Metal Improv Series

7 Lessons

1. 1 2:27 Lesson · 2m Metal Improv Series - Intro I am not an improviser. However, I want to improve on it! In this tutorial, I want to give you an inside look on some of my own methods into perfecting this territory of music. Let's begin...
2. 2 3:34 Lesson · 4m Metal Improv Series - Development In my other tutorials on motifs,  they present rhythmic ideas in which you can build any structure on, such as harmony or phrases. When you listen to my improvisation demonstration, you'll see that there's...
3. 3 2:46 Lesson · 3m Metal Improv Series - Fretboard Knowledge Half of the battle is knowing where to find the given notes on the fretboard. Most of us know box shapes and so on, and sometimes it's hard to escape them. However, they are needed and are often misused and...
4. 4 0:33 Lesson · 1m Metal Improv Series - Example No. 1 For once, I don't want you to transcribe this. Pay attention to the simplicity in the rhythm and or harmony. A lot of players just shred over the backing track, startling their peers. But think of what sets...
5. 5 0:32 Lesson · 1m Metal Improv Series - Example No. 2 For once, I don't want you to transcribe this. Pay attention to the simplicity in the rhythm and or harmony. A lot of players just shred over the backing track, startling their peers. But think of what sets...
6. 6 0:34 Lesson · 1m Metal Improv Series - Example No. 3 For once, I don't want you to transcribe this. Pay attention to the simplicity in the rhythm and or harmony. A lot of players just shred over the backing track, startling their peers. But think of what sets...
7. 7 4:19 Lesson · 4m Metal Improv Series - Wrap Up So this has been me at my bare minimum, taking the time to create rather than ramble off. I can do that and most of you have seen me do this, but I'm looking to tap into a more lyrical depth within my playing...