Total Guitar Technique: Essential Lessons & Playing Mechanics

by Luke Zecchin

Feeling stuck on the guitar? Guitar players are usually unaware of the poor habits that cripple their progress. There’s no shortage of books and courses on playing chords, scales, riffs, and songs. The problem is that these often overlook one simple How you play is more important than what you play . All the tips, licks, and playing tricks won’t help much if your fundamental technique works against you. How can you improve if you’re focused on the wrong things?

Total Guitar Technique is the culmination of over 25 years playing experience, trial and error, observation, and study. This book focuses on the critical things that most others leave out. It explains how your natural playing ability can be nurtured and enhanced to improve accuracy, speed, and stamina. This guide outlines how to identify and overcome the unhelpful playing habits that stand between you and the player you want to be. From the basics of holding the guitar to the nuances of picking technique, this book provides a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow road map to effortless playing!

✓ Play with confidence! Discover what great technique is and how to develop it.
✓ Kick bad habits in the butt! Recognize and fix the issues limiting your progress.
✓ Stop playing through pain! Learn the key concepts for avoiding strain or injury.
✓ Supercharge those skills! Boost your accuracy, speed, and playing stamina.
✓ And much, much more.

☆ ONLINE This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more.

Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You’ll love learning from this international bestselling instructor.

64 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2019

About the author

Having played for over 20 years, Luke Zecchin is an accomplished guitarist with a wealth of studio and live experience. Outside his work teaching music, Luke has toured extensively alongside renowned national and international acts, performing at everything from clubs, theaters, and festivals to various appearances on commercial radio and national television.

Playing lead guitar, Luke has worked on projects with established international producers and engineers. He has been fortunate enough to see these collaborations break into both the Top 50 ARIA Album and Singles charts, having also received nationwide airplay and notable debuts on the Australian iTunes Rock charts.

As the founder of GuitarIQ.com, Luke is dedicated to the education and coaching of guitar players all over the globe. With books available in over 100 countries worldwide, he has emerged as an international chart-topping author in his field.

Luke continues to work as an author, educator, and musician from his project studio based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
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Find him online at LukeZecchin.com.