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🎸 Tickets Now Available for Bernth/Charles/Ola Tour 🤘
My friends, I'm posting this here one hour early before we go live with the main videos on social media - tickets for our tour are finally available here:https://bit.ly/3WBqCLEYou awesome people have the advantage, so grab a ticket today! VIP tickets are limited for each city, so they might sell out quite fast :)I honestly can't wait to meet a lot of you in person on this tour, it will be a blast! See you soon!!
#324 - 5 Life-Changing Guitar Technique HACKS!
My friends, I want to show you some cooltechnique 'hacks'today that will help with cleaning up your playing! Some of them are quite simple, but they make a huge differencewhen it comes to your sound :)Download your practice files for this week(tabs, guitar pro file, play-along videos, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Y7kWOYT7B3Uf4j2qrtlNs8AnAG954NY?usp=sharingWhen you're working on these exercises, please don't forget the main benefitof each one and what your practice goals are. Remember that if you feel...
Bernth, Charles Berthoud, Ola Englund TOUR!
EXCITING NEWS - I'm going on a European tourwith Charles Berthoudand Ola Englund🤘 Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 10th at 10:00 AM CEST🔥 We're coming to the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria! Where will YOU come to see us? 🤔
#323 - PICKING MISTAKES 92% of Guitarists make & how to fix them
My friends, this week I have a killer inside/outside picking workoutfor you! :) This is one of my current main workoutsin my practice routine, because I want to further improve fast string transitions and string skipping, beyond patterns that come naturally. So I thought sharing it with you is a great idea!Download your practice files for this week(play-along workout, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lA0OXWty-rlyZ957htfnK0W-S63YST0k?usp=sharingPlease also remember that I made a full 30-day course ...
#322 - This Habit Kills 90% Of Your Guitar Progress
My friends, this week I'd like to show you 5 exercise conceptsthat helped with fixing my terrible finger technique:) These exercises played a big part in fixing the mistakes I was making just 5 years ago on my main YouTube channel - I'm sure they will help you as well!Download your practice files for this weekhere, including the daily finger workout routine: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LlDRdsB0aE0W80TRUCpLv3cBzYIYU4Fb?usp=sharingWhen you practice this, it can be very helpful to record yourself or to have a mirrorin your prac...
#321 - You're Probably Holding Your Guitar Pick WRONG.
My friends, today I'd like to talk about the topic of holding a pick, and I want to show you the grip that changed everything for me :) Additionally, I also have 5 new awesome exercisesfor you, including a full daily picking workoutroutine and a way to test if your current grip is actually working.Download your practice files for this week(guitar pro files, tabs, play-along videos, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Slt8tsffkgOZtWrPYYbDPTll2W6qvo02?usp=sharingIf you need help with fixing some bad habits when it comes t...
#320 - Learn Sweep Picking In 10 MINUTES! (6 Exercises)
My friends, I just came home from a week of shows and masterclasses with Charles Berthoud - in one of them, he wanted to know about my sweep picking technique :) The clip turned out really useful and fun, so I wanted to share it with you today!Download this week's practice files here (uncut clinic video, tabs, guitar pro file): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MDLGWgDBjzos8MlVtAsA_SPIpYa8WD6a?usp=sharingIn this video, I also talk about one of the biggest mistakes when it comes to sweeping: practicing at very slow tempos and gradually...
#319 - Playing guitar like this should be ILLEGAL (roasting my students videos)
My friends, it's time to check out YOUR videos again :) I think everyone can benefit from taking a look at the techniques shown here and I hope I can help with the feedback! If you want to be in next month's video, just join either the VIP or Platinum Member tier to get access to the next feedback round. Have a great day and greetings from Reunion island :)
#318 - BEST DAILY 10 MIN PRACTICE ROUTINE - picking drills, finger exercises & more
My friends, today I have the ultimate daily SHRED routine for you! These exercises will push you far beyond your comfort zone, and I promise that the struggle will be worth it :)Download your practice files for this week (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/180fQNtJHT65sBPeF3QUpulK1KWZdroIO?usp=sharingYou will play different exercises in workout blocks from 40BPM to 120BPM. The final block might be the most challenging workout I shared with you so far, so please give it some time - ...
#317 - 7 Exercise Tips To Save YEARS Of Guitar Practice
My friends, today I want to show you 7 awesome ways of infusing 'boring' scales with life, for a more interesting and rewarding practice routine! :) You voted for 'Pentatonic Scale Hacks' on the wish list, so this is what we're talking about.Download your practice files for this week (tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DnBN4dD5IxZtP41Pmero2nNaDAGeHqnv?usp=sharingWhen you practice these quick but fun ideas, please make sure to memorize each 'trick' or te...
VIP/Platinum Member YouTube Collab #2
It's time for our second community collab!! I will react to your guitar videos on the Guitar Academy YouTube channel :) IMPORTANT: post your video/download link in the comments below (that's the only way of getting featured).It could be a video of you playing guitar (to get some kind & helpful feedback on your technique), your music, or anything else guitar-related. You can also cover the solo from lesson #316 if you don't have anything right now.Please just make sure that it's a video and that you post it until March 25th becau...
#316 - You're Practicing The WRONG Guitar Exercises.
My friends, you voted for a video about weak finger exercises - so I wanted to feature them in an episode that is all about the best exercises you could practice :) We discussed over 600 exercises already, and these are some I can highly recommend.Download your practice package for this week (guitar pro files, tabs, backing tracks, play-along videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P3q-XwLyODrtBqyfIzOIDzWlxFpWgxzN?usp=sharingChoosing the right exercises for your daily routine is extremely difficult and I often get asked which ones work...
#315 - 5 BAD Guitar Habits Making You Sound TERRIBLE.
My friends, you voted for weak finger exercises this month - so I wanted to feature them in a video that's all about bad guitar habits I keep seeing :) Fixing these will make you sound much better right away, and with the right exercises, a lot of them are quite easy to correct!Here are your practice files for this week (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GfhkbQk5NZNkxhsBHGp-fo7iAdRHSDs?usp=sharingPlease remember that you can post progress videos in the secret Facebook group ...
#314 - How I Would Learn Guitar (If I Could Start Over)
My friends, I recently read a comment asking where I would start learning guitar if all my skills were gone tomorrow - so I wanted to share some really cool and helpful exercises with you this week :)Here are your practice files for this episode (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XzvAFGwAkeclD-R_YVyc2SJD5fqXurQo?usp=sharingThese exercises all have multiple benefits that you will learn about in the instructional video, so please make sure to watch it until the end! Some of them mi...
Lesson Topic Voting for March 2024
My friends, let's decide on the lesson topics for next month! Can't wait to start working on these for you, let's do this :)
#313 - I wish more Guitarists would play like THIS!
My friends, it's time for our first monthly VIP/Platinum member student collab! Thanks to everyone that sent in a clip :) If YOU want to be in the next one, join either the VIP or Platinum tier and post your clip next time (you will be notified when the post goes up).I hope these little tips help out as many players as possible! I am truly impressed by all of you and very proud about the results. It's an honor to watch all of you grow on here and I can't wait to see what you will do next!
#312 - This Stops 90% Of Self-Taught Guitarists Improving
My friends, you voted for a lesson about timing and useful exercises for becoming a tighter guitar player - so allow me to show you some killer exercises this week :)Download your practice files for this video (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro file, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N7yutlqt41pOYL7GsTl3Pi2XlFft7wlO?usp=sharingWhen you work on these exercises, also make sure to just practice them to a metronome! Focusing on the off-beats and on syncopated workouts is what got me the best results with my timing so far - ...
#311 - OUTDATED Guitar Exercises to STOP in 2024
My friends, you voted for another lesson featuring helpful finger relaxation exercises - so I have some killer workouts to share with you that could replace some exercises that you've been doing for a bit too long :)Here are your practice files for this week (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B_cBd1svosHHKY8CifYHx6iXA1mxNWq3?usp=sharingThese exercises have a special focus on finger technique, but a lot of them have cool picking twists as well. Just make sure to try to mimic w...
YOUR Video On MY YouTube Channel!
It's time for our first community collab!! I will react to your guitar videos on the Guitar Academy YouTube channel :) IMPORTANT: post your video/download link in the comments below (that's the only way of getting featured).It could be a video of you playing guitar (to get some kind & helpful feedback on your technique), your music, or anything else guitar-related. Please just make sure that it's a video and that you post it until February 11th, because I will make my video on February 12th.Can't wait to check your stuff out!!
#310 - Guitar Theory Tricks I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
My friends, you voted for a lesson on chord progressions and how to use a bit of theory to come up with awesome progressions, arpeggio sequences and more - so with this video, I want to show you some tricks I wish I knew 10 years ago :)Download your practice files for this week (tabs, guitar pro, demonstration videos): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ng9Wyjd4FGfwexi94IFrT2yN39aTslI9?usp=sharingMake sure to watch this one until the end to see the awesome sound of melodic minor - we never really checked that one out so far! So even if the...
#309 - BEST 10 MIN GUITAR WARM-UP - finger exercises, legato, stretching & more
My friends, today I have a killer daily finger warm-up routine for you! This will help you with getting your fingers in shape for shredding and it's also great for correcting finger technique issues (like lots of movement, unwanted noise, and more).Here are your practice files (tabs, guitar pro file, backing tracks, play-along video): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11yWGZsfdURA2j2seOvv4ZRlNUyGDFQI5?usp=sharingThe goal is completing all 3 workout stages and not skipping the slow tempo - this will help you with your playing in all tem...
Lesson Voting February 2024
My friends, let's decide on the lesson topics for next month! Can't wait to make these videos for you :)
# 308 - The Fastest Way To INSANE Guitar Speed (Practice THIS!)
My friends, I heard you want some hybrid picking workouts - so I made something very special for you :) This routine starts with 3 warm-up rounds and then goes into a killer practical etude, that will show you how cool and useful this underrated technique is.Here are your practice files for this week (play-along videos, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1veiKWRDGJUwqePby-kofP0eIaMRRR9SJ?usp=sharingThis technique is all about combining regular picking with fingerpicking - so you will play downstrokes...
The Most Important Video Of 2024!
My friends, it's finally time for the big 2024 update! This also gives me the chance to get some feedback directly from you - please leave a comment below the video about what you want to see this year :)A quick summary of the most important news: The lesson votings are finally coming back (Gold/VIP/Platinum members will decide on the lesson topics each month) There will be a new community collab video format on the new YouTube channel (VIP/Platinum members can send in clips for me to review and show - a great chance to improve and to get a...
#307 - 89% Of Guitarists Can't Do THIS (Can You?)
My friends, this week I want to talk about the very special topic of finger relaxation! I prepared a killer workout routine for you - please follow the instructions at the start of the video closely or you might waste your time. It's pretty specific this time :)Download your practice files for this week here (tabs, guitar pro, play-along video, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ieE-Vs5MA20NSJiy2cFbCALm1pdoNP0A?usp=sharingMake sure to play with little to no tension at all tempos - if you produce a couple of deadnotes a...
#306 - 5 EASY Guitar Hacks To Instantly Sound Better!
My friends, here's one last helpful collection of my best tips from 2023 before we start the new year with some awesome new videos! I'm sure a lot of you missed some of these tips (since I posted SO many videos this year haha), so I think this will help :)Here are the direct links to each full video:Tip #1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/289-5-best-for-88019090Tip #2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/287-string-clean-87365440Tip #3: https://www.patreon.com/posts/276-ultimate-83625203Tip #4: https://www.patreon.com/posts/274-connecting-3-828...
#305 - TOP 10 BEST PICKING EXERCISES (Guitar Lesson & Tabs)
My friends, it's THAT time of the year - let's check out the absolute best picking workouts of 2023 :) I'm sure a lot of you didn't have time to watch every single weekly episode, so I hope that I can help with this video. Did you have a favorite workout this year?Here are the direct links to the full lesson videos:Exercise #1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/266-my-favorite-80474200Exercise #2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/269-selective-81018747Exercise #3: https://www.patreon.com/posts/270-inside-81502726Exercise #4: https://ww...
#304 - ULTIMATE 8 MIN SWEEP PICKING WORKOUT - arpeggios, finger rolling, legato!
My friends, I want to share a killer sweeping workout with you today! This 8-minute routine features everything you should practice - from interesting sequencing/arpeggios, all the way to slides and finger rolling :)Here are your practice files for this week (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u_4p9ZNVNjCp94401L-0p1-mBwEakbKZ?usp=sharingPlease make sure to share your progress in the VIP Facebook group! I'm helping each student over there with feedback on videos or questions. So if yo...
#303 - The 5 WORST Guitar Technique Habits (and how to FIX them)
My friends, this week I'd like to discuss some bad guitar technique habits that I have seen in student videos in the Patreon VIP Facebook group - I hope that this will help with making faster progress :)Don't forget to download your practice files for this week (play-along videos, backing tracks, tabs, guitar pro files): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lYs7PSIrBFl544FKu6uXzwuAvUfipRZX?usp=sharingWorking on these exercises is not only fun (because they are quite musical), but it will also help with correcting each bad habit that ...
#302 - BEST 60 MIN GUITAR WORKOUT - alternate picking, sweep picking, legato & more!
My friends, since I started my journey on Patreon, you have been asking me for THIS- a full guitar practice routinethat you can follow every single day. So far, I have refusedthe request because all of our goals are different and it's close to impossible to come up with one perfect routine to satisfy everyone :)But with very, very careful consideration, I took a lot of time to make your biggest wish a realityand made this insane 60-minute routinethat features the most important exercises we have ever discussed here. By following this one, y...
