
Allen "Robot" Van Wert teaches his approach to developing technique necessary for fast playing.
Lesson 1
Allen kicks off his technique series with a primer lesson on right hand picking.
Length: 30:52 Difficulty: 1.5 Members OnlyLesson 2
Allen shows you the 24 rudiments crucial to developing finger dexterity.
Length: 7:22 Difficulty: 1.5 FREELesson 3
Allen shows an amazing muscle building exercise that really works out the left hand!
Length: 9:32 Difficulty: 1.5 Members OnlyLesson 4
This lesson covers an exercise that works on all the major picking techniques.
Length: 11:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members OnlyLesson 5
Allen shows you a great exercise set that helps with synchronizing your hands as well as stretching your left hand.
Length: 8:18 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
About Allen Van Wert
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Allen Van Wert got the nickname "ROBOT" from his unusual guitar tapping techniques that often sound like a video game more than a guitar. He has studied and played a wide variety of genres. His experimental and eclectic amalgamation of music combining shred guitar, crazy tapping techniques, and electronically infused composition contrasted by a highly emotional soft melodic side, make his debut album a really fun and interesting listen for just about anyone.
Allen has recorded guitar for the famed video game soundtrack composer Jesper Kyd (Composer of Hitman, Splinter Cell and many other big title games) as well as composing and recording for movie trailers and TV commercials. He has also been producing, recording and co-writing for local artists in his small home/project studio.
His three books on guitar technique, ear training and songwriting have helped many students over the past couple of years. Allen has also played in various cover bands in many genres since the age of 16 and has played to over 5000 on a few occasions. He was a featured guest musician on the album "West Coast Shred Fest".
In his spare time, Allen programs video games for fun. Wooo!
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Member Comments about this Lesson
Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.For the past years i've been practicing scales back and forth everyday including "semi hard" warm ups, but I got to the point where I needed something new to keep growing and this looks like a real challenge. Thanks for the lesson Allan!! I'm excited to work on this EVERYDAY and see what happens.
Allen, the exercises have really helped me. Thanks alot Man, I'm really looking forward to future lessons.
I like the way that feels. That's a goodie Allen.
Thanks!
what kinda guitar u got there,& i love the exercise but its brutal!!!!
Home made one.
You need to do a 'lesson' on this guitar of yours. :)
haha
This is something that evan a total beginner like myself can do, and needs to do. I have a lot of stretching and coordination problems, and I believe this will help me a lot. I am gonna give it a try! Thanks Allen!
love it man. this series is kicking my arms ass, but its totally helping.
This looks brutal, excited to give it a shot