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Kristofer Dahl

Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date of Birth: Sep 12th 1981
Been playing guitar since: 1998

I picked up the guitar at the age of 10 and I started practicing seriously at the age of 18. I took regular lessons during one year learning theory with Therion guitarist Kristian Niemann.

Before deciding to professionally go for a music career I studied matheology, informatics, environmental care, political science and even sport fishing.

Playing and Influences
I am fascinated by Marty Friedman's phrasing, vibrato and unusual note choice. I love Steve Morse's musical approach to speedpicking. Allan Holdsworth's playing is from another planet and every aspect of his music is totally unique (to me!). Eric Johnson's approach to perfectionism and tone is something I believe everyone can learn from. Yngwie was the guitarist who opened up my eyes to what was possible on the guitar, he also has a vibrato worth checking out!

At GMC
I believe the most important thing is how you approach learning, practicing and your own potential as a musician. Hopefully I manage to get this through in my lessons and forum participation.

GMC has changed my life through the input I have got from students and instructors here - I hope the same will happen to you!

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Music by Kristofer Dahl

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Lessons (2,524,743 views)

Name Level Type Technique Category
Creative Phrasing: Sliding 4 of 10 Solo Phrasing Soul / RNB
Arpeggios From Nowhere 6 of 10 Etude Legato (both hammer-ons and pull-offs) Rock - Fusion
Percussive Phrasing 5 of 10 Concepts Percussive fingerstyle Funk
Milking Pentatonics 5 of 10 Concepts Phrasing Funk - Fusion
Rock n Roll Boogie 5 of 10 Rhythm/Riffs Alternate Picking Rock - Blues
Double Stops 5 of 10 Concepts Double Stops Funk - Fusion
Multi-Finger Hybrid Picking 6 of 10 Concepts Hybrid picking Blues
Hybrid Legato 6 of 10 Concepts Legato (both hammer-ons and pull-offs) Rock - Fusion
Hybrid Picking - Musical Application 4 of 10 Concepts Hybrid picking Funk - Fusion
Hybrid Picking Exercises 3 of 10 Concepts Hybrid picking
Why Learn Hybrid Picking 4 of 10 101 spoken Hybrid picking Rock - Fusion
Picking Practice 3 of 10 Concepts Alternate Picking
Social Media Guitar 3 of 10 Concepts
Your Personal Picking Style 4 of 10 Concepts Alternate Picking
Strict Alternate Picking 6 of 10 Concepts Alternate Picking
Pigato Picking 5 of 10 Concepts Alternate Picking
Even Note Groupings 5 of 10 Concepts Alternate Picking
Percussive Melody 3 of 10 Concepts Percussive fingerstyle Soul / RNB
Percussive Basics 3 of 10 Concepts Percussive fingerstyle Soul / RNB
Me Learning Country 7 of 10 Solo Chicken Picking Country
Quest For Riffs 3 of 10 Rhythm/Riffs Downpicking Metal - Classic
Articulate it! 4 of 10 Solo Alternate Picking Rock - Fusion
Arpeggio Etude 6 of 10 Etude Arpeggios Rock - Fusion
Hybrid Lead 7 of 10 Solo Hybrid picking Rock - Fusion
Percussive Lead 5 of 10 Solo Percussive fingerstyle Jazz - Fusion
Futuristic Blues 4 of 10 Solo Phrasing Rock - Fusion
Nylon Jam 4 of 10 Acoustic Phrasing Jazz - Fusion
Hot Fusion 7 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Funk - Fusion
Downpicking Primer 4 of 10 Rhythm/Riffs Downpicking Metal - Classic
Chops Builder 5 of 10 Etude Sweep Picking Metal - Symphonic
Raking Power 4 of 10 Solo Phrasing Blues - Modern
Whammy Lead 5 of 10 Solo Harmonics Rock - Fusion
Skank Funk 4 of 10 Rhythm/Riffs Rhythm - various Funk
Beginner Jam #2 3 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Rock - Ballad
Beginner Jam 2 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Rock - Ballad
Yngwieisms 8 of 10 Improvisation Alternate Picking Metal - neoclassical
Picking Exercise 6 of 10 Exercise Alternate Picking Shred - Picking
5 Hybrid Licks 4 of 10 Licks Hybrid picking Rock - Fusion
Percussive Song 5 of 10 Chord melody Percussive fingerstyle Pop Rock
Kris Hudson 3 of 10 Solo Phrasing Metal - neoclassical
Solar Dynamics 4 of 10 Full Song Rhythm - various Metal - Modern
Jam School: Motivic Development 4 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Pop Rock
Pentatonic Jam Licks 5 of 10 Licks Phrasing Rock - Hard
Jam School: Hybrid Picking 3 of 10 Improvisation Hybrid picking Rock - Fusion
Jam School: Example Licks 8 of 10 Licks Rock - Fusion
Scale Memorisation 3 of 10 Theory Rock - Fusion
Using Blues As A Tool 4 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Blues - Modern
Shred Improvisation 10 of 10 Improvisation Hybrid picking Rock - Fusion
Emergency Mode 4 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Rock - Ballad
Jam School: Lydian Changes 6 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Rock - Fusion
Your First Phrases 3 of 10 Improvisation Phrasing Rock - Fusion
GMC Arena Rock 4 of 10 Full Song Rhythm - various Metal - Classic
Bouncy Fun 8 of 10 Concepts Phrasing Rock - Fusion
Love Me 8 of 10 Full Song Rhythm - various Metal - alternative
Lesson No. 1000 8 of 10 Solo Phrasing Rock - Hard
All Kristofer Dahl Ultimate-Guitar Lessons 5 of 10 101 spoken Picking (more than one type) Shred - Picking
Collection of Sins Guitar Solo 7 of 10 Solo Phrasing Rock - Hard
Kristofer Dahl Collection of Sins 5 of 10 Full Song Rhythm - various Rock - Punk
Fusion Solo Lesson part 2 8 of 10 Solo Rock - Fusion
Kristofer Dahl - Fusion Solo Lesson 7 of 10 Solo Rock - Fusion
Neoclassical/Fantasy solo lesson 4 of 10 Solo Metal - neoclassical
Slow Bending Licks (GMC Intro) 3 of 10 Solo Bending Metal - Classic
Steve Vai Style Solo Lesson 7 of 10 Solo Picking (more than one type) Rock - Fusion
Speed Licks Solo 8 of 10 Solo Alternate Picking Metal - Classic
The Motto is Oops 8 of 10 Solo Rock - Fusion
Artifex Alley Cats - Solo 6 of 10 Solo Rock - Fusion
Curious Coincidence 8 of 10 Full Song Rock - Fusion
Curious Coincidence Exercises 7 of 10 Exercise
Kirk Hammett Solo Tricks 7 of 10 Solo Phrasing Metal - Thrash
Eric Johnson Style Solo 8 of 10 Solo Alternate Picking Rock - Fusion
Country Licks for Wannabes Lesson 7 of 10 Solo Phrasing Country
Hot Blues Licks Lesson 6 of 10 Solo Phrasing Blues
Improvise Like Slash Lesson 7 of 10 Licks Phrasing Rock - Hard