Does it work...heck yes! Read for yourself...

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This is the course that will change your playing

Joshua Mainwaring

This is the one... I've loved the other courses offered, but this is the one that will seriously make a lifelong difference. It's a long one but well it sho...

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This is the one... I've loved the other courses offered, but this is the one that will seriously make a lifelong difference. It's a long one but well it should be - take your time through it, it's very-well guided and if you just work through it step by step you will be seriously grateful for the results. And it's enjoyable too :) In the past, learning little tricks here and there has helped me a bit. Reading about theory has helped me a bit too, in different ways. But this course has actually finally given me a real foundation to feel like I'm not bluffing my way through my playing anymore! I am learning my way around the whole neck of the guitar and gaining much more confidence in improvising. I think this will form the basis for much of my development to come. Thanks James!

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Minor Pentatonic Misery to Mastery

mark brown

After years of playing the minor pentatonic, even learning the 5 positions, this course has taught me how to play in any position in any key and connect them...

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After years of playing the minor pentatonic, even learning the 5 positions, this course has taught me how to play in any position in any key and connect them with musicality. A real eye opener!

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Opens up a whole new world of soloing technique!

Chris Sharples

Although I've been using the minor pentatonic for 20 years, I never really ventured the familiar Shape 1 box. This course has enabled me to see the neck as...

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Although I've been using the minor pentatonic for 20 years, I never really ventured the familiar Shape 1 box. This course has enabled me to see the neck as one whole continuum, and has expanded my soloing vocabulary dramatically in a very short period of time. A very worthwhile investment!

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5 star rating

James is an excellent teacher!

mitch sollenne

I've had several guitar teachers and watched countless videos. Other teachers and videos aren't as clear and concise as James. James explains the lessons , ...

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I've had several guitar teachers and watched countless videos. Other teachers and videos aren't as clear and concise as James. James explains the lessons , organizes them chronological ergonomic fashion , while giving beneficial examples and effective exercises in a way anyone can understand and benefit from. If you want to progress quickly as a musician and are willing to put in the practice time these are the courses and this is the website for you. Thank you for your contribution to guitarists and for helping bring more good music into our world James! Mitch Sollenne

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Do You Feel Like You Haven't Yet Nailed the Guitar Fretboard?

Do you find yourself always using the same old scale shape when you jam?

And It Sucks Right?

'Cos you probably want to rip up and down the whole length of the fretboard in your solo...like the pros all seem to do...but worry about falling flat on your face in a 'trainwreck' of wrong notes.

Well, what if I told you that I've got an easy to use 'system' you can use to teach yourself...to play anywhere on the fretboard...and fast.

'Cos I have!

And I'll show you exactly how to use it in my BRAND NEW Total Guitar Lab training...

Minor Pentatonic Mastery



If you can't cut loose and confidently play anywhere on the guitar neck (without getting lost or guessing which notes are going to cut it) well you're not alone...

You see here's the thing:


Most players couldn't either...even if their life depended on it!

I've taught gigging, professional players who felt trapped in one place on the neck ..and came to me for help because they were sick of it.

It amazes me that they haven't figured it out...because unlocking the guitar is not hard to do

Any player can do it.

But it can be hard to figure it out on your own.

Just like most players, I was trapped in 'shape 1' for years too.

Sure, I could rock out in my favourite lil' blues box!

But whenever I stepped outside it...I sounded like I didn't have a clue (I didn't...)

It was frustrating for sure because all the players I looked up to were all over the guitar neck...like a rash!


The 'big problem' was this...

I didn't have a method for 'mapping out' the fretboard so that it made sense and I could get to know it like the back of my hand.

And I'll bet that if you're still reading this, that's the problem you've got too.


This is where Minor Pentatonic Mastery comes in.

You see, it gives you the simple system I used to bust out of shape 1, unlock the guitar neck...and start to master the fretboard.

But don't mistake it for a 'scale course' because it's so much more than that!

You'll discover:

  • How to master the minor pentatonic scale shapes over the whole guitar neck so you can solo in rock, metal, blues and other styles...anywhere on the fretboard with confidence (and without getting lost and looking amateur!)
  • The essential 'power moves' you need in each scale shape. These 'must know' bends, double stops, scale passages and repeating licks will take you from just 'playing the scale' to making it sound awesome in your solos without years of hunting around and trial and error
  • Powerful sample rock and blues licks taught step by step showing you how to use each scale and the 'power moves' to create awesome ear catching licks and solos
  • The simple 'Power of 2 Rule' for finally understanding how the guitar actually works so that you can find your scales anywhere, in any key, and confidently rip out a solo in almost any situation (jams, recordings, band practice etc)
  • Simple techniques for learning new scales in a fraction of the time it takes most players...so you can start confidently using them in your leads (whilst they're still spending hours memorising them!)
  • Plus 'repeating pentatonic rectangles', 'lateral pentatonics' (for flawlessly connecting regions of the neck), octave tricks (for cool 'falling down the stairs' licks!) and a lot more awesome stuff


And with 'BS free' video lessons, backing tracks, downloadable TAB workbooks, audio 'practice drills' (for fast learning) and support from me personally inside Total Guitar Lab...

Minor Pentatonic Masteryis exactly what you need to master the fretboard and this essential scale.

And here's the thing:

Once you understand the simple method I lay out for you step-by-step inside Minor Pentatonic Mastery you can easily use it to master any other scale on the guitar (major scales, major pentatonics, modes, 'jazz scales' etc)

You see I discovered my system during 10 year period as a gigging and recording jazz guitarist (talk about learning lots of scales!) and it can be easily adapted to anything once you understand how it works.



Don't be like most guitar players...

They'll be looking back 5 years from now and lamenting the fact that they're still playing all the same darn licks in the same darn 'pocket' of the fretboard.

It's a shame.

They could be doing so much more...starting right now!

Don't be like them...

Discover how to master the minor pentatonic scale and the guitar fretboard with Minor Pentatonic Mastery.

End the confusion...master the fretboard...and learn to play guitar the way you know you want to play!


Access Minor Pentatonic Mastery (and all the other training inside Total Guitar Lab) with a Monthly or Annual Membership!

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Minor Pentatonic Mastery...It's the best!

Greg Hinkle

My goal is always to expand my playing and Minor Pentatonic Mastery is helping me to do that. The modules are set up well, very user friendly! Plus, James ...

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My goal is always to expand my playing and Minor Pentatonic Mastery is helping me to do that. The modules are set up well, very user friendly! Plus, James is always around, should you have a question. It's the best!

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You Won't Be Dissappointed...Lovin' It!

Jon Kurtz

Come on, you know you want to play all over the fretboard, right? Jump on in and let James show you the way! You won't be disappointed...

Come on, you know you want to play all over the fretboard, right? Jump on in and let James show you the way! You won't be disappointed...

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I'm finally starting to understand the guitar neck! = MOR...

Jürgen Vandenhouwe

Finally I'm learning how the guitar neck works. My playing has changed completely! James gradually builds your knowledge and before long you're playing aweso...

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Finally I'm learning how the guitar neck works. My playing has changed completely! James gradually builds your knowledge and before long you're playing awesome solo's and UNDERSTANDING what you're doing. Thanks man: 5 stars all day long!

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME - WHAT THIS COURSE WILL TEACH YOU

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE!

    • WATCH: GETTING GREAT RESULTS WITH THE MINOR PENTATONIC MASTERY ROADMAP!

    • WELCOME TO MINOR PENTATONIC MASTERY

    • PLAYING ALL OVER THE FRETBOARD CAN BE EASY...BUT THERE'S A PROBLEM!

    • HERE'S THE '3 STEP PLAN' (THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS)

    • AND FINALLY...HOW LONG SHOULD YOU SPEND ON EACH PATTERN?

  • 2

    LET'S NAIL THE BASICS ('PAIN FREE') - ROOT NOTES AND MORE FUN STUFF!

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • WHAT IS THE MINOR PENTATONIC SCALE (LET'S BUST ANY CONFUSION RIGHT NOW!) ?

    • WHEN AND HOW DO WE USE IT (GET THE LOWDOWN)?

    • LEARN THESE 2 SIMPLE THINGS... AND CONQUER THE WHOLE GUITAR NECK!

    • E STRING NOTES (DON'T PUT IT OFF...LEARN 'EM NOW!)

    • ROOT NOTE DRILL : E STRING

    • A STRING NOTES (LEARN 'EM NOW!)

    • ROOT NOTE DRILL: A STRING

    • [AUDIO DOWNLOAD] DAILY NOTE DRILL (KNOW THEM PERFECTLY IN A WEEK!)

    • HERE'S WHAT TO DO NEXT (AND HOMEWORK!)

  • 3

    WHAT'S NEXT? (WATCH BEFORE MOVING ON TO MODULE 3!)

    • WATCH BEFORE MOVING ON TO MODULE 3!

  • 4

    BACKING TRACKS TO DOWNLOAD

    • [DOWNLOAD] 12 BAR BLUES IN E JAMTRACK

    • [DOWNLOAD] 12 BAR BLUES IN E JAMTRACK (SLOWER)

    • [DOWNLOAD] 'SLOW BASS ROCK' (60bpm Em)

    • [DOWNLOAD] '90's ROCKER' (120 bpm Em)

  • 5

    MINOR PENTATONIC SHAPE 1

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • HERE'S THE PATTERN YOU NEED (YOU PROBABLY KNOW IT ALREADY)

    • QUICK TIP: 3 AWESOME WAYS TO LEARN A NEW SCALE (FAST!)

    • 'POWER MOVES' (FOR SHAPE 1 MASTERY!)

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 1 ROCK LICKS

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE1 BLUES LICKS

    • WHAT TO DO NEXT!

    • [DOWNLOAD] SHAPE 1 GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 6

    MINOR PENTATONIC SHAPE 5

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • HERE'S THE PATTERN!

    • 'POWER MOVES' (FOR SHAPE 5 MASTERY!)

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 5 ROCK LICKS

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 5 BLUES LICKS

    • AND THAT'S SHAPE 5...WHAT NEXT?

    • QUICK THEORY TIP: OCTAVE SHIFTS

    • QUICK THEORY TIP: PENTATONIC FAQS!

    • [DOWNLOAD] SHAPE 5 GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 7

    MINOR PENTATONIC SHAPE 4

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • HERE'S THE PATTERN

    • 'POWER MOVES' (FOR SHAPE 4 MASTERY!)

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 4 ROCK LICKS

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 4 BLUES LICKS

    • SO THAT'S SHAPE 4....WHAT NEXT?

    • QUICK THEORY TIP: CHANGING KEYS (MADE EASY!)

    • [DOWNLOAD] SHAPE 4 GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 8

    MINOR PENTATONIC SHAPE 3

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • HERE'S THE PATTERN

    • 'POWER MOVES' (FOR SHAPE 3 MASTERY!)

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 3 ROCK LICKS

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 3 BLUES LICKS

    • CLOSE...WHAT NEXT?

    • [DOWNLOAD] SHAPE 3 WORKBOOK & TASKS (WITH TAB!)

    • [DOWNLOAD] SHAPE 3 GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 9

    MINOR PENTATONIC SHAPE 2

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE (INCLUDES ALL TAB!)

    • HERE'S THE PATTERN

    • 'POWER MOVES' (FOR SHAPE 2 MASTERY!)

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 2 ROCK LICKS

    • 4 AWESOME SHAPE 2 BLUES LICKS

    • CLOSE...WHAT NEXT?

    • [DOWNLOAD] 'METAL CHUG' BACKING TRACK (Am 60 bpm)

    • [DOWNLOAD] 'HARD ROCK STOMP' BACKING TRACK (Am 120 bpm)

    • [DOWNLOAD] 12 BAR BLUES IN A BACKING TRACK

    • [DOWNLOAD] MODULE GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 10

    CONNECTING PATTERNS (MADE EASY WITH 'THE RULE OF 2'!)

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP CHAPTER FOR THIS MODULE!

    • HERE'S WHAT'S COMING IN THIS MODULE...

    • WARNING!! BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS MODULE...

    • HOW *NOT* TO LEARN THE FRETBOARD (HOW MOST PLAYERS TRY TO DO IT!)

    • THE 'RULE OF 2' (WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT HELPS YOU)

    • HOW TO USE THE 'RULE OF 2' (PRACTICAL PLAYING DEMO!)

    • SCALE DRILL VIDEO (KEY OF A)

    • SCALE DRILL VIDEO (KEY OF G)

    • SCALE DRILL VIDEO (KEY OF C)

    • SCALE DRILL VIDEO (KEY OF E)

    • SCALE DRILL VIDEO (KEY OF F#)

    • WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT (LET'S SUM UP!)

  • 11

    THE 'SLIDING' MINOR PENTATONIC SCALE (LEARN THIS SUPER POWERFUL SOLOING TOOL!)

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE!

    • HERE'S WHAT'S COMING IN THIS MODULE...

    • HOW TO PLAY THE SLIDING SCALE SHAPE (E STRING ROOT)

    • SLIDING SCALE EXERCISES AND POWER MOVES (FOR COOL LICKS AND FLUENCY!)

    • SLIDING SCALE ROCK LICKS

    • SLIDING SCALE BLUES LICKS

    • HERE'S WHAT TO DO NEXT...

    • [DOWNLOAD] SLOW ROCK BACKING IN Am (60BPM)

    • [DOWNLOAD] FASTER ROCK BACKING IN Am (100 BPM)

    • [DOWNLOAD] 'DEEP BLUE' SLOW BLUES BACKING TRACK

    • [DOWNLOAD] MODULE GUITAR PRO FILE

  • 12

    SLIDING MINOR PENTATONIC SCALE (A STRING ROOT)

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE!

    • COMING IN THIS MODULE...

    • HOW TO PLAY THE SLIDING SCALE (A STRING ROOT)

    • POWER MOVES AND EXERCISES (FOR COOL LICKS AND FLUENCY!)

    • SLIDING SCALE ROCK LICKS

    • SLIDING SCALE BLUES LICKS

    • HERE'S WHAT TO DO NOW...

    • DOWNLOAD THE GUITAR PRO FILE FOR THIS MODULE HERE!

  • 13

    SPECIAL BONUS: CREATING 'SLIDING BLUES SCALES' (LEARN THIS COOL AND SUPER EASY TRICK)

    • HOW TO CREATE SLIDING BLUES SCALE PATTERNS...INSTANTLY!

  • 14

    TOWARDS TOTAL MASTERY!

    • DOWNLOAD THE ROADMAP FOR THIS MODULE HERE!

    • TECHNIQUES FOR TOTAL MINOR PENTATONIC MASTERY!

    • HOW TO USE THESE EXERCISES

    • EXERCISE 1: 'UP ONE DOWN ONE'

    • EXERCISE 2: 'RANDOM NOTE EXERCISE'

    • EXERCISE 3: 'SWAPPING PATTERNS'

    • EXERCISE 4: 'STRING PAIR SOLOING'

    • EXERCISE 5: 'LATERAL STRING PAIRS'

    • HERE'S WHAT TO DO NOW...

  • 15

    CONGRATULATIONS YOU'VE MADE IT! NOW WATCH THIS...

    • NOW WATCH THIS!

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