Don't Buy The Magnet! (Maybe.) 

A process that we use, or that Magnet purchasers can use on our own? Yes to both. We use the Magnet extensively in our critiques - users can upload footage directly to the site, and detailed personalized feedback from us in included in the standard membership. If you're on your own, yes, our core instructional path is the same - the Pickslanting Primer ( troygrady.com/primer/ ). So you can do the same evaluations yourself. But again, we sell the Magnet primarily because players wanted it, not because we think everyone should have to go down a super technical rabbit hole to learn picking technique. That's what the teaching is for. But for those who are inclined and interested in learning more about mechanics, the instructional material simplifies this as much as we can.

Great production as always, and will do! On an unrelated note, have you heard anything about 'pick movement' during fast passages? I've watched your video with Michael Angelo Batio, and have noticed that his thumb, index finger and pick stay rigid at higher speeds. He talks about this specifically on instructional videos and says it enables him to pick faster. Also, Guthrie Govan did a video awhile back with Lick Library and mentioned the same thing. Could you make a video on this if you get the chance? Thanks!

Correction - his index finger does actually move, although his thumb appears to stay still. I observed this while the zoom-in camera focused in on his picking hand, but I couldn't tell from the camera's angle if his pick was moving, too.

My main tip is not to assume there's anything wrong with the fretting hand "speed" until you test all fingering combinations on simple repeating patterns like the Yngwie "six note pattern" ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2x9tjSLKGUI.html ). Test 123, 124, 134. Test 1234, 4321 also. Most people are best with 124 patterns. If that's true for you, ignore the other fingerings. That's what Shawn Lane did.

@@troygrady I love you brother. Big ups, and huge respect to you! I have started 3weeks ago with 124 exercise. I feel so blessed to have you impart your knowledge onto me. Be safe, and keep being great!

Sorry for the trouble! We got a little swamped with the traffic but should be back up.

Roadstar II, my first guitar. I believe it was the precursor to the RG series.

Yep, anything can be perceived as a tactic in 2024. I don't even know what's real any more. But we've gotten so many emails about the Magnet over the last year, and we've had to type essentially the key points of this video over and over to so many people, that we made it as a lesson, if only so we can link to it in our customer service responses!

Sorry for the trouble! Got a little traffic there but should be back up now.

@@troygrady Eventually it worked, thank you. And thank you for all your Hard work. It has helped my playing immensely🙏💪🏻🎸

Yep, we got a little swamped with the traffic - should be operational now.

@@troygrady thanks brother.

Sorry for the trouble! The site got a little swamped with the traffic, but should be back up now.

Wait what?? Google says 1750 reais is $340 USD. That's crazy. Is that what Passport is quoting you? Edit: Please email us at support@troygrady.com we'll figure something out!

First of all, that’s very kind of you! I really appreciate your attention! I’ll email you to show some screenshots to explain the breakdown of the cost I mentioned.

Overrated

@@sirspongadoodle wait wait wait....whats over rated? Paul Gilbert?

@@StrokedTac yes

@@sirspongadoodleElaborate

I would say underrated - for songwriting. You can put on "Get Out Of My Yard" or "Fuzz Universe" and listen straight through the whole album. If we think of Paul as just three-note-per-string scale playing, that's missing the best of him.

Masarap!

@@troygrady oh yeah. The best.

Except I can't because your site isn't working. Thrwarted!

Sorry for the trouble! Site should be operational now, we just got a little swamped with the traffic.

Sa TV lang!

Legend