Master rock
from the
ground up.
You want to play authentic rock and metal like your guitar heroes. But where do you start? What techniques actually matter? How do you build a real vocabulary of licks and approaches? What's the path to playing with that same confidence and tone?
That's what Rock Guitar Bootcamp is built for — the complete foundation that gets the basics right, teaches you authentic rock vocabulary, and shows you how the great players approach their craft.
One membership. 25+ courses. $20/month. 30-day free trial on Monthly & Annual.
You want authentic rock. You need the blueprint.
Playing rock guitar isn't just about knowing shapes — it's about mastering the basics and building a real vocabulary of authentic licks and techniques. Understanding why rock players choose certain approaches, how to develop speed and stamina without wasting years, and how to combine rhythm and lead skills into cohesive playing.
Most rock courses jump around. Rock Guitar Bootcamp is different — it's a complete, structured path that gets the fundamentals right, teaches you authentic rock vocabulary, and takes you from your first power chord through to building real solos with confidence.
2 parts. Rhythm and lead. A complete vocabulary of rock techniques and approaches. Everything rock guitarists actually need.
Rock players often feel…
Overwhelmed by too many techniques at once
Not knowing if they're practicing efficiently
Struggling to connect rhythm playing with lead soloing
Taking years to build speed and accuracy
"Why don't I sound like a rock player yet?"
What if you had a complete, proven foundation?
Rock Guitar Bootcamp takes you from foundational through intermediate techniques in a logical sequence. Build the vocabulary of authentic licks and approaches. Develop real speed and accuracy. Get the solid fundamentals that let you keep improving.
to power
soloing.
This course teaches rock guitar as a structured progression — not random lessons, but a clear path that makes sense.
Part 1 covers rhythm guitar: power chords, palm muting, single-note riffing, picking techniques. Part 2 covers lead: scales, bending, vibrato, licks, speed building, soloing.
Every lesson fits into the bigger picture. Backing tracks for every style. Practice guides so you know exactly what to work on. Downloadable resources you can use forever.
What's Inside
A complete rock curriculum from first power chord to real soloing.
Complete Video Lessons
Comprehensive instruction covering rhythm guitar, lead techniques, scales, licks, speed building, and everything you need.
Tab Workbooks & Guitar Pro
Downloadable tabs and Guitar Pro files for every lesson, riff example, and lick. Study and reference material forever.
Backing Tracks & Drum Loops
Practice-along tracks for rhythm techniques, lead soloing, and real rock styles. Develop feel and timing with music.
Practice Guides
Module-by-module guidance on what to practice and how. Never feel overwhelmed or lost about what's next.
Authentic Rock Licks & Complete Solo Studies
Learn the exact licks and phrases that define rock guitar. Study complete solos in multiple styles and see how the greats build expression from technique.
Interactive Soundslice Notation
Play along with interactive sheet music and tabs. Slow down, loop sections, transpose, and practice with full control over playback.
Two-Part Structure
Part 1: Rock Rhythm Guitar
Power chords, palm muting, single-note riffing, picking techniques, and everything you need to lay down solid rock rhythms.
Modules: Power Chords Essentials, Single Note Riffing, Picking & Technique
Part 2: Rock Lead Guitar
Scales, bending, vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs, alternate picking, licks, power moves, and soloing fundamentals.
Modules: Scales & Technique, Bending & Vibrato, Soloing Licks, Speed Building
What You'll Learn
A complete journey from rock fundamentals to real soloing, with every technique explained and practiced.
Module 1: Rock Rhythm Guitar Essentials
Get a rock guitar sound and master power chords — the foundation of rock playing.
- Getting a rock guitar tone
- Power chord shapes and moveable positions
- Palm muting and the "chugging" technique
- Practical riff examples in different styles
Module 2: Single-Note Riffing & Picking
Combine chords with single notes to create attention-grabbing riffs. Learn with real examples and backing tracks to develop your picking technique.
- Combining chords and single notes — with practical riff examples
- Open string rock riffs you can play immediately
- Moveable scale patterns and how to use them in real riffs
- Building your picking skills with exercises and riff applications
Module 3: Rock Soloing Techniques 1
Master the essential solo techniques — scales, bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs — with practical lick examples.
- Minor pentatonic and blues scales
- Hammer-on and pull-off technique
- String bending — the most important rock technique
- Building your lick vocabulary with real examples
Module 4: Rock Soloing Techniques 2
Develop speed and fluency with alternate picking, cross-string techniques, and lick combinations.
- Alternate picking for speed and control
- Economy picking and efficient technique
- Cross-string picking exercises
- Rock lick patterns and real applications
Module 5: Power Moves & Vibrato
Add expression and authority to your solos with vibrato, power moves, and authentic phrasing.
- Building vibrato technique for tone and style
- 12 essential rock power moves [the secret to developing a killer rock vocabulary]
- Use power moves to build hundreds of authentic licks
- Soloing workshop — combining everything together
Module 6: Forever Young Solo Study
Complete solo demonstration in classic rock style. See how everything comes together into one cohesive musical statement.
- Full solo demonstration and breakdown
- Lick-by-lick analysis and explanation
- Multiple practice tracks at different tempos
- Learn to apply vocabulary in real musical contexts
Module 7: Rock Face Solo Study
An eighties-style rock solo that combines everything you've learned. See how authentic rock vocabulary comes together into one complete, powerful musical statement.
- Complete solo demonstration and breakdown
- Combining all techniques and approaches from the course
- Lick-by-lick analysis of an authentic rock solo
- Multiple practice tracks at different tempos
Bonus Modules
Beyond the core modules, you'll explore speed building techniques, advanced picking approaches, heavy metal techniques, and specialized soloing concepts to deepen your rock vocabulary and take your playing to the next level.
Everything you need to master rock guitar — from fundamentals to authentic solos.
Before & After Rock Guitar Bootcamp
- 01 No vocabulary of authentic rock licks to draw from
- 02 Not understanding how great guitarists approach their playing
- 03 Struggling to connect rhythm and lead playing together
- 04 Playing solos that lack character and authentic rock tone
- 01 A complete vocabulary of authentic rock licks and techniques
- 02 Understanding how great players build their sound
- 03 Playing authentic rock solos with confidence and style
- 04 The foundation of great rock technique and expression
30,000+ Hours
of Teaching Experience
James Shipway
Rock Guitarist, Teacher & Author of 17+ Guitar Books
I created Rock Guitar Bootcamp because I've taught thousands of rock guitarists, and I kept seeing the same questions: "Where do I start? What techniques matter? How do I build a real vocabulary of authentic licks?"
This course is my answer — a complete, structured path that teaches you the vocabulary and techniques that matter, so you can play authentic rock solos with confidence. From your first power chord to building real soloing vocabulary. No filler. Just the essentials, taught clearly.
I'm the author of 17+ guitar books under the Headstock Books imprint, but my real credential is thousands of hours teaching guitarists like you — and watching them breakthrough from frustrated to confident rock players who can play the solos they hear in their heads.
Simple Membership Pricing
Everything Included One Membership
Build a vocabulary of authentic licks and techniques. Learn the approaches great rock players use. Play what you hear in your solos and develop your own voice through understanding the foundations that define rock guitar.
$16.58/month
Billed Yearly
OR
$20/month
Monthly Plan
30-day free trial on Monthly & Annual. The 6-Month plan is a one-time payment with no trial.
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Monthly & Annual include a free 30-day trial. The 6-Month plan is a one-time payment with no trial.
Monthly
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- Rock Guitar Bootcamp + 25+ courses
- Interactive Soundslice notation included
- PDF workbooks & tabs included
- Backing tracks & practice guides
- New lessons added regularly
- 30-day free trial
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- Rock Guitar Bootcamp + 25+ courses
- Interactive Soundslice notation included
- PDF workbooks & tabs included
- Backing tracks & practice guides
- New lessons added regularly
- No free trial — one-time payment
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$16.58/month billed annually
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- Rock Guitar Bootcamp + 25+ courses
- PDF workbooks & tabs included
- Backing tracks & practice guides
- New lessons added regularly
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