WEEK 3 – Rhythm guitar
DAY 15 – HOW TO MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN NOW
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THE SHIFT OF THE MASTERS
This week I am going to show you how you can break out of whatever holds you back. I use this process at least once a year to get a fresh start and to jolt myself out of the rut I inevitably get into.
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IDENTIFYING THE CORE RHYTHM CHALLENGE
Let's figure out what mastering rhythm is really about and to what degree we can simplify it so we can learn it fast. This session is it.
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AUTOMATED RHYTHM MASTERY METHOD
Follow this three step method and turn any rhythm exercise into a constant practicing regimen that you are not even aware of. Practice without knowing that you do by creating an unconscious habit you almost can't stop.
DAY 16 – DESTROYS WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK
Inner game
DESTROY WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK
Because your brain's main focus in life is to save resources, it constantly inspires you to make up stories that limits you. - And without conscious influence from you, your skills will suffer greatly. In this session I am going to give you an exercise that can reveal the stories of limitation within you so you can replace them with something that works.
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THE MAGIC RHYTHM OF WORDS
Another ultra simple shortcut to rhythm mastery that you can use all the time. My mind used to play around with these rhythm words constantly as I went through my day. It had a huge impact on my ability to strum, pick and play any rhythm I get exposed to.
Practice method
THE DANCE MUSIC METHOD
The nineties gave us a great gift: Music that spells out where the pulse is. Using dance music as a library of exercises is a great way to get better faster. In this video I am going to give you a couple of examples and explain how you can use this method effectively.
DAY 17 – NO PAIN NO GAIN
Inner game
NO PAIN NO GAIN
If you can't feel the pain of not moving towards the skill level you want, you will never be able to keep going for it. You will go in and out of practicing and no practicing. Of going for it and giving up. When you remove all the stories about why it's OK not to move rapidly towards what you want - you will move rapidly towards what you want!
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THE CRITICAL DECISION
In this short session I will ask you to do one five minute action that will change your playing and your skills absolutely and completely. This one small action could mean more to your development than any other single thing right now.
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NEXT LEVEL CORE EXERCISES
After watching this video you will be able to walk around with and remember 7 different essential exercises that you can do throughout the day. It's a system of practicing rhythm on the most effective and fundamental level.
Tools
THE POWER TOOL
How to feel the emotions of the reality of achieving your ultimate goal.
DAY 18 – BREAK OUT AND BREAK THROUGH
Inner game
THE CONFINES OF YOUR MIND
You can get everything in this course right and still achieve very little. Your mind is the key determinant of how high you can go and to what level you can develop. Learn to control this defining element of your guitar mastery journey.
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SPACED REPETITION
It is crucial that you understand and can take advantage of two very different ways of practicing. Different skills require different approaches and in this video I will show you exactly when to use what approach.
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INTEGRATE YOUR RHYTHM SKILLS
Integration is the missing link for many aspiring guitar masters. This is a lesson in how to take the skills you learn throughout the day and integrate them into your playing.
DAY 19 – THE AWESOME POWER OF MASSIVE ACTION
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MASSIVE ACTION
There is a huge difference between taking a lot of action and taking massive action. Learn the difference and put it to the test. Expect massive results.
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THE THIGH DRUM
I used to use this trick to practice rhythm fast. This is normally not possible but by using this method you really can.
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HALF AND DOUBLE
Once you start going back and forth between half and double tempo the level of complexity you are able to control increases greatly. This is the last level of rhythm mastery and it's a total game changer.
DAY 20 - BOOST YOUR EXPERIENCE AND RESULTS
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BOOST YOUR EXPERIENCE
The last step in this week’s process is to make sure that you connect as much pleasure to the activity of practicing as you possibly can.
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THE OVERALL #1 SHORTCUT
The shortcut of shortcuts. Do not forget this principle as it will lead you to the highest skill level.
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THE BRUTAL TRUTH
If you don't record yourself you are kidding yourself. Follow the steps in this video to make sure you know where you are so you can get to where you want to go.
DAY 21 - THE PRACTICE PLAN PITFALL
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THE PLANNING PITFALL
Everyone falls into this trap but not everyone survives it. Make sure that you know what will inevitably happen when you plan you progress so you can deal with it effectively.
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CREATE YOUR OWN JAM TRACKS
There is no more effective shortcut to mastering rhythm than to use it to create your own music. You must be able to create your own drum and bass tracks in order to become a real musician and not just a guitar player.
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RUNNING RHYTHM
I am using this method daily and it is by far the one ritual in my life that makes the biggest difference to my skills. It will give you more time, more energy and bigger results faster.
