Master The Fretboard
About The Program
MASTER THE FRETBOARD program provides a thorough, structured setting to build solid foundations for your musical journey.
You will learn the 7 fundamental scales in an experiential, musical context - combining fretboard memorization, technique & improvisation practices.
In addition to the hands-on practices, the program includes extra content to help you build the connection between the theory and the actual application - using real song examples.
Interactive & Personal
At the beginning of each month, Shai shares an overview video, explaining the month's content and goals, followed by a set of 4 incremental practices.
The participants share their practice videos and questions via the interactive Shai Guitar Video App - and receive direct response, feedback & practice modifications from Shai.
Once a month Shai hosts a live Masterclass - where the program's participants can share their questions and challenges.
Shai adjusts and adds content to the program based on the input and progress of the participants.
WHICH GROUP SHOULD I JOIN?
If you are new to scales and want to build a solid foundation -
Join the Foundations Group.
If you are familiar with scales & music harmony (scale degrees & intervals), and want to learn how to apply your knowledge to improvise over real songs -
Join the Expansion Group.
If you are not sure - Schedule a FREE INTAKE with Shai.
Excerpts From The Program
D Dorian Improvisation
D Dorian Improvisation
Phrygian Scale Memorization Practice
Improvisation Masterclass
Participants Practice Videos
Luca Plays The Phrygian Scale
Luca Plays The Phrygian Scale
Stefan Plays The Major Scale
Fabian Plays The Dorian Scale
Registration
July - December 2025
Master The Fretboard - Foundations
495€Single Payment | 6 Month Program (July - December 2025)- - Monthly Practice Plan
- - Video Lessons, Tabs & Backing Tracks
- - Scale Diagrams
- - Practice Assignments + Check
- - Shai Guitar Video App
- - Direct Feedback from Shai
- - 1 Monthly Live Masterclass
Master The Fretboard - Expansion
590€Single Payment | 6 Month Program (July - December 2025)- - Monthly Practice Plan
- - Video Lessons, Tabs & Backing Tracks
- - Scale Diagrams
- - Practice Assignments + Check
- - Shai Guitar Video App
- - Direct Feedback from Shai
- - 2 Monthly Live Masterclasses
- Additional Content:
- - Integrating Scales & Songs
- - A New Song Every Month
- - Harmonic Breakdown (Scales & Chords)
- - Improvisation Practices & Backing Tracks
- - Inc. access to all of the fundamentals practices
Group 1 - Foundations
🎼 Learn the HARMONIC BUILDING BLOCKS of all Western music 🎼
🎼 Build Technique 🎼
🎼 Learn to play all across the fretboard 🎼
🎼 Prepare for playing in a duo / band Setting 🎼
🎼 Structured improvisation practices 🎼
Participation includes:
- Organised Monthly Practices
- Easy-To-Follow Video Lessons
- Materials: Tabs, Scale Diagrams & Backing Tracks
- On-going personal feedback via SHAI GUITAR VIDEO APP
- Monthly Live Masterclass
Group 2 - Expansion
🎼Includes all of the Foundations content & Masterclasses 🎼
🎼Use Real Songs To See "The Scales In Action" 🎼
🎼 Understand Chords - Scales Connection 🎼
🎼 Practical Application of the Foundational Skills 🎼
🎼 Structured improvisation practices 🎼
Participation includes:
- Organised Monthly Practices
- Easy-To-Follow Video Lessons
- Materials: Tabs, Scale Diagrams & Backing Tracks
- On-going personal feedback via SHAI GUITAR VIDEO APP
- 2 Monthly Live Masterclasses
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How long it takes to complete a song?The mini-courses are designed to take 2-4 weeks to complete the whole song.
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How much time should I practice?The recommendation is 20-30 minutes a day of practice, following the practice steps as instructed.
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Will I get the tabs & chords?Yes! Each song includes also tabs, chord diagrams and lyrics / chords sheet that you can download and print.
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Can I post my practice videos for feedback?Shai is currently offering interactive group coaching only for "Master The Fretboard" program participants. Therefore - it is not possible to post practice videos for feedback anymore. You can, however, watch, comment and share your own musical videos on the app with the other academy members!
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I am a beginner. Is my level suitable for these mini courses?The fingerpicking & strumming mini courses are ideal for beginners (2-3 months of experience). The pre-requisites are: - Basic terminology (strings, frets,) - Reading tabs & chord diagrams - Familiar with the basic 7 chords: Am, Em, D, Dm, G, C, E -------------------- The Improvisation mini courses are for more experienced players (at least 1 year of experience). The pre-requisites are: - Reading scale diagrams - Confident with basic fingerpicking & strumming patterns - Basic understanding of the concepts of scales & chords
