Complete Metal Guitar

Learn The Techniques And Concepts Behind Heavy Metal Guitar

Everything you need to become a better metal guitarist. 30+ lessons across five modules covering foundations, rhythm, lead playing, advanced techniques, and fretboard navigation. Follow the complete course or jump straight to the skills you want to improve.

$39 one-time payment ยท lifetime access

Five Focused Modules

Rhythm, riffs, soloing and fretboard command โ€” covered in real depth.

Learn At Your Own Pace

Lifetime access โ€” go back to any lesson whenever you need it.

Built By Real Experience

20+ years of playing experience, a Musicians Institute (GIT) education, and currently playing with Eric Martin (Mr. Big) and Tony Harnell (TNT).

Complete Metal Guitar

Five Modules. One Clear Path.

30+ Lesson Videos ยท 100+ Minutes Of Instruction
Metal Guitar Foundations
Module 01

Metal Guitar Foundations

Power chords, rhythm fundamentals and your first complete metal song โ€” the essentials, no hand-holding required.

The Art of Metal Rhythm
Module 02

The Art of Metal Rhythm

Palm muting, alternate picking, gallops and groove โ€” the rhythm techniques behind great metal guitar.

Melodic Lead Playing
Module 03

Melodic Lead Playing

Bends, vibrato, legato and phrasing โ€” expressive lead guitar, not just scales.

Beyond The Basics
Module 04

Beyond The Basics

Tapping, string skipping, sweep picking and economy picking โ€” speed, expression, attitude and versatility for your metal playing.

3-Note-Per-String Shred Across The Neck
Module 05

3-Note-Per-String: Shred Across The Neck

Seven positions, full fretboard navigation and speed development โ€” unlock the entire neck.

What You Get

Real technique, not just theory
Practical exercises and backing tracks
Tabs and downloadable PDFs
Inspired by classic metal
Learn at your own pace
Lifetime access
Julio Mendoza performing
Why Learn With Julio

Real Playing Experience,
Not Just Theory

Built from real-world studio and live experience, this course brings together the techniques and concepts that help you become a more complete, reliable, and confident metal guitarist. Whether you're pursuing music professionally or playing for the love of it, you'll build the skills to grow as a player.

  • Graduate of Musicians Institute (GIT), Hollywood
  • 20+ years of experience playing guitar
  • Currently playing with Eric Martin (Mr. Big) and Tony Harnell (TNT)
  • A decade of experience in the Los Angeles music industry
  • Collaborated with artists like Kiko Loureiro and Plini, and brands including Heritage Guitars and Neural DSP
Free Starter Pack

Get 5 riffs, 5 licks and practice tips to level up your playing

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Also Available Separately

Stuck in one area of the fretboard? 3-Note-Per-String: Shred Across The Neck maps all seven positions into one connected system โ€” in the key of E minor throughout, so you focus on the system, not the theory. Learn more โ€” $19 โ†’

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