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 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.

👋 Welcome! Introduce yourself and let us know what you're working on. This is where we kick things off and stay connected. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been playing for years, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share: - Your name (or nickname) - How long you’ve been playing - What you’re currently working on - Your biggest challenge right now - What you want to get better at 🎯 Bonus: Post a short clip or photo if you’re feeling brave! This space is also great for weekly check-ins — drop a note about your practice goals or what you’ve been improving lately. We’re all here to stay sharp and keep each other motivated. I want this space to be a positive experience for everyone so please have a look at this before posting: https://www.skool.com/the-practice-room/-/rules Glad to have you in The Practice Room!

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.

Head over to the Classroom and start working through the new material. This week builds directly on the timing and coordination you started developing in Week 1, but now the patterns become more musical and more challenging. Here is a quick overview of what you will be working on: • All Hammers We continue developing fretting hand timing with new variations of the two-finger and three-finger combinations, including moving triplet loops that shift the accent across the pattern. • Two-String Legato Eight-note Paul Gilbert–style loops (with an extra note added) that move across all string groups with eight different starting points. This is fantastic for timing and string crossing control. • Multi-String Legato Three-note-per-string sequences across multiple scale shapes, plus the chromatic variation that expands the sequence to ten notes. • Pentatonic Sequences Eight-note ascending and descending pentatonic patterns designed to smooth out your string crossings. • Paul Gilbert Style String-Skipping Arpeggios Major and minor arpeggios with wide string skips and position shifts. These are extremely usable shapes and once they start to click they open up a lot of musical possibilities. As always, each section is structured as four five-minute exercises so you can stay focused and make real progress without overthinking things. Watch the videos carefully and check the tabs. Most of the questions that usually come up are already addressed there. If anything is unclear, post in this thread and make sure to tag me so I see it. Good luck with Week 2!