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#351 - The #1 Workout That BLEW UP My Picking (3 Exercises)
My friends, this week I want to share a killer workoutwith you :) It consists of 3 awesome new exercises,and only takes 5 minutesof your day - but it's guaranteed to blow up your picking control and speed!Here are the files for this week(full workout video, tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jQyp9rUrl5kxUXLwqQ9qm9mwZWRuAm0u?usp=drive_linkPlease don't skip the slow levels - those are great for your timing and for familiarizing yourself with the exer...
#350 - The ONLY 4 Exercises You Need For Perfect Technique
My friends, I want to share 4 INSANELY powerful exerciseswith you today :) They all have a huge focus on improving your technique, while still sounding practical. They're tons of fun to practice, hope you enjoy!Download the full Finger Fitness Package here(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1olB4rewcnBmGpxCFIXCU3oH0lGOAR6Vh?usp=sharingThe fourth workout is my personal favorite, as it combines a lot of different topics (finger ro...
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#349 - You Are Ruining Your Wrist! - How to practice properly
My friends, today I have a special new videofor you - this one is all about technical exercises that will help you a lot in short practice routines, since they have a lot of technical benefits :)Download your practice files for this week(tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MqKju2h1KF2GxF8nr3hCnj-xGSisG0da?usp=sharingPost your videos in the Personal Coachinggroupfor feedback! Can't wait to check out your progress with this :) Hav...
#348 - If your palm muting looks like this, GET HELP.
My friends, you wanted me to talk about palm muting and unwanted string noise- so here's a big video with some really helpful exercises:)Download the full Zero Noise Practice Package(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rUJlHZtKgYiW4vF1VhGO5nWjU9w5BdoG?usp=sharingWith these exercises, you will greatly clean up your playing in no time! Developing a good muting technique is the most important step to get rid of unwanted noise while...
#347 - If Self-Taught Guitarists did THIS, they'd be 10x BETTER
My friends, I have some new and incredibly powerful exercises for you this month! With these workouts, you tackle multiple different topics at the same time, which will allow you to progress faster than many other players :)Here are your practice files for this week (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gNTWhO5k8RJdrOt0P69YjWZaLpf56KQY?usp=drive_linkRemember to post your progress videos in the VIP group for Personal Coaching/Platinum...
#346 - Self-Taught Guitarists: Do THIS and your Progress Will EXPLODE!
My friends, this week I have something very specialfor you - a way of practicing and playing that has the potential to change your sound and technique forever!Let's talk about picking articulation.Download this week's practice package here(tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, PDF tabs): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gTZTNt4NkHpcNOeByFvcqSXnOnkdXV6e?usp=sharingWith these exercises, you will not only further unlock your wrist for fast and controlled picking, you will elevate y...
#345 - 7 Red Flags Your Guitar Playing Isn't Advancing
My friends, I just came home from Europe's biggest guitar event and felt like I have an important and urgent video to film.Instead of throwing the next exercises at you, I want to address some important fears and frustrationsyou talked to me about at the event!1.) I can't build any more speed, I'm stuck at a certain level.I'm addressing this in the video, but remember that I made a full workout/exercise package all about this for you last week: https://www.patreon.com/posts/344-f...
#344 - From 90 to 300 BPM in Just 9 Days - How I Did It
My friends, today I want to share my 5-step formula for building extreme guitar speed- in the form of 5 awesome exercise routines! :)Here are your practice files for this week(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks) - download the full package: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VK4Cgc5Y6QV8z4LtIQEGdnKpuxqnHIM9?usp=sharingThese exercises are designed to push you out of your comfort zone - first, we unlock the wrist, then we build the technique, then we introduce string tr...
#343 - Horrible Guitar Advice that KILLS Your Progress
My friends, usually I talk about the best advice I can give, but this week I'd like to focus on some myths and bad advicethat personally held me back on my journey :)I made a new exercise packagefor you, download it here(tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d4o-Ex4tmDfOxMwDcBD3MdnKbGNyh-yc?usp=sharingWith these new exercises, I don't just want to debunk these common guitar myths, I also want to give you some helpful practical worko...
#342 - You're NOT an intermediate guitarist if you can't do THIS.
My friends, today I'd like to talk about one of the most important skillsguitarists should have - if you want to sound like an intermediate or professional soloist and improvisor,you have to master this skill :)Here are your practice files for this week(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vQHXik03KSKwX6ajEDRGiLs88WI6uLXR?usp=sharingBy outlining chords, you create harmonic context and melody in your solos. This new practice etude...
#341 - You're Probably Using The WRONG Guitar Pick
My friends, I'd like to talk about using different guitar picks for different guitar partstoday :) This will hopefully help with finding the perfect pick for any situation, especially in the studio!Download the full new picking practice package(play-along videos, tabs, backing tracks, PDF tabs): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d4le1QowUBRAiYPNrJ-SY5gsxxRylqlG?usp=sharingThese exercises are especially designed for each approachI discussed in the video - from trying round picks for arp...
#340 - 10 MIN LEGATO WORKOUT - Finger Exercises, Hammer-On, Pull-Off & more
My friends, I have an awesome daily legato workoutfor you today! It consists of the most practical lines and patterns that you will need in any musical context that involves legato - so having this one in your routine is not only great for finger strength and independence, it will also make you a better player overall:)Download your practice files for this week here(play-along video, guitar pro, backing tracks, pdf tabs): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PUaKbpgWvmeVl5Ua8Tbzf78XAFzec6b1?u...
BERNTH - Horizons (Official TABS & Guitar Pro)
Hey friends, I'm happy to share my new song 'Horizons'one day early with you :) As a Patreon bonus, I transcribed the entire guitar sections and made both a PDF tab sheetand Guitar Pro file for you - see them attached below.Hope you have tons of fun with it, tag me in your covers and I will repost them in my Instagram stories!
#339 - 5 Guitar Exercises EVERYONE Should STOP DOING
My friends, today I'd like to talk about some ineffective practice conceptsand how I approach my exercises nowadays :) I hope that helps with creating a practical and musical routinefor you!I made a new practice packagebased on these exercise strategies, download it here(tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sngdaHlKzZdc0vB_qSyhLtiuWWEszK8k?usp=sharingOverall, I feel like the more practical your exercises get, the easier it will b...
#338 - Is this the Worst Guitarist in the World?
My friends, there's a video going viralat the moment and everyone is making fun of it - but let's take a moment to really analyze what's happeningin it and how some of the bad habits could be fixed :)I made a new practice packagefor this occasion, which is all about the most important technical fundamentals- it turned out awesome, download it here (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LOKdq4cE3EONA9GI0T4_6A--A13V_bZ6?usp=...
#337 - You're Probably Using The WRONG String Height
My friends, I want to share something that we never talked about before - I recently posted a live video from my POV that went viral, and a lot of people commented about my seemingly 'high' action. That's why I wanted to share my settings and explain why I use them :)I made another finger workout packagefor you, that will help you with figuring out your string height - here are your practice files(guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along videos, tabs): https://drive.google.com/drive/fo...
#336 - 5 Technique Mistakes ALL Intermediate Players Make
My friends, we all have phases where we are frustratedand we feel like we're not making progress - so I made a NEW guitar technique practice packagejust for you this week!Here's the full package for you(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/136eyG7Y8kxvEQ8kUy7uO7suamcRVIc5M?usp=sharingUsually, it's never the player that's to blame for limited amount of progress (if the work is put in), it's ineffective and unpractic...
#335 - How to build downpicking speed FAST (just do THIS!)
My friends, last week a lot of you asked for a full LONG downstroke workout, that combines challenging parts of the recent 30-day downstroke course! So I put together this challenging play-along workout in addition to the new course, hope you enjoy :)Here are your practice files for this workout(play-along video, tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FfXrP-f5WfNLPVbuNMDQaYSQ8M3Rs4c0?usp=sharingAnd here's the link to the 30-day downpicking coursepost (just...
#334 - 30-DAY DOWNPICKING COURSE
My friends, I made another full 30-Day online coursejust for our awesome Patreon community :) This time, it's all about downstrokes- a much requested topic, and I got inspired by a crazy comment I saw recently (find about more in the video above).Here's the full coursefor you(workouts in 3 different levels, 30-day practice plan, backing tracks, guitar pro files, and more): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bUxBFDkr8PK5qvtcYeNs01p_Qv1sIcXn?usp=sharingINSTRUCTIONS:As with all 30-day...
#333 - This Will DOUBLE Your Progress WITHOUT More Practice
My friends, I want to show you a NEW practice approachthat I've been working on over the last few weeks - hope it helps you as much as it did me :)Download your full workout package for this week(tabs, guitar pro files, play-along videos, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YpMWrZfN-o8AJ4LobTQLBjkcnt1QCp4X?usp=drive_linkWorking on isolating the fretting handin your practice routine is the fastest way to better finger control, strength, and dexterity. This greatly improve...
#332 - Brutally Honest Advice for Self-Taught Guitarists
As a mainly self-taught player, THIS is the video I wish I had 20 years ago :)If you want to learn more, you can get 50% off my brand new guitar courseuntil July 31st by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4bumr88I made this new coursefor all beginners and intermediate players that never took the time to truly master the fundamentals of lead guitar playing and solos. Players that still feel lost on the neck, don't know how to improvise, and feel stuck playing the same boring licks over and over ag...
#331 - I teach my wife SWEEP PICKING in 10 minutes
My friends, you wanted me to do another beginner lessonwith my wife and challenged me to teach her sweep picking in 10 minutes- so here's the video for you :)Download your practice files for this week(tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12eaY0MR9B8fNCLPdAuVB87cEKISIVxrN?usp=sharingRemember that I made a full 30-day sweep picking courseand practice plan for you awesome Patreon members! You can find the link in this post: https://www.pat...
#330 - 15 MIN PICKING TECHNIQUE WORKOUT - Alternate, Sweep, Economy
My friends, you voted for a new workoutthat features the holy trinity of picking techniques- alternate picking, economy picking, and sweep picking! So I'm happy to present this brand new daily 15-minute play-along routine :)Download your practice filesfor this workout here (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro file, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17KsXTV-cYiQMASQ7FP8zcCSXH0UlEMaS?usp=sharingPlease also don't forget that I made detailed 30-day coursesan all these te...
#329 - The Silent Hack Pro Guitarists Use to Play Faster
My friends, you voted for a full economy of motion practice routine- so I'm happy to present 5 exercisesthat will help you with getting the most out of your fingers! Combined, these workouts make for a perfect daily routine :)Download the full practice package here(tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xya_MjPmTQQ0vr3sevDm8DGqtDsgrs3W?usp=sharingWhen you practice this, make sure to really focus on your fingers - how are they comin...
#328 - This Stops 95% Of Self-Taught Guitar Progress
My friends, you voted for a new rhythm guitar workout- so I'm happy to present this awesome routine that features downstrokes, intervals, alternate picking, note value transitions, and more :) Download your practice files for this week(tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ntR5SDOUH5OK1om8TTqaXraP3w3uSFeK?usp=sharingCheck out the full modern rhythm guitar course:https://www.patreon.com/posts/208-modern-play-61019094We're all guilty ...
#327 - 10 THINGS I Wish I Knew As A Beginner Guitarist
My friends, before we check out the winners of this month's lesson voting, I'd like to show you 10 exercise concepts/topicsI wish I knew as a beginner player :) This would have honestly saved me years of practice, so I hope I can help you on your journey!Download this week's workout package(tabs, guitar pro, play-along videos, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gZFtAl_LnUZpGPRjde-2qbnJSRt-P8ed?usp=sharingThe exercises in this video make for an awesome daily rout...
Lesson Topic Voting June
My friends, let's decide on the lesson topics for next month - can't wait to work on these videos for you, let's do this!! :)
#326 - You're Probably Practicing Guitar Scales WRONG
My friends, I'd like to talk to you about guitar scalesthis week! We're all a bit guilty of just playing them up and down in our practice routines - so let's work on more practical and creative ways of unlocking their melodic potential:)I put together a special guitar scale workout packagefor you this week, combining the most important scale lessons and routines into one awesome bundle(play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, PDF tabs): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19L3ne...
#325 - Teaching My Wife To SHRED! (4 Beginner Exercises)
My friends, we didn't do a beginner/early intermediate lesson in a long time - so I thought it would be a good idea to bring out Nata again :) In this video, I help her with fixing several picking technique issues, as well as the unwanted noise she was struggling with.In case you're a beginner or early intermediate player as well, you can download your practice files for this video here (tabs, guitar pro files, play-along videos, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m...
