Jim S. Bootcamp, The Few, The Proud, Those Who Survive Bootcamp! |
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Jul 5 2015, 09:06 PM
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Welcome to SHRED BOOTCAMP! I'll be your Drill Instructor! And I do mean DRILL! As in a large power tool used in slasher films and Paul Gilbert concerts. Here is were you EARN THE LIVING DEATH out of your fingers and break through any speed bumps/barriers to become a MASTER CHIEF of Shred!
MISSON #1 THE MISSION 1.)Your mission is to go all the way back to the very start. The base of the mountain. LESSON 1. http://bitly.com/gmclesson1 Which you will play SLOWWWWWWLLY, very SLOWWWLLLLYYYY until you master it at a crawl (As You'll Do With Each Mission, and focus on left hand FORM! Make it SUPER PERFECT!). Speed it up bit by bit until you feel your ready to take it to WAR (Any speed, it's up to you) Shoot a video and post it as a reply to this post. I'll then offer a constructive and brutally honest critique. THE AFTERMATH Upon nailing the crap out of lesson one at a speed you didn't think possible, and playing it a clean as a freshly waxed floor, you will be given your first insignia of Rank in BOOTCAMP and will proceed to LESSON/MISSION #2. You will continue this process until you are a walking, talking, BadA** Guitar God among men!!!! Here is the link to your OWN PRIVATE BATTLEFIELD!!! http://bitly.com/jimsbootcamp Practice! Todd This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jul 5 2015, 09:07 PM |
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Jul 6 2015, 09:43 PM
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Dude thanks! I'll get started right away and post the results. Thanks for having me n' at
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Jul 9 2015, 03:24 AM
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https://soundcloud.com/jim-seekford-music/bootcamp-day-1-alt-pick-metronome-80-200
Ok Todd so as you can hear about halfway through I switch my picking technique and go full arm... Here is a pic of the metronome setting I made in logic. Its pretty sweet. This post has been edited by Jim S.: Jul 9 2015, 03:25 AM
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Jul 9 2015, 08:18 AM
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You are on your way soldier!!
First off, it's very normal for your body to "tense up" when you start playing fast. This is one of the first things that I want you to work on. If you don't get a handle on this early, you can spend the rest of your life "picking from the elbow" which Is fine for some people, but it honestly limits what you can play at speed simply due to the stiff arm" approach. I really understand you want to push the speed quickly which is also natural to want to do  But it's the journey of of playing through the middle that is going to get you where you want to go. As they say "True skill is effortless" or at least looks effortless because it's the result of 10,000 hours of work. For this first mission you are doing quite well  I can hear that you are playing with consistency and keeping a good grip on the pick. However, the most important part of boocamp is the "MISSION VIDEOS" where you shoot a video (in any way possible including cell phone, audio quality doesn't matter) so that I can actually see your body and hand position in order to properly guide you towards your goals. We can get some progress just with audio but since I can't see what you are doing I can't critique your form and thus can't really help you as much as I'd like to.  But let me try to help here, while blind. 1)Good pacing - nice and even 2.)Good pick grip - Your tone is consistent indicating the pick isn't slipping out of your hand 3.)CLean strikes - you have intent on each strike, none are half done. 4.)Good timing - you are picking with the beat So here is your next MISSION SOLDIER!! 1.)Stay relaxed *Play the mission without worrying about the metronome just speed up while staying relaxed focus on a zen state and pick from the fingers and wrist. once you get this down, add the metronome back in. 2.)Make a video *Web cam, cell phone, ipad, kindle, anything. Doesn't matter. Just as long as the guitar is there and I can see your PICKING HAND and hear the metronome. FIGHT ON!! Sarge QUOTE (Jim S. @ Jul 8 2015, 10:24 PM)  https://soundcloud.com/jim-seekford-music/bootcamp-day-1-alt-pick-metronome-80-200 Ok Todd so as you can hear about halfway through I switch my picking technique and go full arm... Here is a pic of the metronome setting I made in logic. Its pretty sweet. |
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Jul 11 2015, 06:15 AM
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here Ye the video of Me practice... Argh in a pirates voice...
This post has been edited by Jim S.: Jul 11 2015, 02:44 PM |
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Jul 11 2015, 02:43 PM
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Here's a lick that has some picking and legato. How's the posture seem? |
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Even better, WELL PLAYED!!!!! Let's debrief!!
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Jul 11 2015, 10:38 PM
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I did a little searching and found all the lessons! Thanks
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Jul 11 2015, 11:16 PM
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Here is the link to all the missions
http://bit.ly/twtgmc QUOTE (Jim S. @ Jul 11 2015, 05:38 PM) I did a little searching and found all the lessons! Thanks
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