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String Theory

Al Joseph, Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

This masterclass will help you play melodies on the fly, write killer guitar solos, and improvise like a true pro. Unlock the key elements needed to eliminate guess work by connecting both theory and visualization. You’re going to master key aural concepts that will make you truly one with the guitar.

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String Theory

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String Theory

01 This in-depth visual handbook combines both theory and fretboard visualization in one. If you're looking to unlock the visual nature of the guitar without having to over-think your way through, this masterclass will make that a possibility for you. Improvise and traverse the neck without having to stay stuck in the box any longer.

Learning Level

Beginner Guitarists

Prerequisite

A basic understanding of theory and some guitar playing experience.

Action Plan

Enhance ear-training and apply harmonic concepts to the guitar neck.

Connect Your Ears To The Frets

02 The key to fretboard freedom is first developing your ears to harmony. Knowing theory is one thing, but sufficient ear-training is essential to properly navigate the music you already know and love. The next step is to apply that theory knowledge and training to the neck and over time any instrument will start making more sense to you, let alone the guitar.

Reviews of AJ's Teachings

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

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

Yensa Reyes

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

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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"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!"

Eric Beaty

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

Frank

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

Ocean Ging

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

Russ Edwards

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"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!"

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How It Works

04 A Deeper Level of Theory

Learn advanced concepts that can be later applied to the guitar neck easily.

Ear-Training Techniques

Unlock your ability to measure note against each other to quickly identify their harmonic use so they may be applied to the fretboard seamlessly.

Fretboard Visualization Techniques

Learn where the note are on the fretboard and use them as anchor points for visualization.

Apply Techniques To Phrases

Transcribe your favorite lines and phrases and apply this one-size-fits-all method to them from here on out.

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

String Theory Introduction

In this section we'll uncover the methodology behind connecting music theory to the guitar neck in a quick and seamless way.

Guitar Harmony Methodology

In this section we're going to work on combining harmony and the neck together by first learning how to locate the notes on the neck. Next we'll tackle harmonic ear-training and then circle back to Al's navigational patterns and root connection study.

Ionian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Ionian.

Dorian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Dorian.

Phrygian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Phrygian.

Lydian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Lydian.

Mixolydian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Mixolydian.

Aeolian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Aeolian.

Locrian Modal Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the mode of Locrian.

Major Pentatonic Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the Major Pentatonic Scale.

Minor Pentatonic Mapping

In this section you'll learn how to map the chord tones, scale notes, arpeggios, and chord inversions in the Minor Pentatonic Scale.

String Theory Wrap Up

We'll wrap up with some last minute pointers. More content will be added as AJ develops more of these concepts further within his playing and it'll be at no additional charge to you. Be on the lookout for more.