The Ultimate Online Shred School for Guitarists.

Elite Guitar Coaching for Modern Guitar Players.

FREE ADVANCED TRAININGS

Videos, eBooks, Guides, Downloads & more to help you get back the confidence to unlock your full potential as a guitar player:

Free Course

Free Course

Free Course

ShredFest Pro

For serious guitarists & performers looking for a step by step plan of action enhancing their day-to-day skills.

$1000/Lifetime

Payment plans available.

30 hour course curriculum

Step-by-step course curriculum

Feedback & critique checkpoints

Routine building templates

Private online community

Community support access

ShredFest VIP

For professional level minded guitarists, looking to create a body of work and step into the advanced level.

$4800/annually

Payment plans available.

Weekly group coaching calls

30+ hours of video courses

Live stream database

Digital routine builder app

Private online community

Private chatroom coaching

Career Guitarist

For professional guitarists ready to take your personal brand to the next level and make money doing what you love.

$10,000/annually

Payment plans available.

Weekly calls with Al Joseph

Collaborations with Al Joseph

Live events in Los Angels

Private online community

Network of career guitarists

Networking with guitarpreneures

FAQs

What is the ShredFest Academy?

ShredFest Academy is an online coaching program for guitarists who want to master advanced technique, develop their own musical voice, and play with professional-level confidence and skill. Inside the Academy, you’ll get step-by-step training, personal mentorship, proven practice systems, and a supportive community to help you break plateaus, accelerate your progress, and achieve the goals you’ve always dreamed of on the guitar.

How do I register for mentorship?

To register for mentorship, simply choose a program that you feel can help you.

Program 1: The Pro Membership is a paid program where you get expert year-round 1-on-1 coaching with AJ and a tailored game plan design around your goals as a guitar player.

Program 2: The Elite Membership is Pro on steroids. Not only will you reach your goals as a guitar player, you'll be shown how to make a living doing it as AJ has for years. Build your audience and make your stand as an artist, session player, recording artist, and social media expert. This is where you'll make your dreams a reality.

One you've made your decision you'll have to apply. Click the "Apply Now" button on either page, fill out the short application form, and schedule your free discovery call. During the call, we’ll discuss your goals, current challenges, and see if ShredFest Academy Program is the right fit to help you reach the next level in your playing.

Am I the right fit?

If you’re a committed guitarist who wants to break through plateaus, develop advanced technique, and create music you’re proud of, you’re likely a great fit. ShredFest Academy is for players who are serious about their growth, open to coaching, and ready to invest time, resources, and energy into mastering their craft.

Who will coach me?

You’ll be personally coached by Al Joseph, a professional guitarist and mentor with years of experience helping players master advanced techniques, build their unique style, and achieve their highest potential on the instrument.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Al Joseph began playing guitar at the age of 13, igniting a lifelong passion for music that would shape his career. After years of honing his craft, he earned recognition as a world-class guitarist, releasing original music and collaborating with respected platforms like JTC Guitar and several magazine placements such as Guitar World and Vintage Guitar. Driven by a genuine love for helping guitarists unlock their true potential, Al founded ShredFest Academy to share the proven techniques, mindset shifts, and creative tools that have transformed his own playing and the lives of countless students around the world.