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Legato Mastery

Al Joseph, Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

Develop fluid flowing lines that captivate listeners everywhere. Inside you’ll learn key techniques that will allow you to build incredible dexterity in your fretting hand as well as get access to AJ’s own personal collection of exercises he uses daily to maintain a high level of legato technique.

🔘 50+ Video Lessons

🔘 Left-Hand Mechanics Classroom

🔘 3-Point System Navigation Explained

🔘 2-1-2 & 3-1-3 Hybrid Legato Masterclass

🔘 In-Video Tab Play

🔘 PDF & Guitar Pro Downloads

🔘 Practice Backing Tracks

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Legato Mastery

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Legato Mastery

01 Legato technique is applied when we want to play smooth and seamless lines. That is what you're going to learn how to do inside this workshop. We'll also apply more modern techniques like "hybrid picking" to tackle 2-1-2 and 3-1-3 patterns to lock in on arpeggios to make our lines sound more interesting and musical.

Learning Level

Intermediate Guitarists

Prerequisite

Have a good understanding and execution of Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs.

Action Plan

Develop a solid routine around scales and arpeggios using smooth legato technique.

Increase Strength and Stamina

02 We're going to help you harness your legato technique in a way that mitigates hand cramping and injury by approaching every movement and direction on the fretboard with the ultimate care. You'll also be able to transfer these movement and shape to music as well.

Reviews of AJ's Teachings

03 "I can assure you guys, the UGP Program is totally worth it. Go for it!"

David Demetrio

ShredFest VIP Member

"I'm having the most fun I've had in a long time. Thanks, AL!"

Joey Hocking

ShredFest Member

"This program provides the tools you need to take your playing to the next level!"

Yensa Reyes

ShredFest VIP Member

"I can assure you guys, the UGP Program is totally worth it. Go for it!"

Jawan Neal

ShredFest VIP Member

"I'm having the most fun I've had in a long time. Thanks, AL!"

Pete De

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"This program provides the tools you need to take your playing to the next level!"

Jon Smee

ShredFest Member

"I can assure you guys, the UGP Program is totally worth it. Go for it!"

Eric Beaty

ShredFest Member

"I'm having the most fun I've had in a long time. Thanks, AL!"

Frank

ShredFest Member

"This program provides the tools you need to take your playing to the next level!"

Ocean Ging

ShredFest VIP Member

"I highly recommend working with AL because he's a phenomenal teacher and a great dude!"

Russ Edwards

ShredFest Member

"After 50 years of having a guitar in my hands, I can't say enough about this program!"

Jeff Dobson

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"I highly recommend AL's teachings to every guitarist out there struggling with their playing!"

Pablo Wunderlich

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How It Works

04 Learn Most Effective Left Hand Mechanics

Properly re-adjust your hand grip so you can fly up and down the neck with ease.

Correct and Track

Perfect your Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs to effectively manipulate the strings for a solid and fluid sound.

Build Strength and Stamina

Build proficient dexterity, strength and stamina in each finger.

Mitigate Injuries

Rehabilitating techniques build right into your new routine without any extra thought.

Who Is This For?

05 This course is for the technicians of the instrument. The true shred enthusiast.

For the problem solver. For the outside thinker. For the action-taker.

My story starts with a record called "Surfing With The Alien" by Joe Satriani. When I first started playing I always craved more. More notes, more modes, a greater challenge that surpases my current level. This body of work spurred this craving and I've been hooked ever since.

If you've experienced something like this, then I belive this course will truly resonate with you.

If you consider yourself a hard worker yet looking to save huge amounts of time while getting immense results in your technical proficiency. Then you and I are already on the right page. Let's get to work.

Al Joseph

Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

Meet Your Instructor

06 Al Joseph

Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

AJ began his Professional Career as a lead guitarist after his brief time at world-renown music school Berklee College of Music. His 2013 debut record, "Out In The Open" caught the attention of Jan Cyrka, the legendary founder of Jam Track Central. This put Al along-side the worlds most prolific modern guitar artists such as Guthrie Govan, Andy James, Marco Sfogli and so much more.

After a decade of shredding heads he noticed a real need in the guitar community, that so many other guitar enthusiasts yearned to play better thus sharing their own passion for the guitar as well. Now it's AJ’s mission in life to share his knowledge of over two decades with guitarists all around the world who are striving to enhance their skills as well. Welcome to the ShredFest Academy!

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Syllabus

07 I'm confident you'll make the progress you need to make throughout this course because the same methods have worked for me. I'm no god. I'm just a nerd who loves to work hard and do what he loves.

Course Curriculum

Hybrid Legato Overview

We're going to cover conventional and modern takes on legato in this section. We'll explore the left and right hand and how they should work together to create a clean and smooth sound.

2-1-2 Pattern Exercises

In this section we'll be applying legato technique to arpeggios and lay them vertically across the fretboard so that you can develop comfort across the neck.

3-1-3 Pattern Exercises

Same as the last section but we're going to add one more note on every other string to create a hybrid sound between arpeggios and scales for a more modern sound.

3-1-3 Pattern Sequences

Now where going to study sequences that start from each string to further develop visualization for improvisation and creating lines.

Hybrid Legato Wrap Up

Ending things with a brief recap video on what to practice and what to look out for as you make your way through the course. Be on the lookout for more sweeping exercises in the future that will be added to your course at no extra charge.