
Learn rock songs with Allen Van Wert.
Lesson 1
Allen Van Wert teaches his neo-classical rendition of this Mozart masterpiece.
Length: 33:18 Difficulty: 4.0 Members OnlyLesson 2
Allen Van Wert covers the ZZ Top classic "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers."
Length: 24:58 Difficulty: 2.0 Members OnlyLesson 3
Allen Van Wert teaches this Megadeth classic.
Length: 41:01 Difficulty: 3.5 Members OnlyLesson 4
Learn this classic hair metal song by the band Winger.
Length: 67:00 Difficulty: 3.5 Members OnlyLesson 5
Allen Van Wert teaches this epic Megadeth song that has no less than 11 guitar solos.
Length: 120:00 Difficulty: 4.0 Members OnlyLesson 6
Allen teaches this song from the great American grunge band Nirvana.
Length: 16:57 Difficulty: 0.5 Members OnlyLesson 7
Allen Van Wert teaches this classic grunge song from the album Nevermind.
Length: 20:17 Difficulty: 1.0 Members OnlyLesson 8
Resident JamPlay metallurgist Allen Van Wert tackles the 11 minute epic "Endless Sacrifice" by Dream Theater. Allen meticulously explains all of John Petrucci's guitar parts in this 80 minute lesson. If...
Length: 79:14 Difficulty: 5.0 Members OnlyLesson 9
Here is a lesson on Dream Theater's most popular song. Recognizable by its brooding clean intro and brutal distorted rhythms, this song is a must learn for metal guitarists. Chances are if you want to...
Length: 120:06 Difficulty: 4.0 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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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.the tabs are wrong to what is being played?
nice lesson mate,i think it would be loads better if the tabs was on the video as you are playing them though
Allen is a great player and very knowledgeable. I do have a hard time thinking this is a 2 star difficulty, or I just really suck.
It has some tricky stuff. Don't think about the star ratings as we all know they are just a general rating given early on. Everyone is different and has different skills. Just take it slow and you can get there.
in scene #2 you say "vocal stunt there" (I think I heard you correctly) at the end of the lick? I can hear what you mean but have no idea how to make the noise. it does not seem to be a false harmonic. There is no reference on jam play or on the WWW for "vocal stunt" that has anything to do with Guitar. please advise.
Great lesson Allen, not sure about the over the shoulder view, it should be how we see it but it just doesn't work, maybe the angle is a bit off as you can't see the fingering.
awesome! thanks!
I feel that having another segment on the equipment being used and the way you dialed in your sound would be a huge asset! I might even join for lifetime if you had such an addition!
The display in scene 2 bottom right corner is nearly useless. A more frontal view would be helpful!
Hey Allen, nice lesson. Question - what amp type and effects are you using to get that early ZZ sound. It sounds like your running more gain than a TS to get that GOOD chunkin' going. Thanks
What are the parentheses around the notes for?
My first time on jam play, Allen's easy manor of teaching I found was just right. Thanks again
Great Lesson, you need to do more Classic Rock lessons for us Too To Rock & Roll but too young to die!!!
Thanks for the guitar pro! Its a big help being able to slow the solos down!
yeah, I'd really like to see tab for the solo too. this is another great place to start with the soloing stuff. yippee!
ok guys...updated tabs including the solo have been posted.
What page is the tab for the solo?
Looks like there are some issues with the tab and we are working to get them fixed...
Thanks! Great lesson!!
Thanks Allen, Excellent lesson! Love Billy Gibbons style of blues. What amp settings are you using? Cheers
very nice, is really cool to have the backing track! All song lessons should have one!
JamPlay, I love all this new lessons you are bringing to your site!! Thank you!!
nice
Awesome lesson Allen! I look forward to whatever you have planned!
good job man thanx
thumbs up on this one
Thanks
nice guitar what is it?
An Ibanez Jem