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The Zen of
Sweeping
10+ years of sweep picking research distilled into one course. The system that took Justin from sloppy arpeggios to fluid 6-string sweeps over any chord progression.
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22
Chapters
15
Etudes
3–6
Strings
14 Days
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Does this sound like you?
You hear those fluid arpeggios in your head,
but your hands won't cooperate
"Notes bleeding into each other"
You try to sweep clean, but strings keep ringing. It sounds like a chord strum, not a fluid arpeggio line.
"The direction change destroys everything"
Going from downstroke to upstroke sweep feels like hitting a wall. Your pick gets stuck and the flow dies.
"One shape — and no idea what to do with it"
You learned a minor arpeggio from YouTube years ago. But you can't connect it to other chords or use inversions musically.
"It sounds like an exercise, not music"
Even when you nail a shape, it's just up-down-up-down. You want to sweep over dark chord progressions and create something epic — like the players you admire.
The Solution
A system built over 10 years that makes
sweep picking feel effortless
The rest stroke — your secret weapon
Most players fight against the strings. Justin teaches you to rest INTO them. Once this clicks, sweeping suddenly feels natural instead of forced.
15 etudes over real chord progressions
Dark minor progressions, mystical key changes, jazz standards, 7/8 time signatures — you don't practice shapes in isolation. You make music from day one.
Understand what you're playing
Inversions, substitutions, 7th chords — know exactly WHY each note is there. This is what separates players who sweep from players who just move their hands.
From Yngwie to Gambale in one course
Neoclassical 3-string sweeps, metal 6-string monsters in odd meters, fusion 7th arpeggio lines, and an 80-bar inverted sweep passage that will blow minds.
Curriculum
What's inside The Zen of Sweeping
Foundation Sweep Technique & 3-String Shapes 5 lessons
- The General Sweep Movement (Rest Stroke)
- 3-String Arpeggio Shapes & Inversions
- Etude 1 – Pure Rest Stroke Sweeping
- Etude 2 – 3-String Inversions
- Etude 3 – Melodic Sweep Arpeggios
Expansion 4-String & 5-String Shapes 8 lessons
- 4-String Sweep Arpeggio Shapes
- Etude 4 – Mixed 3 & 4-String Shapes
- 5-String Sweep Arpeggio Shapes
- Etude 5 – 5-String Perpetual Shapes
- Etude 6 – Sixteenth Notes & Triplet Mix
- Etude 7 – First 5-String Etude
- Etude 8 – Metal Blast Beat Sweeps
- Etude 9 – Reverse Sweeping
Addon 1 6-String Sweep Arpeggios 3 lessons
- 6-String Sweep Arpeggio Shapes
- Etude 10 – 6-String in 7/8 Time
- Etude 11 – Full Range Workout (3/5/7-String)
Addon 2 The Rise of Sevens 5 lessons
- 7th Arpeggio Theory & 3-String Shapes
- 5-String 7th Arpeggio Shapes
- Etude 13 – Fusion 7th Arpeggios
- Etude 14 – Sunny (Jazz Standard)
- Etude 15 – Substitutions & Superimposition
Addon 3 Inverted Sweep Arpeggios 2 lessons
- Inverted Sweeps – Major Triads
- Inverted Sweeps – Combined (80-Bar Lick)
Endorsements
What pros say about Justin's teaching
"Justin inspired me to practice more!"
"After this course, you can speedpick everything!"
"Justin tells you HOW to practice with examples everybody understands."
"One of the most comprehensive and effective guides I have ever seen!"
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try The Zen of Sweeping risk-free. If you don't feel it's helping you improve, get a full refund within 14 days. No questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete Gateway to Shred first?
It's recommended but not required. If you already have basic alternate picking down and want to focus purely on sweep technique, you can start here.
What level is this course for?
Intermediate to advanced. You should be comfortable playing at moderate tempos and have basic knowledge of arpeggios and chord tones.
How is the course structured?
The course builds progressively: 3-string → 4-string → 5-string → 6-string sweeps, plus addons covering 7th arpeggios and inverted sweeps. Each section has theory chapters followed by etudes.
How many etudes are included?
15 original etudes that progressively build your sweep technique from basic 3-string shapes to complex 6-string patterns with odd time signatures.
Are tabs included?
Yes, every etude and exercise comes with tabs in PDF, GPX, and GP5 formats.
Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. Once purchased, you have unlimited access to all videos and materials forever.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You have a 14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Imagine sweeping fluidly
over any chord progression
Dark minor keys. Epic modulations. Jazz fusion. All with one fluid motion.
14-day money-back guarantee. Lifetime access. All tabs included.
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