours jumping between videos, learning things in the wrong order, and picking up bad habits, all while still not feeling confident enough to pick up a machine.
Our courses are structured so that each lesson builds on the last, with practice exercises, demonstrations, and a clear progression path to build your skills.
How long will it take before I can tattoo real people?
Our courses are self-paced, so whether you've got two hours a day or ten, you can work through it at a speed that suits your life. The key word is practice when learning to tattoo the more reps you put in on practice skin, the faster you'll progress.
All students are tattooing on practice skin after learning the foundation theory, and you may feel confident enough to do your first real tattoo within a few months of consistent practice but we recommend that students do not rush the process!
Please note: We recommend that you do not tattoo yourself or others while you are taking the course. As a training provider we have an ethical responsibility to ensure our students are following best practice, and tattooing yourself or other before you are ready has professional and legal impacts which can hinder your career as a tattooist.
I don't live in the UK. Is the course relevant to me?
Yes, our courses are relevant regardless of where you live. We have ensured that our course content focuses on skills and techniques rather than country specific legislaiton so it can be used around the world.
Tattooing is a universal skill, and the techniques and business principles taught in our courses apply no matter where you are, and we have successful students across the world. The only thing which varies across the world is licensing and hygiene regulations, so we always recommend checking with your local council, or other local authority, what the requirements are for tattoo licencing in your area.
What if I just want to tattoo as a hobby, not as a career?
Our courses work just as well for hobbyists as it does for career-changers, you'll still earn to tattoo properly and safely regardless of your end goal.
Plenty of students take the course in order to learn tattooing as a hobby - learning the craft for their own enjoyment, or add to learn a fun new skill, and as such we welcome all students to our courses!
Can you really learn to tattoo from an online course?
Yes, and thousands of our students already have!
The traditional belief that you can only learn tattooing through a shop apprenticeship is outdated. Ben Fisher created Tattoo Method Pro to allow anyone to learn to tattoo without the gatekeeping of apprenticeships, structured, step-by-step e-learning courses with over 200 lessons covering everything from machine setup to advanced tattooing techniques.
Our courses aren't like watching random YouTube tutorials in no particular order - they're a proven curriculum designed to take you from complete beginner to professional standard.
I have no artistic ability whatsoever. Is this course still for me?
Absolutely! You don't need to be a natural-born artist; tattooing is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learnt with the right guidance and practice.
Our courses start from the basics and include drawing fundamentals specific to tattoo design.
Remember: Some of the best tattoo artists working today didn't consider themselves "artistic" before they started - what matters most when learning to tattoo is your willingness to put in the work and follow the process.
How is this different from just watching free YouTube tutorials?
There's a huge difference between our courses and self taught learning across platforms like YouTube.
Free YouTube content is scattered, inconsistent, and often taught with no structure. This was you can spend hundreds of hours jumping between videos, learning things in the wrong order, and picking up bad habits, all while still not feeling confident enough to pick up a machine.
Our courses are structured so that each lesson builds on the last, with practice exercises, demonstrations, and a clear progression path to build your skills.
How long will it take before I can tattoo real people?
Our courses are self-paced, so whether you've got two hours a day or ten, you can work through it at a speed that suits your life. The key word is practice when learning to tattoo the more reps you put in on practice skin, the faster you'll progress.
All students are tattooing on practice skin after learning the foundation theory, and you may feel confident enough to do your first real tattoo within a few months of consistent practice but we recommend that students do not rush the process!
Please note: We recommend that you do not tattoo yourself or others while you are taking the course. As a training provider we have an ethical responsibility to ensure our students are following best practice, and tattooing yourself or other before you are ready has professional and legal impacts which can hinder your career as a tattooist.
I don't live in the UK. Is the course relevant to me?
Yes, our courses are relevant regardless of where you live. We have ensured that our course content focuses on skills and techniques rather than country specific legislaiton so it can be used around the world.
Tattooing is a universal skill, and the techniques and business principles taught in our courses apply no matter where you are, and we have successful students across the world. The only thing which varies across the world is licensing and hygiene regulations, so we always recommend checking with your local council, or other local authority, what the requirements are for tattoo licencing in your area.
What if I just want to tattoo as a hobby, not as a career?
Our courses work just as well for hobbyists as it does for career-changers, you'll still earn to tattoo properly and safely regardless of your end goal.
Plenty of students take the course in order to learn tattooing as a hobby - learning the craft for their own enjoyment, or add to learn a fun new skill, and as such we welcome all students to our courses!
Ready to go all in?
Our Tattoo Method Po course takes you from complete beginner to professional with 200+ lessons, advanced techniques, mentorship from Ben, and a business blueprint.
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