Hello all!This is just a quick take on what I'm into.As my licks reflect,I try to take everything I come with-take,an arpeggio,for example(or spaghettios,for those who are a bit left field!!)and permutate it with EVERY possible fingering,position,etc...A good example would be playing spaghettios without sweeping,and sweeping without playing spaghettios!It is possible,ya just gotta throw away all conventional thoughts about the way we are "taught" to play guitar.Thats just my 2 cents worth...

Just want to update a bit.I want to thank everyone for all the positive feedback on the Stoopid Pentachronic/ Alternative Shred lessons I posted.I never imagined anyone would even look at it!B/C of the response I have gotten,I have started to work on audio versions of all these lessons,so u can hear em in action.Im about half way done,now.Im also working on a shred guitar page of sorts,with lessons,and the like,so I'll keep everyone posted on that.Anyway,thanx again,and keep sheddin! Peace... Matt Richard

Musical Influences

• Greg Howe,Brett Garsed,T.J. Helmerich
• Steve Vai,Virgil Donati,Mike Mangini
• Anyone I've ever encountered musically...

Favorite Recordings

• On the Virge:On the Virge
• Five:Greg Howe
• Passion & Warfare:duh:]