How to Shred on Guitar (Tastefully)

There's a fine line between shredding and just plain showing off.
In this Master Class, you'll learn how to play tasteful gospel, funk, and rhythm guitar fast – like really fast.

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For intermediate & advanced players

Learn lightning-fast licks

Develop skills to play quickly and fluidly
Step-by-step, intuitive learning
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Comes with unlimited access to all lessons on Pickup Music

Step-by-step Instruction

40 lessons

HD video tutorials with interactive TAB, chord charts, and PDF class notes

Time

3 week commitment

Learn at your own pace. Most students take three weeks to complete this class.

Outcome

Shred in good taste

Learn licks, exercises, and chords that combine technical precision with gig-ready techniques.

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Unlimited access to all classes

Develop your skills with lessons for every step of your guitar learning journey.

An immersive online class

Learn to shred in three weeks

Join your mentor TJ Whitelaw as he breaks down everything from techniques for fast and fluid playing to voice leading and gospel chords. By the end of this class, you’ll be able to play lightning-fast lines with heart & soul!

Part I. How to Shred

Develop your speed and fluidity with six exercises that isolate your picking- and fretting-hand.

Part II. How to Stay Fluid

Float like a butterfly, shred like the Flash. In this section, you'll learn how to play with a sense of effortlessness and ease.

Part III. Chords: Voice Leading & Gospel Chords

Here, you'll learn TJ's approach to voice leading with five gospel chord progressions.

Part IV. TJ's Top Licks

Looking for some quick inspiration? Learn four of TJ's favorite shreddable licks.

Part V. SongSquad

To wrap up, you'll put your newfound shred skills to the test by learning four original tunes by TJ.

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Jason K.

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Learn at your own pace

Learn through a step-by-step curriculum

This class is suitable for intermediate and advanced guitarists. The curriculum was crafted by our team of master's-level and pro touring musicians to give you the best possible pathway for learning how to shred tastefully on the guitar.