Great technique is worth investigating.
Cracking the Code pioneered the use of slow-motion video to uncover the movements used by world-class players, creating many of the concepts guitarists now use to understand and improve their own technique.
Research into practice
We put those discoveries to work, turning groundbreaking observations into world-class instruction.
Structured instructionPickslanting Primer
A clear, organized introduction to the motions and mechanics behind efficient picking technique.
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Focused instructionSeminars
In-depth lessons on hand synchronization, musical vocabulary, metal technique, and more.
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World-class techniqueInterviews
Slow-motion investigations and musical conversations with elite players.
ExploreA clear path to better picking.
Everything comes together in one guided membership built to turn better information into better technique.
See what membership includes.
Follow the Primer, test your motions, explore the complete library, and get expert feedback on your playing.
Tools and resources
The Magnet
A compact smartphone camera mount designed for the close-up angles that make picking motion easy to see.
Technique Critique
Upload close-up video of your playing and get detailed, practical feedback from an experienced instructor.
Picking technique, finally explained.
Learn the essential movements and terminology behind modern picking technique, with clear explanations and visual examples you can use immediately.
