Music Theory For Guitarists

FEEL STUCK WITH GUITAR?

Do you feel overwhelmed by music theory, or maybe just stuck with guitar in general? Where do you start and what’s important for your personal goals? Music Theory For Guitarists is a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding your instrument. Nothing like this exists on the internet. 4.15 hours of interactive video content, 26 pages of transcriptions, TABS,  Standard Notation, guitar pro files, pdf’s and play along practice tracks totaling 30 minutes. You’ll also gain access to my scale and chord bible. A huge value with every scale in existence, the CAGED System, neoclassical cadences, pop, metal, rock, blues and jazz chords, modal harmonization techniques, exotic chords, flamenco progressions, chord substitutions, secondary dominants, augmented 6th chords and so much more

IS MUSIC THEORY ROCKET SCIENCE?

The truth is, Music theory doesn’t have to be confusing. You’ve probably seen the memes saying it’s more complicated than rocket science. This is FALSE! When I first heard about theory from a fellow guitarist at age 15, It sounded really scary! I refused to give up though. In fact, I decided to attend music school to conquer my fears. With a year of self study beforehand, I was able to barely pass the entrance exam at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles. I spent five years there, taking every class I could in composition, theory, orchestration, arranging and practical musicianship. I was forced to do terrifying things like sing music I’d never seen before in front of the entire class. I've never been so embarrassed in my entire life! The good news was it ignited extreme musical growth in my playing. I was so hungry for knowledge, I played guitar in the orchestra, sang in the choir and jammed with lots of musicians to sharpen my skills.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

With my step by step method, you’ll master pitch, the guitar fretboard, the musical alphabet, how to read music, tabs, intervals, scales, modes, triads, 7th chords, chord inversions, keys, the circle of 5ths, ear training, note identification, fretboard note location, time signatures, rhythm, 12 bar blues, jazz, rock and counterpoint. I’ll demonstrate each concept using selections from 50 popular songs. Artists include, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, U2, Dream Theater, Rush, Stevie Wonder, Deep Purple, Tom Petty, Beethoven, John Williams and much more GET RESULTS FAST!  This is an interactive experience, designed for your participation. Truth is, I can’t do the work for you. It's your own effort and massive action that creates inner transformation. Take part in the quizzes on music theory.net and tonedear.com. Learn to identify intervals and chords with my reference point system. Here’s my promise to you. Apply everything I teach in this course and you’ll become a musical monster!

COURSE NAVIGATION & STRATEGY

Use the course chapters to navigate to each segment, or pick up where you left off. Feel free to skip around to topics that interest you. However, keep in mind the information does build in complexity throughout the course. It's imperative you use my C WORD technique to avoid getting overwhelmed. Aim for 20 minute CHUNKS of extreme focus. Trying to concentrate for too long can be counterproductive. After completing a period of learning it's time for a REWARD! Celebrate and congratulate yourself on a job well done. How about a snack or some Netflix to recharge. Repeat this process several times throughout the day for MASSIVE results.

LEARNING ON STEROIDS

I want to share a secret trick that will inject your potential with steroids. It's all about MINDSET. Without a plan, you’re guaranteed to fail. The SHRED Method utilizes key mechanisms to trigger HUGE results in a short period of time. Science is the first component. By using an external reference point like the metronome, recording yourself and jamming with others, you can measure the progress you’re making. Without measuring what you’re doing, it’s impossible to improve. Heightened Awareness of your personal physiology is crucial to your gains. Pay close attention to your body and how it responds to specific stimulus while playing and learning. Know thyself and become a student of what makes you unique. Ritual is the spiritual aspect of the shred method. Gain perspective by contemplating string theory, the music of the spheres and even mediating with a drone to unlock your creative power. Education is a way of life, constantly expand your knowledge base and expose yourself to new ideas. Finally, deploy discipline and practice even when you don’t feel like it. Once you get going, you’re always glad you put in the work

HEALTH HACK

If we're not feeling good, our potential is severely limited. Sleep, diet and exercise plays a crucial role in our capacity to learn and grow. We need energy to focus clearly, prioritize and accomplish our goals. An inactive lifestyle restricts blood and oxygen flow in the body, which produces inflammation. This causes our mind to be unhealthy, which affects our progress in all domains. I eat Shred Soup, lift weights, run in the hills and sleep 9-10 hrs per night. My soup is a powerful antioxidant elixir, containing a super concentrated does of high powered nutrients. Things like ginger, turmeric, garlic, sweet potato, onion, lemon, cayenne pepper, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, carrots, beans, chicken, turkey and beef. Each one of these ingredients serves a purpose in helping you function at peak capacity. Everyone's body is a little different, so don't be afraid to experiment and find out what works for you.