The definitive, no-BS guide to sweep picking for Guitarists who want real control, clarity, and power—step by step.
Forget the flashy shortcuts and recycled licks.
Sweep Picking: Steam Powered is the hands-on manual for Guitarists who want to build unstoppable sweep technique from the ground up. Developed from decades of real-world teaching, this book breaks down sweep picking into its essential “sprockets”—modular patterns you’ll actually use in real music. If you’re ready to ditch the guesswork and finally get your sweeps clean, fast, and musical, this is your blueprint.
The Sprocket System: Learn sweep picking the right way—by mastering small, powerful patterns that combine into larger, more advanced licks and runs.
Step-by-Step Progression: Start with two-string sweeps (the real secret to control and accuracy), then build up to full six-string monsters.
Real Rhythmic Variety: Three-feel, four-feel, and five-feel groupings—so you’re ready for anything and can build your own patterns, not just the usual clichés.
400+ Individual Examples: A massive library of warmups, drills, and sweep examples—enough to keep your practice fresh and challenging for months.
Mechanical Mastery: Build your technique like a machine—clean, reliable, and ready for real-world playing, not just metronome speed tests.
"I’m in total disbelief. I didn’t think I would ever be able to do sweeps. This book works."
"This is simply the best book on sweep picking I have ever seen."
Guitarists tired of sloppy, unreliable sweeps and dead-end YouTube “hacks”
Players who want a proven, methodical system that actually works
Anyone who wants to make sweep picking a truly reliable weapon in their Guitar arsenal
60+ pages packed with detailed instruction and progressive exercises
400+ individual examples, from foundational sprockets to advanced patterns
Clear, direct guidance—no fluff, no filler, just results
The exact practice framework Brett uses with private students worldwide
Ready to power up your sweep picking—once and for all?
Get Sweep Picking: Steam Powered and build the technique you’ve always wanted.