Its a feast of RIFFS!!!! I hope you all enjoy this video format, cause i love making these. Riffs are the best. And on this episode of RR, we are diving deep into one of the most underrated Megadeth albums ever: YOUTHANASIA!!!
From way back in 1994, this is one of my favorites. Amazin...
2023-01-25 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y’all!!! I just boarded Shiprocked to mash some rope all over the Bahamas with Andy Wood and the Stowaways! It’s gonna be a blast!
I also just realized I didn’t pre-make a post for Wednesday’s Megadeth video!!! Heck!!! So don’t fear, I’ll finish up the TABs and post them whe...
2023-01-22 21:44:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a fun one to learn this week! CC Deville's Sleazy and Cheesy ripper to Nothin But a Good Time! This one has some really fun ideas in there, and a couple classic licks everybody should know. I put the backing tracks at the end of the video, too, so you can make your own cover and upload it!...
2023-01-19 15:25:22 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all! Just keeping everyone updated here... Next week, if you drop me a message and don't hear back, its because i'll be on the high seas aboard Shiprocked cruise!!! This is gonna be rad. I'll be playing with my man Andy Wood, plus members of Megadeth, Lamb of God, Living Color, and WAY more...
2023-01-18 22:58:27 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised, here's the super long cut of the key change video, just for you all, my loyal and lovely patrons!!!
This video is packed with even more theory, more examples of songs you know, and more of everything! You're gonna be the keeper of the keys for sure.
Let me know what...
2023-01-11 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
NOTE: this is the publicly available version of the video. Later today i'll also be uploading a super long cut just for you all, with like 10 additional minutes of extra info! You're gonna want to see that one!
Hey y'all! Hope everyone is doing great out there. On today's video, we're...
2023-01-11 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all!!!
Lets kick off the new year the right way by improving our skills like never before using this fantastic exercise i stumbled across! You can modify this simple workout in E minor to accommodate ANY style of picking you want to work on, and i'm gonna show you how!!! Its flexibili...
2023-01-05 15:33:05 +0000 UTC View PostHey y'all!
Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. I'm so happy to have gotten to spend 2022 with you all, and i can't wait to keep delivering the goods through this year. But that brings us to a big question...
What do YOU want to see in 2023?!?!
For January, i've al...
2023-01-02 00:15:50 +0000 UTC View Post
By request!
What a weird riff. I'll be real with you, even after making this video, my ears STILL hear it "flipped"!!!! So weird.
Grab that crappy TAB below and get to counting!
Whats some other Metallica riffage you've never been able to figure out?
2022-12-23 17:28:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Because you asked for it! Another oldie from the pre-patreon days. I like this lick, i've been craving making up some new EJ style licks for you all to practice! You into that idea?
2022-12-21 18:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Brand new gear deep dive is up! Seriously, if i could only take one pedal on a gig... its this one. Totally awesome unit, which is no surprise considering it was designed with Jeff Loomis himself!!! I'm gonna walk you through everything this can do, and give you some rippin' new tunage at the sta...
2022-12-21 17:35:52 +0000 UTC View Post
YEEEEEHAW! Its time for a brand new episode of TIWYSAG!
Based on some of the ideas i put out there in the patreon-only country scale video i put out a couple weeks back, i'm bringing you a DEEP dive into faking your way through playing country lead guitar! If you've just gotten pulled onsta...
2022-12-15 14:43:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Y'all getting all kinds of goodies this week!!!
Ok, so a couple years ago, i released an original instrumental called "Saturdays". Real fun tune, kinda like if Satriani and Jimmy Eat World collaborated! I just had a request for the song minus all the leads, so i thought i would share! You c...
2022-12-08 18:07:01 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised, here's the followup video for WW341!!!! In this, i'll show you how to take that sleek sequence down the strings, and i'm also gonna give you some vital pick holding info that will really make this stuff click if you're struggling with it. Grab that TAB and get after it! Thanks for al...
2022-12-08 17:32:30 +0000 UTC View Post
New WW time!!! Y'all have been asking me for some examples of how some of our favorite players combine alternate and economy picking, so i cooked up this hot harmonic minor lick to help give you some ideas! Emil Werstler gave me a mind-blowing tip about making this all work that i'll drop on you ...
2022-12-08 17:11:58 +0000 UTC View Post
By request! Here's one from the early days. I need to dig into some more TSO stuff, its really fun! This lick is really challenging due to the two way pick slanting you have to use to play it fast. I recall doing DOZENS of takes trying to nail it! Good luck!
2022-12-02 17:12:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a hot one! Y'all have been asking for a great etude to work on hand sync and picking speed, and this is just what you need! Plus it has that rad Bach Rock sound, so its really fun to play.
Get the TAB and practice tracks below! You got this!!! These patterns will REALLY benefit your ...
2022-12-01 17:39:45 +0000 UTC View Post
A couple years ago, i made a cool fingerstyle arrangement of the Christmas Classic, and i don't think i ever posted the TAB! So by request, here ya go. Enjoy!
(i know a lot of people are so burnt on this song, but i cannot flippin help it... i love her first christmas album so much hahahaha...
2022-11-27 17:23:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's another from the pre-Patreon days! Man... this might be my favorite Friedman solo. So much sass, so much aggression, and the COOLEST phrasing on those signature Friedman 2 string arpeggios. Beyond cool! Grab the TAB and learn this one up!!! If you've been wanting to learn Tornado of Souls ...
2022-11-27 17:11:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all!
Hope everyone is enjoying the start of the weekend. I've been so slammed this week that i've not had time to crank out a new video, but here's an extra goodie just for you all, my lovely and loyal patrons!
Earlier this week during Skype lessons, i had several students ask m...
2022-11-25 23:39:35 +0000 UTC View PostWhatever you’re celebrating today, I hope you and yours have a good one! It’s gonna be a pretty chill day for us… Kate’s mom had rotator cuff surgery yesterday, so she’s all laid up right now. We are just gonna go down there and chill, I reckon. Plus we’re bringing stuff for homemade ...
2022-11-24 14:53:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Because you all demanded some Nuno, here's one of my favorites! Man, his playing on that entire album is just THE BEST.... incredibly shreddy, funky, and tasty. Here's a total breakdown of the solo from Suzi (Wants Her All Day What?)!!!
Backing track was made by JARupert on Instagram! Hit h...
2022-11-17 15:42:10 +0000 UTC View PostHey y’all!
YouTube is really pushing these Shorts a lot these days… vertical format, less than 60 seconds. I think this is a great opportunity to make some Minute Riff video lessons!
The basic format would be this:
-a super sick riff played full speed
-same riff agai...
2022-11-16 21:33:52 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT- post updated!!! I was exhausted after moving furniture all day yesterday... kate and i got home, had a fajita and a 'rita while watching the Weird Al doc (which is AMAZING, by the way), and promptly fell asleep on the couch! But now i've got all the bonus goodies on here. Grab those practic...
2022-11-10 15:42:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y’all!
Keeping you up to date on our pack over here…. It really seemed too soon to be getting another pup since we just lost Zhora last month, but poor Turkey really needed a buddy; his entire life so far, he’s never been alone, and it was sad to see him being lonely.
Plus...
2022-11-06 22:54:35 +0000 UTC View Post
By request!!! Here's one from the early days, whiteboard TAB included! SUCH a killer solo by the legendary Brent Mason, there's so much to learn here! Be sure to pay attention to what chord every lick is being played over to get the most out of this lesson.
Say, lets do some more country st...
2022-11-03 19:49:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I got a BUNCH of messages from you all within the past week looking for a great way to practice 2NPS runs ala Zakk and EJ, and i aim to please! This workout is perfect to help you develop the downward pickslanting skills you need to master these kinds of runs. Be sure to watch the video from 8:00...
2022-11-03 16:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey y'all! Got a request for another pre-Patreon TAB, the classic intro from Rebel Yell by Billy Idol!!! Snag that old school whiteboard TAB below and get to mashing on this one!
2022-11-01 18:28:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Halloween, everyone!!! I had time to make a video just for y’all today in between Halloween party venue cleanup and starting the great Candy Handout. Want to know a SIMPLE idea that can infinitely expand your scale pattern knowledge and understanding of the fretboard? I’m laying one on ...
2022-10-31 21:18:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Brand new episode is this is why you suck at guitar is here!!! This episode was based on a message or two from you lovely and loyal Patreon supporters. Thanks for all the inspiration! Now check the video out and get that PIVOT down!
2022-10-27 15:49:47 +0000 UTC View Post