Lead Guitar - Made Simple
Turn endless practice into real world progress and play like you always wanted to.
It's time for you to become the guitar player you've always imagined
Do any of these sound like you?
- Forever a beginner, stuck sounding the same after years, even decades.
- You don’t sound good, you seem to always play the wrong note.
- You don’t know what to do to improve.
- You practice for hours but feel that you never get better.
- You play the same solo every time.
- You’re missing the connection between music and guitar
- You know the pentatonics and scales but you still don’t sound good.
Do any of these sound like you?
- Forever a beginner, stuck sounding the same after years, even decades.
- You don’t sound good, you seem to always play the wrong note.
- You don’t know what to do to improve.
- You practice for hours but feel that you never get better.
- You play the same solo every time.
- You’re missing the connection between music and guitar
- You know the pentatonics and scales but you still don’t sound good.
Here's how to fix it ...
Reconnect with the
core fundamentals
All of the fog and mystery disappears from the guitar when you know the basics of music and what to look for. So often it’s a quick fix of just rote learning a song, riff, or lick, in lieu of learning the essentials to make good music.
Understand how to play music to improve, not just practice
You practice for a performance, you play to get better. Once you realize this, you will never play the same again. In any other field you “just do it” to improve. Golfers golf, bakers bake, runners run, painters paint, writers write, coders code, guitar players play.
Think like a guitar player, and like a musician
Understanding the bigger picture that music is a language that is much older than the guitar, you will comprehend it differently. It’s the same language for every instrument. You will ask the same music questions on any instrument. I loved the idea of not just being a guitar player, but being a musician.
I’ve been there…
I graduated Berklee and still didn’t sound right. I hated how I sounded and didn’t understand why or how to fix it. And then my eyes opened to rhythm and real time playing. When I finally combined them with fundamental music knowledge, I learned their true power. I could play music that sounded like real music, good music!
… then I was able to
- Be the Guitar player in “Schleigho” for over 30 years (toured the US, released 5 albums)
- Be on a label with Allman Brothers Band, released two albums
- Play with Derek Trucks on many occasions, as well as other top players.
- Tour with moe. as lead guitar player for all shows in 2022
- Become the Director of Lead Guitar at NYCGS for 20 years, teaching 15,000+ lessons/classes
- Author 5 Lead Guitar Method books
- Perform 2000+ shows
Now I want to show you how ...
Introducing the Six String Community Membership
Inside you'll get:
Live Classes Online
“Workshop Live!” classes follow Suke’s new format of teaching from the note up. Learning everything in each class. There is a lot of playing and continual development into a complete guitarist.- Two classes per week average
- Up to 30 students/room, or 100 via webstream for large classes
- Each class is 60 minutes
- Each class is recorded and available to watch for 30 days
- Classes are hosted within community
- Easy RSVP with email reminders
Live Q&A / Office Hours
Each week there will be a 1 hour session to come by and ask questions and get help.- Inquire about something from class
- Ask me about anything music or guitar related
- Ask me for advice on playing with other musicians
- Have an gig coming up and need help?
- Come ask, talk, and hang.
Digital Library
There will be a library of ebooks and reference materials that will continually be added to and curated. Resources created over years of teaching.- Scale patterns for all keys
- Rhythm exercises
- Neck Anatomy
- CAGED
- Licks
- so much more…
Forums and Community
We are in this together. This community was built with you in mind. You are not alone.- A place for you to voice your opinion of what you like to learn
- Forum to ask questions and talk to other members
- Forum to talk about gear
An App for iOS or Android
Using Circle’s wonderful environment you can bring the Six String Community with you on the road.
- iOS
- Android
- Available for Download from within community
Video Courses
There will be exclusive video courses available only to the Six String Community and not on the YouTube channel. These courses will supplement the live experience as well as give you growth in core knowledge. Upcoming courses and topics include:- Neck Anatomy (many levels) – My greatest revelation about the guitar
- Basic Music Theory – What you need to know
- Rhythm – How to better use and understand
- Hybrid Picking
- Many more…
Here's what students are saying
Who it’s for
- New beginners who are already playing songs
- Longtime “beginners” and players of most levels.
- Guitar players who want to feel confident jamming with friends.
- Folks who want to feel empowered when soloing.
- Players who want to solidify everything they know.
Who it’s not for
- New beginner still working on getting from G to C.
- Guitar players unwilling to try a new approach or who know everything already.
- The player needing two hand tapping 3 octave Maj7#5 chord arpeggios in quintuplets.
If you’re picking up what I’m saying, here’s all you need to do to get there
1
Sign up for monthly (or yearly) membership to stay consistent
2
RSVP for “Workshop Live” Classes for weekly growth
3
Login at class time, tune up, and play!FAQ
A: No, not only is each class a complete lesson they are also recorded to download and view. The more you come the more you will get out of it.
A: approximately 30 days after the class
A: That is ok and expected, each class we review all the same concepts you need and this reinforces it. The right theory, the right guitar knowledge, for everyday use.
A: That is great! Now you can improve it into a subconscious level and really start using the knowledge in music as you play. And there will definitely be new ways of looking at music/guitar that you have not seen or thought about before.
A: All classes are recorded and posted. Class times will vary during the week.
A: All the classes are recorded and available for 30 days. There will be video courses and a Digital Library to work with in between classes.
A: No, when a guitar player knows what they are doing, is confident in their ability, and can play music with an irresistible feel, the gear is secondary.
A: No, the price will increase to $149 after the launch. Only founding members will receive a price of $99.
You might be thinking
Lessons are expensive.
For the cost of two lessons per month, you can have up to 8 class lessons, office hours, a community of like-minded musicians, additional video lessons, a resource library, and so much mor
My schedule changes and I can’t commit.
The classes are recorded and available to watch and download for up to 30 days so you can watch at your convenience.
I need that new pedal/guitar/plugin to sound better.
Better gear only improves what’s already there, it won’t make you a better player. But, you can make your gear sound better, the better you are as a player.
Imagine next month you could be…
- Looking down at your fretboard and see the notes.
- Know what scale to play and what sounds to use.
- Playing with a new found inspiration and motivation.
- Understanding your solos, and connecting more deeply with the music.
- Able to play more confidently and expressively, knowing how theory and technique support your sound.