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Shai Guitar Lessons

Master The Fretboard

Scales, Modes & Harmony

From Theory To Real Songs

Master The Fretboard is a a year long program, designed to introduce you to Scales & Modes using an engaging, systematic set of monthly practices.

 

The program is divided into 2 parts: 

Foundations Series - Learning Scales In Isolation

Expansion Series - Applying Scales In Songs 

Each part of the program includes 6 monthly courses.

Part 1 - Foundations

In the Foundations Series you will learn the sound & fretboard patterns of each scale in isolation.

This will help you familiarise yourself with the musical characteristics of the different scales, and build the basic techniques.

We will go through the 7 Modes Of The Major Scale - These are the "harmonic building blocks" of all western music.

Every month you will work on a specific Scale Etude, which includes 4 incremental exercises, composed specifically for the purpose of learning the scales in isolation.

You can choose which of the practices to use based on your current experience & technique level.

Video Demonstration -

Dorian Scale Etude

Part 2 - Expansion

The 2nd part of the program is where the fun & creativity begins!

It includes 6 Improvisation Practices courses. In each course we use a real song to demonstrate the scales within a musical context.

Each Improvisation Course includes a set of 4 pre-written exercises, and a Creative Practice where you integrate the elements you've been practicing, to create your own solo.

In the Expansion Series you will see how the songs are combined and used in real songs.

🎶See Songs List Here 🎶

Video Demonstration -

"Riders On The Storm" Improvisation Practices

Learning Materials

 

Each course in the program contains:

- 4 Monthly Practices

- Short (3-5 minutes) Instructional Video Lessons

- Tabs (.pdf & .gp)

- Backing Tracks In 3 Different Speeds

- Scale Diagrams For Printing

- Written, Organised Practice Instructions

Inspiration

​This self-study series is inspired from the participants who completed the original program in 2025.

The program was originally an interactive program, which included monthly live calls & video feedback from Shai.

When you purchase this self-study version of the program, in addition to the course content and practice sessions, you receive:

🎸 Recordings of the Q&A Live Calls

🎸 Access to the "Shai Guitar Video App" - where you can watch the original participants practice videos, and Shai's feedback and comments.

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Scales & Songs

  

These are the scales & songs you will learn in the program

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  Foundation Series: 

🎸 The Major Scale

🎸 The Dorian Scale
🎸 The Phrygian Scale

🎸 The Lydian Scale

🎸 The Mixolydian Scale

​🎸 The Aeolian & Locrian Scales

  Expansion Series: 

🎸 "Follow the Sun" Improvisation Practices
🎸 "Wakantanka" Improvisation Practices

🎸 "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Improvisation Practices

🎸 "Cuatro Vientos" Improvisation Practices

​🎸 "Caminhar O Labirinto" Improvisation Practices

🎸 "Riders On The Storm" Improvisation Practices

Best Value Packages
Single Payment | Lifetime Access

  • MTF Foundations

    195€
    Foundations Series - 6 Courses
     
    • 🎸 MTF Foundations Series 🎸
    • The Ionian (Major) Scale
    • The Dorian Scale
    • The Phrygian Scale
    • The Lydian Scale
    • The Mixolydian Scale
    • The Aeolian & Locrian Scales
  • MTF Complete Program

    295€
    Foundations + Expansion Series - 12 Courses
     
    • 🎸Foundations Series 🎸
    • The Ionian (Major) Scale
    • The Dorian Scale
    • The Phrygian Scale
    • The Lydian Scale
    • The Mixolydian Scale
    • The Aeolian & Locrian Scales
    • 🎸Expansion Series 🎸
    • "Follow the Sun" Improvisation Practices
    • "Wakantanka" Improvisation Practices
    • "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Improvisation Practices
    • "Cuatro Vientos" Improvisation Practices
    • "Caminhar O Labirinto" Improvisation Practices
    • "Riders On The Storm" Improvisation Practices

Students Play

Master The Fretboard 2025 | Practice Videos
Shane Plays Aeolian & Locrian Scales Etude

Shane Plays Aeolian & Locrian Scales Etude

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Stefan Improvises With The Aeolian Scale

Stefan Improvises With The Aeolian Scale

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Francis Improvises Over "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Improvisation Courses)

Francis Improvises Over "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Improvisation Courses)

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