• Why common practice strategies fail and what to do instead

  • Supercharge your playing with the Breakdown & Top-Out practice

  • How to melt speed barriers, build total control and precise technique

About Troy Stetina

Troy Stetina

Elite Guitar Coaching

Troy Stetina is an American guitarist, music educator and author. Specializing in all styles of rock, metal and shred, he created more than 50 book/audio and video methods and guided a generation of guitarists toward mastery. His first Metal Guitar methods set the standard for heavy guitar pedagogy in the late 1980s, and his legendary work "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar" codified shred. Troy has taught from beginner to rock star, conducted workshops and masterclasses around the world, recorded and performed with a number of bands. An avid reader of science, history, cosmology, philosophy, psychology, comparative religion and spirituality, he is also an ordained minister who enjoys hiking, movies with plots, good TED talks, and a dark, night sky.

Reviews for Troy Stetina Music Academy

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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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Loved it

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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Great course

Arsham Dadari