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Sweeping Mastery

Al Joseph, Chief Instructor of The ShredFest Academy

Leverage the power of this dynamic hybrid technique and harness the sound reminiscent of a concerto master. Inside we’ll take a deep dive into hand synchronization, rhythmic control, and a bit of fretboard navigation so that you can sweep your way seamlessly through any harmonic movement.

🔘 25+ Video Lessons

🔘 Hand synchronization Tutorial

🔘 Rhythmic Ear-Training Application

🔘 Routine & Execution Building Materials

🔘 In-Video Tab Play

🔘 PDF & Guitar Pro Downloads

🔘 Practice Backing Tracks

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Sweeping Mastery

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Sweeping Mastery

01 Sweep picking is a great way to bring out the color or harmony of any musical passage in your lines and phrases. From players like Yngwie Malmsteen to Synyster Gates, this workshop will have you sounding like a concerto master fast.

Learning Level

Intermediate Guitarists

Prerequisite

A strong sense of coordination in the left and right hands.

Action Plan

Map fundamental arpeggio patterns all over the neck and execute with sweeping technique.

SynchronizingBoth Your Hands

02 Sweep picking is a great way to dial in hand synchronization, which you'll need when tackling other techniques as you go along. You'll learn how to dial in the right muscle memory regardless of your physical anatomy. The key here is slow and stead movements. After that we'l get into how we can speed this up for an enhanced sense of synchronization.

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

ShredFest VIP Member

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

Pablo Wunderlich

ShredFest Member

How It Works

04 Learn Synchronization Techniques

Practice various string sets for enhanced muscle memory.

Correct and Track

focus on repetitions and proper tracking of time for better stamina.

Enhance Visualization.

Learn essential arpeggios and how to locate them of the fly.

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

Sweeping Mastery Introduction

First we'll start with the proper motions and how to get your hand prepared to synchronize on the board for optimal sweeping efficiency.

Major Arpeggio Positions Part 1

All the basic sweepable major patterns starting from the 5th string set.

Major Arpeggio Positions Part 2

All the basic sweepable major patterns starting from the 6th string set.

Minor Arpeggio Positions Part 1

All the basic sweepable minor patterns starting from the 5th string set.

Minor Arpeggio Positions Part 2

All the basic sweepable minor patterns starting from the 6th string set.

Sweeping Mastery Wrap Up

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