HOW IT WORKS​

Basically, we send videos back and forth.

• I send you material to work on 
• You practice during the week 
• You send a video showing your progress 
• I review it and send your next lesson 

You can choose to receive:

• 1 thing per week
• 2 things per week 
• 3 things per week 

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

The main focus is on the skills behind everything so you can eventually play whatever you want.
That includes:

• picking and fretting technique 
• rhythm and timing
• riffs and lead playing 
• legato, alternate picking, and palm muting 
• speed work
• music theory that actually applies to your playing 
• The goal is to give you the tools so you’re not stuck guessing what to practice or how to improve.

When it comes to songs, we can absolutely take a look at sections you’re stuck on.
I’ll help you break things down so you can actually get through them.
Learning how to break things down and build them back up is one of the most important skills you can develop. It’s what allows you to practice more efficiently and make progress faster.

THE LESSON PLAN

There isn’t a single rigid step-by-step plan, but there is a general path we follow.
We start with the fundamentals:

• basic rhythm and timing
• playing along with a metronome
• simple chord patterns

Once those are solid, we move into 8th notes:

• chord strumming patterns
• single-note picking
• legato (hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides)

Then we move into 16th notes:

• chord patterns
• single-note picking
• legato

After that, we move into triplets:

• chord patterns
• single-note picking
• legato

Along the way, we can also work on:

• palm-muted patterns
• different time signatures
• speed work
• finger tapping
• sweep picking
• other techniques depending on your goals

WHY THIS WORKS

A lot of players get stuck because they don’t know what to practice, how to practice it, or if they’re even doing it right.

They jump from one thing to another, or spend time on things that aren’t actually helping them improve.
This fixes that.

You’ll always have something specific to work on, and a clear idea of what the next step is.
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You’ll also get feedback on what you’re doing, so you’re not guessing whether something is right or wrong.

BUILT AROUND YOU

I’ve never had two students learn the exact same way.

Some things will click right away. Others take more time. That’s normal.
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Everything we work on is adjusted based on:

• where you’re currently at
• what you’re trying to improve
• how you respond to the material

If something is easy, we move forward.

If something is difficult, we slow it down and fix it.

The goal is to keep you improving without feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

METAL GUITAR FOCUSED

The material we cover is heavily influenced by metal—my favorite genre.

Some of the bands that shaped how I play and write include:
Iron Maiden, Helloween, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Decapitated, In Flames, Opeth, Emperor, and more.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

There’s no set lesson time each week.

• Send your video by Thursday at 12 PM (Pacific Time Zone)
• I’ll send your next lesson, usually on Thursday

You’re welcome to submit early if you want.

RATES

You can choose how much material you want to work on each week:

1 thing per week — $75/month
Plan on practice sessions lasting about 15–20 minutes

2 things per week — $100/month
Plan on practice sessions lasting about 30–40 minutes

3 things per week — $115/month
Plan on practice sessions lasting about 30–45 minutes

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WHAT I NEED FROM YOU

Your best effort and consistent practice.

Ideally, around 5 days a week is great.
The occasional 4 days is alright, but typically 3 days or less won’t yield the best results.
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If you’re willing to put in the work, this will go well.

WHAT YOU NEED

Nothing complicated.
I just need to:

• see both of your hands clearly
• hear your guitar and metronome
• hear you when you talk

​Most people use YouTube (unlisted), Google Drive, or iCloud to send videos. As long as I can view the videos, send them however is easiest for you.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

"John is a really solid teacher - meets you where you are and provides enough structure to make real progress."
— Jason B. (Facebook)

"I started as a beginner and now I can actually play. The progress I've made has been huge."
— Kevin F. (Facebook)

"John is very knowledgeable and patient. He tailors everything around your needs and your progress."
— Christian (Google Review)

"I appreciated his no-BS approach. Helped me build a strong foundation. Highly recommend for metal players."
— Kedhrin G. (Google Review)

OVERVIEW OF WHAT WE WORK ON

This video walks through the lesson plan, how things progress, and includes demonstrations of the material we’ll be working on.

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