The Challenge of Odd Time Signatures As a guitar player, one of the most thrilling challenges you can set for yourself is to master the art of shredding in odd

Double picking: The Shredder’s Secret Weapon There are numerous techniques that can be found in a pro shredder’s arsenal. One that doesn’t get talked about enough is double picking. If

Progressive Shred Techniques: Breaking Down the Boundaries of Traditional Shred In the world of guitar, the term “shred” has long been associated with lightning-fast solos and virtuosic playing. But while

Guitar Tone 101: the Power of the Amplifier As any guitar player worth their salt knows, the amplifier plays a crucial role in shaping the tone of their instrument. But

  Three unique 5 String Sweep Patterns that will help you break old habits Greetings fellow Shred enthusiast! For today, I’ve designed three unique 5 string sweep patterns for you

Backing Tracks as a tool for practice It’s a well-known fact that musicianship requires discipline, dedication, and a whole lot of practice. And when it comes to honing your craft

The importance of practicing with a metronome   Ah, the metronome. That little ticking timekeeper that has the power to make or break a musician’s performance. As a seasoned shredder

  guitar sweep patterns: where do I start? Greetings fellow Shred enthusiasts! Today I’m here to talk to you about guitar sweep patterns, one of my personal favorite Shred-adjacent topics.

Crucial Tips for Beginner Guitar Shredding Greetings current and aspiring shredders! Whether you’re a long time student of shred looking to reinforce your foundation or an absolute beginner looking to

Alternate Picking Guitar Workout Greetings to you, my fellow Shred enthusiast! If you’re looking to improve your alternate picking guitar skills, then I’ve got the thing for you. In this

Pedal Tone for Neoclassical Shred and Beyond   Greetings fellow Shred guitarist! Today I want to give you a brief history of the pedal tone and how it came to

Some of the Best Metal Guitars under $500 available right now Greetings, fellow Shredder! It’s your old pal Anton here, and today I want to show you some of the

Neoclassical guitar and the harmonic minor scale     Greetings, my fine Neoclassical fan! If you’d like to enter the world of Neoclassical guitar, then I can help. Let’s dive

3 Easy and Unique Sweep Picking Patterns for your Sweep Arsenal   Hello my fellow Shredder! If you’re looking to learn some new and unique sweep picking patterns or simply

String Dampener for guitar: why should you use one? Greetings, fellow Shred fans! You may have noticed that a lot of today’s top guitarists use some kind of string dampener

Neoclassical Shred Guitar: The Old Meets The New Neoclassical shred guitar is a fusion of classical and shred styles. It combines the technical precision and virtuosity of classical guitar with

Master Shred with these Shred Guitar Scales Ahoy there, fellow Shredders! Are you looking to learn to Shred like the masters? Have you ever wondered how the great players achieve

Alternate Picking tips for the aspiring Guitar-Shredding Machine Greetings, aspiring Shred masters! If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in becoming a guitar-shredding machine. Well, you’re in luck because I’m

Guitar Tapping Technique: An Introduction Ahoy, fellow Shred enthusiast! If you’re looking to add some pizazz to your playing, I’ve got just the thing for you: guitar tapping technique. From

Shred Guitar Exercises for the Metal Guitarist Greetings shred enthusiast! If you’re looking to take your shred skills to the next level, I’ve put together a list of Shred Guitar

Take your Sweep technique to the next level with these Sweep Picking Tips Today I’m going to hook you up with some sweep picking tips! If you’re looking to improve

Alternate Picking vs. Legato Greetings, fellow guitar enthusiasts! Today, we’ll be discussing a topic that has plagued the minds of guitar players everywhere: Alternate Picking vs. Legato. Alternate Picking First

The Modes: essential Shred Guitar Theory My fellow Shredders, there comes a point in any Shred Guitarist’s life when it becomes necessary to start working on some Shred Guitar Theory. 

Practicing for Neoclassical Shred Guitar Greetings fellow Shredder! No doubt you’re eager to improve your skills and take your playing to the next level. If you’re a fan of neoclassical

  The future of guitar is Progressive Shred Hello fellow guitar aficionado! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re interested in taking your shredding skills to the next level. Well,

It’s about time you learn to shred   If you want to be the life of the party, the envy of your friends, and the absolute ruler of the guitar,

Two string sweep picking: a technique so simple, even a caveman could do it.  Don’t let its simplicity fool you – when done correctly, two string sweep picking can add

Have you tried outside picking yet?  No?  Now is the time…   As a renowned master of the six-string *ahem*, I’ve had my fair share of experience with the art

Economy Picking is the shredder’s secret weapon     Ahoy there, fellow Shred enthusiast! If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for ways to improve your playing and

  Phrasing for Shred Guitar: Making Shred more conversational since 1892 “Give each phrase some breathing room so that the listener has time to soak in the melodies. Tell a

Time to smooth things out with some legato shred!   Folks, if you’re a shred guitarist, there’s one skill that you absolutely must master: the ability to create smooth, fluid

Sweep Picking for Shred solos   Greetings, fellow Shredder! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of the shred guitar style, and you’re always looking for ways to