Diagram Set: Hirojoshi
HIROJOSHI is one of the coolest scales I know, so it's the perfect one to feature first in the Diagram Sets series. Hirojoshi has this EPIC sound to it automatically, and
Musical Shortcut: How to Create Your Own Unique Sample Instrument in Under 2 Minutes
For this Rapid Tutorial, I'm demonstrating one of my favorite ways to get cool sounds — while at the same time, using instruments that literally NO ONE ELSE in the
Musical Shortcut: How to Write a Song in 3 Minutes
Writing songs with standard structures can be FAST if you focus on the right things and use the right tools, and spend your time just "sculpting" your interpretation into shape
Support ShredMentor’s Challenge of the Day Series!
For almost 3 months, I've been releasing a DAILY video, addressing a specific challenge (or set of challenges) relating to your guitar playing, technique, theory, and/or creativity.And the response so
Speed Training Boot Camp #4
Play along to the video, or pause it after each exercise and use the practice beats below to practice it at your own current speed range. < Previous STBC Post To STBC
Speed Training Boot Camp #3
For today's STBC session, our Rhythmic Theme of the Day is SEXTUPLETS (or any other grouping of 6), accented as "1 and 2 and 3 and"For that reason, I'm playing along
Speed Training Boot Camp #2
For this week's Speed Training Boot Camp, the Rhythmic Theme of the Day is 4/4 Sixteenth Notes.Attached you'll find the same 4/4 16th Note Double Bass Beats I'm using throughout
The 7 Hexachords of Natural Minor
These 7 shapes make up the 7 hexachords (6-note scale fragments) in any minor scale.Personally, I just think of them as the "1 shape," the "2 shape," the "3 shape"
STBC Bonus: The Speed Benefit of Having Heavier Strings
If you really want to maximize your playing speed, the gauge of strings that you're using is going to play a major role. In this short video I'll explain how having
How to Build Speed: The 3-Speed System
Speed Training Boot Camp (STBC) follows a simple yet powerful system to build your playing speed.Consider this video the INTRO to STBC. While I'm sure you're excited to get started, be