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Allen Van Wert

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! (Less)

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Allen's Contributions to JamPlay.com

Allen Van Wert has 32 videos at JamPlay, with 5 intermediate lessons, 7 song lessons and 20 Lick & Riff Library entries. Use the tabs below to learn more.

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Speed And Technique

Speed and Technique

Allen "Robot" Van Wert teaches his approach to developing technique necessary for fast playing.

Lesson 1

Series Introduction...

Allen kicks off his technique series with a primer lesson on right hand picking.

Length: 30:52
Lesson 2

Rudimentary Drills

Allen shows you the 24 rudiments crucial to developing finger dexterity.

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Lesson 3

Left Hand Endurance...

Allen shows an amazing muscle building exercise that really works out the left hand!

Length: 9:32
Lesson 4

Fundamental Picking...

This lesson covers an exercise that works on all the major picking techniques.

Length: 11:15
Lesson 5

Synchronize And Stretch

Allen shows you a great exercise set that helps with synchronizing your hands as well...

Length: 8:18

Songs With Allen

Learn rock songs with Allen Van Wert.

"Turkish March"Mozart

Allen Van Wert teaches his neo-classical rendition of this Mozart masterpiece.

Length: 33:18

"Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers"ZZ Top

Allen Van Wert covers the ZZ Top classic "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers."

Length: 24:58

"Angry Again"Megadeth

Allen Van Wert teaches this Megadeth classic.

Length: 41:01

"Seventeen"Winger

Learn this classic hair metal song by the band Winger.

Length: 67:00

"Hangar 18"Megadeth

Allen Van Wert teaches this epic Megadeth song that has no less than 11 guitar solos.

Length: 120:00

"Come As You Are"Nirvana

Allen teaches this song from the great American grunge band Nirvana.

Length: 16:57

"Lithium"Nirvana

Allen Van Wert teaches this classic grunge song from the album Nevermind.

Length: 20:17

Lick & Riff Library Entries

Our Lick & Riff Video Library can help you break out of your standard techniques, and can inspire your creativity to move your playing forward.

Title Detail Genre Runtime Skill
Groups Of 6 Blues Pentatonic Lick The minor blues scale is used in this sextuplet based... Blues Lead 1:12 minutes
Major Sounding Blues Ending Lick This country / blues ending lick combines the D major... Blues Lead 1:30 minutes
Chicken Pickin' D Blues Lick This chicken pickin' lick blends the D minor and D... Blues Lead 1:23 minutes
One String Legato Lick This cool legato lick is also a great chop builder... Metal Lead 3:19 minutes
Major Pentatonic Nashville Lick Here's a killer country lick that features some interesting... Country Lead 1:55 minutes
7/8 Feel In 4/4 Lick This lick imposes a 7/8 feel over 4/4 time. Metal Lead 1:00 minutes
Atonal Descending Lick Don't be afraid to experiment with this atonal idea! Metal Lead 1:36 minutes
E Minor Ending On Major 3rd Lick This lick begins with ideas in E Aeolian. However,... Metal Lead 1:32 minutes
Stretching Whole Tone And Diminished This sequential lick features alternating diminished... Metal Lead 1:45 minutes
7/8 Melodic Shred Lick Pay careful attention to how the measure is divided... Metal Lead 2:57 minutes
Add9 Arpeggio Shred Lick Shred out on this D Lydian idea. Metal Lead 1:14 minutes
D Harmonic Minor Sequenced Lick This diatonic lick is played in a triplet rhythm. Metal Lead 1:14 minutes
Advanced D Blues Shred Lick Advanced D Blues Shred Lick. Metal Lead 3:50 minutes
Pentatonic Rolling 4ths Lick Apply this sequential idea to a variety of tonalities.... Blues Lead 2:00 minutes
F Major String Skip Lick Practice your string skipping technique while learning... Metal Lead 2:08 minutes
11/8 Economy Shred Lick Use economy picking with this lick to get it up to... Metal Lead 2:46 minutes
Advanced Melodic Tapping Lick Check out this cool lick based on a progression from... Metal Lead 3:27 minutes
Major 3rd Arpeggio Transposition Lick This lick shifts through major seventh arpeggios that... Metal Lead 1:50 minutes
A Minor Melodic Robot Tapping Here is a lick that uses Allen's "Robot Tapping" technique. Metal Lead 2:52 minutes
Allen's Robot Tapping Lick Allen explains his signature "Robot Tapping" technique. Metal Lead 5:21 minutes


Live Schedule for Allen Van Wert

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Fri, May 25th 6:00 PM 13 hours, 23 mins 2 hours Open Discussion
Mon, May 28th 4:00 PM 3 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, May 29th 2:00 PM 4 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jun 1st 6:00 PM 7 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jun 4th 4:00 PM 10 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jun 5th 2:00 PM 11 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jun 8th 6:00 PM 14 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jun 11th 4:00 PM 17 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jun 12th 2:00 PM 18 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jun 15th 6:00 PM 21 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jun 18th 4:00 PM 24 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jun 19th 2:00 PM 25 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jun 22nd 6:00 PM 28 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jun 25th 4:00 PM 31 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jun 26th 2:00 PM 32 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jun 29th 6:00 PM 35 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jul 2nd 4:00 PM 38 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jul 3rd 2:00 PM 39 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jul 6th 6:00 PM 42 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Mon, Jul 9th 4:00 PM 45 days, 11 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Jul 10th 2:00 PM 46 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jul 13th 6:00 PM 49 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
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Tue, Jul 17th 2:00 PM 53 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Jul 20th 6:00 PM 56 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
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Fri, Aug 3rd 6:00 PM 70 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
Tue, Aug 7th 2:00 PM 74 days, 9 hours 2 hours Open Discussion
Fri, Aug 10th 6:00 PM 77 days, 13 hours 2 hours Song Day
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