The Proven Program for Real Picking Speed—No Gimmicks.
A step-by-step, weightlifting-inspired daily system for building fast, accurate alternate picking—designed for Guitarists who want results.
Tired of spinning your wheels with random exercises, inconsistent routines, and “shred secrets” that never deliver? Speed Picking: Daily Guitar Gains is the practical, no-nonsense solution for Guitarists who want to finally break through their speed plateaus. Built on the same principles as real strength training, this book gives you a clear, structured daily plan to develop the physical power, stamina, and control your picking hand needs—no guesswork, no hype, just measurable results.
The Weightlifting Approach: Treats speed picking as a muscular skill—developed through progressive resistance, focused scheduling, and targeted variety (“muscle confusion”).
30 Progressive Sets: A full month of daily 4-minute routines, each with four unique exercises—so you’re always challenged and never bored.
Over 100 Exercises: Alternate picking drills, string-crossing patterns, chromatic and scale-based workouts, and more—each crafted for real-world results.
Track Your Progress: Built-in “Tempo Tallies” let you record your max speeds and watch your gains stack up over time.
Good Form, Clean Sound: Detailed guidance on pick grip, hand placement, muting, and efficient motion—so your speed is clean, precise, and musical.
Flexible Structure: Start with just a few Sets per day and build up as your stamina improves—or dive in for high-intensity sessions, depending on your goals.
"I am a huge fan of the Metal Guitar Academy books. I keep buying them because they work."
"Using this book right now. My speed picking is already improving quickly."
Guitarists frustrated by slow speed gains, sloppy picking, or lack of daily structure
Players who want a proven, step-by-step plan instead of random YouTube routines
Anyone serious about building speed, stamina, and confidence—with results they can track
60+ pages of tightly-organized, progressive picking exercises
30 daily Sets (with four exercises each) for maximum variety and challenge
Over 100 unique exercises to keep your practice fresh
Direct, practical instruction—no filler, no fluff
Built on the same philosophy Brett uses with private students worldwide
Bonus: Free in-depth video demonstration of the Picking Primer at MetalGuitarAcademy.com
Ready to build real speed—day by day, set by set?
Get Speed Picking: Daily Guitar Gains and finally take control of your picking.