Thomas McRocklin

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  Intermediate

  Backing Track

  Lucy’s Breath

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 44 Mins

  It’s time to take a trip back to the ’90s as I break down a track called “Lucy’s Breath” from my 91-95 album. This song is all about energy, pace, and excitement, where simplicity in notes creates killer riffs and exciting solos. You’ll also notice some Steve Vai influence, as this song was conceived during my time living with him. So, we’ll explore those influences too.

  From the solo to the riff and chorus, we’re going to dissect it all. And there might even be a few happy accidents to uncover along the way. So let’s dive in and explore the magic of “Lucy’s Breath.” See you inside for some ’90s nostalgia!

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  Easy

  Backing Track

  Funk and Inversions

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 32 Mins

  Feeling funky? I hope so, because I’m about to share how you can add a funky twist to your rhythm playing with your right hand. We’ll dive into the fundamentals of right-hand technique to really dial in that groove and infuse elements of funk into your rock guitar playing.

  I’ll also show you some fun chord inversions to add movement and depth to your progressions. With these simple yet awesome techniques, you’ll be able to create some killer riffs and song ideas. So let’s dive in and get groovy!

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  Intermediate

  Do Patterns Actually Work?

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 33 Mins

  It’s time to dive into the world of guitar patterns – how significant are they in improving your technique and enhancing your playing?

  After taking a 20-year break from playing, I wanted to incorporate more dynamic alternate picking into my style, patterns made a significant difference in getting there. There are two main patterns that transformed my technique, which I’m about to share with you. So grab your best pick, and let’s explore them together.

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