This thread is optional, but it’s usually a very good idea to check in here once you’re done for the day. Consistency is everything in a program like this, and a simple public check-in helps a lot more than most people expect. How to check in Post a comment using this format: Week X - Day X completed Example: Week 1 - Day 3 completed That’s it. No explanations needed. Just mark the work done and move on with your day. Use this thread as your running log for the full 8 weeks.

I’m releasing this one early since I’ll be away for a few days. @Sergey S asked about Sunday drops, so this worked out well this time. I can’t promise every week will be on Sundays, but for now, here we go. Here’s what you’re working on this week: • A more challenging variation of the pentatonic combinations in All Hammers • A very important two-string exercise combining previous sequences to really build your timing • Multi-string groups of four using pentatonics, plus a diminished variation for the neoclassical fans The two-string section in particular is where things get real. If your timing isn’t solid, it will show. If you lock it in, your legato phrasing and improvising will feel much more controlled. The pentatonic and diminished work ties everything together and pushes your fretboard control further. Get into it. See you in week 6.

This is where things start to get really interesting. We’re moving beyond just building the mechanics and getting into patterns and movements that actually start to feel like real playing. Here’s what you’ll be working on this week: • Paul Gilbert style sequences for tighter, cleaner string crossings • “Pentatonic sweeps” using rest strokes to prepare you for sweep picking • 3-1-3 shapes for arpeggios and pentatonics. This opens up a completely new way of moving across the neck • A Richie Kotzen style sequence that builds position shifting and hammer-ons from nowhere Everything is still structured and controlled, but now you’ll start to feel how this connects to real musical applications. If you’re not in yet, this is a great time to jump in. You’re not behind. It doesn’t matter if you start on week 1 or week 4. The improvement comes from doing the work properly. Go to the classroom, start where you are, and get to work.

Week 1 of the Legato Intensive is now live. Go to the classroom, watch the videos, and get started. I will pin this thread in the All Hammers section. Each week I’ll create a new announcement thread like this, and you can use that week’s thread for any questions you have about the material. There is also a separate thread for daily accountability. So take a look at the lessons, and if anything is unclear just ask here. Otherwise, get started. We’ll go deeper into everything during the live stream on Wednesday. You can ask questions there and also show me on your guitar if something isn’t working the way it should. Good luck everyone!

This thread is optional, but it’s usually a very good idea to check in here once you’re done for the day. Consistency is everything in a program like this, and a simple public check-in helps a lot more than most people expect. How to check in Post a comment using this format: Week X – Day X completed Example: Week 1 – Day 3 completed That’s it. No explanations needed. Just mark the work done and move on with your day. Use this thread as your running log for the full 8 weeks.