Max Rich

If you've tried to learn the notes on the fretboard but repeatedly failed, it's likely because you've been using the wrong strategy. By learning specific reference points and certain shapes on the neck you can easily unlock the entire puzzle that is the fretboard.

One of the most impactful things you can learn as a musician is 'Question & Answer Phrasing.' Becoming adept at phrasing notes to sound like a question sets you up for the opportunity to answer them. This one-person dialogue is the foundation for every great guitar solo and series of musical phrases. Learn it today with this simplistic approach anyone can implement!

String hopping is one of the worst habits to have as a guitarist. Jumping from one string to the next using the same finger not only slows you down but it creates an audible pause between notes and can ruin a phrase. Learn how to avoid string hopping using "Rolling Fingers" and watch your speed, phrasing, and clarity improve dramatically!

Do you want to play more effortlessly, with more relaxation and ease? Most players simply use far to much pressure when playing, even when they think they're not! Find out how much pressure you really need using the "pressure test" and learn to control that amount even as you play challenging and technical music. Control the pressure you use and lower the tension in your hands!

Have you been looking for a new way to express yourself on guitar? Chicken Pickin' or Hybrid Picking is a fantastic technique that can help you play faster, cleaner, and with better phrasing and articulation. It's widely used by many of the world's top guitarists for these very reasons. Try it out and I'm sure you'll never look back!

Are you looking for a cool new way to play the blues? Getting stuck using the same few chords can be a downer, but learning to substitute "half-diminished" chords in place of your standard dominant 7 chords will give your playing a huge boost and give you a whole new way of playing the blues!

Are you stuck playing minor pentatonic blues licks for everything? Well, one simple tweak to the common minor pentatonic scale will change your playing forever. Start using the sixth in your blues licks and watch your playing improve immediately!

You've probably seen a chord symbol like "Csus2" before, but what does that really mean? you might know how to play it, and even what it sounds like, but the big question is, "why does it sound that way?"

Understanding the harmony and theory behind suspended chords can give you a far greater appreciation for these ambigous tonal clusters. Learning how they work will help you implement them in your playing and writing.