In this 7-day intensive challenge, you’ll dive into the twangy world of chicken pickin’, refining your skills with essential techniques and learning how to craft authentic, country-inspired licks.
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Matheus is country guitar phenom who's here to guide you through a chicken pickin' intensive so you can give your playing a fresh dose of Nashville twang.
- Build a hybrid picking foundation.
- Adapt essential country vocabulary to your style.
- Step up your soloing and rhythm skills.
Lessons
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Chicken Pickin'
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One-finger blues
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Advanced combos
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Meet your mentor
Matheus Canteri
Mattheus is a country guitar virtuoso originally from São Paulo, Brazil. Known for blending chicken pickin’ country techniques with the energy and speed of rock 'n' roll, his unique style has earned him recognition from major guitar magazines, independent music festivals, and artists like Fernando & Sorocaba.
As a member of The Royal Hounds, he’s toured across the U.S., Europe, and Brazil, and holds a spot at Robert’s Western World, Nashville’s iconic honky-tonk. Beyond performing, Mattheus is an expert teacher, who's been featured in Guitar Player and Total Guitar, helping guitarists of all levels take their playing to the next level.
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