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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Tribute: A 6 Year Shred Journey Along Todd Simpson
Posted by: Fran Jun 13 2016, 10:06 AM
Just a short note to acknowledge Todds amazing work along the past SIX years (has it been six already mate?), with well over four hundred LIVE lessons. For those interested there's his HUGE thread, and if you feel like browsing any of them a bit easily just check this wiki entry:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Todd_Simpson_-_Shred_Journey
It certainly has been a pleasure following all those excellent posts, not to mention the huge amount of articles you've provided to our wiki regardind recording & gear.
Keep rocking friend 
Posted by: Rammikin Jun 13 2016, 02:11 PM
I'll second that!
Posted by: fzalfa Jun 13 2016, 02:13 PM
over 400....
i just done the 30th....... got a lot to do 
congrats Todd for your job 
cheers
Laurent
Posted by: bleez Jun 13 2016, 03:46 PM
Todd's had a huge impact on my playing and practising.... all hail the mighty T-Man 
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 13 2016, 03:59 PM
Many Thanks!!! I must say it's been my privilege and honor to be part of the GMC community for more than half a decade now. I've poured most everything I know in to these 400+ lessons. I have been guiding players through the lessons Via my SHRED BOOTCAMP (just send me a personal message if anyone wants to join up!) and of course folks can go through on their own.
It's a collection of lessons designed to prepare you to play with precision and therefore, speed, but also hopefully with control and a sense of harmony/melody.
FRAN: has been instrumental (pun yes) in creating the WIKI for these lessons and giving them a place to live and I can't thank him enough for his help!! Also, let's not forget our founder Mr. Dahl, who created this entire playground for musicians to come, learn, and thrive. You guys RAWK!!!!!!!
Todd
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Todd_Simpson_-_Shred_Journey
It certainly has been a pleasure following all those excellent posts, not to mention the huge amount of articles you've provided to our wiki regardind recording & gear.
Keep rocking friend
Posted by: Anders Karlsson Jun 13 2016, 04:23 PM
Congrats Mr Shredder:)
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 13 2016, 05:02 PM
Thanks much!! It's been my pleasure. For those who have not seen Mr Anders shred it up, I hope he won't mind me sharing a bit of his work. Here is is killing it on our weekly http://bitly.com/saturdayshred1
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2016, 05:55 PM
Congrats for the fantastic work Todd! That archive is priceless!
Posted by: DeGroot Jun 13 2016, 11:17 PM
That is an impressive amount of lessons to say the least! Kinda like a enormous shred vault that one can tap into at anytime.
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Jun 14 2016, 05:30 AM
Wow, over 400 lessons in 6 years......congrats for your awesome work Todd!!!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 15 2016, 03:49 PM
Thanks much I have had a great time in making these lessons, and I'm very happy that they have a home here at GMC It's my fondest wish that they will serve as a reference point for guitar folks young and old.
I appreciate that
It's quite a big collection of just about every lick/technique/approach, I have to offer on the top of Shred which is near and dear to my heart Posted by: Anders Karlsson Jun 15 2016, 07:40 PM
It's been my pleasure. For those who have not seen Mr Anders shred it up, I hope he won't mind me sharing a bit of his work. Here is is killing it on our weekly http://bitly.com/saturdayshred1Thank you for the marketing Todd
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 16 2016, 07:19 PM
Thanks for the killer take!
Posted by: Phil66 Jun 16 2016, 09:41 PM
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Todd
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 18 2016, 08:10 PM
Happy to do it It's been an amazing time for me @ GMC It really is an amazing place for folks who love music, especially for folks who love guitar I"m thrilled to be part of it!
Todd
Posted by: nikeman64 Jun 20 2016, 12:56 PM
Awesome contribution to the wonderful world of GMC.
Thanks Todd !!!!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 22 2016, 01:07 AM
Thanks much One of the best parts has been watching players get better and better. Seeing that growth is just amazing. I have seen you personally make great strides in your playing. So super congrats there
Todd
Thanks Todd !!!!
Posted by: PosterBoy Jul 9 2016, 10:14 AM
Todd's Shred Journey does remind you that if you can't play a simple lick up to speed how can you expect to do something more complex up to speed.
Posted by: fzalfa Jul 9 2016, 03:33 PM
it's true, no pain, no gain.
In french we said -"no arms, no chocolate !"
Laurent
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 10 2016, 04:30 AM
Bingo!! That's the point Once we can string four notes together with precision, then we can move on to 5. Starting with 200 is often a bit much for the hand to absorb. Of course, I'm not saying not to try it as it's a great way to force the hand to adapt. It's just not what we start with in bootcamp. I try to break everything down to physical fundamentals of play and then get crazy later on
Todd
Is that really a phrase in France? I think we should make a Tshirt!!!!!
Todd
In french we said -"no arms, no chocolate !"
Laurent
Posted by: fzalfa Jul 10 2016, 12:41 PM
in french it's
-" pas de bras , pas de chocolat !!! "
cheers
Laurent
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 11 2016, 11:47 PM
You have to help us with the cultural translation a bit! No arms no chocolate? Does it mean if you have no arms you get no chocolate? or if you dont' work out your arms you get no treats?
Todd
-" pas de bras , pas de chocolat !!! "
cheers
Laurent
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