THE SCIENCE OF EFFORTLESS GUITAR
The 24-Week Total Technique Transformation
A Groundbreaking Innovation In Guitar Instruction for All Styles.
Scientifically Researched. A Blast to Learn!
"There's a big difference between playing and playing well.
Just because you can play a million notes doesn't mean you're playing well." - Steve Vai
"Technique is Freedom." -Yngwie Malmsteen
THE DARK AGE OF GUITAR IS OVER:
THE AGE OF SCIENCE BEGINS NOW
Traditional guitar teaching has a fatal flaw: it teaches WHAT to play while completely ignoring HOW to move.
Students learn songs, scales, chords, and licks. They memorize finger patterns and practice until their hands hurt. But nobody teaches them the playing mechanics—the physics of efficient movement that makes playing effortless instead of a struggle.
The result? Students get stuck. Chronic tension. Frustrated students who practice for years without real progress and eventually quit, thinking they're just not talented enough. But it's not talent. It's mechanics.
The foundation is missing. Teachers shrug or give vague advice as they sort of wing-it: "press harder," "do it over and over"—without either understanding or explaining the playing principles that would actually solve the problem.
This isn't just bad instruction. With the introduction of Technique Theory, it is no longer acceptable. We teach athletes proper form before we let them compete. We teach dancers movement mechanics before choreography. But guitarists? No more!
But DO NOT blame your current teachers! They can't teach what no one has taught them, nor be expected to. If you currently have an instructor, by all means keep taking your classes. They have knowledge that you need to know, and our Courses fit perfectly alongside them.
The Dark Ages of guitar instruction are over. The Age of Science is here!.
SPORTS PROS LEARN HOW TO MOVE - WHY NOT YOU?
"I'm always trying to make improvements to my mechanics. It's really a never-ending process." - Tom Brady
"Once you understand the mechanics of the swing, you can play under any condition." - Tiger Woods
"Understanding the biomechanics of the serve has been crucial to my improvement." - Novak Djokovich
YOU LEARNED MUSIC THEORY - NOW LEARN "TECHNIQUE THEORY!"
Master Technique Theory, the pioneering technique breakthrough from Technique Monster—the foundation of playing that traditional guitar instruction ignores.
Built on robotics research, sports mechanics, and classical guitar teaching, it synthesizes how ALL humans move their arms, hands, and fingers most naturally and effortlessly, whether we're swinging a golf club, throwing a football, or dancing, and applies ir to guitar playing.
These are AXioms™—facts about human anatomy: how we move with max efficiency applied to guitar technique. If you are a human from planet Earth, these apply to you and your guitar playing. The human shoulder is joint is a ball-and-socket design surrounded by a rotator cuff. Which is why it favors curved motions. Period! Not open to debate.
Your fingers for many reasons do not prefer being slammed into ebony without control or damage will result. Period. Playing with excessive hand tension and squeezing the neck to death is inefficient, produces a bad tone, and hurts. Period.
Dismissing Technique Theory as unnecessary to guitar may be tempting ("Well, the old way is good enough fer me!"), but it's unwise for any serious guitarist.
Technique Theory reverse-engineers why virtuosos move the way they do and teaches those same movement patterns systematically. Not more "secrets to lead guitar" but a complete, step-by-step SYSTEM based on playing AXioms™: The actual Playing Mechanics of blazing guitar technique.
And it's all baked into our Progressive Technique System Black Strap guitar course.
"You can practice eight hours a day, but if you're not doing it correctly, you're just reinforcing bad habits." - John Petrucci
These are facts about human movement. You do not have to learn and understand the science behind this, but you do want to learn how it applies to your guitar playing.
ROBOTICS, SPORTS & THE SCIENCE OF EFFORTLESS GUITAR
(Skip This If You Aren't a Science Nerd...)
Read Our Research in Prestigious Science Journals Worldwide
Academia.edu, SSRN.com and Other Prestigious Scientific Research Journals feature the groundbreaking guitar technique research behind Technique Theory and our Progressive Technique System guitar course from the Guitar Biomechanics and Robotics Research Society, our good-faith funded guitar technique research lab and Winged Chariot Laboratory, created to elevate guitar instruction from the Dark Ages to the Age of Science.
“Take the time to learn proper ergonomics from the start.”
- CHET ATKINS
For Instance:
"Curvilinear pathways": This is how your shoulder joint rotates—it doesn't slide in straight lines. Efficient movement follows arcs and circles, whether you're throwing a baseball or shifting positions on the fretboard.
"Proximal initiation": Sounds tough but: A tennis serve generates power from the legs and core, not the wrist. Guitar technique works the same way—force originates from your shoulder and arm, fingers guide precision.
"The Coefficient of Restitution (COR)": What? When you slam your fingers into the fingerboard with excessive force, the collision is "inelastic"—that excess energy blows back into your hands and fingers as tissue damage, hand fatigue, and wasted effort— instead of being transferred to the string for a clean sound. It's the same principle as punching a wall versus touching it: seems similar, but punch and your hand absorbs all the impact (pain, injury). Touch the wall lightly and there's contact without trauma. Guitar works the same way.
"Micro-relaxation": A boxer doesn't hold constant tension—they tense on impact, relax between punches. Your hand works the same way: engage for the note, relax between notes. And yes, you can! Classical guitarists do this all the time, which is one reason they can blaze the most complex material out there.
"Kinetic chain integration": Another mouthful, but a pitcher uses legs, hips, torso, shoulder, and arm in sequence. Guitar technique requires the same, especially learning how to make best use of the left arm—not isolated finger movement.
"Proper technique allows you to play for hours without hurting yourself. It's all about efficiency of movement." - Joe Satriani
IT'S ALL ABOUT PLAYING THE GUITAR
Learning Guitar Has Changed Forever for The Better
We've All Been Learning WHAT to Play - NOT HOW to Play - Until NOW
"It's about making it sound effortless.”- CARLOS SANTANA
We get it — you don’t have to be a science nerd!
They "Science" videos and other materials are there if you want them, but they’re completely optional. Everyone learns differently — some prefer reading, others visuals, some audio, and more. That’s why we built this course with a 120-page graphic novel for readers, pro-level video lessons for visual learners, 10-minute Daily Drills on Soundslice, study guides, the TM app, and 24-hour support.
Everything you need to reach Black Strap level, no matter your learning style.
"It's all about efficiency." - Jeff Beck
THE PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUE SYSTEM BLACK STRAP PROGRAM
Finally. Make guitar playing look easy. Reduce how ‘hard’ you work at. Stop struggling. Get more out of practice. Enjoy playing like never before. Everything you play will look and feel lighter, faster, more effortless, with more accuracy.
Because with our System's AXioms™, you will understand how to play lighter, faster, and more effortlessly as your accuracy skyrockets. So, you won’t only make it look easier. You will be making it easier. And you’ll soon be playing with that ease, confidence, and skill that you dreamed about as a kid. Finally!
24 Weeks to Total Technique Transformation
- Fix the Fatal Flaw – Finally learn how to play effortlessly instead of just more songs and scales
- Play Faster, Easier & Cleaner – Make it look easy and feel ntural
- Complete Week-by-Week Guided 24-Week Lessons
- Healthier, More Durable Technique – Play longer with less strain and injury risk
- Real Progress Every Week – Feel yourself getting noticeably better, week after week
- Unique Approach – Combines classical guitar mechanics, robotics, and sports mechanics Problem-Solve Any Song – Master tricky sections and chord changes with ease
A Library of Content - Serious Fun When You Need It
24-Hour Student Hotline
Custom "10-Minute Daily Drills" & Songs
The TM Guitar Technique Tracking App!
- Track. Measure. Become Unstoppable.
- Real-Time Progress Tracking – See your accuracy, speed, endurance, and control improve every week
- Personalized Goals & Practice Path – Stay motivated with a custom roadmap
- Detailed Metrics & Insights – Weekly streaks, scores, consistency trends, and full technique breakdown
Our 90-Day Technique Guarantee
Your PERSONAL Student Dashboard
A Lifetime of Technique Lessons
“Develop dexterity and control, and you'll be able to translate your ideas into music with ease." - JIMMY PAGE
FOUR LEVELS OF MASTERY
THE TECHNIQUE MONSTER CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT - NO ONE TAUGHT YOU, EITHER
Now, those days are over.
With the innovations of Technique Monster, students will soon come to expect systematic, science-based instruction. They want real results, not vague advice. Teach the playing mechanics of Technique Theory or watch them find someone who does.
Better retention. Students who understand the mechanics stick around longer.
Better for your students. You care about your students. They progress faster, play without pain, and build sustainable technique.
Better for you. Play better. And confident students refer friends. Happy students stay enrolled.
Plus: If you join our TMCI Program, we send you local student inquiries from our national campaigns. Become a Certified Instructor and tap into our marketing machine.
The Progressive Technique System AXioms™-based Black Strap Course gives your students a clear path from beginner to mastery. Strap progression. Physical rewards. Measurable milestones
And Note: TM DOES NOT COMPETE with your core classes, nor the core methods of any other teacher or school out there! As we have made clear, we do not teach "what to play," and students need that from a qualified instructor. Every teacher can use our Course in conjunction with their current programs.
Now, students will demand How to Play instruction. Join us.
"Take the time to learn proper ergonomics from the start." Chet Atkins
The Technique Monster Story
Hey, I'm Kevin from Technique Monster. Maybe you've heard unlikely "I found a guru and had to share" stories, so I get it—but mine happens to be true.
I was searching for guitar lessons and called "The Doc," who told me he was a classically trained guitarist. That gave me pause until I learned he'd help me focus on how to play well and point me toward a few books and videos so I could learn the what to play.
To this day, when I play in a guitar store or wherever, people say, "Wow, good technique"—even though I'm a very part-time player.
I learned from the Doc the AXioms™ of how to play. Others don't. They struggle, they get stuck and they often bail because nobody teaches them a HOW TO PLAY.
So, despite his aversion to being a "look at me" guru type, the Doc agreed—after I bugged him relentlessly—to let me help share this.
And Now we are, after 25 years of research, testing, development, and course creation! And we're out to change the guitar-playin' world forever.
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
Q: Do I need any prior guitar experience?
Yes. This is NOT a beginner's course - unless using in conjunction with a traditional "what to play" program.
Q: What if I've been playing for years with bad habits?
That's exactly who this is for. We address the mechanical root causes of bad habits—tension, inefficient movement, inaccuracy, low speed limits, putting in more physical work than you should,. You'll understand WHY your old approach didn't work and HOW to fix it systematically.
Q: I play metal. Will this work for me?
This is for All Styles! We do not teach what to play, and playing mechanics are universal. Whether you play jazz, metal, blues, or country, whatever, your body works the same way. Knowing AXioms™ - HOW your arms, hands, and fingers work effortlessly and efficiently, so you do not only "make it look easy." you actually make it easy, applies to every style.
Q: Is this only for electric guitar? Acoustic? Classical?
All guitars. The mechanics of efficient movement don't change based on instrument type.
HOW IT WORKS
Q: How long does the course take?
It's a 6-month systematic progression through the Black Strap strap system. But work at your own pace—some students move faster, some take longer. Lifetime access means you can not only learn as you want, but keep on reviewing, because guitar perfection is a lifetime pursuit.
Q: How much time do I need to practice daily?
The 10-Minute Daily Drills are designed to fit any schedule. Consistency matters more than duration. Short, focused practice beats long, unfocused sessions.
Q: Can I do this alongside other guitar lessons?
Absolutely. This teaches HOW to move. Pair it with any "what to play" lessons—songs, scales, theory. The How to Play foundation makes everything else work better.
Q: Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. One payment, lifetime lessons, for all course materials, including updates and new stuff.
WHAT YOU GET
Q: What's included in the course?
Too much to list here! Dozens of pro-level videos, a 120-page full-color graphic novel textbook, Lesson Guides, 10-Minute Daily Drills, plus the APP, 24-Hour Student Hotline... use all or pick and choose.
Q: Is this all video, or are there written materials?
Did you read the on above this : ) Both. Video demonstrations show you HOW to move. The graphic novel textbook provides complete written instruction in engaging story format. Multiple learning formats so you absorb the material however works best for you.
Q: What's the "graphic novel textbook"?
A 120-page, full-color story-based instructional book. You learn by watching "The Kid" learn from Dr. Shredenstein. Every lesson unfolds through dialogue and visual demonstration. Ages 14+, sophisticated instruction in an engaging format.
Q: What are the 10-Minute Daily Drills?
Focused practice exercises designed to build mastery without overwhelming you. Quick, progressive, effective. Fits any schedule.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT
Q: Do I need to understand the science to benefit from this?
No. The science is there if you want to dive deep, but you don't need a technical background. Just follow the demonstrations and drills—it works like crazy whether you understand the physics or not.
Q: What's Technique Theory?
The systematic study of HOW to move efficiently—like music theory, but for movement instead of notes. It's the foundation traditional instruction skips.
Q: Yea, But I Learned Techniques Like Speed-Picking and Trills.
Sounds kind of the same but not the same. TECHNIQUES are speed-picking, etc. TECHNIQUE is a player's entire physical skill level, how effortlessly, fast, efficiently they do everything that is playing the guitar.
Q: Is this backed by real research?
Yes. Based on peer-reviewed robotics research (Mombaur & Bhounsule 2018, Sentis & Khatib 2019, Albu-Schäffer et al. 2020), sports mechanics, and classical guitar instruction Published research papers available through the Guitar Biomechanics & Robotics Physics Society.
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
Q: What results can I expect?
Cleaner tone with less effort. Reduced hand fatigue and tension. Faster progress on difficult passages. Understanding WHY things work instead of guessing. Sustainable technique that prevents injury.
Q: Will this make me play faster?
Efficiency enables speed. When you eliminate wasted movement and tension, your recovery time between notes shortens naturally. Speed is a byproduct of proper playing mechanics, not the goal itself.
Q: Will this fix my [specific problem]?
Most technical problems—tension, fatigue, inconsistent tone, speed barriers, hand cramping—stem from "mechanical inefficiency." If the root cause is mechanical, this addresses it systematically.
Q: How is this different from other guitar courses?
Most courses teach WHAT to play (songs, scales, licks). We teach HOW to play. And though few seem to realize this yet, NOT the same thing. This is the technique foundation other courses skip entirely.
THE DETAILS
Q: Can I access this on mobile?
Yes, this ain't 1990. Digital course materials work on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Q: Do I need special equipment?
Just your guitar. No special gear required.
WHAT'S NEXT
Q: What happens after I complete Black Strap?
Red Strap (Advanced Hand Control + Advanced Arm Control) for players who want elite-level mastery. Certified Instructor program if you want to teach. Technique Theory Master for deep theoretical study.
Q: Can I become a Certified Instructor?
Yes. After completing Black Strap, you can pursue Certified Instructor training to teach Technique Monster to others.
Q: What's the difference between Black Strap, Red Strap, Certified Instructor, and Technique Theory Master?
Black Strap = foundational mastery (how to play efficiently). Red Strap = advanced left arm and hand movement training (advanced path). Certified Instructor = teaching credential (teacher path). Technique Theory Master = academic/theoretical mastery (scholar path).
STRAIGHT ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS
Q: This sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?
No catch. Just systematic instruction based on science instead of tradition. The "catch" is you have to actually do the work—follow the system, practice the drills, apply the principles. Hard work is not what is needed, but consistent effort, and the with that the path is clear.
Q: Why hasn't anyone taught this before?
Traditional guitar instruction evolved from oral tradition and subjective feel-based instruction, and unlike classical teaching, or even sports, it stayed a "local guy thinks this" approach. The playing mechanics research that validates efficient movement patterns is relatively recent (last 20 years in robotics). We're applying scientific findings to an art form that's been taught the same way for centuries.
Q: I've tried other "revolutionary" guitar methods. Why is this different?
Most "revolutionary" methods teach new ways to play the same stuff—alternate picking systems, new scale patterns, shortcut tricks. The Progressive Technique System has NOTHING in common with these/ We teach the foundation that makes ALL methods work better. This isn't a technique—it's the science of HOW techniques work.
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