Guitar Technique

Learn technique like you have never experienced before. Completely broken down to speed you up, improve your overall musicianship, and eliminate whatever it is that has been holding you back.

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Music Theory

Learn a real Music Theory curriculum designed for guitar players. Modeled after Nate's undergraduate studies in Music Theory/Composition, and his Master's Degree studies in Classical Guitar Performance.

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Performance

Pull it all together. Applied guitar technique and Applied music theory is the only true way to master the craft. Don't just play hypothetically - take action and Perform at a higher level, beyond your own expectations.

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Since 1993

Here's What It Comes Down To

Developing a high-quality and versatile guitar technique, developing a music theory knowledge-base and the ability to apply those principles in your playing, and developing real-world guitar performance capability - this is not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. It does not happen fast. It does not happen via video-games or bouncy-ball apps. It happens by working through a comprehensive plan, implemented diligently over time, with patience, motivation, ambition, and experimentation.

And, there are times when it is not fun, and possibly even painful. We do not claim to have found the "secrets" or "mystery key" to acquire solid professional-level skills in an unbelievable and radically short period of time, with minimal or no effort.

Do you know why? The fast-easy-fun road to an advanced level (even a respectable intermediate level of playing) simply does not exist. Period.

The old-school thought process of practice, study, hard work, and dedication WILL pay off. It is inevitable - you follow the program, you gets your hands dirty, you pull up your sleeves and dive in to the material, you WILL yourself to the next level by sheer determination.

You get motivated, you get inspired, you accept (and welcome) the impending future of drilling, grinding, and sticking to the program - no matter how hard you have to work your technique. No matter how hard you have to study and practice applications of music theory principles. No matter how many repetitions you have to run to get your performance level up to the point where you can REALLY, truly play the guitar.

There are times when the musical rewards and experiences gained through this Program are absolutely glorious.

Because you know deep down - this is the only way to acquire something valuable. Something worth more than the effort cost. A personal achievement that no one can take away from you.

This is what Ax Academy is all about. Our Rock Guitar Mastery Program is the real, true path to developing the craft.

CEO, Richards Guitar Studio

Next Steps...

Contact us for a discounted Skype consultation, or to receive more information via email about how to get started with your training.