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Learn the techniques and tricks to play beautiful and intricate fingerpicking patterns.
‘Fingerpicking Secrets’ is an online HD video course that will teach you everything you need to know, from the absolute basics of fingerpicking to advanced fingerstyle techniques.
Discover the techniques that will elevate your fingerstyle playing and rhythmic groove. Learn how fingerpicking can transform your musicality and open up new sonic possibilities. By the end of the course, you’ll have mastered a range of skills to express yourself with confidence. Explore the full potential of your guitar through creative fingerstyle approaches.
Gain a clear understanding of how to read fingerstyle tabs and the meaning behind P, I, M, A, C. This course breaks down the essentials so you can follow along with any fingerpicking pattern. Develop the ability to interpret and play complex rhythms with ease. Build a strong foundation for progressing through more advanced fingerstyle techniques.
Start with the fundamentals and progress to advanced fingerpicking skills. Learn the difference between classical and steel-string guitars, and explore techniques like anchoring, hovering, and the use of each finger. Practice targeted exercises to boost dexterity, fluidity, and musical phrasing. Move confidently from simple patterns to intricate, expressive playing.
Apply your fingerpicking skills in real musical situations and develop your unique style. Explore creative techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, string slaps, and Spanish-inspired flair. Learn how to blend lead lines with chords and use different voicings for richer sound. Discover how to put all these techniques into practice and make your playing truly stand out.
And remember: Fingerpicking Secrets comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not the right fit, just email us. No hassle. Full refund.
Whether you’re an aspiring rock star or a lifelong learner, we’d be honored to help you master this essential skill.
Click below to join Fingerpicking Secrets—and we’ll see you inside the course in just a few minutes.
The course includes over five hours of high-quality HD video instruction broken down into 11 modules with bite-sized lessons.
In this video Mike and Jack talk ‘P, I, M, A, C’ and why it’s essential to know when learning fingerpicking technique.
In this video lesson Mike shows you everything you need to know about reading fingerpicking tablature. This is essential to know if you want to progress through the course successfully.
In this video lesson Mike talks about what fingerstyle guitar is and discusses why it’s a technique that every guitarist should have down.
In this video lesson Mike talks about the benefits of fingerstyle guitar and how it can turbo charge your musicality.
In this video Mike discusses his thoughts on fingerpicking and when it can be appropriately used.
In this lesson Mike talks about the main differences between classical and steel string guitars and discusses which one is better for fingerstyle technique.
In this video lesson Mike will show you everything you need to know about the basics of finger picking technique. This lesson is perfect for new fingerpickers and will give you a great platform to develop your dexterity and fluidity.
In this video lesson Mike discusses two essential parts of fingerstyle technique, ‘anchoring’ and ‘hovering’. These techniques are a vital part of learning how to play fingerstyle guitar correctly.
When learning to fingerpick you need to start in a logical order and there’s no better place to start than with the thumb.
In this video lesson Mike shows you 3 essential exercises which will boost your thumb technique. If you want direct instruction on how to develop your dexterity and technique quickly, then these exercises are perfect for you.
In this video lesson Mike talks about adding in the first finger to your fingerstyle technique.
In this video Mike walks you through 4 essential exercises that will turbo charge your fingerstlye technique. These exercises are designed to challenge you and will make a huge difference to your playing.
In this video lesson Mike gives you some specific chord progressions and songs to practice the techniques discussed in this module.
*Be warned! This lesson may turbo-charge your progress*
In this video lesson Mike talks about the “myth of fingerpicking patterns” and how there is SO much more to fingerstyle guitar than learning bespoke patterns.
In this video Mike discusses the content of this module and what you can expect to learn by the end of it.
In this lesson Mike will show you how to develop perfect claw technique that will turbo charge your musicality and phrasing. This technique has been used by musicians such as John Mayer and Jack Johnson, they sound great when they use it and so will you once you’ve been through this lesson.
In this lesson Mike gives you specific practice drills which will help you develop this essential fingerpicking technique. *Disclaimer! This lesson may instantly boost your musicality and phrasing, you have been warned!*
In this lesson Mike will teach you the foundations of fingerpicking; how to use your thumb, 1st finger and 2nd finger. If you have in this vital technique in place, the musical possibilities are endless!
If you find using your thumb, 1st and 2nd finger difficult, don’t worry! In this video lesson Mike will show you 3 wicked exercises and practice drills that will help improve your technique and dexterity instantly. You’ll be flying around the strings in no time once you’ve been through this lesson!
In this lesson Jack will show you how to play 3 fingerpicking patterns that will instantly boost your musicality and phrasing. These patterns have been heard across the popular music spectrum and are guaranteed to brighten up any chord progression.
In this lesson Jack will show you 3 songs which sound fantastic with this fingerpicking technique. These songs are proven crowd-pleasers and are guaranteed to fill any dance floor.
In this lesson Mike explains why using the 3rd finger is such an integral part of developing your fingerpicking technique. This is the next level of fingerpicking and is incredibly useful for developing fast and fluid fingerpicking patterns.
If you find using the 3rd finger difficult, don’t worry! Mike has the solution. In this lesson Mike will show you some specific exercises which will boost the technique and dexterity of your 3rd finger.
In this video lesson Mike shows you a classic 4 finger pattern which will instantly make you sound amazing. This is classic fingerpicking pattern which is incredibly versatile, you won’t want to miss this.
Learning songs is the best way to develop any musical technique. In this lesson Mike breaks down a whole bunch of songs you can play with your 3rd finger. This lesson was designed to instantly develop your musicality and phrasing, hold on tight, it’s going to be awesome!
In this video lesson Mike shows you the benefits of using your 3rd finger with claw technique. If you’re a singer-songwriter or acoustic guitarist, you simply can’t miss this lesson. This technique will change your world!
Using your 4th finger is useful for developing speed, accuracy and intricate fingerpicking patterns. If you want to be able to move your fingers around the strings with fluidity and precision, this lesson is for you.
Once you’ve learned how to correctly use your 4th finger, it’s time to learn some exercises which will turbo charge your technique in dexterity.
Hybrid picking is used by ALL types of guitarists, it’s an extremely versatile technique which can instantly improve your playing.
If you want to develop perfect hybrid picking technique quickly and effectively, this lesson is for you. In this lesson Jack will show you 3 quick & cool exercises which will instantly boost your hybrid picking technique.
This module is perfect for developing your musicality and phrasing, it’s an emotive technique which really comes alive when you add in a dash of musicality.
In this video lesson Mike explains the power of the root notes, and why they’re essential to know when learning fingerpicking technique.
Many guitarists fall into the trap of thinking that there are a bunch of bespoke patterns that you need to know when learning how to fingerpicking, this just isn’t the case!
When learning how to fingerpick, it’s important that you get creative and learn how to create your own patterns, Mike will show you how to do exactly that in this lesson.
In this video lesson Mike shows you how to add creativity to your fingerpicking patterns by experimenting with the placement of your 1st, 2nd and 3rd finger.
Even though this technique can be seen as more of a lead based technique, it also works fantastically in a fingerpicking context.
Even though switching between chords is a powerful technique, fingerpicking really comes alive when you use leading notes to connect the chords.
This is an essential technique that has been used by singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran, Noel Gallagher and KT Tunstall and now it’s your turn to turn your musicality up to 11!
In this video lesson Mike demonstrates how you can use nearby scales to compliment your fingerpicking. This technique is bursting with musicality and will make you sound like a pro in no time.
This is one of the BEST techniques you can do on guitar. It was originally made famous by guitarist Jack Johnson, however there’s no reason why you can’t do it too!
Want to give your fingerpicking a spanish flair? Then you’re in the right place!
These techniques are more flamboyant than your average techniques and can be used to add flavour and spice to your guitar playing. Arriba, Arriba!
A fantastic way of bringing out your musicality is grouping your strings into low, middle and high.
This technique is SO powerful and can fundamentally change the way you play guitar.
A really simple way of enhancing your musicality is to explore different chord voicings.
Now you’ve gone through this module and learned how to boost your musicality, Mike explains how to put these techniques into practice.
This is arguably one of the most important lessons in the course and is a must-watch if you want your musicality and phrasing to flourish.
In this video lesson Jack will show you an essential fingerpicking pattern which will get your country playing off to the perfect start.
In this video lesson Jack takes you through some awesome intermediate fingerpicking patterns, these can be used for country and other popular styles of music.
Caution! This video will turbo charge your fingerpicking skills. In this lesson Jack walks you through some fast and fiery fingerpicking patterns that will take your country guitar playing to the next level.
In this video lesson, Jack walks you through some basic blues fingerpicking patterns. This pattern will boost your rhythm, musicality and phrasing.
In this video lesson Jack will show you a smooth fingerpicking pattern that will sound great over ANY blues ballad. This pattern is filled with romantic flair and passion and is perfect for blues and other styles of music.
In this video lesson Jack will show you a classic fingerpicking pattern which has been used by blues greats such as Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton and John Mayer. This is a seriously bluesy fingerpicking pattern which instantly make you sound like you’re from the mississippi delta!
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Each module contains video tutorials that are between 5-15 minutes long, that you can watch at any time that’s convenient for you. They’re all available online.
No, the entire course happens online, and you can take it from any place where you have an internet connection. All videos are prerecorded so you can watch them at any time that works for you.
No. The course is hosted entirely on Vimeo’s industry-leading servers. You don’t need to download anything and it won’t take up any memory on your device.
Yes. You simply access the course on our website from whatever device you want to use
No. You have lifetime access and are free to progress through the course at your own pace.
You can spend as much or as little time as you want, and you get lifetime access to all course materials, so there is no reason to complete the course within a certain time period.
You keep lifetime access to all course content, as well as free lifetime updates.That means you can always review the material in the future, and you’ll have plenty of time to catch up in case you fall behind.
The majority of our students describe themselves as ‘not good with technology’, so don’t worry! Even if you feel like you know nothing about technology, you won’t feel left out.
All the lectures start from the very beginning while gradually progressing into advanced topics.
If you’ve been actively studying guitar for several years, you’re probably going to be familiar with some of the ideas and techniques that are discussed in this course.
The majority of our students are in the US so that’s why we price in dollars.
It’s simple. If you want to request a refund, send an email to support@nationalguitaracademy.com within 30 days of your purchase and you’ll get 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
You can email us at support@nationalguitaracademy.com.
