Jam With Andy James
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
The "Jam with Andy James" course is built around three original metal backing tracks, each representing a distinct level of challenge. Rather than learning pre-written solos note-for-note, this course invites you to engage with the music as a real improvising guitarist — with Andy demonstrating beginner, intermediate, and advanced solo approaches over each track to guide your development.
- Beginner Metal Jam — An accessible entry point into Andy's world, focusing on foundational metal techniques including power chords, palm muting, basic pentatonic phrasing, and controlled vibrato. Ideal for players stepping into metal soloing for the first time.
- Intermediate Metal Jam — A step up in complexity, introducing alternate picking sequences, legato runs, string bending with precision, and more adventurous use of the minor pentatonic and natural minor scales. Andy's intermediate solos offer a clear target to aim for and a wealth of ideas to draw from.
- Advanced Metal Jam — The full expression of Andy James's technique: high-speed alternate picking, sweep-picked arpeggios, two-handed tapping, dive bombs, pinched harmonics, and the kind of musical phrasing that separates a technically proficient player from a genuinely expressive one.
All three tracks come with on-screen chord and scale graphics for when it's your turn to play, and all of Andy's solo performances are fully transcribed and available as downloadable PDF tablature.
Guitar Techniques Covered in This Course:
- Alternate Picking
- Sweep Picking
- Legato (Hammer-ons and Pull-offs)
- Two-Handed Tapping
- Tapped Harmonics
- Vibrato
- String Bending and Unison Bends
- Pinched Harmonics
- Tremolo Picking
- Dive Bombs
- Arpeggios
- Palm Muting
- Power Chords
- Trills
- Rakes
- Double Stop Bends
- Harmonics
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
The "Jam with Andy James" guitar course is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are serious about developing their technique and musical vocabulary within the world of modern metal and shred guitar.
This course is perfect for guitarists who want to learn the techniques behind Andy James's renowned shred guitar style, including his approach to alternate picking, sweep picking, and melodic improvisation. It is ideal for players who are fascinated by the world of modern metal, metalcore, and instrumental shred, and who want to develop a genuine understanding of how these styles work rather than simply copying licks. If you learn best through detailed, structured instruction combined with hands-on practice against real backing tracks, this course will provide exactly the environment you need.
This course is also an outstanding choice for any guitarist who has worked through beginner material and is looking for a clear, challenging, and musically rewarding next step. Andy's three-level approach means you can begin at a point that suits your current ability and work progressively towards the most demanding material at your own pace.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Learning to play in the style of Andy James offers benefits that extend far beyond these three tracks. This modern metal guitar course serves as a comprehensive masterclass in high-speed technique, musical phrasing, and the discipline required to perform at the highest level. By the time you've worked through all three levels, you'll have developed a toolkit of skills that will transform your playing across every style you tackle.
You will develop mastery of high-speed alternate picking, giving your solos the articulation and clarity that define professional metal guitar. You'll build genuine fluency in sweep picking, allowing you to execute arpeggios with the seamless, flowing quality that makes them sound musical rather than mechanical. Your legato technique will become a powerful expressive tool, enabling you to move across the fretboard with speed and ease. Two-handed tapping will open up entirely new melodic and harmonic possibilities, while your vibrato and bending will take on the controlled, expressive quality that separates good players from great ones.
Beyond technique, this course will fundamentally improve your ability to improvise in a metal context. You'll understand how to construct solos that build in intensity, how to use space and dynamics effectively, and how to make every note count — lessons that apply equally whether you're playing metal, rock, or any other style.
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Jam with Andy James: A Deep Dive into Masterful Guitar Techniques
Welcome to "Jam with Andy James," an exclusive guitar lesson series from LickLibrary.com. Designed for guitarists of all skill levels, this program focuses on learning three iconic songs, each representing a different level of difficulty. What sets this series apart is not just the step-by-step guidance but the inclusion of backing tracks, offering an immersive learning experience.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar jams, with lessons, backing tracks and tablature This superb guitar lesson course is a new and unique way to have fun, study and jam all at the same time.
The guitar lesson course contains three top quality backing tracks, and can be approached in two ways, first you can "JAM" with the tracks flying solo, experimenting with different ideas, licks and solos. Alternatively you can trade solos with Andy, drawing inspiration from the ideas and techniques used in his solos.
Each track has three performances from Andy working across three levels of difficulty. Although the solos are improvised he has taken care to go for a basic intermediate and advanced level for each track. All the solos are transcribed and are available in pdf form along with the lessons. On screen graphics with chords and scales are provided when it's your turn to Jam. This tutorial is an exciting way to interact with Andy while learning new licks and phrases performed in a real musical environment. This guitar lesson course is designed to be an enjoyable musical experience for everyone. Whether your style you will find this tutorial fun and inspiring
Playing with Backing Tracks
Included in each lesson are backing tracks, an invaluable tool for practice. Playing along with these tracks helps in:
- Timing and Rhythm: Develops a strong sense of timing, crucial for playing with other musicians.
- Musical Context: Understands how guitar parts fit within the overall structure of a song.
- Performance Skills: Prepares for real-world playing scenarios, simulating a band environment.
The Style of Andy James
Andy James, a renowned guitarist known for his technical proficiency and expressive playing, brings a unique style to these lessons. His approach combines speed and precision with emotional depth, making his lessons particularly enriching for students.
- Technique and Expression: Balances technical skill with soulful playing.
- Diverse Influences: Incorporates elements from various genres, providing a well-rounded musical education.
- Innovative Approach: Constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible on the guitar.
Guitar Techniques Utilised
Throughout these lessons, a variety of guitar techniques are employed. Here is a list of some key techniques, with links to learn more about each:
- Vibrato
- Alternate Picking
- Legato
- Tapped Harmonics
- Double Stop Bends
- Unison Bends
- Pinched Harmonics
- Trills
- Tremolo Picking
- Chord Progressions
- Arpeggios
- Dive Bombs
- Harmonics
- Pull-Offs
- Power Chords
- Palm Muting
- Barre Chords
- Two-Handed Tapping
- Sweep Picking
- Rakes
By mastering these techniques, you'll not only be playing songs but also building a repertoire of skills that are essential for any aspiring guitarist. Join us in "Jam with Andy James" for an enriching guitar journey!
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Andy James
Andy James needs little introduction as one of the most popular LickLibrary tutors, respected the world over for his unbelievable technical skills and teaching material. "As a player Andy has released a string of solo albums, the last being 2012's ""Andy James"" on Transcend Music which was met with huge...