Paul Gilbert guitar lessons

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ChelseaVork

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So I’m taking Paul Gilbert’s artist works lessons now. Knowing what I know about Paul from here… how much do you think I should follow his exact pick stroke instructions. Considering he is a dsx player and I am not. He teaches with that in mind and it’s harder for me, I try to decide if it makes more sense in some cases, I’m not opposed to using dsx here and there but i don’t think I need to follow exactly what he says right?
Posted 3 weeks ago

olandeep says
I don’t know the Artistworks material, but here are my general thoughts:

Point one, it’s good to have multiple tools in your toolbox, so unless playing the exercises “Paul’s way” is super frustrating, I’d try working them his way and see how the progress goes.

I’ve seen Paul crow about his curriculum there being the most organized he’s ever done, and informed by mistakes he’s made from earlier experiences teaching. Now, some of that could just be marketing spin, but Paul seems like the kind of guy who would plant seeds in early exercises that are meant to bear fruit later.

I would skim the entire course, and try to understand where I think he’s going. Figure out whether he’s leading you into advanced licks that will demand one picking strategy or another, and figure out whether there’s genuinely a need to “repurpose” his exercises through your own CTC lens, or if it’s worth working through them “at face value”.

Life is short and there’s no point rigidly following something if there’s strong evidence it’s not working for you. But at the same time, be sure you’re honest with yourself about whether you’ve truly given it a fair chance to work before you give up on it.

Posted 3 weeks ago

Durrandort says
Man, I totally feel this! Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I’ve been taking online music lessons too, and it can be tempting to copy every move exactly. But honestly, if Paul’s pick strokes don’t feel right, I’d say just roll with what feels natural to you. I’ve found that when I tweak things to fit my own style, it’s way more fun, and I still make solid progress. At the end of the day, you’re building your sound, so take what works and don’t sweat the rest.
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