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New/Old WW55 post + tab!

Hey everyone!!! Got a message requesting TAB for the ancient WW55: Sexy Scale Sequences, and i aim to please, so here's the link and a shiny new TAB PDF! Enjoy, and let me know any other old WW episodes you want a TAB for! 

Cheers, y'all! 

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New/Old WW155 post! Cult of Personality, the REAL way!

Lovely and Loyal Patron Aaron sent me a message requesting this pre-patreon Tab, but why just share with one person when i can make lot of folks happy with this legendary (and frequently mis-played) riff?!?! Made a fresh TAB using my Remarkable just for you all, be sure to snag that and follow al...

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Because you asked for it! White Lion "Tell Me" solo breakdown

PLUS Vito Bratta soloing secrets! Ever wondered why Vito's solos are SO melodic and memorable?! After we break down the "Tell Me" solo note by note, you're gonna learn why!

Vito is a MASTER of chord tone targeting in his soloing. Like many of the greats, i think his mind considers the CHORD...

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The Return of the Kemper!

Hey y'all! 

Ok, so here's the deal... Longtime viewers know i used the Kemper Profiler for years, then about two years ago i started using the Fractal Axe FX 3. Both really lovely pieces of gear. BUT.... here recently, the USB out on my Axe FX was damaged, and so i've gotta mail it out...

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Coming soon: best riffs of…?

Hey everyone! Hope y’all are doing great. Enjoying a super sunny and hot day here in East Tennessee!

Okay so the Best Riffs of 1985 video has been a hit so far! So happy y’all have enjoyed it. I started with 1984 last year, so 1985 was the next logical choice… but what do I do next? ...

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Powered by YOU! The Best Riffs of 1985!!!

Hey everyone!!! Its finally here! The fruits of your voting have arrived, and you all chose WISELY! Huge thanks to everyone who took part in the polls i put up a couple weeks ago, it was so fun going through your all's choices and putting this video together. Did your favorite riffs make the cut?...

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Happy Birthday to Me/Tell Me solo progress!

Hey everybody!!!! Reporting to you from my 37th birthday, where I will be spending the day doing my favorite thing: playing guitar!!! I just built a track for Tell Me by White Lion after your all’s huge response to my post about it yesterday. This solo is a BLAST to play!

Thank you all s...

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Ok, so should I do a lesson on the solo from “Tell Me” by White Lion???

Hey y’all!

Okay, you all are the ones who watch and support my channel the most, so I’m gonna trust you all here! Just like 20 minutes ago, I read a couple comments from y’all saying I should do the “Tell Me” solo from White Lion as a lesson. Well, I listened to it and loved it r...

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(new/old WW) WW122: White Lion "Wait" solo lesson + TABs

Hey guys!!!! Here's another pre-Patreon classic WW to take you through one of my favorite solos EVER, "Wait" by White Lion! Just like the last Turn Up the Radio post, this is one i got a message requesting TABs for, so here they are for everyone to enjoy! Lemme know any other TABs for old lessons...

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(new/old WW post) Autograph: Turn Up the Radio lesson + TABs!

Hey y'all!!!! 

Lovely and loyal Patron Matt sent me a message requesting the TABs for my Turn Up the Radio solo lesson i did a couple years back, so i thought i would do one better and share them with everyone!

The TABs on here go back to the start of my Patreon account, which is...

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RATT Lay it Down Solo Lesson + TABs!!!

Hey everybody!!!! Uncle Ben's 80's deep dive continues on with this legendary RATT solo! Have mercy, this solo is SO SICK! Be sure to drop that D, grab the TAB, and start shredding like Warren! I've also included the old TABs from WW192, in which we explored that legendary main riff. Enjoy!!!&nbs...

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Punisher PDF!

Hey y'all!!!! So Kate got me a Remarkable as an early birthday present to replace my endless stacks of notebooks, and this thing is SWEET! it even lets me make tabs and send them out as PDF! As a test run to see how you all like it, here's a PDF of my popular Punisher exercise, perfect for the to...

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4 Motley Crue Songs You Can Play in Standard Tuning!

Hey everyone!!

I've been digging though these big 80's tunes lately in anticipation of the return of my hair metal tribute band, and i thought i would share with you all 4 of the Crue tunes you can play without using their usual D standard tuning! Who wants to bring an extra guitar along fo...

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Native vs Non-Native Time Feel Shred Licks!

Hey guys!!!! In last week's video, i talked about playing licks with their non-native time feel, and a lot of you guys had questions about it, so here you go! A total breakdown of everything you need to know to add some variety to your phrasing and double your hot lick library instantly.  View Post

Coming very soon!

Because you all asked for it, I’ve got a whole video on native and non-native time feels that I’m editing now!!!! This one will be a blast, hope y’all enjoy it!

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The PRS Archon 50!!!

Some of you guys spotted the new PRS Archon 50 in the background of my newest videos! But what you don’t know is that you’ve been hearing it (and complimenting it) for several months now. Basically any clip/video where I haven’t mentioned what amp I’m using, it’s been this guy right he...

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Help me choose the Best Riffs of 1985!!! (PART 2 of 2)

Here's the rest of the list! May the best riff win!!!! Remember, 5 votes per person, please! 

Thanks y'all! Lets make this video awesome!!!! 

Edit: I can’t remove them since the poll is already in motion, but the Bad Company riffs are DISQUALIFIED!!! Dang Wikipedia had the...

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Help me choose the Best Riffs of 1985!!! (PART 1 of 2)

POLL PART 1 OF TWO!!!! I can only post 25 poll options at a time on here, so be SURE to check the following post before you cast your votes!!! There's so many to choose from!

Hey guys!!! Remember that Best Riffs of 1984 video i did a couple months ago? If not, check this out: 2021-05-28 16:57:39 +0000 UTC View Post

WW305: Melodic Shred Concepts!

Yo guys!!! Here's the link and all the assets for the newest WW episode, in which we explore a sweet sequenced pattern to improve your alternate picking chops, while learning some note targeting melodic tricks along the way!

Grab the practice tracks and TAB below, and get to ripping!!! Reme...

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Patreon exclusive!!! WW304.5, Hexatonic HyperTapping Part 2!

Just for you cool cats!!! Here's the companion video for WW304. This is one of my favorite tapping patterns, i've been using this one for YEARS and have somehow never done a lesson on it. Add this one into your playing for some RAD Nuno-inspired phrases! 

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Hyperspace Hexatonics! WW304

Hey everyone!!!! Got a new lick video up that you all are gonna LOVE, its this crazy hexatonic tapping shape i came up with that is SO easy to visualize and use! This video will show you the shape, the lick, plus all the technical details you need to ditch the fret wrap and play this thing clean ...

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Perfect Pickslanting Practice!!! WW303

Its time to blow the doors off of pickslanting!!!! This is the ULTIMATE lesson on the topic that i've ever done, i can't wait for you all to check this one out and start implementing these concepts into your playing!

Troy Grady's USX and DSX picking concepts totally changed the way i play g...

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The Ultimate Little Finger Workout? You Got It!! WW302

Yo everyone!!! You all have been asking for a great way to get that 4th finger in shape, and now you're gonna get it!! These 4 exercises are designed to get that little finger in SHAPE in a hurry, plus there's tips every step of the way through the video to get it AND your other digits in control...

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Meet our new little dude, TURKEY!

Or Turk, if you wanna make him sound like less of a dork!

This is our new rescue pup that we just picked up the other day. His mom was a Pomeranian, and his dad was described as a “little brown dog”... obviously the first thing that comes to mind with those markings is like an Aussie S...

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Metallica Myths = BUSTED!

Its time to put some Metallica Misinformation to rest!

The great 2222/2323 debate? WE GONNA BUST IT

What time signature is that 2nd riff in Fight Fire with Fire in? 4/4, nothing weird about it! Find out why!

Does James play everything with downstrokes? BIG NOPE. But there's a lo...

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WW301, Subdivision SUPREME Picking Workout!

EDIT: My good buddy Brent Fox made a Guitar Pro file of the workout for you all!!! I haven't tried it since i don't have GP, but snag the download below and let me know how it works for you! 

Hey guys!!! Here's the awesome new workout i was talking about the other day, this one is KILL...

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Got some practice tracks coming... How do YOU want them?

Hey everyone! Hope y'all are having a good day. I'm just hustling here putting together a video on this new exercise i came up with that i can't wait to share with you all! Its a great warmup for both hands, and it travels up and down the neck. I'm putting together some more practice tracks just ...

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The most comprehensive Bark at the Moon lesson OF ALL TIME!!!

You guys asked. Uncle Ben listened! Weekend Wankshop 300 is here!!!!

Thats right, its EVERY hidden lick, chord, and phrase in Bark at the Moon, right here for your shredding pleasure. Snag the 3 TAB pages below and get to work on this legendary song, and FINALLY play it just like Jake!!! View Post

Weekend Wankshop 300 is coming...

So I’ve been debating about what I should do for WW300 (good lord that’s a lot of episodes!!!).... and I think the right answer is a deep dive into Bark at the Moon. Not just the riffs or the solo, either.... ALL the little details the other lessons and TABs miss!!! Y’all wanna see that nex...

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