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Picking Mastery

Al Joseph, Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

Master articulate patterns and lines with your picking hand inside this complete alternate picking collection. Master the fundamental micro-movements of the picking hand so that you can build incredible speed and precision, enhancing your dynamics and sense of expression all the while.

πŸ”˜ 35+ Video Lessons

πŸ”˜ Right-Hand Mechanics Classroom

πŸ”˜ Rhythmic Ear-Training Applications

πŸ”˜ Routine Building Materials

πŸ”˜ Scalar, Pentatonic & Diagonal Patterns

πŸ”˜ PDF & Guitar Pro Downloads

πŸ”˜ Practice Backing Tracks

Picking Mastery

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Picking Mastery

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Picking is more about articulation than what pick you use or that way you hold it. We're going to take a close look at the proper movements required to make your picking lines stand out and sound cleaner than ever. We'll also take about proper posture to eliminate injuries as well.

Learning Level

Intermediate Guitarists

Prerequisite

A moderate comfort level with alternate picking (up and down)

Action Plan

Apply the optimal picking technique to make you sound clean and articulate.

Play Clean and Articulately

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Alternate picking technique is not the only way to sound articulate. However, it is the most articulate sounding technique for rock and metal guitarists. This waorkshop will open you up to a plethora of exercises designed to help you bring out your inner John Petrucci, Marty Friedman, or Shawn Lane in only days of study.

Reviews of AJ's Teachings

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

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David Demetrio

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

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Joey Hocking

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

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

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Jawan Neal

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

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Pete De

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

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Jon Smee

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

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Eric Beaty

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

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Frank

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

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Ocean Ging

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

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Russ Edwards

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

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Jeff Dobson

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

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How It Works

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Recalibrate Your Picking Motions

Find your preferred picking grip and anchoring position.

Correct and Track

Develop new (good) habits from the wrist.

Boost Articulation and Control

Practice scales, pentatonics and diagonal patterns for enhanced comfort.

Mitigate Injuries

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

Who Is This For?

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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

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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

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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

Picking Mastery Introduction

A commonsensical method, yet revolutionary for technical proficiency and control. The key hear is focusing on the problematic areas by using the metronome in a way that prevent interruption. that means no stopping to adjust while you get more reps in while you enhance your rhythmic awareness. This way you can get more repetitions in thus achieving a high comfort level with your movements.

Stationary Scale Exercises (2 String)

Enhance your ability to lock into the pocket where true speed and control is found with all areas of movement. You'll improve your sound and find that this is the very thing that makes a proficient player truly great.

Moving Scale Exercises (2 String)

Identify and correct habits that prohibit you from getting to the next level. Fortify a good sense of muscle memory and skyrocket your results within days.

Stationary Pentatonic Exercises (2 String)

Again, your ears are the gateway to speed and accuracy. When you learn how to control a single note you learn how to control the many. This concept coupled with repetition will blow open your physical and mental barriers.

Moving Pentatonic Exercises (2 String)

Once you have the identified the problematic areas of your playing and are able to apply a methodology that works, you can start defining the contents of your routine around your busy schedule. This way you're allowed to focus daily consistency rather than feeling like your running out of time every time you "get" a change to sit down and practice.

Vertical Scale Exercises (6 String)

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Diagonal Scale Exercises (6 String)

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Pentatonic Scale Exercises (6 String)

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Pentatonic Scale Exercises (6 String)

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Picking Trainer Wrap Up

Finally we'll wrap up with some last minute pointers. Be on the lookout for more picking exercises in the future that will be added to your course at no extra charge.

Enroll Now

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Picking Mastery

Master articulate patterns and lines with your picking hand inside this complete alternate picking collection. Master the fundamental micro-movements of the picking hand so that you can build incredible speed and precision, enhancing your dynamics and sense of expression all the while.

πŸ”˜ 35+ Video Lessons

πŸ”˜ Right-Hand Mechanics Classroom

πŸ”˜ Rhythmic Ear-Training Applications

πŸ”˜ Routine Building Materials

πŸ”˜ Scalar, Pentatonic & Diagonal Patterns

πŸ”˜ PDF & Guitar Pro Downloads

πŸ”˜ Practice Backing Tracks

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