The Academy Architecture


TS Music Academy is structured as a progressive training path.

Face Melter is the flagship training system inside TS Music Academy.

It integrates foundational musicianship, advanced technique development, and structured practice into a single long-term path toward guitar mastery.

 

LEVEL 1  —  IGNITE FOUNDATION

Face Melter includes the entire IGNITE Foundation program.

  • Rhythm mechanics
  • Timing and groove
  • Foundational structure, theory, and more


LEVEL 2    ADVANCED MECHANICS

  • The Art of Picking 
  • Base & Breakdown / Reassembly training
  • The precision refinement process


LEVEL 3  —  MUSICAL INTEGRATION

  • Fretboard & Musical System (FMS)
  • Applied theory and ear development
  • Connecting technique to real music


ONGOING EXPANSION

Face Melter is the long-term advanced track of the Academy. New advanced modules are being developed over time — and members receive full access as the curriculum expands.

This Track Is For You If…

-  You’ve been playing for years but still feel stuck
-  Your speed falls apart under pressure
-  You know scales and theory, but they don’t connect musically
-  You want structure — not more random tips
-  You’re serious about your long-term development

 

Why Most Players Stall

Most players practice in fragments — chasing techniques, memorizing patterns, adding information. But without structure, improvement plateaus.

Face Melter replaces fragmentation with integration.

Step Into the Advanced Track

If you’re ready to break through plateaus and train at a higher level, Face Melter is your next step.

Full access to the advanced Academy tier is $29.99/month — including all future advanced modules as the curriculum expands. Cancel anytime.

Players Who Broke Through...

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Roy Sanders

Troy Stetina teaching style has been one of the best and easiest way to learn so far. I would highly recommend his courses to anyone.

Troy Stetina teaching style has been one of the best and easiest way to learn so far. I would highly recommend his courses to anyone.

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Ismet Tuerker

No matter how experienced you are—whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or even at an advanced level—rhythm and timing are essential, no matter what genre you prefer. Every note, no matter how perfectly played, is still a wrong note if it isn't...

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No matter how experienced you are—whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or even at an advanced level—rhythm and timing are essential, no matter what genre you prefer. Every note, no matter how perfectly played, is still a wrong note if it isn't played at the right time. Troy teaches you everything from the ground up and quickly increases the difficulty, so you're always challenged. Plus, learning songs keeps you engaged and prevents the boredom you might feel with random rhythm exercises you find on YouTube that don't actually add value. For me, this was one of the most beneficial courses I've ever taken. I can't wait for the lead guitar course. Keep it up, Troy!

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Unlocking Groove & Precision: This Course Delivers!

Kevin Lawson

This course exceeded my expectations! The lessons are well-structured, easy to follow, and packed with useful techniques that instantly leveled up my playing. Troy’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm for heavy rhythm guitar shine through in every less...

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This course exceeded my expectations! The lessons are well-structured, easy to follow, and packed with useful techniques that instantly leveled up my playing. Troy’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm for heavy rhythm guitar shine through in every lesson, making complex techniques feel approachable and exciting. His teaching style keeps me engaged and motivated, inspiring me to push my skills further. Sections comes with various extra studies, giving me plenty of material to jam with and truly solidify what I’ve learned. The riffs from these studies drill in the techniques covered at each step, reinforcing key concepts through practical application. Combined with the high-quality videos and other supplemental materials, this course took my skill above and beyond that of just the book Metal Rhythm Guitar Vol 1 by itself. The added resources make a huge difference, helping me internalize concepts in a way that working through the book alone couldn't achieve. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced player wanting to refine your groove, this course delivers!

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great instruction

Timothy Bennett

I grew up with speed mechanics for lead guitar and progressed wildly in technique. this course has me excited to learn about music theory and elevate myself as a musician. i definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to take a serious crack at...

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I grew up with speed mechanics for lead guitar and progressed wildly in technique. this course has me excited to learn about music theory and elevate myself as a musician. i definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to take a serious crack at learning guitar

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Great Value for Money

Peter Achilles

Troy, keep it going like that! I'm getting a lot of value out of the course. The guitar-pro file we get for each session has very good exercises and just the right amount to keep me busy between the monthly sessions while still being able to work ...

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Troy, keep it going like that! I'm getting a lot of value out of the course. The guitar-pro file we get for each session has very good exercises and just the right amount to keep me busy between the monthly sessions while still being able to work on my other exercises. I appreciated the chance to play them during the session and get awesome feedback from you. For me that's the best value of it all. Nothing is better than personal feedback. Also, I'm using that experience to get comfortable, playing live in front of others - because that's the goal we all have, right?

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Troy Stetina

Troy Stetina is a guitarist, music educator and author specializing in all styles of rock, metal, and shred guitar. He has created more than 50 book/audio and video methods that have sold over 1 million copes and guided a generation of guitarists toward mastery. He's taught beginners to rock stars, conducted masterclasses around the world, and recorded and performed extensively. He is an avid reader of science, history, cosmology, philosophy, psychology, comparative religion and spirituality. He was also an ordained minister who enjoys traveling, hiking, movies with plots, good TED talks, and a dark, night sky. He resides in New Mexico with his wife Alexis.