In this two-week challenge, which serves as an expansion pack to Pickup's full-length Metal Learning Pathway, you'll learn how to shred like iconic 80s metal bands.
Frankie Lindia
Teaches
Metal
Frankie is a certified shredder who's here to help you capture the soaring sounds that defined 80s metal guitar.
Learn from the best
Your path to shredding just got clearer. Frankie is an expert educator who's mastered the sounds of 80s metal.
- Capture the sound of decade-defining players.
- Learn tapping, sweep arpeggios, and more.
- Expand your vocabulary to craft your own licks.
Lessons
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80s Metal Guitar
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Guided metal exercise
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Interactive jam
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Meet your mentor
Frankie Lindia
Frankie Lindia is an LA-based guitar wizard who found his true calling in guitar after discovering Van Halen. From sharing the stage with David Lee Roth and Ratt to rocking out with his Van Halen tribute The Atomic Punks, his metal resume speaks for itself.
As a Charvel/EVH Gear artist and full-time music teacher, Frankie is a seasoned educator who makes learning 80s metal guitar a blast. His lessons blend serious skill-building with a fun, laid-back vibe. Whether you're shredding solos or dialing in heavy riffs, Frankie’s here to make sure you enjoy every note along the way.
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