Nick Johnston - Tech Session
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This tech session provides a structured and in-depth exploration of the essential techniques that form the foundation of Nick Johnston's playing. Each lesson is designed to be a practical, hands-on experience, giving you the tools to build a versatile and polished skill set. From fluid legato to intricate picking patterns, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of modern guitar techniques.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- **Vibrato**: Master the art of expressive vibrato to make your notes sing with emotion and sustain.
- **Alternate Picking**: Develop precision and speed with targeted alternate picking exercises for clean, articulate lines.
- **Legato**: Learn to execute smooth and seamless legato phrases, a cornerstone of fluid and dynamic solos.
- **Double-Stop Bends**: Add harmonic richness to your playing with the art of bending two strings at once.
- **Unison Bends**: Create powerful, soaring melodies by mastering the technique of unison bends.
- **Hybrid Picking**: Combine pick and fingers to unlock complex patterns and a new world of sonic possibilities.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who are serious about taking their playing to the next level. It is particularly well-suited for those who aim to:
- Master the signature techniques of a modern guitar virtuoso.
- Improve their technical proficiency and musical expression.
- Develop a deeper understanding of melody, harmony, and improvisation.
- Incorporate advanced guitar techniques into their own playing style.
- Learn how to play with greater precision, speed, and control.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
The ‘Nick Johnston - Tech Session’ is a uniquely effective learning experience that goes beyond simple imitation. Instead of just showing you what to play, this course, led by esteemed tutor Sam Bell, breaks down the *how* and *why* behind Nick Johnston’s techniques. With high-definition video lessons, detailed explanations, and practical, goal-oriented exercises, you will receive a world-class guitar education from the comfort of your home. This Lick Library course empowers you to not only learn the licks but to understand the concepts, enabling you to integrate these skills into your own musical voice and become a more complete and expressive guitarist.
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Nick Johnston - Tech Session by Sam Bell
Welcome to the Nick Johnston - Tech Session by Sam Bell at LickLibrary.com, where we dive deep into the intricacies of one of the modern guitar maestros, Nick Johnston. These note-for-note guitar lessons are meticulously crafted to help you master Johnston's unique techniques and elevate your playing to new heights. This comprehensive course includes both detailed lessons and a performance by the tutor, providing an invaluable context for each technique covered.
Lesson Breakdown
Lesson Overview
In this series, Sam Bell meticulously breaks down Nick Johnston's techniques, offering a detailed examination of his approach to guitar playing. Each lesson focuses on specific techniques, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to incorporate these into your own playing style.
Techniques Covered
Vibrato
Vibrato is essential for adding expression and emotion to your playing. In these lessons, you'll learn how Nick Johnston employs vibrato to create a singing quality in his notes, making his solos stand out. Mastering vibrato will give your playing a more professional and polished sound.
Alternate Picking
This technique involves alternating between upstrokes and downstrokes, allowing for faster and more precise note articulation. Sam Bell demonstrates how Johnston's use of alternate picking creates fluid and dynamic passages. Improving your alternate picking will enhance your speed and accuracy.
Legato
Legato playing, involving smooth transitions between notes, is a hallmark of Johnston's style. You'll learn to execute legato passages with clarity and speed, providing a fluid, seamless sound that is crucial for advanced solos.
Double-Stop Bends
Double-stop bends involve bending two strings simultaneously, creating rich harmonic intervals. Learning this technique will add depth and complexity to your lead playing, making your solos more engaging and harmonically interesting.
Unison Bends
Unison bends are another technique Johnston uses to create tension and release in his solos. By mastering this, you'll be able to add emotional intensity to your playing, making your performances more impactful.
Hybrid Picking
Hybrid picking combines the use of a pick and fingers to allow for complex picking patterns and greater flexibility in playing. This technique enables you to achieve a range of sounds and textures that are difficult to accomplish with traditional picking alone.
Benefits of Learning These Techniques
Mastering the techniques taught in this course will not only enhance your technical abilities but also improve your overall musicality. Each technique is broken down into manageable steps, ensuring that you can gradually build your skills. By incorporating these techniques into your repertoire, you'll be able to play more expressively and creatively, setting yourself apart as a guitarist.
Performance Context
Seeing these techniques in a performance context is incredibly beneficial for several reasons. First, it allows you to understand how each technique fits into a musical piece, showing you the practical application of what you've learned. Watching Sam Bell perform Nick Johnston's pieces helps you grasp the nuances of timing, dynamics, and phrasing, which are crucial for creating a professional sound.
Additionally, performances provide inspiration and motivation. Seeing the techniques executed flawlessly encourages you to practice and refine your skills. It also demonstrates the level of proficiency you can achieve with dedication and practice.
Guitar Techniques Used
Here is a list of the guitar techniques covered in these lessons:
Embark on this exciting journey with Sam Bell and discover the techniques that make Nick Johnston's guitar playing so unique and captivating. Whether you're an intermediate player looking to improve or an advanced guitarist aiming to refine your skills, these lessons offer valuable insights and practical guidance to help you achieve your musical goals.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Sam Bell
Sam Bell has been playing guitar from the age of 4, since then he has played many styles from Funky Blues to screaming Metal/Fusion on 8 string guitar. A member of UK tech metal band ‘Mask of Judas’, he is also currently writing his own solo instrumental album. He also...