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The Midnight - Friction (Solo & Outro Lesson)
Here's a walkthrough of the solo's I played in the "Friction" performance video. The first solo includes some classic 80…
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Traditional Lessons vs Fretwise Premium
Traditional guitar lessons are great, but they are limited by time boundaries and massive recurring costs. Here is how the value stacks up.
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$50 - $80+
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AUD $24 / month
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| Time Access |
1 hour per week (strict schedule)
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24/7 Unlimited, self-paced access
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| Learning Materials |
Scattered written printouts or loose notes
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Re-watch lessons, full written transcripts, diagrams, PDF & Guitar Pro tabs
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| Teacher Support |
Only available during your exact lesson slot
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Personal Q&A directly beneath every lesson, email, live chat
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| Curriculum Depth |
Dependent on what you can review in 60 minutes
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Is Fretwise the right fit for your guitar journey?
Fretwise is designed specifically for intermediate to advanced guitarists who find themselves at a crossroads in their musical journey.
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Each Fretwise masterclass is designed to give you a complete, hands-on learning experience:
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With these resources, every masterclass empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and support to grow as a guitarist.
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Every guitarist progresses at their own pace, but here’s a general guideline:
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New Masterclasses: Creating a full masterclass is a bigger project, usually taking 4–6 months to complete.
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Is Fretwise suitable for beginners?
Yes, with some experience: Many courses are marked Beginners or All Levels and are suitable for guitarists with some basic experience. A great starting point is the CAGED Fretboard Visualisation Masterclass, which takes you from beginner to intermediate and opens the door to more advanced lessons.
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