Thomas McRocklin

Recent Lessons

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  Intermediate

  Adding Excitement To Solos

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 29 Mins

  If your solos have been feeling a bit flat or lifeless and you want to add that creative spark, this is the lesson for you! I’m going to show you an exciting way to kickstart your solos.

  We’ll be using three notes per string for minor scales, sweeping techniques, and pentatonics. I’ll also share a bunch of solo improvisation tips and demonstrate some of my favorite tremolo techniques.

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  Advanced

  Backing Track

  Some Guys Got It

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 44 Mins

  In this lesson, I’ll take you through my track, “Some Guys Got It.” This track is a deceivingly difficult riff-based song that’s super fun to play and has quickly become one of my favourites.

  As the beat kicks in, you’ll learn three distinct versions of the same riff, each progressively more challenging to play. Even if you don’t play the entire song note for note, I’m sure you’ll be able to take away plenty of insights you can apply to your own playing.

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  Intermediate

  Progressive Metal

  

  Thomas McRocklin

  • 2 Videos
  • 48 Mins

  If you’ve been wanting to level up your riff game but don’t know where to start, this is the lesson for you! I’m going to take you through some modern progressive metal-inspired playing. If you’ve never tried this style before, make sure you have a fresh pick and a rested right hand because it’ll be intense!

  Don’t worry if you’re new to these techniques—I’ll start from the basics. We’ll begin with just a few notes while I explain the techniques and approaches, and gradually build up to more complex note choices and right-hand techniques. I’ll guide you step-by-step with examples, and we’ll jam along to a drum beat together. By the end, you’ll be unstoppable!

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